STAY DINE MENU ABOUT US HISTORY PENDLEY MANOR HOTEL The history of Pendley Manor span 2,000 years, having passed hands through wealthy landowners, even featuring in the Domesday Book. Clues to the building’s fascinating history lie around every corner, from the elaborate Grade Ⅱ-listed stained-glass windows to the hand-painted hearth tiles, Pendley’s story has been shaped for centuries by conquerors, counts and craftsmen. Our Story 1300 AD - 1450 PENDA LEA The woodland around Pendley is settled by ancient Britons and Romans some 1,700 years ago. Later, Anglo-Saxon warrior, Penda is crowned as England’s last heathen king within the woods, or lea, giving us Penda lea. CONFRONTATION WITH A CONQUEROR The land Is seized under the force of William the Conqueror following the Norman Conquest of Britain. He then bestows the land around the year 1066 to his borther-in-law, Robert, Count of Mortain, a vast addition to the family’s already grand landholding. Next LOCAL ATTRACTIONS Previous Bletchley Park ZSL Whipsnade Zoo An exciting day out for all the family is guaranteed at Whipsnade Zoo, one of the largest in th… VIEW ATTRACTION Warner Bros. Studio Tour – The Making of Harry Potter Next 1 / 7 NEWS FROM THE MANOR Previous Re-visiting your wedding plans Family Activities Launch! Announcing a whole range of activities to keep parents and Pendley Manor minis entertained. The… READ MORE Small and Intimate Weddings Next 1 / 5 LOCAL ATTRACTIONS WALKING AND CYCLING ROUTES SHAKESPEARE FESTIVAL ABOUT US CAREERS GIFT VOUCHERS JOIN OUR MAILING LIST Name Email Address SUBMIT I accept the terms of the Privacy Policy. Click here to read our conditions. GREEN POLICY COVID-19 POLICY PRIVACY POLICY