Cheshire

Wirral

Thornton Manor

(34)

Price: £3,000 – £9,000

Guests: 250

Bedrooms: 14

Deals available: 2

Limited-Time Offers & Deals (2)

Description

Thornton Manor - A Historic Cheshire Estate, Exclusively Yours For Your Wedding Day.

Once the family home of Lord Leverhulme, Thornton Manor was built specifically for entertaining making the estate perfect for weddings. Sitting within 120 acres of private parkland and gardens in Thornton Hough, Cheshire. For your wedding, every inch of it belongs to you — for one perfect day, or a whole weekend.

Why couples choose Thornton Manor:

Exclusive use — the Manor, gardens and grounds are yours alone
Multi-day weddings — turn your celebration into a full weekend on the estate
Winter weddings — roaring open fires and candlelit rooms make the Manor magical in the colder months
Outdoor ceremonies — say "I do" in the gardens or beneath the Lime Tree Walk
Up to 250 guests in complete seclusion
Stay the night — estate accommodation sleeping up to 78 guests across 14 cottages
The leading dog-friendly wedding venue — your four-legged friend is welcome to be part of your big day

Facilities and Capacity

Choose the ceremony space that feels like you:

The Music Room — the showstopper. Ornate plasterwork, period paintings and soaring skylit ceilings for up to 250 guests
The Library — intimate and atmospheric with a crackling fire, perfect for cosy ceremonies of up to 60 guests
The Garden Room — light-filled and elegant for up to 180 guests, opening onto the gardens
The Dining Room — Georgian-inspired, with walnut panelling and views down the lime tree avenues
Outdoors — exchange vows under the canopy of the Lime Tree Walk, or anywhere in the gardens that steals your heart

With 120 acres of parkland and formal gardens, you'll find photo opportunities at every turn — and after the last dance, retire to one of the estate's cottages.

Services Offered

Dedicated wedding coordinator guiding you from first viewing to final dance
Flexible packages tailored to your vision, season and budget — including multi-day and midweek options
Exclusive use as standard, with impeccable service throughout

See it for yourself. Photos don't do the Music Room justice. Book a private viewing and picture your day here — we'd love to show you around.

Message from the team

Name of Wedding Contact: Molly

Welcome to Thornton Manor Country Estate! It is a dream come true to work in such an iconic venue in Wirral. I have been blown away by the history and beauty of both the Manor House and its exquisite grounds, the views certainly do not get old and we can't wait to share our venue and all it has to offer with you and your guests. We'd love to meet you and help bring your ideas to life - book a viewing with us today and start to learn what fairytale weddings at Thornton Manor are truly about!

Experience

Year Business Was Established

2005

No. of Weddings Hosted

More than 50

Public Liability Insurance

Yes

No. of People In Team

Overview of Thornton Manor

Wedding Venue Type

Country House / Manor House

Wedding Venue Capacity

Dining Capacity

250

Reception Capacity

250

Wedding Venue Accommodation

No. of Bedrooms

Sleeps No. of People

Bridal Suite

Honeymoon Suite

Wedding Ceremony & Reception

Church within walking distance

Sound system available

Wedding license

Dancefloor available

Confetti permitted

Fireworks permitted

Outdoor Ceremony Available

Wedding Venue Details

Open Flame Permitted

Water view

Grade I/II Listed Building

Landscaped gardens

Exclusive use

Bridal Changing Facilities

Pet friendly

Disabled access

On-site parking

Ballroom

Outdoor Reception Space

In-house wedding coordinator

Wedding Catering

Corkage Charge for Own Alcohol

Asian catering

Halal catering

Alcohol license

Kosher catering

External catering permitted

In-House Wine List

Bar

In-house catering

Vegan catering

Chinese / Japanese

Eastern European

Caribbean

Latin / South American

Western / European

African

Indian

Mediterranean

Middle Eastern

Hog Roast

Cultural Specialists

Other

Jewish Wedding Specialist

Muslim Wedding Specialist

Asian Wedding Specialist

Pricing for Thornton Manor

Wedding Venue Hire Only

£3,000.00 – £9,000.00

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What's Included?

Choice of preferred caterers

Wedding coordinator available on the day

Couple accommodation included

Non consumables (e.g. linen, lights etc.)

