If you’re looking for a historic venue to host your wedding and have the budget, where better than a National Trust property?
If you’re seeking a historic setting for your wedding and have the budget, consider a National Trust property.
This quintessentially British charity has done remarkable work in preserving historic houses and landscapes for the public. Now, they offer a range of their unique venues for your special day.
A Brief History
For over 125 years, the National Trust has been devoted to preserving the UK’s heritage, managing a variety of projects to protect natural and historical sites. This page revisits our major milestones from inception to recent anniversaries.
The Trust, established to safeguard our nation’s coastlines, historic sites, and green spaces, now stands as Europe’s largest conservation charity. With 5.37 million members, 50,000 volunteers, and 10,000 staff, we steward over 250,000 hectares of farmland, 780 miles of coastline, and 500 historic properties, gardens, and nature reserves.
We have hand picked 5 exquisite National Trust venues below for you to consider as a dream wedding venue, and they are nothing short of spectacular!
Clumber Park, Nottinghamshire
Clumber Park, sculpted from the historic Sherwood Forest, is a picturesque landscape spanning over 3,800 acres of parkland, heath, and woodlands. It offers a variety of rooms for hire, suitable for special events, such as the Old Parsonage, which boasts stunning views across the lake. There’s so much to explore, from the Ornamental Bridge built back in 1763 to Lime Tree Avenue that boasts 1296 lime trees in a row, making it the longest of its kind in Europe.
Upton House, Warwickshire
If the 1930s are for you, then why not party away on the terrace and in the gardens of this unique house? While you cannot hold your ceremony here, the gardens are the perfect backdrop for your photographs. With capacity of 80, this is the perfect venue for a smaller wedding in a sumptuous setting.
Gunby Hall, Lincolnshire
Built in 1700, Gunby Hall has definitely seen some history. You are able to have your ceremony in the beautiful Music Room and can enjoy drinks on the steps of the venue. You can even choose to have your flowers from the gardens at the Hall – very eco-friendly! Unfortunately you cannot have a wedding breakfast or evening reception at Gunby, it’s a wonderful location for your low-key wedding.
Tattershall Castle, Lincolnshire
A unique and idyllic setting, Tattershall Castle is instantly recognisable. This medieval Castle holds up to 90 people in its historic Parlour for your ceremony and you can continue your celebrations with a champagne reception in the Castle. While wedding breakfasts and evening receptions are not accommodated, what could be more iconic than celebrating with friends and family in this stunning building?
Calke Abbey, Derbyshire
Tucked away in a sprawling 600-acre estate, with charming gardens and scenic pleasure grounds, the Riding School at Calke Abbey offers an idyllic setting for a rustic barn wedding. In collaboration with Ivy House Weddings, they are dedicated to crafting your dream day, taking care of everything from the décor to the menu. Calke Abbey showcases the decline of a country estate, with minimally restored buildings and overgrown spaces, perfect for a rustic or vintage themed wedding.
Wedding Venues with the National Trust
Of course, the National Trust offer a whole host of romantic, dramatic and dreamy wedding venues for hire. They include castles, grand stately homes, towers, abbeys, charming pubs, film set locations, and even a unique dairy.
If you’re looking for a statement venue or a dramatic setting, you’ll find your requirements easily met by exploring the range of venues available with the National Trust.
For further information about hiring a wedding venue with the National Trust, click here.