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Congratulations Matt & Giovanna on your first anniversary! It feels like we go way back, it was February 2018 when we met and began to plan your wedding with us. Matt and Giovanna were getting married at a church in Stourbridge which was special to them and chose Compton Verney as the reception venue....

Congratulations Amy & Alex on your first anniversary! I met Amy and Alex in April 2018 and instantly loved them! I was so pleased when Alex rang me to confirm they had chosen Compton Verney as their wedding venue. I was driving home and I still remember the call. Talk about chilled – the...

Congratulations Sonya & Jon on your first anniversary! It feels like we go way back with lovely Sonya and Jon! We first met years ago, they were both so organised and I love how many excuses you both found to pop in to Compton Verney. I always enjoyed seeing you and I think you...

Congratulations Dan & Eli on your first anniversary! I’ve been thinking back to my memories of Dan and Eli’s day with us, they struck a chord with me because they exuded so much natural fun and charm from the first meeting and they were so in love, they made it easy. They bounced ideas...

We know that for many of our visitors their dogs are part of the family, and with 120 acres of parkland, many of you would love to bring your dogs to explore Compton Verney with you. During June, whilst filming of the BBC’s Antiques Roadshow in 2019, dogs were allowed on site and we...

Last month we were very sorry to be saying goodbye to Gary, our Head of Landscape and Gardens. Gary worked here managing, nurturing and developing our historic landscape for nearly 10 years! We wish him all the best in his new role, but he will be greatly missed. Before his final day we asked...

The installation of a new, outdoor sculpture by Israeli artist, Ariel Schlesinger, which was due to open to the public on Saturday 12 October at Compton Verney Art Gallery and Park, has been delayed due to the discovery of archaeological remains. Three medieval burials were unearthed as the foundations were being dug to support...