Very Old Venues
10th January 2023
Why not make your big day even bigger? Have your wedding be a part of a grand history of a venue. From castles to grand halls, take a peek at our top picks for a historic ceremony space.
Durham Castle
Durham, Country Durham
Durham Castle offers an exquisite venue for daytime and evening receptions and is set in the heart of Durham City overlooking the River Wear.
The magnificent Great Hall, which dates from 1284, can cater for wedding breakfasts of up to 200, with guests able to enjoy an arrival drinks reception in the Courtyard of the Castle or the Tunstall Gallery. For smaller, more intimate occasions, The Bishop's Dining Room can seat up to 40 of your guests.
The Roman Baths and Pump Room
Bath, Somerset
The Roman Baths and Pump Room offers some of the most stunning and iconic spaces in the UK, perfect for ceremonies, receptions and parties. Even if you plan to hold your ceremony elsewhere, this venue will happily host evening wedding receptions.
This incredible venue with its flickering torch light, steaming waters and 2000 year old paving cannot be matched for atmosphere and romance. For the early risers and those too excited to wait any longer - sunrise ceremonies take place around the gorgeous waters of the Great Bath at 8.30am!
RSA House
Charing Cross, London
RSA House has been home to show-stopping celebrations for over 260 years. Be part of London’s extraordinary history and explore this illustrious Georgian townhouse. The marble floors, sweeping staircases and range of atmospheric spaces never cease to wow guests.
Discover our exclusive exposed brick "Vaults" nestled under the house - a striking contrast to the splendour of the rooms above. Every wedding at RSA House is unique and the team tailor the space to suit your needs.
Leez Priory
Chelmsford, Essex
Nestled in the glorious Essex countryside, Leez Priory is a Tudor manor house exclusive-use wedding venue, just over an hour away from Central London.
A sweeping driveway leads you to a place of forgotten grandeur and imposing gates reveal an intimate wedding venue set around a tranquil inner courtyard. With shimmering lakes and manicured gardens, you won’t believe you have found a place of such beauty and splendour.
Dalton Old Pump House
Seaham, Durham
With a more recent history, Dalton Old Pump House was designed by the renowned engineer, Thomas Hawksley and built circa 1879.
This venue is a stunning and imposing Grade II Listed building which is currently undergoing a huge renovation. Combining industrial Victorian architecture with modern styling, this fabulous building is the ultimate backdrop for your wedding day.
Allington Castle
Maidstone, Kent
Allington Castle is one of Kent's most exclusive wedding and civil ceremony destinations. Located in Maidstone the castle is privately-owned and sits in 42 acres of beautiful countryside and woodlands.
Boasting scenic surroundings featuring a stunning moat, manicured lawns and beautiful fountains this really is Kent's hidden fairytale wedding venue!
Whether you want a small intimate 3-hour wedding with a handful of guests or a full-day wedding that includes your ceremony, lunch and evening reception in the wonderful 17th-century barn with the castle in the background, the team will ensure that they can help make your dream wedding a reality.
Lumley Castle Hotel
Chester-le-Street, Durham
For more than 630 years, the magnificent spectacle of Lumley Castle has dominated the County Durham landscape.
Set within 9 acres of parkland overlooking the River Wear, Lumley Castle is a magnificent monument to a bygone age of chivalry and honour and a fairytale place in which to get married. You don’t have to be royalty or a movie star to get married in a 14th Century Castle; Lumley Castle is for everyone!
Borthwick Castle
Gorebridge, Edinburgh
A Scottish Castle available for your exclusive-use, Borthwick Castle offers tranquility, opulence and the quintessential Scottish castle experience. Enter the ancient arched gateway and you enter a hidden world of luxury and majestic style, steeped in 600 years of dramatic Scottish history.
Built in 1430 and located just 30 minutes from Edinburgh, this castle is an incomparable 15th Century Scottish keep.
Goodnestone Park
Goodnestone, Kent
Goodnestone is a quintessential English country house wedding venue, recently renovated and restored to full glory and available for exclusive use.
Traditional with a chic contemporary twist, it’s fabulous without being formal; your own perfect Palladian pad. For the ultimate in fairy-tale romance, follow in the footsteps of Jane Austen’s brother and tie the knot at Goodnestone.
Lainston House
Winchester, Hampshire
Lainston House is a beautiful 17th century mansion house nestled in 63 acres of grounds within the Hampshire countryside and boasting plenty of history and character.
Soaked in sunshine during the summer months, our pavilion on the South Lawn is the perfect place to exchange your vows. During cosy winter months, the Dawley Barn, with an original roaring fireplace, is the ideal spot for your celebrations.
As you turn into the long, sweeping, tree-lined drive, you are immediately transported to a world far away from the hustle and bustle of everyday life. Delicate archways and loggias frame the picture perfect entrance and a small amble reveals a beautiful 12th century chapel ruin.
Not only will your guests be in awe of the stunning scenery throughout your big day, but you will also have the abundance of beautiful backdrops to choose from.