Exclusive use

Furniture included

Guest accommodation included

Included in your venue hire: Exclusive use of The Manor House from 1pm. Up to 120 acres of idyllic English countryside for your photographs. Overnight stay in the Bridal Mews for the happy couple on the night of your Wedding. Dedicated Wedding Coordinator. Round Tables and Chiavari Chairs for up to 250 guests. Easel for your table plan. Cake stand and knife. Sound system for background music . Microphone for speeches. Bar and Music license until 12:00am. Access to our directory of highly recommended suppliers.

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Packages (total price)

Price from £5,975.00

Number of guests included: 60

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Reviews (34)

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Stephen and Susan
08/07/2026
Still as beautiful as everStill as beautiful as ever
We held our daughter's wedding at Thornton Manor and it was an absolute dream. Everything was perfect and we were delighted to be invited to a birthday function there last week. It brought back wonderful memories and the hall, where our daughter and son in law were married, looked as stunningly beautiful as ever. Philip and Di are such wonderful hosts. We held our daughter's wedding at Thornton Manor and it was an absolute dream. Everything was perfect and we were delighted to be invited to a birthday function there last week. It brought back wonderful memories and the hall, where our daughter and son in law were married, looked as stunningly beautiful as ever. Philip and Di are such wonderful hosts.
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Helen & James
03/07/2026
Timeless VenueTimeless Venue
[03/07/2026, 13:05:32] þ ö m: No problemo 🫡 [03/07/2026, 14:24:28] James Holland: Thornton Manor will always be one of my favourite places in the whole world. James and I got married here, and we’ve been back so many times since for weddings and other events. Every visit brings back the happiest memories, and driving through the gates still gives me that same feeling every single time. The Manor itself is absolutely stunning. It’s full of character and history, the gardens are always immaculate, and wherever you look there’s something beautiful to take in. For me, it’s just one of those places that always feels special. There’s such a lovely atmosphere, everyone is so welcoming, and every time we go back it just feels like coming home. Choosing Thornton Manor for our wedding was one of the easiest decisions we ever made, and if we had our time again, we’d choose it all over again. It really is such a special place, and I honestly couldn’t recommend it more to anyone looking for the perfect wedding venue.[03/07/2026, 13:05:32] þ ö m: No problemo 🫡 [03/07/2026, 14:24:28] James Holland: Thornton Manor will always be one of my favourite places in the whole world. James and I got married here, and we’ve been back so many times since for weddings and other events. Every visit brings back the happiest memories, and driving through the gates still gives me that same feeling every single time. The Manor itself is absolutely stunning. It’s full of character and history, the gardens are always immaculate, and wherever you look there’s something beautiful to take in. For me, it’s just one of those places that always feels special. There’s such a lovely atmosphere, everyone is so welcoming, and every time we go back it just feels like coming home. Choosing Thornton Manor for our wedding was one of the easiest decisions we ever made, and if we had our time again, we’d choose it all over again. It really is such a special place, and I honestly couldn’t recommend it more to anyone looking for the perfect wedding venue.
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James & Helen
03/07/2026
Dream VenueDream Venue
My wife and I were married at Thornton Manor, and since then we've been back a number of times for weddings and other events. Every visit reminds us why we chose it in the first place. The Manor itself is absolutely stunning. It's full of history and character without ever feeling dated, and the grounds are some of the best you'll find anywhere. No matter the season, it's a beautiful place to spend the day and there always seems to be another great spot for photographs that you hadn't noticed before. What really stands out though is how well everything is run. The staff are always friendly, organised and genuinely want everyone to have a great time. Whether we've been there as the bride and groom or simply as guests, the whole experience has always felt relaxed and seamless. If you're looking for a wedding venue that's both impressive and timeless, I honestly can't recommend Thornton Manor highly enough. It was one of the best decisions we made for our wedding, and it's somewhere we'll always enjoy going back to.My wife and I were married at Thornton Manor, and since then we've been back a number of times for weddings and other events. Every visit reminds us why we chose it in the first place. The Manor itself is absolutely stunning. It's full of history and character without ever feeling dated, and the grounds are some of the best you'll find anywhere. No matter the season, it's a beautiful place to spend the day and there always seems to be another great spot for photographs that you hadn't noticed before. What really stands out though is how well everything is run. The staff are always friendly, organised and genuinely want everyone to have a great time. Whether we've been there as the bride and groom or simply as guests, the whole experience has always felt relaxed and seamless. If you're looking for a wedding venue that's both impressive and timeless, I honestly can't recommend Thornton Manor highly enough. It was one of the best decisions we made for our wedding, and it's somewhere we'll always enjoy going back to.
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Gemma & Sam
15/04/2026
The Venue That Made Our Day UnforgettableThe Venue That Made Our Day Unforgettable
