Nonsuch Mansion in Sutton, Greater London, was built on the grounds of the former Nonsuch Palace by Henry VIII. The Georgian-style mansion is used for commercial events, including weddings and corporate meetings. The palace was built to surpass the Chateau de Chombord and was eventually sold for demolition. The modern building has eight reception rooms, including the Orchid and Rose rooms, and can accommodate up to 135 people for weddings and thousands for outdoor events.
Nonsuch Palace is a large 19th-century house in Sutton, Greater London, standing on the grounds of the former Nonsuch Palace built by Henry VIII of England. Set within 19 acres (300 hectares) of parkland, Nonsuch Mansion represents Georgian architecture. The modern building is a Grade II listed building and is considered by many to be an important piece of Britain’s architectural history. It is used as a commercial venue for parties, weddings and corporate events.
Henry VIII, of the Tudor dynasty, built Nonsuch Palace in 1538. The gardens and the palace itself were designed to surpass those of the Chateau de Chombord, the residence of King Francis I of France. The name ‘nonsuch’ was added to the palace because no palace or palace would rival it in the world.
The mansion was built on the site of the old village of Cuddington. The entire village, including its church, was destroyed to make way for Henry’s vanity project. After Henry’s death the mansion changed hands and was eventually sold for demolition by the impoverished Countess of Castlemaine in 1682-83. The ruins of the palace remained when one Dr. Joseph Thompson Esquire bought the land in the 1700s.
In 1731, Thompson built the first version of Nonsuch Mansion. Instead of siting the more modest mansion on the mansion grounds itself, Thompson placed it in the old keeper’s cottage. The new owners at the turn of the century decided to rebuild the palace. The modern Georgian building was designed and built by Jeffry Wyatt between 1802 and 1806.
Two rooms dominate Nonsuch Mansion and these are the Orchid and Rose rooms. There are six other reception rooms and a variety of multi-purpose rooms within the palace. The modern structure is able to provide catering and other services, but does not have rooms used for overnight stays.
Corporate events can be booked with the mansion. These tend to include conferences, high-level meetings and receptions. Members of parties and business groups can book a flexible number of rooms, as well as catering and entertainment services.
Wedding ceremonies take place in the Sala Orchidea with a capacity of 135 people or in the Sala delle Rose with a capacity of 80 people. Other rooms can be included to expand the capacity for reception and banquet after the ceremony. Land outside the building is available for marquees to expand capacity by the thousands.
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