Rippon Lea Estate Venue Hire
Rippon Lea is home to a magnificent ballroom leading out onto an impressive pool and over 14 acres of beautiful gardens, the perfect surrounding for your special occasion.
This classic venue features picturesque gardens, an ornamental lake, an historic orchard, a 19th century fernery, and vast sweeping lawns.
Many parts of the grounds can be used for functions and events, with the Ballroom being an impressive space for corporate entertaining and gala dinners.
VENUE FEATURES
Suitable for
- Weddings and wedding photography
- Birthdays, markets, festivals and private celebrations
- Commercial filming, fashion photography, theatre performances and other corporate events
Spaces Available
- Gardens – eight areas to choose from
- Ballroom
- Western Veranda
- Pool Terrace
- Tennis Court
- Conservatory
Capacity
- Gardens: 10-3000 guests, depending on lawn and event style
- Ballroom: 170 seated guests or up to 250 standing
- Pool Terrace: 40–60 seated guests or up to 90 standing
- Tennis Court: 100–70 seated guests or up to 100 standing
- Conservatory: 10–12 seated guests or up to 20 standing
Opening Hours
- Venue can be hired from 10am.
- September-April: All functions must finish by 5pm
- May-August: All functions must finish by 4pm
- Outdoor Events must conclude by 8pm
Facilities
- Chairs
- Tables
- Microphone
- Projector
- Lectern
- Kitchen (internal catering)
Accessibility
- Wheelchair ramps can be set up, however the upstairs level of the house can only be accessed via a staircase
- Accessible toilet
- Further accessibility information is available upon request via email
Venue Conditions
- Outdoor Events must conclude by 8pm.
Fees
- Garden Hire
From $550 for a three-hour booking
- Rippon Lea Ballroom
Discussed on application
- Pool Terrace
Discussed on application
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Rippon Lea Estate
192 Hotham Street,
Elsternwick Victoria 3185
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