Searching for the perfect place to get married in Gloucestershire? From magical castles to rustic barns, we have put together some of our favourite wedding venues from across the county. So, discover your perfect Gloucestershire wedding venue below!
Eastwood Park Country House
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Set within a private 200-acre estate, Eastwood Park Country House is a romantic country house wedding venue with impressive countryside views. A variety of elegant function rooms present the opportunity for large, flamboyant occasions to small, intimate celebrations. The most popular ceremony room, the Drawing Room, benefits from floor-to-ceiling windows, which fill the room with natural light. Also, they overlook the stunning Berkeley Vale on one side and the gorgeous grounds on the other.
Or, you could choose the largest room, the Eastwood Terrace, which is self-contained and has its own bar. This room opens directly onto the large terrace for stunning panoramic views of the Berkeley Vale - the perfect spot for your drinks reception. So, surrounded by outstanding valley views, meadows, and fields, Eastwood Park Country House is a dream location for your Gloucestershire wedding.Â
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Eastington Park
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Set within eight acres of magnificent gardens, Eastington Park is an enchanting Grade II listed Georgian manor with spectacular views over the Gloucestershire countryside. You approach the award-winning 18th-century manor house from the charming tree-lined avenue driveway. For your ceremony, you can choose between local church St Michael and All Angels, the beautiful Ballroom, or outside in the gardens under the stunning Pergola.
Also, the elegant Ballroom can cater for up to 130 guests banqueting in the day and 250 guests for an evening reception. Eastington Park offers total exclusivity from the moment you arrive until you depart. So, you and your guests can enjoy the entire house and grounds for the whole duration of your stay to celebrate your Gloucestershire wedding.Â
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Berkeley Castle
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Berkeley Castle is a magnificent medieval fortress that is still home to the Berkeley family who built it more than 860 years ago. This exclusive wedding venue offers a unique and intimate location for your Gloucestershire wedding. Berkeley Castle will be exclusively yours for the whole day. The magnificent Great Hall, built in the 14th-century with its illustrated stained glass windows, Oudenarde tapestries, and original black and white stone floor, is wonderful for larger ceremonies. Or, for a smaller ceremony, choose the intimate Long Drawing Room, with its carved gilt mirrors and beautiful mantlepiece.
Outside, enjoy a drinks reception on the terrace overlooking the stunning grounds, drop down to the lawns below, and capture memories to last a lifetime by the Lily Pond or on the grand steps. So, with experienced and dedicated wedding planners, Berkeley Castle offers a truly magical wedding venue in a stunning location.
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The Barn At Upcote
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The Barn at Upcote is a set of beautifully restored and renovated Cotswold barns which are the perfect backdrop for your special day. Hidden away down a long private road, The Barn has a unique outlook over a beautiful Cotswold valley and the local farm. Combining beauty with flexibility, you can create a wedding that lives long in the memories of your families and friends. Also, you can decorate the barns to your taste to make your wedding totally unique.
There is space for up to 110 guests for ceremonies and your wedding breakfast in the Threshing Barn. Afterwards, enjoy the space for over 200 guests across the Barns to dance and have fun in the evening. So, with a professional team at your disposal, you'll have the Gloucestershire wedding of your dreams here at The Barn at Upcote.
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The Matara Centre
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Set on 28 acres in the Cotswolds, The Matara Centre seamlessly combines tradition with the unexpected. Matara is a unique, inspiring wedding venue full of love, life, magic, and beauty, which captures your heart in an instant. Whether you are looking for an intimate ceremony inside the Grade II listed Regency home, a larger gathering under the cloisters in the courtyard, on the front lawn, or indoors in the Hilarium, Matara has everything you need.
This Regency Home also boasts an Asian-inspired Cloistered Courtyard, a banquet and dance hall alongside 5 anterooms, and extensive gardens. So, at The Matara Centre, you have the unparalleled opportunity to make your Gloucestershire wedding truly unique.
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The Kingscote Barn
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Set in the heart of a 400-acre farm, The Kingscote Barn is a beautifully restored 17th-century barn. The award-winning barn is set in the heart of its very own secret valley, nestled in the Cotswold Hills. The barn boasts stunning exposed Cotswold stone walls, original beams, and an oak gallery. It also offers plenty of natural light, with large glass doors from the Main Barn and the Reception Room leading out onto the south-facing lawn and terrace, with stunning views across the valley. On the north side, there is a small courtyard which is ideal for BBQs.
At the front, a beautiful rose garden is perfect for those important romantic wedding photographs. Also, the friendly and experienced event managers are there to help you through the organisation for your special day. So, you will surely be captivated by the tranquillity of the barn and its picture-perfect location, ideal for your Gloucestershire wedding.
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The Slaughters Manor House
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Situated in one of England’s prettiest Cotswold villages, The Slaughters Manor House is a beautiful 17th-century manor. Combining striking interiors with traditional charm, this stunning venue promises an idyllic setting for your perfect wedding day. Whether you dream of a lavish gathering of your nearest and dearest, or the decadence of being ‘Lord and Lady of the Manor’ for a weekend, The Slaughters Manor House offers everything you need for a magical celebration.
The spacious Restaurant is the perfect setting for exchanging vows, with views of beautifully manicured lawns. Each of the 19 guest rooms at the Manor are individual in style, with many featuring breathtaking views. So, with fairytale architecture, lavish interiors, and unrivalled views, choosing The Slaughters Manor House as your venue will ensure your wedding is a day to remember.
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De Vere Cotswold Water Park
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Set in miles of Cotswolds countryside and more than 150 lakes, De Vere Cotswold Water Park creates a backdrop for a wedding day like no other. The unique wedding spaces are fully licensed for civil ceremonies with a choice of suites for both large and smaller weddings. Dramatic floor-to-ceiling windows looking out onto the lake, an adjoining bar, and outdoor terrace area feature in the bright and spacious Kingfisher Suite.
The Whimbrel Marquee offers a truly unique space, with a full glass frontage to maximise the views. Also, it can be adjoined to the Kingfisher suite to create an impressive collective room. In contrast, the Starling Suite is perfect for smaller weddings; light and airy with floor-to-ceiling windows and beautiful lake views. So, surrounded by breathtaking views, this flexible wedding venue is truly a stunning location for your Gloucestershire wedding.Â
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Thornbury Castle
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Set on the edge of the Cotswolds, Thornbury Castle has housed kings, queens, and dukes over the centuries. Built in the 1500s, the dramatic outline of the castle creates an unforgettable backdrop for your Gloucestershire weddings. With its historic Tudor gardens where you can say your vows, to its vineyard where the castle produces its own wine, it’s hard not to feel like royalty here!
Immerse yourself in the splendour of the Castle itself, with luxurious private rooms and four-poster bedrooms. You will be celebrating amongst centuries of tradition– a place of great romance, with a sense of royal history. It was even enjoyed by King Henry VIII and Anne Boleyn on their honeymoon! So, Thornbury Castle is the perfect location for a historic and lavish wedding.Â
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