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Nestled in the heart of Hampshire, Marwell Hotel offers a unique woodland retreat for couples seeking a relaxed and memorable wedding day. Surrounded by nature and located next to the award-winning Marwell Zoo, our charming venue combines the character of a safari lodge with contemporary comfort.
We’re licensed for civil ceremonies and offer a variety of flexible event spaces, including outdoor ceremonies, ideal for both intimate celebrations and larger wedding parties. Our bright, airy function rooms open out onto private terraces and a woodlands area, perfect for drinks receptions, outdoor games, and golden-hour photo opportunities.
Couples can choose from our price-per-person wedding packages or a bespoke, personalised package, with the option for exclusive use of the rooms/ patios for a more private experience. Our talented chefs create seasonal menus using locally sourced ingredients, and we offer 3-course meals, private bar services, evening food options, and even BBQs or hog roasts for a more relaxed vibe.
What really sets us apart is our dedicated Weddings & Events Team, who are here to guide you from your first viewing all the way through to the last dance. We take pride in creating a day that reflects your style, personality, and vision, with as little stress as possible.
Whether you’re dreaming of a romantic woodland ceremony, a fun-filled garden party, or an elegant celebration with all your friends and family, Marwell Hotel provides the space, support, and setting to make it truly unforgettable.
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Reviews (21)
- HHannah & Jake14/10/2025Best day of our lives!Best day of our lives!We could not be happier with how the day went. Our coordinator Faye was brilliant and made everything so stress free. Every member of staff we spoke to were polite and so helpful. Everyone truly went out of their way to make sure our day was perfect! We opted for a hog roast instead of a 3 course meal, and then had a finger buffet in the evening and all of our guests kept on about how amazing the food was! Us and our immediate family stayed for two night and the whole weekend was bliss! We could not be happier with how the day went. Our coordinator Faye was brilliant and made everything so stress free. Every member of staff we spoke to were polite and so helpful. Everyone truly went out of their way to make sure our day was perfect! We opted for a hog roast instead of a 3 course meal, and then had a finger buffet in the evening and all of our guests kept on about how amazing the food was! Us and our immediate family stayed for two night and the whole weekend was bliss!
- EEmma & Terry14/10/2025Marwell Hotel weddingMarwell Hotel weddingFrom start to finish, the day was absolutely perfect. Both we and our guests had the most amazing time. The hog roast was delicious and enjoyed by everyone. A very special thank you goes to our wedding coordinator, Elisia. She was incredibly helpful, knowledgeable, and supportive throughout the entire process. Thanks to her, everything ran smoothly on the day, and we truly couldn’t have asked for a better person to help bring it all together.From start to finish, the day was absolutely perfect. Both we and our guests had the most amazing time. The hog roast was delicious and enjoyed by everyone. A very special thank you goes to our wedding coordinator, Elisia. She was incredibly helpful, knowledgeable, and supportive throughout the entire process. Thanks to her, everything ran smoothly on the day, and we truly couldn’t have asked for a better person to help bring it all together.
- CCally & Hedley14/10/2025Thank you for everything!Thank you for everything!We just wanted to say a massive thank you to Nieve and all the staff who made our day so wonderful. The wonderful Jaime on reception and Jacob from F&B went above and beyond for us 🥰 Hedley and I had the most amazing time and could not have imagined our day any other way.We just wanted to say a massive thank you to Nieve and all the staff who made our day so wonderful. The wonderful Jaime on reception and Jacob from F&B went above and beyond for us 🥰 Hedley and I had the most amazing time and could not have imagined our day any other way.
- RRebecca & Rhys14/10/2025Marwell was stunning & the food was delicious Marwell was stunning & the food was deliciousBefore, during, and after the wedding ran smoothly thanks to the incredible staff. A massive thank you to Meg, one of Marwell’s wedding coordinators, who was on hand throughout the whole planning process and during the day to enable all of our ideas to become reality. Meg did an amazing job, making us feel relaxed about the whole process and like we could really make our day personal to us. We would not have changed anything about our wedding, and wholeheartedly recommend Marwell!Before, during, and after the wedding ran smoothly thanks to the incredible staff. A massive thank you to Meg, one of Marwell’s wedding coordinators, who was on hand throughout the whole planning process and during the day to enable all of our ideas to become reality. Meg did an amazing job, making us feel relaxed about the whole process and like we could really make our day personal to us. We would not have changed anything about our wedding, and wholeheartedly recommend Marwell!
- AAlice & Sam14/10/2025Thank you <3Thank you <3We can’t thank you enough for your help for our wedding day 🤍 It was so beautiful and flowed so perfectly! It was everything we dreamed of and more! We can’t thank you enough for your help for our wedding day 🤍 It was so beautiful and flowed so perfectly! It was everything we dreamed of and more!
