Wedding Venues in Gloucestershire

Barnsley House, Cirencester , Gloucestershire
Idyllic Country House with enchanting gardens created by the revered Rosemary Verey. Charming walks, sunny terraces and Knott gardens, beautifully ornate formal lawns, ancient meadows and ungoverned wildernesses make up one of England's finest and most famous country gardens. Smart and stylish bedrooms, with bathrooms that provide the ultimate in decadent luxury. Spa with hydrotherapy pool, sauna and steam rooms, with a range of treatments on offer. An exclusive wedding venue that combines modern facilities with breathtaking surroundings, for the discerning bride and groom. top

Berkeley Castle, Berkeley, Gloucestershire
Berkeley Castle, built in the 12th Century and still home of the Berkeley family who built it, is available for wedding receptions and offers a unique and historic venue for your special day. The Great Hall has been used for feasting since the 12th Century and many English kings and queens have sat at the high table here, from Henry IV to William IV. In summer the terraced gardens – planted for scent as well as for beauty, and with views over rolling countryside – are available for reception drinks. Guests have freedom of the gardens and photographs can be taken here. In the winter months, the elegant Long Drawing Room fulfills the same function. The Castle is available throughout the year, subject to other events and bookings. The hire of the Castle for wedding reception includes the following: • Exclusive use of the Castle and gardens for the purposes of your reception. • The Great Hall for the meal and dancing. A fire can be lit in the Great Hall during the winter season, depending on seating arrangements. • Reception—drinks on arrival will be held in the Long Drawing Room or from the top terrace overlooking the meadows on a fine day. • The Castle floodlit. • Personnel for security and cloakroom duties. • Free parking for all your guests. • Guided tours for your guests, if required. The Castle has a choice of three appointed caterers plus bar services. Short guided tours of the Castle are available if desired to those guests who may be interested – we find most guests are delighted to have the opportunity to explore this ancient building. Tours must be pre-arranged with us before the day. Please note that the Castle is applying for a licence to hold civil wedding ceremonies. We can also advise on local florists, horse-drawn carriages, musicians (perhaps you might like to be piped in to dinner?). For further details please make an appointment to view the facilities. top

Clearwell Castle, Forest of Dean, Gloucestershire
This splendid Castle is one of Britains premier wedding venues and is offered exclusively to you on your wedding day. The grand entrance with huge stone steps, the magnificent ceremony room with a 75ft aisle and leaded glass windows. the elegant reception rooms and the vaulted cellar for evening dancing are just a few of the features that ensure this is the perfect location for your special day. There are also 15 beautiful bedrooms within the Castle and grounds which are reserved exclusively for you on your wedding night.  top

Hatherley Manor Hotel , Gloucester, Gloucestershire
Rich in history, the Hatherley Manor Hotel is an excellent 17th century manor house set in 37 acres of matured gardens and grounds on the edge of the rolling Cotswold countryside. It is rumoured that the Hatherkey Manor was built for the illegitimate son of Oliver Cromwell. However the history of the site stretches back over a thosand years and has direct links to Edward the Confessor. Hatherley Manor specialises in Weddings, and prides itself on its superb reputation. Its first class service, attention to detail and excellent cusine makes it the ideal venue for a perfect wedding. Every wedding is individual to us, from your first consultation to the one the day precision of our experienced team. Our staff would like to offer you their expert guidance in assisting and organising your wedding celebrations to make your day a truly memorable occasion. Our Wedding Package * Your chosen three course wedding breakfast * A drinks package to include a reception drink a glass of house wine with the meal and a glass of sparkling wine for the toast * Room hire for the daytime wedding reception * Entrance red carpet * Use of Wedding cake stand and knife * Personalised menus * Complimentary bed & breakfast accommodation for the bride & groom in an executive bedroom * Special accommodaton rates for your guests * Use of grounds and lawns for photographs *White table linen and napkins * Toastmaster services are provided 10% DISCOUNT applies for any wedding booked on any day other than a Saturday  top