We celebrated our wedding at Thornton Manor and it truly exceeded all expectations. From the moment we arrived, everything felt special and perfectly set up for our day. The venue itself is absolutely stunning – full of character, beautifully maintained, and the perfect backdrop for a wedding. The grounds are incredible and made for some amazing photos, while the Great Hall created such an unforgettable atmosphere for the ceremony and reception. The whole day ran so smoothly, and the team were fantastic throughout – attentive, organised, and always on hand to make sure everything was exactly how we wanted it. We stayed on site the night before, which made everything feel relaxed and stress-free, and allowed us to really enjoy every moment of the day. So many of our guests commented on how beautiful the venue was and how much they enjoyed the entire experience. We honestly couldn’t have chosen a better place to get married – we would highly recommend Thornton Manor to anyone looking for a truly special wedding venue.We celebrated our wedding at Thornton Manor and it truly exceeded all expectations. From the moment we arrived, everything felt special and perfectly set up for our day. The venue itself is absolutely stunning – full of character, beautifully maintained, and the perfect backdrop for a wedding. The grounds are incredible and made for some amazing photos, while the Great Hall created such an unforgettable atmosphere for the ceremony and reception. The whole day ran so smoothly, and the team were fantastic throughout – attentive, organised, and always on hand to make sure everything was exactly how we wanted it. We stayed on site the night before, which made everything feel relaxed and stress-free, and allowed us to really enjoy every moment of the day. So many of our guests commented on how beautiful the venue was and how much they enjoyed the entire experience. We honestly couldn’t have chosen a better place to get married – we would highly recommend Thornton Manor to anyone looking for a truly special wedding venue.
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Tom & Emma
13/08/2025
We would 100% recommend Thornton Manor!We would 100% recommend Thornton Manor!
Me and my partner got married in Thornton Manor and the day was perfect. The staff were amazing, they were so helpful while we planned the wedding and couldn't have done more on the actual day. The bridal Mews was lovely and included a jacuzzi. We would 100% recommend Thornton Manor for others looking to get married.Me and my partner got married in Thornton Manor and the day was perfect. The staff were amazing, they were so helpful while we planned the wedding and couldn't have done more on the actual day. The bridal Mews was lovely and included a jacuzzi. We would 100% recommend Thornton Manor for others looking to get married.
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Shaun Johnston
13/05/2024
Fantastic piece of architecture steeped in historyFantastic piece of architecture steeped in history
Visited for a friend's wedding beautiful location in wirral, amazing service and staff were so friendly and welcoming. The grounds were beautiful and the manor was a fantastic piece of architecture steeped in history.Visited for a friend's wedding beautiful location in wirral, amazing service and staff were so friendly and welcoming. The grounds were beautiful and the manor was a fantastic piece of architecture steeped in history.
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John Fitzpatrick
13/05/2024
Clearly the best wedding venue on the districtClearly the best wedding venue on the district
Clearly the best wedding venue on the district-beautiful grounds stunning main house and cottages scattered across its mind blowing estate.Extremely professional diligent team of staff - the owners Phillip and Dianne are lovely & helpful it was a pleasure - Thank You so much.JFClearly the best wedding venue on the district-beautiful grounds stunning main house and cottages scattered across its mind blowing estate.Extremely professional diligent team of staff - the owners Phillip and Dianne are lovely & helpful it was a pleasure - Thank You so much.JF
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Janice
13/05/2024
Just spectacularJust spectacular
Attended a wedding, just spectacular outside surroundings and so comfortable the interior with absolutely beautiful deco and furniture, relaxed atmosphere with a lovely service, would highly recommend.Attended a wedding, just spectacular outside surroundings and so comfortable the interior with absolutely beautiful deco and furniture, relaxed atmosphere with a lovely service, would highly recommend.
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James and Rachel
13/05/2024
Thornton manor is the venue of my dreamsThornton manor is the venue of my dreams
Where do I start, Thornton manor is the venue of my dreams, from the moment I saw the Manor House I knew it was the only wedding venue for us, the Music room is unbelievably stunning. All the staff at Thornton manor are amazing, nothing is ever too much trouble, they go above and beyond with everything. All the staff were professional, friendly, helpful and efficient. James and I visited Thornton Manor a number of times on the run up to our wedding, we were always made to feel incredible welcomeWhere do I start, Thornton manor is the venue of my dreams, from the moment I saw the Manor House I knew it was the only wedding venue for us, the Music room is unbelievably stunning. All the staff at Thornton manor are amazing, nothing is ever too much trouble, they go above and beyond with everything. All the staff were professional, friendly, helpful and efficient. James and I visited Thornton Manor a number of times on the run up to our wedding, we were always made to feel incredible welcome
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Faye
13/05/2024
The Manor HouseThe Manor House
From our initial viewing of the venue we knew this was the one for us. The venue speaks for itself and is just absolutely stunning. The staff were so incredibly kind, friendly and supportive from our first meeting to the final ta-ra’s the day following the wedding. They were so organised and nothing was too much to ask for. They put both myself and my husband at ease on the day, and it felt like having friends with us throughout.From our initial viewing of the venue we knew this was the one for us. The venue speaks for itself and is just absolutely stunning. The staff were so incredibly kind, friendly and supportive from our first meeting to the final ta-ra’s the day following the wedding. They were so organised and nothing was too much to ask for. They put both myself and my husband at ease on the day, and it felt like having friends with us throughout.

