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Price: £320 – £7,400
Guests: 180
Description
Description
- Say ‘I do’ beneath King Arthur’s Round Table in an ancient, stunning historical hall
- Stunning city-centre location in beautiful Winchester
- Beautiful medieval garden with vine covered walkways and fragrant roses
- Available to hire for ceremony only, ceremony & receptions and drinks & evening receptions only
- Wedding packages available
- Dry hire venue giving you flexibility to create the day as you want it.
- Accommodation partnerships with local hotels
Message from the team
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 license
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 license
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
What's Included?
Wedding coordinator available on the day
Choice of preferred caterers
Exclusive use
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.
Hide detailsReviews (6)
- HHeather Evans11/08/2026The Greatest Great HallThe Greatest Great HallAbsolutely brilliant staff organisation, history, backdrop. Made aim incredibly special day even more EPIC. Really convenient for accommodation for guests too. In heart of beautiful picturesque Winchester. Highly recommend. Absolutely brilliant staff organisation, history, backdrop. Made aim incredibly special day even more EPIC. Really convenient for accommodation for guests too. In heart of beautiful picturesque Winchester. Highly recommend.
- IIsaac and Issy09/08/2026The Most Incredible Wedding Venue!The Most Incredible Wedding Venue!Oh my goodness! Being able to host our wedding reception at The Great Hall was such a privilege! Elise was amazing at coordinating our event, from start to finish she has an incredible eye for detail and is a real asset to The Great Hall team! Every staff member on the day worked tirelessly and were brilliant. Thank you so much to everyone involved. We could not recommend The Great Hall highly enough. Thank you thank you xxOh my goodness! Being able to host our wedding reception at The Great Hall was such a privilege! Elise was amazing at coordinating our event, from start to finish she has an incredible eye for detail and is a real asset to The Great Hall team! Every staff member on the day worked tirelessly and were brilliant. Thank you so much to everyone involved. We could not recommend The Great Hall highly enough. Thank you thank you xx
- FFiona and Pete15/07/2025Top notch service, advice and supportTop notch service, advice and supportElise delivered top notch service, advice and support in the planning of our wedding ceremony and she and the team delivered everything we'd hoped for and more on the day. The venue speaks for itself...stunning. Making the space feel intimate and special was important and the expert advice was really appreciated. We thoroughly enjoyed the whole experience as did all our guests. Thank you!Elise delivered top notch service, advice and support in the planning of our wedding ceremony and she and the team delivered everything we'd hoped for and more on the day. The venue speaks for itself...stunning. Making the space feel intimate and special was important and the expert advice was really appreciated. We thoroughly enjoyed the whole experience as did all our guests. Thank you!
- MMr & Mrs A!11/07/2025Magical in every way!Magical in every way!Elise delivered top notch service, advice and support in the planning of our wedding ceremony and she and the team delivered everything we'd hoped for and more on the day. The venue speaks for itself...stunning. Making the space feel intimate and special was important and the expert advice was really appreciated. We thoroughly enjoyed the whole experience as did all our guests. Thank you! Elise delivered top notch service, advice and support in the planning of our wedding ceremony and she and the team delivered everything we'd hoped for and more on the day. The venue speaks for itself...stunning. Making the space feel intimate and special was important and the expert advice was really appreciated. We thoroughly enjoyed the whole experience as did all our guests. Thank you!
- GG & M Robinson02/04/2025An Exceptional Location and ExperienceAn Exceptional Location and ExperienceThe Great Hall is a magnificent historical location for a wedding ceremony. We had a wonderful day, and we don’t think the Team could have done anything more for us. Throughout the whole planning process we both felt secure in the knowledge that the Events Manager and Team were working closely with Suppliers and with us in mind.The Great Hall is a magnificent historical location for a wedding ceremony. We had a wonderful day, and we don’t think the Team could have done anything more for us. Throughout the whole planning process we both felt secure in the knowledge that the Events Manager and Team were working closely with Suppliers and with us in mind.
- GGlenda and Martin31/03/2025We had a wonderful day - thank you!We had a wonderful day - thank you!"We had a wonderful day and we don’t think you and your Team could have done anything more for us. Your personal management of the whole process has been attentive and thorough. We both felt secure in the knowledge you were working closely with the Suppliers and with us in mind. Our guests commented on how helpful and efficient everyone was, and our thanks to all the Team on the day. Your personal touches of flowers, water jug and mirror were most welcome.""We had a wonderful day and we don’t think you and your Team could have done anything more for us. Your personal management of the whole process has been attentive and thorough. We both felt secure in the knowledge you were working closely with the Suppliers and with us in mind. Our guests commented on how helpful and efficient everyone was, and our thanks to all the Team on the day. Your personal touches of flowers, water jug and mirror were most welcome."
Location & Contact Details for The Great Hall
Location & Contact Details for The Great Hall
Travel Notes
With our fabulous city centre location, sadly there is no parking at The Great Hall. The nearest car park is Tower Street multi-storey (3 minute's walk away). Don't worry though - your suppliers will be able to drive right up to the main entrance to unload, as will your wedding car.
Nearest Town
Winchester
Nearest Motorway & Junction
M3, junction 9
Nearest Train Station
Winchester
Nearest Airport
Southampton
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FAQs
Find out a bit more from our FAQs
Where is The Great Hall located?
The Great Hall is located in the beautiful, historic city of Winchester, Hampshire.
What is the history behind The Great Hall
The Great Hall is one of the finest remaining medieval hall's in England, and one of the few remaining parts of Winchester Castle. From its life as a royal residence, to a defensive stronghold, a courtroom and now a thriving tourist destination, home to King Arthur's Round Table, The Great Hall is full of history and legend.
What space does The Great Hall offer for weddings?
The Great Hall is suitable for large weddings, up to 300 capacity, but the impressive stone pillars also allow you to create a more intimate space. You can also make use of Queen Eleanors' Garden for your celebrations and photos.
Can I customize the décor and suppliers at The Great Hall?
Yes, The Great Hall offers an open vendor policy and flexible décor options. This allows you to personalize every detail of your wedding celebration to perfectly reflect your unique style and preferences. It is also a dry hire venue so you can bring your own preferred caterers.
Is The Great Hall wheelchair accessible?
Yes, The Great Hall is fully wheelchair accessible to ensure all your guests enjoy comfort and convenience during your wedding celebration.