Lower Slaughter Manor, Near Cheltenham, Gloucestershire
One of the most important decisions you will have to make, after your personal commitment to each other, will be the choice of venue. The venue is the frame that surrounds and captures the beauty and delight of your day. Here at Lower Slaughter Manor, we have the most idyllic setting. A magical ‘Chateau in the Cotswolds’ steeped in history with luxurious bedrooms, handsome lounges and stunning dining areas. The magnificent gardens set the scene for Champagne and canapé on the lawn and during winter, our open log fires create a warm and inviting setting. One of the finest 17th Century country houses in the south of England, Lower Slaughter Manor stands in its own lovely gardens next to the historic church in the heart of the beautiful Cotswold village of Lower Slaughter which many regard as the most beautiful village in England. The village and the pretty river Eye give the perfect backdrop for the most memorable wedding photography. The team at Lower Slaughter Manor has years of experience in making dreams come true. Whether a large or small occasion, our dedicated staff will guide you through your plans to make this a day to remember. To us, each occasion is unique and our aim is to help you make decisions about your day that best suit you and your partner. Our experienced Special Events Manager is at hand to help with all details from florists to wedding cakes, beauty treatments and taxis to a von Essen chauffeur driven Rolls Royce Phantom. top

Manor House Hotel, The, Moreton in Marsh, Gloucestershire
Celebrate the style and sophistication of a classic English wedding at the Manor House Hotel. Your guests will be captivated by this elegant Cotswold manor. Our wedding co-ordinator will be delighted to work with you to ensure that your special day is as individual as you are. If you wish, you can even have exclusive use of the whole hotel for your big day.  top

Sudeley Castle, Winchcombe, Gloucestershire
What could be more romantic than a wedding in the grounds of a Castle with the backdrop of the beautiful Cotswold Hills? At Sudeley Castle we have years of wedding venue experience and have hosted everything from lavish celebrity weddings to more intimate ceremonies. This is a truly unique venue, rich in history, with over 1200 acres of grounds, romantic ruins and award winning gardens creating a beautiful and dramatic backdrop for your wedding photographs. Whether it’s a Spring / Summer Wedding or an Autumn / Winter Wedding we can provide that exclusive setting at an affordable price. Our recommended Wedding Organiser will take you through every step, advising on menu suggestions, marquee design, flowers, decorations and entertainment. Ensuring that on the day, everything runs smoothly and you can simply relax and enjoy. Alternatively you may wish to hire the venue and plan the day yourself.  top

Swan Hotel. The, Nr Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Let us, at the Swan Hotel, help make the most important day of your life extra special - from the most intimate ceremony to a very grand occasion and celebration. There is a choice of charming rooms where registrars can conduct a civil marriage ceremony. The Library is ideal for smaller ceremonies and is licensed for up to 20 persons. We can even supply witnesses should you wish to be married quietly and with the minimum of fuss. The Gallery is licensed for 48 people, has direct access to the Courtyard, flower-filled in summer, and to the riverside Swan Garden, a most beautiful location for photographs. The Signet Room is a most elegant dining room licensed for 100 guests, a wonderful venue for your marriage, reception and possibly an evening function. Please telephone the Swan Hotel on 01285 740 695 for your complimentary wedding pack or request it online.  top

The Great Tythe Barn, Tetbury, Gloucestershire
Make sure your special day is a truly memorable one at The Great Tythe Barn, The Cotswolds Only Wedding Village For all its soaring spaces and ancient oak beams, this wonderful 16th Century Grade II listed barn is just the beginning. This unique Cotswold Wedding Venue has self catering cottages and bed & breakfast facilities for your guests and there are beautiful gardens set in acres of stunning Cotswold countryside. Getting married here is like having your very own country retreat. Whether you plan to seat 180 guests for your Wedding Reception, or simply celebrate quietly with a few close friends and family the building is versatile enough to accommodate most needs. We are a licenced Civil Ceremony Venue and Civil Partnership Venue for up to 200 guests, we have the space, accommodation, food and entertainment facilities that your big day calls for. We feel sure you’ll love the special atmosphere that only time can create. To deliver exactly what you want, the services of an experienced wedding co-ordinator are included. Why not come and see for yourselves? Just pick up a phone, (01666 502475) and we’ll fix a convenient time for you to see everything and meet your Wedding Co-ordinator who will provide; · A personal guided tour · Options, ideas, suggestions · A Question/Answer format helps you plan and enables us to give you accurate costs This Gloucestershire Wedding Venue is just outside Tetbury in the Cotswolds Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. We are about 20 miles from Bath, Bristol, Gloucester, Swindon and Cheltenham, and easy to reach by road. There is also a main line rail station at Kemble, and we can call a local taxi to meet you. Telephone us on 01666 502475 top

