You are warmly invited to celebrate

Simon & Natalie

15 · August · 2026

Hotel Cromwell

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Order of Celebrations

Here's everything you need to know about our special day — so you can be exactly where you need to be, when you need to be there.

1:00 pm
Guests Arrive
Please take your seats in the ceremony room, and during the day, we encourage you to say hello, connect with friends and family, and savour the celebration together. Doors open from 12:45 pm.
1:30 pm
Wedding Ceremony
Our ceremony will take place in the Cromewell Suite. Please ensure you are seated by 1:20 pm. Photography and confetti will follow immediately after.
2:00 pm
Post Ceremony Reception
Join us in the Garden Terrace for drinks, canapés, and photographs. A wonderful time to sign our guest book and mingle with family and friends.
3:45 pm
Wedding Breakfast
Please make your way to the Cromwell Dining Room. A three-course meal will be served, followed by speeches from the wedding party.
6:30 pm
Evening Guests Arrive
We welcome our evening guests to join the celebrations. It means the world to us to share this evening with you!
7:00 pm
Evening Reception & Dancing
The evening celebrations begin with our first dance, followed by the cutting of the cake. The dancefloor is all yours from 7:30 pm — come dance with us!
11:55 pm
Last Orders & Carriages
The bar will close at 11:30 pm. We ask all guests to say their goodbyes by midnight. Safe travels home — and thank you for sharing our day!

Hotel Cromwell

Our venue is also a wonderful place to stay. We have reserved a block of rooms for our guests — book early to secure the discounted rate.

Hotel Cromwell

Hotel Cromwell

Staying on site means you won't miss a moment of the celebrations — and won't need to worry about travel at the end of the evening. A discounted rate is available exclusively for our wedding guests.

Discount code available — contact Simon or Natalie for the code before booking. Then book directly with the hotel by phone on 01438 779954 or by email at [email protected].

Please do not book via third-party websites such as Booking.com — the discount code can only be applied when booking directly with the hotel.

Address

Hotel Cromwell, High Street, Stevenage, Hertfordshire, SG1 3AZ

Check-in / Check-out

Check-in from 2:00 pm on 15th August · Check-out by 11:00 am on 16th August

Direct Booking Only

Call 01438 779954 or email [email protected] — do not use third-party booking sites.

Booking Deadline

Availability is extremely limited — please book as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.

Parking & Directions

Hotel Cromwell offers complimentary parking on a first come, first served basis. All nearby alternatives are within a 5-minute walk of the hotel.

On Site · Complimentary

Hotel Cromwell Car Park

Free parking for hotel and restaurant guests, on a first come, first served basis. Entry is via the rear of the hotel on Church Lane. Due to current building works this area serves as both entrance and exit — please proceed with caution and be aware of oncoming vehicles.

🅿 Free for guests 📍 Church Lane (rear) 🗺 View on Google Maps
⚠️ Important · Read Before Parking

ParkingEye Registration

The car park is managed by ParkingEye for hotel and restaurant guests only. You must enter your vehicle registration number at the tablet in reception on arrival. If you receive a charge notice in error, email a copy along with your room booking confirmation to [email protected] and the hotel will resolve it.

⚠️ Register at reception immediately on arrival
⚡ Electric Vehicle Charging

EV Charging Points

Two 22kW Type 2 charging points (HYDRA Nexus) are located on the back wall of the car park, allocated on a first come, first served basis. You will need to download the HYDRA Nexus Cloud App and bring your own cable.

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Alternative Nearby Parking

If the hotel car park is full, there are several options within a 5-minute walk in the Stevenage Old Town area, including both council-managed car parks and street parking. The Church Lane car park (C) is the nearest alternative, just a 2-minute walk from the hotel.

Alternative parking map showing Hotel Cromwell and nearby car parks A, B and C

Parking map courtesy of Hotel Cromwell Stevenage · cromwellstevenage.co.uk

A · Council Car Park

Primett Road South

A council-managed car park a short walk from the hotel, located on Primett Road South in Stevenage Old Town.

📍 Primett Road South 🚶 ~5 min walk 🗺 View on Google Maps
B · Council Car Park

Primett Road North

Another council-managed car park on Primett Road North, also within easy walking distance of the hotel.

📍 Primett Road North 🚶 ~5 min walk 🗺 View on Google Maps
C · Council Car Park

Church Lane

A council car park on Church Lane, very close to the hotel's rear entrance. A convenient overflow option if the hotel car park is full on the day.

📍 Church Lane 🚶 ~2 min walk 🗺 View on Google Maps

🚗 Street Parking

Free street parking is available in the surrounding area, subject to the following time restrictions. Please check signage before leaving your vehicle.

Maximum stay 3 hours — no return within 4 hours

  • Old Town High Street (south of junction with Letchmore Road & Stanmore Road)
  • Walkern Road (between junction with Church Lane and High Street)
  • Primett Road
  • Drapers Way

Maximum stay 2 hours — no return within 4 hours

  • Old Town High Street (north of junction with Drapers Way)
  • Bell Lane
  • Basils Road (between junctions with Church Lane and High Street)

🚕 Prefer a taxi? We recommend booking in advance for the evening.

  • Stevenage Taxi — 01438 357111
  • Gold Star Taxi — 01438 727277
  • ABC Taxi — 01438 424242

Uber and Bolt are also available in the Stevenage area.

Frequently Asked Questions

We'd love for guests to dress smart/formal. Ladies may wish to wear a dress, skirt, or smart trouser suit. Gentlemen are kindly requested to wear a suit and tie. Please note the drinks reception may take place outdoors — heels on grass are at your own risk!

Yes! The venue caters for all dietary requirements including vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, and common allergies. If you haven't already noted your requirements on your RSVP, please contact us directly so we can ensure you're well looked after.

Yes — Hotel Cromwell has rooms available at a discounted rate for wedding guests. Please contact Simon or Natalie for the discount code. Availability is extremely limited — please book as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.

We're lucky to have a professional photographer capturing our day, but please feel free to take your own photos too and share them with us—we'd love to see them! We kindly ask that you wait until the evening guests have arrived before posting anything online.

As we've been lucky enough to build a home together, we already have most of the things we need. Your presence at our wedding is the greatest gift of all, but if you would like to give something, a contribution towards our honeymoon would be very much appreciated. There will be a dedicated gift table in the wedding reception, along with a postbox.