Welcome to Mapledurham Estate

A 12th century family house and farming estate, Mapledurham is tucked beside the River Thames away from the distraction of the town and city. The estate is a haven of tradition, coupled with sustainable commerce to maintain its viability and ensure its longevity.

Unique weddings

Mapledurham has partnered with Raw Tipis to help create your bespoke wedding, corporate gathering or any other special event using the stunning scenery of the watermill or the picturesque front of house. Guests can arrive by boat adding a unique arrival to your special day. The tipis offer versatile space to meet your needs and budget, from 160 day guests to 200 evening guests. For further information please visit Raw Tipis

Events

Whether you are planning a Dog Show, Car Meet, Carvan Rally or Charity Run, our Country Park offers ample space to accommodate your event. With nearly 12 acres adjacent to the River Thames, this location provides a fantastic setting for any gathering. We can also provide the lawns at the front of the house, the dining room for small intimate gatherings as well as the Watermill and Old Manor.

Tours

We offer pre-booked tours of the house, featuring many historical paintings and hidden priest holes. The grounds boast two beautiful magnolia trees, reputed to be the oldest pair in England. The tour also includes the watermill, which is featured in the film “The Eagle Has Landed” and appears on the cover of Black Sabbath’s debut album.

Working with Raw Tipis

From 2025, we are exclusively working with Raw Tipis. Raw Tipis are committed to provide environmentally and sustainable outdoor events and will work with you to create your unique event. Mapledurham are proud to be a part of this journey.

Upcoming events at Mapledurham

Mapledurham offers ample space for hosting a variety of events, from dog shows and car rallies to caravan meets and fundraisers. Here are some of the upcoming events taking place at Mapledurham this year:

Black Sabbath Pictures.

Commercial Property to Rent

Clay Shoot

Kind words from our
happy couples

"Thank you for all your help! we could not have done it without you. I don’t know how you do your job. Your level of detail is amazing and everything could not have been more perfect."

Angela & Michael January 20, 2020

“Thank you so much for planning us the most perfect wedding! Sophie and the rest of the team were amazing! The Villa Rockdol is one of the best and most beautiful venues in the city! The staff was extremely professional and the catering was excellent.”

Kayla & PaulMay 15, 2019

We love Sophie ! She was amazing to work with and made sure our day was absolutely perfect! Sophie and her team were the best choice for us! We received so many compliments from our guests. Everything was absolutely flawless!”

Gloria & DavidJanuary 5, 2020

The watermill at Mapledurham was featured on the very first Black Sabbath album.

As Black Sabbath are performing their final concert on Saturday, 5th July in Birmingham, we’ve received numerous calls and emails enquiring about tours or photos of the watermill.

Please note that we do not offer tours of the watermill, and we do not provide any transport from Birmingham or elsewhere—you will need to make your own way to Mapledurham.

However, we can offer a 10-minute slot for external photographs only. This is by appointment only, Monday to Friday between 9:30am and 5:00pm. We are closed on weekends.

The cost is £10 per person.