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Price: £1,000 – £2,550
Guests: 30
Deals available: 1
Limited-Time Offers & Deals (1)
Description
Description
From cosy winter ceremonies with mulled wine to summer picnics on the lawn, serving ice cream from a vintage trike, we can help you to create your most perfect and memorable wedding day at any time of the year in our beautiful heritage park. The Temple of Minerva is fully licensed for civil ceremonies and the is suitable for celebrations throughout the year.
Message from the team
Name of Wedding Contact: Debs Coutts
We are delighted to be offering these unique venues in the heart of the UNESCO World Heritage City of Bath, providing people with the opportunity to create very special events, not tied to tradition
Our Parks venues offer real flexibility in beautiful settings with magical photo opportunities
We would love to show you around
Experience
Year Business Was Established
2015
No. of Weddings Hosted
More than 50
Public Liability Insurance
Yes
No. of People In Team
9
Overview of Temple of Minerva and Botanical Gardens
Wedding Venue Type
Garden / Outdoor
Wedding Venue Capacity
Dining Capacity
30
Reception Capacity
100
Pricing for Temple of Minerva and Botanical Gardens
Pricing for Temple of Minerva and Botanical Gardens
What's Included?
Furniture included
Exclusive use
Wedding coordinator available on the day
Choice of preferred caterers
Our ceremony only rate allows 4 hours access, so that you can enjoy photos and a drinks reception.
Alternatively, you may choose our marquee package at £12,750 which includes all the essential items to make this your dream wedding venue:
• Full day venue hire: Enjoy exclusive use of the Temple of Minerva, Temple Lawn, and Lower Lawn within the Botanical Gardens from 07:00 to 00:00 on the day of your wedding.
• Pre-wedding set-up time & post wedding dismantling time: Take advantage of access to the lawns for set up the day prior to your wedding and between 07:00 - 12:00 the next day to clear away.
• A marquee and all necessary event facilities: Our package includes a range of marquee essentials (details provided below). We’ll have the venue ready, leaving you to plan the catering, styling, and entertainment.
• Ceremony Furniture: All ceremony furniture in the Temple of Minerva.
• Parking: Three dedicated parking spaces for your convenience.
• 2 x Bath Thermae Spa vouchers: Pamper yourselves after your wedding at the iconic spa.
Price based on 60 guests - to accommodate up to 120, our dedicated team is ready to provide a bespoke quote.
Discounted rates are offered for off peak dates – visit our website for all our offers and packages.
We do not charge corkage and we are flexible with your catering choices.
Hide detailsReviews (29)
(29)
- KKim & Kevin14/11/2025What a beautiful venue.What a beautiful venue.We hired The Minerva Temple for a bijou wedding (12 people) on a Sunday afternoon. It was perfection. Staff that we had dealt with were so helpful and friendly. Our host for the afternoon was an absolute gentleman. Didn’t want our bijou wedding to end.We hired The Minerva Temple for a bijou wedding (12 people) on a Sunday afternoon. It was perfection. Staff that we had dealt with were so helpful and friendly. Our host for the afternoon was an absolute gentleman. Didn’t want our bijou wedding to end.
- CCat & Kym14/11/2025A magical placeA magical placeA magical place for our Vow Renewals & 25th wedding anniversary 🥰 small, intimate and a beautiful locationA magical place for our Vow Renewals & 25th wedding anniversary 🥰 small, intimate and a beautiful location
- SStef and Martin14/11/2025Had the most magical wedding day ever here! Had the most magical wedding day ever here!The staff were incredible from start to finish. Everything went off without a hitch. I would highly recommend anyone get married here :)The staff were incredible from start to finish. Everything went off without a hitch. I would highly recommend anyone get married here :)
- AAndy and Vanessa08/08/2025The dream event we were hoping for!The dream event we were hoping for!Thank you so much to the team at Bath's Historic Venues for working with us with such ease and professionalism to ensure our wedding ceremony was the dream event we were hoping for. Your briefings in the lead up to our special day reassured us that the ceremony was in safe hands and on the day itself you created a wonderfully intimate atmosphere while ensuring our guests were very much included. All of which made it easy for us to enjoy the whole event. Thank you so much to the team at Bath's Historic Venues for working with us with such ease and professionalism to ensure our wedding ceremony was the dream event we were hoping for. Your briefings in the lead up to our special day reassured us that the ceremony was in safe hands and on the day itself you created a wonderfully intimate atmosphere while ensuring our guests were very much included. All of which made it easy for us to enjoy the whole event.
