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Incredible Staffordshire and Shropshire Wedding Venues

Incredible Staffordshire and Shropshire Wedding Venues


Cat Arnott
Cat Arnott Updated:
8th of March 2023

Looking for your perfect wedding venue in either Staffordshire or Shropshire? From picturesque country estates to gorgeous wedding barns, there are many truly stunning wedding venue options throughout the region. So, discover some of our favourite Staffordshire and Shropshire wedding venues below!

Davenport House

Davenport House Midlands Wedding Venue

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Set amidst picturesque Shropshire countryside, Davenport House is a breathtaking country estate. Oozing warmth, history, and elegance, there are several stunning spaces. At the very heart of the home, the gorgeous Great Hall is the perfect place to say ‘I do’. The Great Hall leads through to the beautiful Saloon with its marquetry floor, which is perfect for your drinks reception. 

Or, step out onto the terrace where you’ll soon find a lily pond or the secluded secret garden. The Drawing Room features original panelling painted in elegant green where you can host a lavish wedding breakfast. So, with original, authentic features, Davenport House is a luxury wedding venue, perfect for your Shropshire wedding. 

Is Davenport House perfect for your wedding?

 

Alrewas Hayes

Alrewas Hayes Midlands Wedding Venue

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Nestled in the heart of rural Staffordshire, Alrewas Hayes is a picturesque and secluded estate steeped in history. The Grade II listed Queen Anne residence is hidden away in an idyllic 100-acre estate. Offering versatile spaces accommodating from 50-650 guests, Alrewas Hayes can host both lavish celebrations and smaller, intimate weddings. 

Within the historic wing of The House, the Orangery and Lobby are filled with natural light. The purpose-built Great Barn is perfect for large-scale affairs. There is also The Courtyard, offering a picturesque outdoor setting for blessings. Alrewas Hayes offers a unique combination of country estate seclusion, historical grandeur, and welcoming, familial warmth. So, here you can host your dream Staffordshire wedding with ease. 

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Rowton Castle

Rowton Castle Hotel Midlands Wedding Venue

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Steeped in history, Rowton Castle is an impressive building with its sweeping driveway, authentic stone exterior, arched entrance, and towers. Rowton Castle is licensed to hold civil wedding ceremonies in a number of beautiful locations. The Cardeston Suite is a magnificent room, Georgian Gothic in style and utterly impressive with its ornate fireplace, beautifully carved pelmets, and striking chandeliers. 

Also, 17 acres of tranquil land feature quintessential English walled gardens, woodlands, and hidden pools. The perfect backdrop for photographs! The romantic Linden Belvedere, nestled in these picturesque gardens, is the perfect outdoor setting. So, lush lawns, mature trees, fancy foliage, and wonderful walkways provide a pretty view for your Shropshire wedding.

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Dovecliff Hall Hotel

Dovecliff Hall Hotel

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Surrounded by picturesque countryside, Dovecliff Hall Hotel is an elegant Grade II listed Georgian manor house dating back to 1790 with stunning grounds overlooking the River Dove. The gardens with the ancient cedar tree and fountain provide the perfect backdrop for your wedding photographs. During the winter months, the beautiful period interior has many photo opportunities, including the grand staircase, vestibule and drawing-room. 

You will have exclusive use of all the elegant rooms including the Piano Bar, Library & Drawing Room, the stunning Orangery & Charrington Suite. Dovecliff Hall Hotel offers wedding packages to suit all with first-class service and attention to detail meaning that your Staffordshire wedding will be as perfect as you imagined from start to finish.

Interested in marrying at Dovecliff Hall Hotel?

 

Weston Park

Weston Park

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Built as a family home in the 17th century, Weston Park is one of Staffordshire's finest stately home wedding venues. Surrounded by acres of parkland, the grandeur of WestonPark is matched only by the warmth of its welcome; for this is a historic house where, rather than admire from afar, you are truly invited to make yourself at home.

The Victorian Orangery, swathed in natural light and with vistas across the formal gardens, makes an exquisite setting for a wedding breakfast. The glazed roof, vast windows and soft stonework add a sense of opulence to the scene, which continues through to the terrace and out onto the Italian Gardens, all of which your guests will relish the experience of. Also, each of Weston’s 28 bedrooms are as unique as they are beautiful and ensure that guests can truly immerse themselves in the joy of the country house experience. The dedicated events team know the House inside and out and will help you realise your dream Staffordshire wedding down to the very last detail.

Is Weston Park perfect for your wedding?

