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Historic wedding venue in Gretna Green, home to what is widely recognised as one of the most famous wedding venues on the planet - the Famous Blacksmiths Shop.
Gretna Green Famous Blacksmith's Shop Features & Capacity
Overview
Venue Type
Museum
Attraction
Dining Capacity
180
Reception Capacity
180
Sleeps No. of People
180
Bridal Suite
Standard Room
Usual Access Time
09:00 AM
Usual Finish Time
12:00 AM
Ceremony & Reception
Dancefloor Available
Wedding Licence
Confetti Permitted
Sound System Available
Venue
Disabled Access
Pet Friendly
On-Site Parking
In-House Wedding Coordinator
Bridal Changing Facilities
Food and Drink
Kosher Catering
Halal Catering
In-house Catering
Corkage Charge for Own Alcohol
Bar
Alcohol Licence
Cultural Specialists
Gretna Green Famous Blacksmith's Shop Full Description
The Famous Blacksmiths Shop, located in Gretna Green, boasts over 270 years of rich heritage, uniting runaway couples since 1754. This historic budling stands virtually unchanged and today you can carry on the tradition. Hosting two to 50 guests over three wedding rooms, with packaged all-inclusive wedding offers including two 4-star hotels, Smiths Hotel and Gretna Hall Hotel, to choose from.
Personal Message from the Manager
Name of Wedding Contact: Sophie
As the wedding manager at Gretna Green, I have the immense pleasure of helping couples take the next step in their happily ever after! And yes, I've even had my own wedding here! At Gretna Green Ltd, we proudly own three iconic sites: the Famous Blacksmiths Shop, Gretna Hall, and Smiths Hotel. These venues are the only authentic Gretna Green venues where you can get 'Gretna Green' on your wedding certificate!
Experience
Year Business Was Established
1885
No. of Weddings Hosted
More than 50
Public Liability Insurance
Yes
No. of People In Team
225
Wedding Open Weekend
9th November 2024
November 9th and 10th, 9am - 5pm. Discover everything you need to know about tying the knot at Gretna Green. Click on the link to find out more: https://bit.ly/3xFjIdS
Gretna Green Famous Blacksmith's Shop Location & Contact Details
Address
Headless Cross, Gretna Green, Dumfries and Galloway, DG16 5EA, Scotland
Travel Notes
Located just off the M74 motorway, your first and last stop in Scotland! Simply enter DG16 5EA into your maps app for easy directions.
Nearest Town
Gretna
Nearest Motorway & Junction
M6/M74 junc 22, + A75
Nearest Train Station
Gretna Green Train Station
Nearest Airport
Carlisle, Glasgow and Newcastle
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