Location & Contact Details for Thornton Manor

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Phone

Wedding Venue Address

Manor Road, Thornton Hough, Wirral, Cheshire, CH63 1JB, England, United Kingdom

Travel Notes

Google Maps would get you to us comfortably.

Nearest Town

Heswall

Nearest Motorway & Junction

M53 Junction 4

Nearest Train Station

Spital

Nearest Airport

Liverpool

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FAQs

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Describe the best wedding that happened at your venue?

We had a wedding of around 40 guests where they had a gorgeous outdoor ceremony followed by drinks and canapes on the lawn. They had organised for a wedding themed crazy golf supplier to entertain the guests and this went down incredibly well. They chose one large table in the centre of the room with no expense spared on venue decor with beautiful flower installations and candlelight. They had a string quartet during the meal and opted for a delicious 4 course meal followed by a cocktail hour as their evening guests arrived via a red carpet entrance. In the evening they had a DJ with sax and bongos to fill the dance floor and a stunning firework display with sparklers as a fantastic surprise towards the end of the evening. A charcuterie board along sidfe their wedding cake was chosen for a late night snack and guests grazed on this all evening. It was a lovely day filled with fun and laughter, as a venue we couldn't ask for a better group of people and to witness such a wonderful couple tie the knot.

What is your No.1 wedding planning tip for couples?

Be creative and remember it is YOUR special day, trust your gut and most importantly... remember to have fun.

What’s your favourite personal touch you’ve seen at a wedding?

My favourite personal touch would have to be couples that utilised polaroid photos as place names - it was so lovely watching all of the guests enter the room and not only be taken aback by the room itself, but also reach their table to find photos of themselves with memories of past times and often in funny poses. It was a great atmosphere in the room and a fantastic ice-breaker for tables where guests hadn't met. Laughter was in abundance and every guest took these home with them meaning they acted as a fantastic favour too.

Describe your venue in 5 adjectives.

Iconic. Unique. Romantic. Enchanting. Idyllic.

Where’s the best photo spot at your venue?

In the Manor House and gardens there are many spots for a great photo, however lots of our couples love to hire our vintage boat on the lake for a one-of-a-kind wedding shot in the summer months.

Have you had any celebrity guest or wedding at your venue?

We certainly have however we are unable to disclose names due to non-disclosure agreements.

What’s your favourite canapé?

I personally have always loved smoked pancetta and parmesan bechamel croquettes - a firm favourite with most guests too.

What’s your favourite midnight treat?

Charcuterie boards are my absolute favourite for a late night nibble.

What is your venue's most unique feature?

Our iconic organ with feature fireplace is absolutely our most unique feature - the perfect backdrop for your top table.

What part of your business are you most proud of?

Our dedicated and passionate team - each and every one of us truly care about the intricacies of your special day and love hearing all of your ideas and helping them come to life. It isn't a sales pitch, we just love what we do and having the opportunity to share in such a momentous occasion with you.

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