SURREY WEDDINGS & CEREMONIES
Guildford Register Office
Thousands of couples have celebrated their ceremonies at Artington House over the last 80 years and we are proud and delighted to have contributed to these momentous occasions. The elegant mid-Victorian house, built in the early 1860s in a semi-rural location on the outskirts of Guildford features beautiful gables and fragrant Wisteria, making an ideal setting for your ceremony and photographs. The interior of the house retains some original features including several fireplaces and offers two wonderful ceremony rooms. Both ceremony room at Artington House are tastefully decorated in a cream and blue regency style and are complemented by beautiful candle and pendant style chandeliers, creating the perfect atmosphere for your ceremony. The Guildown room is fully air conditioned and can accommodate a maximum of 48 guests. The Artington room can accommodate up to 18 guests. The pretty south-facing garden has a lovely pergola with seating for photographs of the couple after the ceremony. Steps lead from the terrace up to the house, creating the perfect backdrop for group photographs and that important confetti shot.
The ceremony room is fully accessible with a waiting area, where guests can gather to relax before the ceremony.
Free car parking is available on site.
History of Artington House Artington House is one of eight houses built in the early 1860s by Richard Shepard, an insurance broker, on land purchased from William Elkins, a brewer and former three times Mayor of Guildford. A large family home, former tenants have included a Colonel and an Assistant Inspector General of the Royal Irish Constabulary. Surrey County Council acquired Artington House from Miss Marion Shepard on 14 th March 1934 for the current use of the Registration Service.
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Guildford register office, Artington House, 42 Portsmouth Road, Guildford GU2 4DZ. Tel: 0300 200 1002
For up to date information on ceremony packages and prices, please visit our website: www.surreycc. gov.uk/surreyceremonies.
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