- CClaire & Ben02/02/2022As soon as we walked into the Temple of Minerva - we loved it! As soon as we walked into the Temple of Minerva - we loved it!It was absolutely perfect for our intimate wedding. We visited the Temple in July and October as our wedding was in December and the gardens through all seasons are absolutely beautiful! Jenny was very helpful with everything, she was always at the end of an email or phone as our wedding was planned long distanceIt was absolutely perfect for our intimate wedding. We visited the Temple in July and October as our wedding was in December and the gardens through all seasons are absolutely beautiful! Jenny was very helpful with everything, she was always at the end of an email or phone as our wedding was planned long distance
- RRachel & Mike02/02/2022We had the most perfect day celebrating our wedding at the Botanical GardensWe had the most perfect day celebrating our wedding at the Botanical GardensJenny and Lucy were exceptional at liaising with us throughout the planning process and making sure our day was exactly as we wanted. We feel so lucky to have been able to invite our family to celebrate in such a special place. Thank you so much!Jenny and Lucy were exceptional at liaising with us throughout the planning process and making sure our day was exactly as we wanted. We feel so lucky to have been able to invite our family to celebrate in such a special place. Thank you so much!
- EEd & Annelore02/02/2022Hayley & Jenny made us feel special Hayley & Jenny made us feel special"Hayley and Jenny made us feel special and helped out on the day with the preparations. As Ed is a full time wheelchair user we also had to consider accessibility and the Temple of Minerva is perfect for this as it has wheelchair access and the gardens are all accessible too”"Hayley and Jenny made us feel special and helped out on the day with the preparations. As Ed is a full time wheelchair user we also had to consider accessibility and the Temple of Minerva is perfect for this as it has wheelchair access and the gardens are all accessible too”
- SSam & Pete06/10/2021It sets our wedding apart from any others we've attendedIt sets our wedding apart from any others we've attended"It truly was an idyllic and romantic day and sets our wedding apart from any others we've attended. We are so glad we chose this venue and we were able to have a perfect wedding despite all covid restrictions.""It truly was an idyllic and romantic day and sets our wedding apart from any others we've attended. We are so glad we chose this venue and we were able to have a perfect wedding despite all covid restrictions."
- CCharlotte & Jack06/10/2021Everything ran smoothly from start to finishEverything ran smoothly from start to finish“This was the dream wedding venue for us and it turned out to be everything we wished for and more! Jess and Jenny were super efficient, organised and really lovely ladies who ensured everything ran smoothly from start to finish!"“This was the dream wedding venue for us and it turned out to be everything we wished for and more! Jess and Jenny were super efficient, organised and really lovely ladies who ensured everything ran smoothly from start to finish!"
- JJade & John06/10/2021Getting marries there was an absolute dream!Getting marries there was an absolute dream!“The Botanical Gardens were a special place already but being able to get married there was an absolute dream! The venue is beautiful, the gardens in the sunshine on the day were more than we could of hoped for and everyone commented on what a beautiful and relaxed setting it was!"“The Botanical Gardens were a special place already but being able to get married there was an absolute dream! The venue is beautiful, the gardens in the sunshine on the day were more than we could of hoped for and everyone commented on what a beautiful and relaxed setting it was!"
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Describe the best wedding that happened at your venue?
We've had some absolutely amazing weddings! This year we have had two particularly special marquee receptions - with so many flowers! Perfect for the outdoor setting.
What is your No.1 wedding planning tip for couples?
Remember if the people you are inviting love you they will find ways to be at your wedding whatever the day of the week!
What’s your favourite personal touch you’ve seen at a wedding?
Bespoke hampers for the guests with their favourite sandwich fillings and snacks
Describe your venue in 5 adjectives.
Unique, outdoors, fun, relaxed, personalised
Where’s the best photo spot at your venue?
So many to mention! Under the moon gate, on the bridge, by the pond, overlooking the weir, under the colonnades, on the steps, on the bandstand, in the dell and sometimes on the carousel at our visiting vintage steam fair!
Have you had any celebrity guest or wedding at your venue?
Not yet!
What’s your favourite canapé?
Mini beef Yorkshire puddings with horseradish
What’s your favourite midnight treat?
Decadent ice cream - served from an ice cream trike!
What is your venue's most unique feature?
The Temple is a hidden gem and Parade Gardens offers vintage glamour with unrivalled views of Pulteney Bridge
What part of your business are you most proud of?
The love and effort of our gardening team - the flowers and foliage look stunning all year round.
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