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Ravens Ait Island

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Elegant champagne flutes and refreshing water on a polished tray at Ravens Ait Island reception.
  • From £53
  • 80 Reception
  • Surbiton Station
  • From £53
  • 80 Reception
  • Surbiton Station
You are transported to the island on one of two private, passenger launches assigned to each event with eighteen seats on each. Disembarking, you will then arrive at our grand steps. You will then move into the main building reception which is the ideal place for you to greet your guests before any ceremonies or receptions begin. This amazing space is stylishly decorated with bi-fold doors that open up onto the riverside terrace, giving a fantastic view of the Thames river to your guests; perfect for coffee and tea receptions or a break out room.
  • Thames Suite with riverside terrace
  • Natural daylight throughout venues
  • Exclusive use of entire island
  • Multiple event spaces including reception area
  • On-site catering with various menu options
  • Private island location accessible only by boat
  • Marquee and lawns for outdoor celebrations
  • Complimentary ferry collection and drop-off
  • Music allowed until 11:45PM
  • Outside DJ and decor permitted

Frequently asked questions

Ravens Ait Island requires a minimum of 45 guests for wedding bookings due to the size of the venue rooms. For smaller weddings under 45 guests, they recommend their sister property Warren House Hotel instead.

Wedding packages start from £70-£120 per guest depending on the menu selection and room choice. This includes venue hire, food (buffet or 3-course meal options), welcome drink, ferry transport to/from the island, and basic setup. Additional costs apply for upgrades like premium menus (£5-£15 per person), canapés (£10 per person), and bar packages.

Music is allowed until 11:45PM and all guests must vacate the island by midnight. The venue operates a strict curfew policy with no exceptions due to their island location and ferry transport requirements.

Ferry collection and drop-off is complimentary and included in all packages. The venue operates two private passenger launches with 18 seats each that run shuttle-style throughout the event. One larger 50-80 seater boat is typically booked for guest arrival (subject to availability), and the journey takes only 30-45 seconds to reach the island.

A 50% deposit is required to secure the date if the wedding is within 6 months of booking. All dates are secured on a first-come, first-served basis, and the venue cannot hold dates during the consultation period without a deposit.

Yes, outside DJs, bands, and decorations are allowed at Ravens Ait Island. However, the venue does not allow outside drinks, though management may approve up to 10 bottles of external wine for a corkage fee of £100 inclusive of VAT on special occasions.

The venue offers multiple spaces including the Thames Suite with patio, Britannia Room with terrace, Reception area, and Marquee with lawns for larger weddings. The main reception area features bi-fold doors opening onto a riverside terrace with Thames views, perfect for ceremonies or cocktail receptions.

Wedding catering includes BBQ buffet options, Indian buffet menus, and formal 3-course meals with choices like Classic, Diamond, and Platinum menus. All packages include a welcome drink (prosecco, juice, or chai), and wine packages offer half a bottle per guest with meals. The venue provides a 10% discount on all pre-ordered drinks.

Yes, parking is available and complimentary for wedding guests. The venue provides parking facilities on the mainland before guests board the ferry to the island, though specific capacity details should be confirmed during booking.

Ravens Ait Island hosts wedding open days, with events scheduled such as May 18th, 2025 from 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM. Private venue viewings can also be arranged by contacting the events team directly to discuss your specific wedding requirements and see the island facilities.

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.