- BBrittany & James14/10/2025Beautiful LocationBeautiful LocationI recently got married at Marwell Hotel, what a beautiful location. The planning process & the big day itself was faultless. Faye the wedding coordinator kept us in the loop with regular contact & quick responses to questions throughout planning & especially on the day. Wedding breakfast food was amazing, and we were well looked after from the point of booking right up to our big day! ❤️I recently got married at Marwell Hotel, what a beautiful location. The planning process & the big day itself was faultless. Faye the wedding coordinator kept us in the loop with regular contact & quick responses to questions throughout planning & especially on the day. Wedding breakfast food was amazing, and we were well looked after from the point of booking right up to our big day! ❤️
- HHayley & Jack14/10/2025Thank you!Thank you!Thank you for making sure our wedding was perfect! 🥰 The Wedding coordinator listened to us and made sure we were happy at every moment, from start to finish. Also huge thank you to your waitress/waitresses and bar staff, they were amazing! Thank you for making sure our wedding was perfect! 🥰 The Wedding coordinator listened to us and made sure we were happy at every moment, from start to finish. Also huge thank you to your waitress/waitresses and bar staff, they were amazing!
- AAdele & Jake14/10/2025The Wedding was perfect!The Wedding was perfect!The wedding was perfect, from start to finish it was seamless which allowed us both to fully enjoy our self's. The venue is beautiful and Nieve was the best wedding coordinator, always there for any questions and any changes that were needed. You always kept us up to date on everything which really put our minds at ease making it stress free! On our wedding day you were fantastic, organising everyone, keeping us up to date and ensuring nothing went wrong. Thank you so much! The wedding was perfect, from start to finish it was seamless which allowed us both to fully enjoy our self's. The venue is beautiful and Nieve was the best wedding coordinator, always there for any questions and any changes that were needed. You always kept us up to date on everything which really put our minds at ease making it stress free! On our wedding day you were fantastic, organising everyone, keeping us up to date and ensuring nothing went wrong. Thank you so much!
- KKelly & Andy14/10/2025Wedding Coordinator was an absolute star!⭐Wedding Coordinator was an absolute star!⭐The food was just perfect, so please pass our compliments onto the chef! The staff at the hotel couldn’t have been more accommodating from the moment we arrived to the moment we left. It was the most perfect day, thank you for everything. The food was just perfect, so please pass our compliments onto the chef! The staff at the hotel couldn’t have been more accommodating from the moment we arrived to the moment we left. It was the most perfect day, thank you for everything.
- GGemma & James14/10/2025Thank you!Thank you!We can’t thank Nieve enough for everything she did for our wedding. Nieve always had time for us and no question was ever to stupid; she was the best wedding coordinator we could have asked for and we will always be so grateful and appreciative for everything 🥰We can’t thank Nieve enough for everything she did for our wedding. Nieve always had time for us and no question was ever to stupid; she was the best wedding coordinator we could have asked for and we will always be so grateful and appreciative for everything 🥰
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Describe the best wedding that happened at your venue?
It’s difficult to choose a single ‘best’ wedding, as each celebration at our venue has been unique and special in its own way. We’ve hosted a wide variety of weddings — from intimate gatherings to large traditional celebrations — each reflecting the couple’s individual style and story, and we love them al!
What is your No.1 wedding planning tip for couples?
Take time to enjoy the planning journey together, it goes so quickly! Don’t stress over the small details; focus on the moments that matter most to you as a couple. And lean on your venue team, we’re here to help make things easier.
What’s your favourite personal touch you’ve seen at a wedding?
One of our couples created personalised handwritten letters for each guest rather than doing speeches, it was such a thoughtful gesture and made everyone feel really special.
Describe your venue in 5 adjectives.
Woodland, welcoming, relaxed, versatile, charming
Where’s the best photo spot at your venue?
Our woodland area is a stunning and unique setting, perfect for romantic couple shots, especially as the light filters through the trees.
Have you had any celebrity guest or wedding at your venue?
We cannot disclose this information.
What’s your favourite canapé?
Smoked salmon blini, a classic choice that's always a hit (and our personal favourite!).
What’s your favourite midnight treat?
You can’t beat a hog roast or warm bacon baps for a late-night pick-me-up, always a crowd pleaser after a night on the dance floor!
What is your venue's most unique feature?
Our location is truly special, nestled in mature woodland next to Marwell Zoo. It creates a peaceful, secluded feel while still being easily accessible. You might even hear the odd animal call in the distance!
What part of your business are you most proud of?
The personalised experience we offer every couple. No two weddings here are the same; we take pride in getting to know our couples and bringing their vision to life in a way that feels truly “them.”