 

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Sandon Hall & Park

Sandon Hall Red On Blonde Photography

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Tucked away in the heart of Staffordshire in the Midlands, Sandon Hall is a gorgeous house and gardens surrounded by a further 400 acres of lush countryside. Sandon Hall is one of the most sought-after wedding venues in the heart of the Midlands. The country mansion’s magnificent interior and picturesque gardens make it the perfect location for a Staffordshire wedding.

With a range of stunning backdrops, from the stunning gardens or the private, 13th-century All Saints Church, you can choose the perfect location for your big day. There is a choice of elegant rooms ideal for indoor weddings, seating up to 120 people. For summer weddings, Sandon Hall offers tipi receptions within our ornamental fifty-acre gardens. Complete with an open fire and plenty of space for a bar and dancefloor, you and your guests can take in the stunning scenery of the stately home. With a passionate staff devoted to making your big day perfect, you can rely on a wedding at Sandon Hall to provide memories that will last a lifetime.

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Coton House Farm

Coton House Farm

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Nestled in the heart of the Staffordshire countryside, Coton House Farm is an enchanting, exclusive use wedding venue with large terraces and gardens. The beautiful, oak wedding barn, The Oak Barn, gives bright, natural light across one side of the building onto the oak beams and floor. In the evening subtle lighting creates a romantic, magical atmosphere. The interior of the barn has a neutral decor to allow you to bring your wedding vision to the venue and personalise your very special day.

Outside leads onto a large terrace with fire pits and access to the garden and seated area with unobstructed views over acres of Staffordshire countryside. Coton House Farm will offer you the finest of locally sourced food, all prepared and cooked here on site in the kitchens in the Hay Store. The Sty, a converted pig shed, is also an exemplary bar that houses the wine facility. The bridal/groom preparation suite in The Stables is also open for your comfort and added luxury. So, Coton House Farm provides an idyllic country setting for a relaxed, rustic wedding.

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Best Western Valley Hotel

Best Western Valley Hotel

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Situated in the beautiful Ironbridge Gorge overlooking the River Severn and the award-winning Dale End Park, Best Western Valley Hotel is a stunning Georgian country house. This historic  Listed building offers 3* accommodation, 2 rosette awarded cuisine and exquisite gardens for your photographs. 

The hotel has three licensed rooms to suit varying numbers of guests, from small intimate occasions to larger gatherings. Best Western Valley Hotel also has a beautiful Victorian-style gazebo on the terrace of the hotel, offering a truly romantic setting for couples to say ‘I do’. So, whether you are looking for a small intimate wedding or a larger traditional wedding, Best Western Valley Hotel offers the perfect location for your Shropshire wedding.

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Trentham Park Golf Club

Trentham Park Golf Club

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Established in 1936, Trentham Park Golf Club is a fabulous wedding venue nestled in the beautiful, tranquil surroundings of the Staffordshire countryside. Its long sweeping driveway winds through some original lime trees laid down over 300 years ago by The Duke of Sutherland, then opens up to a stunning view of the golf course and woodland park.

The stunning main suite, where the wedding breakfast takes place, overlooks the picturesque course and has doors out onto the park. Packages are tailor-made to your requirements from reception drink options to fork buffets and three-course meals. At Trentham Park, the passionate team pride themselves on attention to detail. They want your day to be perfect so will work closely with you to achieve your dream Staffordshire wedding. 

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Lilleshall House & Gardens

Lilleshall House

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Set within 330 acres of English Heritage Grade II listed grounds in the beautiful Shropshire countryside, Lilleshall House is a beautiful, 19th-century country house. Steeped in rich history,  Lilleshall House is the former home and hunting lodge of the Duke of Sutherland. Set in spectacular and secluded surroundings, Lilleshall House is the perfect location for an enchanting Shropshire wedding. 

Embrace Lilleshall House’s history and tradition, with exquisite room options to provide endless elegance for your walk down the aisle towards saying “I do”. From an intimate wedding breakfast in one of the charming rooms, to an elegant marquee in the gardens, the dedicated team at Lilleshall House are here to make your wedding reception as memorable as possible. Also, the gorgeous house overlooks the stunning Grade 2* Capability Brown-inspired gardens, an ideal backdrop for those ever-cherished photographs.

Is Lilleshall House perfect for your wedding?

 

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Cat Arnott

About the author


Cat Arnott

With a Masters degree in History, Cat is the best person to consult if you need wedding facts and information fast. Her passion for weddings has led to her having a broad and up to date knowledge of trends and traditions and she is here to research on your behalf to find the answer to any wedding related problem.

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