9 of the Best Wedding Venues in Shropshire
Home to 32 castles, 25 hillforts and sandwiched between two world heritage sites, the county of Shropshire holds so much beauty and history. Filled with rolling countryside, the Shropshire Hills are in fact a designated Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty and cover a quarter of the county, forming a lovely backdrop to all the wedding venues located there.
If you want a regal wedding, then look no further than Shropshire as it is absolutely filled to the brim. Below we’ve listed 9 of our favourites to help you on the search.
1. Davenport House
An idyllic Georgian manor house that’s been hosting weddings for 25 years, Davenport House recently underwent an extensive refurbishment in 2017 to restore its original features whilst also infusing it with luxury interior design. Approached via a romantic sweeping driveway, the venue has a lovely flow to it right from when you step in the door and move from the ceremony to the drinks reception, to the wedding breakfast and evening celebrations. As an exclusive hire, family run wedding venue, you’ll be really well looked after here as you enjoy all that the house has to offer. They are able to have 40 guests stay overnight across their 9 luxurious bedrooms and have 5 cottages within the grounds.
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2. Stockton House
An elegant, award-winning wedding venue surrounded on all sides by views of rolling hills, ancient trees and beautiful gardens, Stockton House has been a family home for over 300 years. Located within 8,500 acres of countryside on the Apley Estate, it is steeped in history and this can be felt throughout all the spaces. Enjoy welcome drinks in the main Reception Hall surrounded by large oil paintings and antique furniture, followed by a ceremony for up to 100 guests in their Secret Walled Garden. The wedding breakfast then follows in their lovely dining space, complete with stylishly curved ceilings and orangery style windows that overlook the gardens.
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3. Rowton Castle
Nestled within the charming Shropshire countryside, Rowton Castle is a grade II listed, exclusive use wedding venue that feels elegant yet relaxed. With varying spaces to host both cosy and intimate weddings to large and lavish, they have an abundance of areas to choose from. Say your vows in their Cardeston Suite filled with gothic character, ornate, architectural features and lots of natural light, or in the grounds of the castle by their Linden Belvedere Roman style structure. The grounds are made up of 17 acres of English country walled gardens, woodlands and orchards that all make for wonderful spaces to celebrate your wedding day in.
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4. Weston Park
A stunning stately home located within 1,000 acres of sweeping Capability Brown parkland, Weston Park was originally built as a family home back in the 17th century, bringing a warm yet grand feeling to the space. Filled with lots of well-loved art and antiques collected over 300 years, this is a space that needs minimal dressing and really shines on its own. Their Victorian Orangery has an abundance of natural light, views across the formal grounds and pretty parkland and is perfect for the ceremony or wedding breakfast. Complete with a glazed roof and soft stonework, it feels like a really special and romantic space to host up to 100 of your guests. Their Dining Room is opulent yet cosy, filled with antique paintings and lovely architecture and their Music Room is also a pretty spot, perfect for more intimate weddings up to 80 guests. The venue also has 27 bedrooms available, along with 5 holiday cottages in the grounds too.
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5. Garthmyl Hall
Surrounded by beautiful woodland and on the border of both Wales and Shropshire, Garthmyl Hall is a grand Georgian house that celebrates style and individuality. They have a variety of rooms available for both your ceremony and reception, hosting just one wedding per weekend, so the space will be exclusively yours. From the Ballroom in hues of blush, sage and gold to the Walled Garden that draws inspiration from the Secret Garden, they have the prettiest of spaces for your wedding ceremony. For the reception, they have a light filled glass roofed Orangery for more intimate meals, or their semi permanent marquee for larger celebrations. They have self-catered accommodation on site that can host up to 45 guests, with a stunning Honeymoon Suite with a well-loved, much photographed mural.
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6. Delbury Hall
A magnificent Georgian mansion, Delbury Hall is a cherished private family residence that is set amongst 80 acres of landscaped south facing gardens and parkland. Filled with striking architecture, lovely grounds and modern facilities, welcome your guests to the venue with drinks by their private lake. Celebrate in their Main Hall with galleried landing and views across the lake, or in their Coach House, a light and airy space with original beams, full height bi-fold doors and a neutral colour palette. In the warmer months, get married in their gardens under their wedding Pagoda, approached via a pretty pathway and surrounded by manicured lawns. The venue can host up to 150 guests and has 22 bedrooms for your nearest and dearest to stay in.
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7. Hawkstone Hall and Gardens
A striking, luxury 18th century wedding venue, Hawkstone Hall and Gardens beautifully pairs old world elegance with contemporary luxury to create a venue ready for modern day weddings. Set within 88 acres of manicured lawns and grounds, there is an abundance of lovely features including a Lily Pond, Orchard, Walled Garden and Secret Garden that make for a wonderful backdrop to your wedding day. They have areas both inside and out for you to celebrate in with up to 170 guests, and we especially love that they have a beautiful get ready suite for one half of the couple, and a space called The Cave for the other half. Filled with a flat screen TV, Playstation, Pool and Foosball Table and a lounge space, its guaranteed to keep everyone entertained.
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8. Moat Hall Barns
Very recently renovated in 2023, the pretty Moat Hall Barns is a lovingly restored Grade II listed farm complex that feels perfectly made for weddings. Set within its own private courtyard, you can exclusively hire the space for 3 days either at the weekend or midweek and it can host up to 120 of your guests. Say your vows by the lake at their waterside Gazebo framed by views of the rolling hills or within their intimate Hayloft space. For your reception, their 18th century Top Barn is an architecturally stunning spot, with tall vaulted ceilings, exposed oak beams and original red brick walls.
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9. Burlton Manor
Recognised by The Wedding Industry Awards as The Best Barn Wedding Venue in the West Midlands 2024, Burlton Manor is a lovely mix of original character and contemporary and sophisticated interior design. With the ability to host up to 300 guests, the space consists of a Ceremony Room, separate Signing Room and Main Hall, complete with solid oak beams, hand crafted oak doors, exposed brick and elegant chandeliers. For Spring and Summer weddings, throw open the large doors to include the terrace, perfect for drinks and mingling or host a ceremony within the tranquil Secret Garden. Your bridal party can also stay within the main manor house, with 6 bedrooms, two lounges and large dining area that are ideal for entertaining guests.
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