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The Britannia Suite

Ravens Ait Island

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Vibrant wedding celebration in The Britannia Suite with confetti and joyful guests.
  • From £2750
  • 150 Dining
  • Surbiton Station
  • From £2750
  • 150 Dining
  • Surbiton Station
Ravens Ait is the only private island venue on the River Thames accessible exclusively by boat, offering complete exclusivity just 17 minutes from London Waterloo.
Caitlin McCavitt
Caitlin McCavitt

Venue Expert @ Hire Space

  • Outside decking with fairy-lit canopies
  • State of the art sound system
  • Music allowed until 11:45PM
  • Outside DJ and decor permitted
  • Exclusive use of entire island
  • Private island location accessible only by boat
  • Complimentary ferry collection and drop off
  • Marquee and lawns for outdoor ceremonies
  • Thames Suite with bi-fold doors
  • Britannia Suite with Hampton Court views

If you're looking for a traditionally elegant yet decidedly not average setting for your Wedding Breakfast or reception, look no further than our Britannia Suite. Its bi-fold doors let the outside in; giving way to stunning views of Hampton Court's Royal resident from our outside decking area. There are fairy-lit canopies for a beautiful backdrop. Use the state of the art sound system to dance with your partner and watch the sun set over our adjoining garden as day turns to night, and enjoy the rest of your day in a truly magical setting.

Frequently asked questions

Ravens Ait Island requires a minimum of 45 guests for all wedding bookings due to the size of the venue rooms. Events with fewer than 45 guests cannot be accommodated on the island.

Wedding packages start from £70 per guest for the Party Package, which includes venue hire, food (buffet options available including Indian Diamond menu), welcome drink (glass of juice/chai or Prosecco), and complimentary ferry transport. Higher-tier packages are available with 3-course meals, canapés, and wine service for £99-£120 per guest.

Music is allowed until 11:45 PM and all guests must vacate the island by midnight. These are strict house rules that apply to all wedding events on the island.

Ferry collection and drop-off is complimentary for all wedding events. The venue operates two 11-seater boats throughout the event running shuttle-style service, plus books a 50-80 seater boat for one hour during guest arrival (subject to availability). The ferry journey takes only 30-45 seconds to reach the island.

A 50% deposit is required to secure your wedding date if the event is within 6 months. All dates are secured on a first-come, first-served basis, and the venue cannot hold dates during the consultation period.

Yes, outside DJs, bands, and decorations are allowed for wedding events. The venue is flexible with external suppliers and vendors, making it suitable for couples who want to customize their wedding with preferred suppliers.

Wedding dining options include buffet menus (BBQ, Indian Diamond menu) or 3-course plated meals (Classic, Platinum menus). The venue offers a 10% discount on all pre-ordered drinks, and packages can include welcome drinks, wine service (half bottle per guest), and bar tabs for additional beverages.

The venue can accommodate wedding ceremonies and receptions, with the Britannia Suite featuring bi-fold doors opening to stunning views of Hampton Court Palace from the outside decking area. The space includes fairy-lit canopies for ceremony backdrops and a state-of-the-art sound system.

Parking information is available in a dedicated parking document provided by the venue. Since the venue is accessible only by boat, parking arrangements are made on the mainland before guests take the complimentary ferry service to the island.

The venue can accommodate up to 200+ guests for wedding events, with the Marquee & Lawns space being used for larger celebrations. Different room configurations are available depending on guest count, from the Thames Suite for smaller groups to the full Marquee setup for larger weddings.

More about Ravens Ait Island

Raven's Ait is the only island on the River Thames in Surbiton that can only be accessed by boat. With views of Hampton court and only 17 minutes from Waterloo, London. It is the perfect place to hold all types of events such as - wedding reception, unusual events, private dining, birthday parties, summer parties, Christmas parties, meetings, away days, conferences, gala dinners, presentations, marriage ceremonies, team building, training days offsite meetings, garden games on our front lawn the list is endless. Raven's Ait is such a unique space for so many types of events.