Chester Zoo

(11)
£8,510 - £16,090 for a package
Up to 150
Bedrooms
Exclusive Use
Wedding Licence

Description

New for 2023! The Square is a stunning new venue based in the original stable block where the zoo began back in the 1930s. Offering a large open plan venue as well as a set of unique smaller meeting spaces, the Grade II listed building has been sustainably renovated into a timeless space where old meets new. Square one of our zoo - We’re breathing new life into square one of our zoo. You’ll find The Square in a secluded setting in the heart of the zoo. Featuring an impressive gated entrance, the building features a large private courtyard, exposed brick walls, vaulted rafters, large feature windows overlooking the garden and a host of original features which tell the story of the original building. By choosing Chester Zoo as your wedding venue, you join us in our fight to prevent extinction. As you celebrate your happy day, you can do so with the added joy of knowing that you’ve made a difference.

Experience

Year Business Was Established
1931
No. of Weddings Hosted
More than 50
Public Liability Insurance
Yes
No. of People In Team
40

Overview of Chester Zoo

Venue Type
Museum
Attraction
Dining Capacity
150
Reception Capacity
180
Bridal Suite
Changing Only
Usual Access Time
10:00 AM
Usual Finish Time
01:00 AM
Late Night Extension
Yes

Ceremony & Reception

Dancefloor Available
Wedding Licence
Sound System Available
Outdoor Ceremony Available

Venue

On-Site Parking
In-House Wedding Coordinator
Outdoor Reception Space
Grade I/II Listed Building
Landscaped Gardens
Disabled Access
Bridal Changing Facilities
Exclusive Use

Food and Drink

In-house Catering
Alcohol Licence
Corkage Charge for Own Alcohol
In-House Wine List
External Catering Permitted
Vegan Catering
Bar

Pricing for Chester Zoo

Packages
(total price)

Prices Start At
£8,510
Maximum Price
£16,090
What is included in this pricing:
Exclusive use
Furniture included
Canapés included
Private room(s) included (non-exclusive use)
Wine / soft drinks allowance per guest
Multiple course wedding breakfast
Wedding coordinator available on the day
Non consumables (e.g. linen, lights etc.)

Reviews for Chester Zoo
(11)

Jenni & Arran
Happy couple married in June
June 2024
What an amazing day xxx

First of all the wedding planning is very organised by Frankie I can't thank her enough. Larah our EDM was incredible organising us on the day and setting up everything perfectly. The wedding breakfast and evening food was incredible. I had so may compliments from guests saying they had an amazing day. Xx

Amanda & Kyle
Happy couple married in April
May 2024
What a great day!

The staff at the zoo were amazing so helpful and organised. Loved being able to enjoy my day with the animals aswell. The food was great loads of guests completed this. Frankie was great really organised and helpful. EDM on the day was great too nothing was too much trouble. We had a great day.

Kelly & Simon
Happy couple married in October
October 2023
Best day ever

Throughout the planning process and on the day, the team at Chester Zoo were incredible! Our wedding ran so smoothly and the food was incredible!!! Everyone was so unbelievably helpful and I couldn't have wished for a better venue for our wedding!

Laura & Dan Edwards
Happy couple married in September
October 2023
The Best Day of Our Lives

The day went better than we imagined it could ever go! Frankie has been absolutely amazing with all of the planning and went above and beyond to meet our needs throughout the process. On the day Shaun, Magda and Ian were absolutely fantastic, could not do enough for us, they and their team of amazing staff made the day flow so well. Also the rangers who took our guests out on an amazing tour were brilliant, they even had other ideas for when it was briefly raining which was very much appreciated. I would recommend getting married at The Oakfield at Chester Zoo as it is an incredible venue with so much character and class and the whole day is a memory which will last forever, thank you so much for making it the best day of our lives.

Sioned and Jack
Happy couple married in August
October 2023
Amazing!

We had the best day ever! We would highly recommend getting married at Chester zoo! Thanks again to the team for everything they did to prepare for the day and on the actual day! Mr and Mrs Moore x

Abi and George
Happy couple married in July
July 2023
The best day!

I don't think I'll ever be able to recommend Chester Zoo as a wedding venue enough. The wedding coordinators couldn't do enough to help on all sides of the planning and organisation. This made it super easy to just focus on the final touches to make it as personal as possible. The day itself ran seamlessly and I was never pestered about anything so was able to just fully immerse myself in the day. We had so many people coming up to us saying that it was the best wedding they have ever been to. The guests were able to go around the zoo and we got some amazing pictures both inside the venue and whilst we were walking around. The quality of everything right down to the food was incredible, the food is the best wedding food I've ever had. The best part is that your money is also going to conservation so it doesn't feel like your money is being wasted as you know that your wedding is doing good even after it's over. I would recommend getting a zoo membership though as we ended up getting far too tempted after our wedding meetings and ended up buying lots of zoo tickets in the build up to the wedding!

Sam and Zaina
Happy couple married in June
June 2023
Everything ran like clockwork

Zaina and I just wanted to drop an email to say a massive thank you for Saturday. The entire team was incredible, very attentive and accommodating. Everything ran like clockwork but wasn’t too regimented and the organisation and change over of things were seemless (to us anyway). The room looked wonderful and will be a talking point for a long time to come for some of our guests. They really enjoyed going into the zoo between ceremony and food.

George & Natalie
Happy couple married in May
June 2023
Absolutely fantastic

Everything went perfectly, we haven't stopped hearing from people telling us how much of a good time they had and that it was the best wedding they've ever been to!

Jane Ditchfield
Happy couple married in May
May 2023
The best day of our lifes

We'd like to give a special thank you to the zoo staff for being so accommodating and everyone else involved with ensuring everything ran smoothly. The planning of the day was exceptional with open lines of communication to have all your questions answered. The staff were amazing and nothing was too much trouble. We had the best day of our lives and it was the perfect venue. The food venue and planning went so smoothly that nothing in our day went wrong it was outstanding! The food was also very high standard and very tasty! We have had many compliments on the wedding and the food! We could not have asked for more. Considering our special day was the first one held there since it was refurbished it was faultless! Would highly recommend this to anyone! Seeing animals on your wedding day is also very special! Beautiful venue very spacious with a lot of natural lighting too! I genuinely can't express what an amazing place/venue this is to get married in!

Molly L*
Wedding: May
May 2023
The food was excellent!

The food was excellent! Staff were very helpful, helping me to carry plates to our table! We were incredibly impressed with the organisation, the friendliness of staff and the care shown to us. Thank you!

Location & Contact Details for Chester Zoo

Wedding Venue Address
Chester, Cheshire, CH2 1EU, England, United Kingdom
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What is your No. 1 wedding planning tip for couples?

My top tip is build a strong relationship with the events team, we are here to help with every element of the day. We can assist and take the stress away from the planning process.

Describe Chester Zoo in 5 adjectives

Unique, Blend of heritage and contemporary, Bright and spacious, High quality finishes, Stunning location

Where’s the best photo spot at Chester Zoo?

There are many photo opportunities across the 128 acres of zoological gardens, my favourite backdrop is our Islands where you can be immersed in the tropical environments of six South East Asian islands.

What’s your favourite canapé?

Our roasted Cheshire fillet with duck fat chip and béarnaise sauce is stunning and gets great feedback.

What is Chester Zoo most unique feature?

Our animals make for an unforgettable experience, your wedding also funds our mission to prevent extinction.

What part of your business are you most proud of?

Our charitable status, we can offer stunning backdrops, amazing venues and high quality food but the fact that all our weddings and events contribute to our charity makes us so proud.
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