The Greenway Hotel, Cheltenham, Gloucestershire
The Greenway Hotel and Restaurant is one of the best kept secrets in the Cotswolds – hidden with-in the small village of Shurdington, this exclusive Elizabethan Manor house is a beautiful venue for your wedding or civil partnership. Our award- winning restaurant over-looks the sunken lily-pond and beautiful gardens, seating up to a total of 54 guests and our smaller rooms seat up to 22 and 12 respectively. The Panel room is licensed for weddings and civil partnerships; this stunning room has original oak panelling and overlooks the croquet lawn and gardens, a perfect location to say your vows to each other. Our reputation for fine food and outstanding service in such wonderful surroundings ensure that you will have a truly memorable day and with the help and support of the hotels designated Wedding Planner your day will be perfectly planned.  top

The Hare And Hounds Hotel, TETBURY, Gloucestershire
**Open Evening - Thursday 6th September 2007 from 4pm until 9pm. Join us for a glass of Bucks Fizz and tour our venue at your leisure. Our Wedding Co-ordination team will be on hand to give advice and answer an questions** Ideally located in the beautiful Cotswold countryside the hotel lies in acres of well-tended gardens providing the perfect backdrop for a drinks reception and photographs. The hotel has been owned and managed by the Price family for over 50 years. Our friendly, professional team will be delighted to assist with all the arrangements right through to your special day. The hotel was the first hotel in Gloucestershire to be licensed for civil wedding ceremonies and offers a choice of three rooms from 5 to 200 guests. For the Reception you may choose from the impressive hammer-beamed Westonbirt Restaurant overlooking the gardens or the Beaufort Room with its impressive tapestries, polished dance floor and direct access to the gardens. You are invited to design a personalised menu from our extensive range of dishes and create a drinks package to suit your individual requirements.  top

Thistle Cheltenham, Cheltenham, Gloucestershire
The Hotel is set in attractive grounds on the edge of the elegant spa town of Cheltenham, in the heart of the Cotswold. Our Air-Conditioned banqueting suites can cater for small and large numbers. so your wedding can be an intimate event for family and close friends or something more lavish. Here at the Thistle we pride ourselves on insuring that your wedding day will be one to remember. Feel free to drop in to the hotel anytime for a relaxed showroud with our wedding Co-ordinator. Don't forget to ask about our special wedding package from from just ?2,650 We are located 1 mile from Cheltenham Spa Train station & are situated on local bus links  top

Thornbury Castle, Thornbury, Gloucestershire
The most divine wedding, the most entertaining wedding reception, the most deliciously romantic honeymoon. Can you imagine a better location than Thornbury Castle or a better honeymoon experience than the bedchamber in which King Henry VIII and Anne Boleyn once slept? The unique character of this remarkable hotel makes it the ideal setting for a wide variety of spectacular social occasions, especially weddings. Step behind the heavy oak doors and you'll find a magnificent hotel with roaring fires, delicious modern cuisine and sumptuous bedchambers – a truly special setting for a magical wedding. The King of England once walked these rooms and grounds. Today, the 500 year-old castle-palace with its beautiful oriel windows, Tudor hall and historic parkland is yours for a time. In summer, wedding parties like to wander out into the centuries old garden, in winter they enjoy mulled wine in front of a huge fireplace. Enjoy it for the day or the night. Either way, you'll want to return! top

Washbourne Court Hotel, Cheltenham, Gloucestershire
Washbourne Court holds a full license for civil marriage ceremonies and civil partnership ceremonies. The Allington is the smallest of the 3, ideal for small intimate gatherings of up to 14 guests. Hire: £150 Weekdays, £300 Weekends The Windsor is a light airy stylish room which has windows on two sides overlooking the gardens and terrace area. This room is idyllic for gatherings of up to 30 guests Hire: £300 Weekdays, £450 Weekends Eton's Restaurant is exceptionally stylish. This room is perfect for larger weddings it provides the most splendid environment for the very finest weddings for up to 60 guests. Hire: £500 Weekdays, £650 Weekends. Following drinks and canapés in Scholars Lounge or hotel terrace, you will make your way through to one of our 2 Reception rooms. The Windsor is a stylish room can cater for up to 30 people in a relaxed, totally private environment. This room is just right for the smaller personal receptions. The Windsor can accommodate 22 people on one table or 30 on 3 separate tables. Hire charge for the Windsor without the ceremony is £300 weekdays, £450 Weekends Eton’s Restaurant is modern and funky and has all the attributes to be a unique reception room. The restaurant can accommodate up to 60 people, with the option of either a round or long top table. Hire charge for the restaurant without a ceremony is £500 Weekdays, £650 Weekends. For use of Washbourne Court after 5.30pm for an evening reception an ‘Exclusive Use’ fee will apply. top