Ashfield House

Ashfield House: a private wedding house in Standish

Ashfield House is an independently run wedding venue on Wigan Road in Standish. Couples take over the house exclusively for their celebration, creating the feel of a private gathering rather than a reception sharing space with another wedding. The interiors combine a country-house character with individual decorative details, while the garden and terrace add outdoor areas for guests and photographs.

Ceremonies, dining and evening guests

The venue offers licensed civil ceremonies and partnerships. Its Guides for Brides profile, verified by the business in May 2026, gives capacities of 120 for a ceremony or seated meal and 250 standing. These figures describe different arrangements; ask the team to confirm the room plan for your chosen daytime and evening guest numbers.

The house’s layout is designed around weddings, allowing the ceremony and reception to be coordinated within the same property. A viewing is useful for understanding the route between the rooms, the position of the dining tables and how the space changes for the evening. Discuss access needs and any quieter seating requirements at the same time.

Food, preparation and bedrooms

Ashfield House has its own catering team. The published wedding information emphasises bespoke planning and menus rather than requiring every couple to follow the same format. Ask for food and drink options that reflect your preferred style, including dietary requirements, children’s meals and evening refreshments.

The house has 15 guest bedrooms, a detail confirmed by both the official wedding page and the specialist-directory listing. The directory also describes a bridal sitting room for preparations and a bridal suite for the wedding night. Confirm how bedrooms are included in your booking, who allocates them and the applicable arrival and departure times.

The terrace and gardens provide settings for drinks and photographs outside the main house. The directory notes festoon lighting and stone-baked pizza ovens on the terrace. Their use depends on the agreed reception arrangements, so they should be discussed as part of the menu and evening plan rather than assumed to be included automatically.

Enquiries and visits

The address is Ashfield House, Wigan Road, Standish, Wigan WN6 0BQ, with access from the M6 corridor. The current professional contact is info@ashfieldhouseweddings.co.uk, telephone +44 1257 473 500. Send your preferred date, estimated numbers and accommodation needs to arrange a viewing and obtain a proposal covering exclusive hire, catering, staffing and the bedrooms you intend to reserve.