WeddingsWedding Venues

Say 'I Do' in Historic
Surroundings

Every wedding begins with the perfect setting. The Maids Head offers four licensed ceremony spaces, each with its own character and atmosphere, allowing you to choose a backdrop that feels just right for your day. Following the ceremony, wedding breakfasts are typically hosted in the elegant Minstrel Suite, where family and friends can gather to continue the celebrations.

The Minstrel Suite

The heart of the celebration.

The Minstrel Suite is our largest licensed ceremony space and the setting for many wedding breakfasts and evening receptions. Spacious yet elegant, it provides the flexibility to host your day from ceremony through to the final dance.

Reception capacity
Up to 150 guests
Ceremony capacity
Up to 110 guests
Dinner capacity
Up to 110 guests
Natural daylight
Yes
Air conditioning
Yes

The Oak Room

Intimate by nature.

Elegant and welcoming, the Oak Room is ideal for smaller ceremonies surrounded by family and close friends. Rich in character and full of timeless charm, it provides a warm and personal setting for exchanging vows.

Reception capacity
Up to 70 guests
Ceremony capacity
Up to 70 guests
Dinner capacity
Up to 50 guests
Natural daylight
Yes
Air conditioning
Yes

The Courtyard

A ceremony beneath the glass roof.

One of the Maids Head's most distinctive spaces, the Courtyard offers a bright, almost outdoor setting within the historic hotel. Flooded with light, it creates a memorable backdrop for ceremonies, drinks receptions and summer celebrations.

Reception capacity
Up to 50 guests
Ceremony capacity
Up to 30 guests
Dinner capacity
Up to 30 guests
Natural daylight
Yes
Air conditioning
No

The Edith Cavell Room

Refined and relaxed.

Intimate and beautifully sized, filled with natural light, the Edith Cavell Room offers an elegant setting for smaller celebrations and civil ceremonies. Perfect for couples seeking a more intimate atmosphere without compromising on style.

Ceremony capacity
Up to 30 guests
Dinner capacity
Up to 14 guests
Natural daylight
Yes
Air conditioning
Yes

Stay Together

A place for
everyone to stay.

With 84 individually designed bedrooms, from Classic Rooms to our named Heritage Suites, family and friends can stay together under one roof and continue the celebrations long after the last dance.

FAQs

Questions
we're asked most.

If yours isn't here, our events team replies within four working hours during the week.

Are you licensed for civil ceremonies?

Yes, civilly licensed for ceremonies up to 110 guests.

Can we hold our ceremony and reception in different spaces?

Yes. Many couples marry in one room and move to the Minstrel Suite for the wedding breakfast while we turn the ceremony room around.

What are the capacities of each venue?

From 14 for dinner in the Edith Cavell Room to 150 for a reception in the Minstrel Suite; each room's capacities are listed above.

Can we decorate the rooms?

Yes, within the care a listed building needs. The weddings team will talk you through what's possible in each room.

Can we arrange a venue viewing?

Of course. Send us an enquiry or call the weddings team and we'll arrange a time to show you the rooms.

Is exclusive use available?

For larger weddings, exclusive use of our wedding spaces can be arranged. Talk to the weddings team about your date and numbers.

Enquire

Tell us a little,
and we'll be in touch.

A wedding coordinator will reply within four working hours to discuss available dates, and an invitation to come and see the rooms. No pressure, no follow-up calls.

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