Welcome to Thornton Manor; a grade II listed Elizabethan-style house built in the middle of the 19th century. With Four extraordinary venues set in an oasis of quintessentially British countryside.
Welcome to Thornton Manor; a grade II listed Elizabethan-style house built in the middle of the 19th century. With Four extraordinary venues set in an oasis of quintessentially British countryside.
A 300 acre country estate, exclusively for you on your wedding day. Take your vows in the beautiful ceremony room, celebrate in the stunning Peel Suite and walled gardens and then stay in the Grade II listed hall itself, with its 7 luxurious rooms!
A 300 acre country estate, exclusively for you on your wedding day. Take your vows in the beautiful ceremony room, celebrate in the stunning Peel Suite and walled gardens and then stay in the Grade II listed hall itself, with its 7 luxurious rooms!
Knowsley Hall is an authentic stately home wedding venue, set within a private walled estate. Home to The Earl & Countess of Derby, you can hire the Hall for exclusive use for your ceremony and wedding reception. Beautiful manicured gardens and lake.
Knowsley Hall is an authentic stately home wedding venue, set within a private walled estate. Home to The Earl & Countess of Derby, you can hire the Hall for exclusive use for your ceremony and wedding reception. Beautiful manicured gardens and lake.
The journey to your ideal countryside wedding begins at Thornton Hall.
The journey to your ideal countryside wedding begins at Thornton Hall.
If you are wanting a country wedding in Merseyside, you can't go wrong with a boutique country house hotel or an elegant mansion house wedding venue.
Country houses and stately homes have stunning spaces for both wedding ceremonies and receptions. If you've always dreamed of tying the knot in a picture gallery or orangery before heading to the grounds for cocktails and an evening reception in the ballroom, then a country house in Merseyside may be the ideal wedding venue for you.
As mansions and country manors are houses first and foremost, they can feel like an elegant home-from-home. Some venues will have accommodation on site, usually with beautiful decor such as roll-top baths and four-poster beds, while others may have cottages or converted barns in the ground. This means that you’ll have the advantage of a beautiful bridal suite and accommodation for immediately family or the bridal party on site.
With many country houses in Merseyside being set in stunning grounds you will find plenty of options for stunning wedding photography. Many mansions have rolling grounds and manicured gardens, boasting a variety of features including peaceful lakes, rose gardens and mazes and mazes. There are plenty of opportunities for beautiful wedding photos both inside and out - your wedding photographer will be spoiled for choice! Make sure to take in the gardens on your venue viewing, even if you’re marrying in the winter.
Being in a rural location not only means that you’ll have stunning wedding photos, but also privacy for your wedding day. The peaceful setting and views over the countryside make your wedding in Merseyside a romantic getaway from the hustle and bustle of city life.
As with all wedding venues, costs for stately home and country house weddings vary, but you may be surprised at how affordable some of the options can be! An extravagant budget isn't essential to get your own mansion in Merseyside for your wedding. If you’re looking to cut costs, then consider a midweek wedding or marrying in the low season, such as early spring or late autumn. Winter weddings in a mansion can be a match made in heaven, as they often have large fireplaces and cozy wood-panelled rooms.
If you're looking for exclusivity from your venue then
Many country house wedding venues and mansions can offer you just this. This means that the venue is yours alone for the duration of your wedding. Sometimes this will be for your wedding day alone, and in other cases, you can hire your wedding venue for an entire weekend for you and your guests. This may incur an extra charge, but if you want an exclusive retreat for guests with catering staff on hand, then this could be the perfect option for your wedding weekend. You will be able to find exclusive use country houses in Merseyside using our venue filters.
Mansion houses in Merseyside come with plenty of original features, such as grand stairways, impressive statues and glittering chandeliers. Play up the drama of your surroundings with an equally glamorous wedding dress! Elegant trains, long veils and ballgown skirts look right at home in the ballrooms and art galleries of a manor. Satin or lace fabrics with vintage details are well suited, as they're reminiscent of English socialites. Whatever dress you decide to wear on your wedding day, you will be able to find your dream mansion in Merseyside on Guides for Brides.
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