Rufford Old Hall
Characterful Properties with unique pasts create the perfect Wedding Venue seeped in historical elegance they can provide the perfect venue for your once in a lifetime wedding. The National Trust is the keeper of many such locations.
The National Trust’s properties in the North West of England are some of the most unusual wedding venues in the UK. From Georgian Cottons Mills to Pride and Prejudice romance and a banqueting Hall fit for William Shakespeare. This selection of National Trust properties offers quirky and characterful wedding venues.
National Trust wedding venues in the North West include:
Quarry Bank Mill, Cheshire
Tucked away in the valley of the River Bollin, this atmospheric 18th century working Georgian cotton mill with newly opened 18th century garden and woodland estate is a stunning venue. Getting married at one of Britain’s greatest industrial heritage sites is certainly unusual, but it is this uniqueness that makes Quarry Mill a fantastic wedding venue. The Mill not only has picturesque private gardens but it famously features the most powerful working watermill in Europe, perfect for wedding photographs with a difference.
Couples can have their ceremony for 120 in the Grant room receptions take place in the Alexander room for a maximum of 120. From £4,100.00, which includes room hire, wedding breakfast, bucks fizz on arrival, wine with the meal and sparkling wine for the toast for 70 people.
Speke Hall, Liverpool
This beautiful Tudor house originally built in 1530 is set in exquisite gardens and is a hidden oasis on the edge of Liverpool. Situated in the region noted for its timber framed building, Speke Hall is considered one of the most outstanding examples of its kind.
The atmospheric interior of the Great Hall creates an impressive yet intimate and unusual venue for a wedding ceremony with oak panelling and a stunning grand fireplace. The capacity of The Great Hall is 60 and costs start from £1,100. Guest can enjoy drinks and canapés while the bride and groom make use of the beautiful landscaped gardens for their photographs.
Lyme Park, Cheshire
The mile long drive up to this glorious 18th century mansion creates a real sense of anticipation. Surrounded by stunning gardens, moorland and an ancient deer park, Lyme Park also has a rather recognisable reflection lake. It was of course made famous by Mr Darcy modelling his famously wet shirt in the TV adaptation of Jane Austen’s Pride and Prejudice.
Couples can enjoy the spectacular grounds of this Cheshire based estate for the perfect marquee reception.
Rufford Old Hall, Lancashire
This 16th century Hall is one of Lancashire’s finest Tudor properties. The magnificent Great Hall, licensed to hold civil marriages and partnerships, dates from 1538 and is home to a fine collection of arms and armour of national importance. The Hall was previously used as a banqueting hall and a young William Shakespeare is said to have performed in this very room.
Weddings on Thursdays or Fridays will have exclusive use of the property as it is closed to the public.
The Great Hall has a capacity of 70 for a ceremony and prices start at £725 plus VAT. Receptions can take place within the stunning grounds with a bespoke marquee for up to 250 guests.
For more information on National Trust properties available for wedding ceremonies or receptions, please visit www.nationaltrust.org.uk/weddings.
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