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Weddings & Celebrations
Imagine your special day in a stunning landmark
Gothic Building in one of the most beautiful cities in
England - Guildhall Winchester is ‘the place for your
perfect day’.
Whether you are looking for an intimate family dinner
for 20 or a grand wedding celebration for 300,
Guildhall Winchester is the venue for you.
We have ten superb, flexible event spaces for you to
choose from, whether your preference is for a
modern, contemporary space or a traditional, elegant
and historic feel, we have the perfect setting for your
special event.
With seven banqueting
providers for you to
choose from we can
also offer menus for all
tastes and budgets.
Your dedicated event manager will inspire and guide
you to find the options that are right for you,
assisting you with all aspects of your celebration to
make your dream day a reality.
We invite you to be our guest and see why Guildhall
Winchester is the place for your perfect day!
The place for your perfect day
The Bapsy HallA stunning room which marries
the best of Victorian Elegance
with a contemporary feel. This
grand ballroom boasts many of
its beautiful original features, a
large stage suitable for any performer, and state of
the art lighting system to create the perfect mood
for any event. Comfortably seating up to 300 guests
for a formal dinner, or 500 guests for celebration
evening party.
An introduction to our rooms Our varied and flexible spaces offer you the
opportunity to plan an individual ceremony and
bespoke reception for a truly memorable and personal
day. Imagine saying your vows in the gothic splendour
of the Kings Charles Hall, or having your reception in
the Walton Suite with its fantastic terrace overlooking
the rooftops of Winchester, or enjoying the splendour
of the Bapsy Hall for a formal wedding breakfast or as
a grand ballroom for your evening do.
Feel inspired...
The King Charles Hall
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Traditional splendour at its best, this unique hall
houses, as its name suggests, portraits of King Charles
1st and 2nd under the canopy of a hammer beam
ceiling and full height gothic windows. A fairytale hall
for your ceremony it is ideal for up to 120 guests to
celebrate in traditional style, or an evening party for
up to 150 guests. With its full size wooden floor the
King Charles Hall is perfect for dancing on in
particular a ceilidh or folk dances.
The Walton SuiteThe Guildhall’s best kept secret. The Walton suite is
one of the highest event spaces in the city and makes
full use of the roof top terrace with amazing views
over the roof tops of Winchester to St Giles Hill and
beyond. Glass atriums create fascinating vistas of the
famous Guildhall Clock Tower. The outside space is
superb for a barbeque, or relaxing on a summers
evening. It comfortably seats up to 80 guests for a
formal meal, and 100 guests for a ceremony.
If you’re looking for a unique, quirky, contemporary
event space then look no further. Formerly housing
the cells of the Winchester law courts, The Courtyard
with arched vaults, pillars and outside courtyard has
an intimate feel but with plenty of space. It seats up
to 100 guests for your “ceremony in the round”
allowing you to be truly centre stage as you say your
vows. This flexible space seats 140 guests for a formal
seated meal or 200 guests for an evening party, the
private courtyard is a great place to relax, enjoy a
barbeque or even a hog roast.
The Courtyard
Portraits of the former Mayors of Winchester dating
back 150 years adorn the walls of this beautiful room.
Take your place in Winchester’s history and know you
are on time as you are directly beneath the clock
tower. The room seats 30 guests for a ceremony or 20
guests at one large table for a celebration meal.
The Wykeham and Eversley rooms are also licensed
for ceremonies and can seat up to 40 guests, or for
an intimate meal 30 guests seated on round tables.
these intimate rooms make the best use of natural
daylight and interesting views.
Intimate Celebrations...The Mayors Parlour Wykeham & Eversley
Catering for your Weddingor Special OccasionWe work with seven fabulous banqueting companies
to offer the widest choice and possibilities for the
food on your perfect day and to suit your budget,
many using the very best of fresh local Hampshire or
Dorset produce. A truly unique, flexible and bespoke
menu can be created by the innovative chefs we work
with, many of whom have received accolades for their
culinary specialities and expertise.
For inspiration for your perfect day please view our
banqueting companies information at
www.guildhallwinchester.co.uk
Speciality WeddingsOur banqueting companies have a wealth of
international experience and skills within their teams.
If you have a specific request, for example, Asian or
Jewish, we will be pleased to work with you, our
banqueting companies or associated suppliers to
ensure your special day is catered for.
Inspiration is close at handYour dedicated event manager will inspire and guide
you to find the options that are right for you. We
recommend you choose up to three companies to
meet and discuss your options with. Once you have
decided on a preferred company your event manager
will help to tailor a menu that is perfect for you and
your special day.
Our event team have a wealth of experiance and
inspirational ideas to ensure your special day is very
unique and magical.
Partner InformationGuildhall Winchester has special links with many of
Winchester’s creative and innovative wedding
suppliers for flowers, cakes, dresses, coaches, unusual
methods of transport, photographers and many
more. Our events team will help you make contact
with these suppliers.
Accommodation & IntineraryWinchester has an eclectic selection of hotels, boutique
style hotels and bed and breakfast, many within a
short walk of the Guildhall many of whom will be
pleased to offer you preferential rates. Your dedicated
event manager or members of the award winning
tourist information centre located in the Guildhall will
be more than happy to assist with your bookings or
advice on where to stay and with Winchester’s
amazing array of local attractions many of your
guests may wish to make your special day a special
weekend away.
We will introduce you to your dedicated event
manager from the moment you decide Guildhall
Winchester is the place for your perfect day; they will
meet with you as often as you require and assist you
with all aspects of your celebration.
Guildhall Winchester is proud to offer our couples a
one stop shop facility. We work very closely and have
special links with many of the local hotels, coach
companies, florists and other service providers, many
of whom will be pleased to offer you preferential
rates. Our events team will help you make contact
with these suppliers.
Broadway, High Street, Winchester, Hampshire SO23 9GH Tel: 01962 840 820 Email: guildhall@winchester.gov.uk Web: www.guildhallwinchester.co.ukWinchester
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