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£4,560 - £7,400 for Venue Hire
Up to 180
Bedrooms
Exclusive Use
Wedding Licence
Description
Description
Wow your guests within our ancient walls - you can hold as much or as little of your wedding as you want. Say your vows beneath the legendary and impressive round table, or in front of our famous wedding gates. Then step into our medieval garden or striking courtyard for some stunning photos - the opportunities for incredible pics are endless! The space is suitable to large weddings (licensed up to 300 including staff and caterers), but the pillars can make a smaller event feel intimate. The walls almost glow with soft lighting and the history oozes from the walls!
Personal Message from the Manager
Name of Wedding Contact: Elise Ciampaglia
Hi there! I'm Elise, the Events Programme Manager at the magnificent Great Hall in Winchester! Hampshire Cultural Trust took over the running of the hall in March 2024 and we're so excited to invite happy couples to marry here! My experience is wedding-industry based, with 20 years planning weddings and wedding flowers so you'll be in extra safe and knowledgeable hands and I'll be delighted to guide and support you through the process and answer any questions you have. I can't wait to meet you!
Experience
Year Business Was Established
2024
No. of Weddings Hosted
Less than 10
Public Liability Insurance
Yes
No. of People In Team
11
Overview of The Great Hall
Wedding Venue Type
Castle
Wedding Venue Capacity
Dining Capacity
180
Reception Capacity
280
Wedding Ceremony & Reception
Church Within Walking Distance
Wedding Licence
Confetti Permitted
Sound System Available
Dancefloor Available
Wedding Venue Details
In-House Wedding Coordinator
The Great Hall is a scheduled monument, with significant historical importance.
Disabled Access
Bridal Changing Facilities
Exclusive Use
Grade I/II Listed Building
Wedding Catering
Alcohol Licence
Bar
Corkage Charge for Own Alcohol
External Catering Permitted
Chinese / Japanese
Eastern European
Caribbean
Latin / South American
Indian
African
Western / European
Mediterranean
Middle Eastern
Hog Roast
Dry hire venue. Can use our recommended caterer or choose your own. Food choices are the couples' prerogative.
Pricing for The Great Hall
Pricing for The Great Hall
Venue Hire Only
Prices Start At
£4,560
Maximum Price
£7,400
You can hire The Great Hall on a dry hire basis by the hour, full day or day and evening and hold as much or as little at the hall as you like. Hourly rates start from £320 - £725 per hour (depending on whether your booking is at a peak time or not. Peak times are weekends, bank holidays, school holidays and May-Oct inclusive). Please note, we are unable to hold weddings on weekdays before 4:30pm.
What is included in this pricing:
Wedding coordinator available on the day
Choice of preferred caterers
Exclusive use
Location & Contact Details for The Great Hall
Location & Contact Details for The Great Hall
Travel Notes
With our fabulous city centre location, unfortunately, there is no parking at The Great Hall. The nearest car park is Tower Street multi-storey (3 minute's walk away). Your suppliers will be able to drive right up to the main entrance to unload.
Nearest Town
Winchester
Nearest Motorway & Junction
M3, junction 9
Nearest Train Station
Winchester
Nearest Airport
Southampton
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