Description
A Historic and Charming Venue for Your Lichfield Wedding
If you’re dreaming of a wedding with character and history, The Hedgehog in Lichfield is a perfect choice. Nestled in this beautiful cathedral city, the venue dates back to 1797 and was once home to the famous composer Muzio Clementi. Carefully restored to preserve its 18th-century charm, The Hedgehog combines rustic elegance with a warm, welcoming atmosphere. Set within its own picturesque grounds and spacious gardens, it offers a truly unique backdrop for your special day.
Intimate and Flexible Spaces Tailored to Your Celebration
Whether you’re planning a cozy gathering or a medium-sized celebration, The Hedgehog has versatile spaces to suit your needs. The open-plan private dining room comfortably hosts up to 50 guests, blending indoor comfort with views of the outdoors. For smaller groups, a more traditional private room with a grand table creates an intimate pub-style setting. Couples consistently praise the attentive staff for making smaller family weddings feel personal and special.
Key Features of The Hedgehog Wedding Venue
- Capacity: Ideal for intimate weddings up to 50 guests.
- Catering: Enjoy hearty country pub classics and seasonal dishes prepared in-house. The well-stocked bar offers cask ales, fine wines, and British gin. Special celebration menus are available to customize your dining experience.
- Accommodation: Nine comfortable en-suite guest rooms, some with original period details and four-poster beds, provide convenient and charming lodging for you and your guests.
- Grounds: Spacious gardens perfect for photos and outdoor moments, plus ample off-road parking for your convenience.
- Accessibility: The venue is fully accessible for guests with disabilities.
- Location: Easily reachable near the M6 Toll and M42, making travel simple for you and your loved ones.
Combining historical elegance, flexible spaces, and dedicated service, The Hedgehog offers a relaxed yet memorable wedding experience in Staffordshire. It’s an excellent choice for couples looking to celebrate their love in a setting that’s both timeless and welcoming.
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Reviews (13)
- PPam12/03/2025Thank You Hedgehog!Thank You Hedgehog!We celebrated a small family wedding at The Hedgehog today. Matt and his team helped to make this a very special day, and our server Zoe looked after us so well. Our food was excellent, and we were able to have a lovely room. We can highly recommend The Hedgehog and will definitely be coming back. Thank You Hedgehog!We celebrated a small family wedding at The Hedgehog today. Matt and his team helped to make this a very special day, and our server Zoe looked after us so well. Our food was excellent, and we were able to have a lovely room. We can highly recommend The Hedgehog and will definitely be coming back. Thank You Hedgehog!
- JJoshua12/03/2025Absolutely fantastic experienceAbsolutely fantastic experienceHad an absolutely fantastic experience using The Hedgehog as our wedding reception. I had called and enquired with the manager to use the facilities for a wedding reception, they were more than accommodating. We had ensured to send all of our food requirements for the dinner ahead of time to help both the kitchen and the staff and try and reduce any hiccups that could occur. On the day of the wedding they helped me to segregate a space within The Hedgehog and were more than willing to jump inHad an absolutely fantastic experience using The Hedgehog as our wedding reception. I had called and enquired with the manager to use the facilities for a wedding reception, they were more than accommodating. We had ensured to send all of our food requirements for the dinner ahead of time to help both the kitchen and the staff and try and reduce any hiccups that could occur. On the day of the wedding they helped me to segregate a space within The Hedgehog and were more than willing to jump in
- RRachel B12/03/2025If I could give 10 stars I wouldIf I could give 10 stars I wouldI cannot recommend the hedgehog more highly, if I could give 10 stars I would, we had our wedding reception here in the August 2023 and the food was stunning and the staff have been amazing every time while we was busy planning, we went again for our 1st anniversary and the staff remembered and went above and beyond, the hedgehog is our go to place for a stunning meal and the venue is a hidden gemI cannot recommend the hedgehog more highly, if I could give 10 stars I would, we had our wedding reception here in the August 2023 and the food was stunning and the staff have been amazing every time while we was busy planning, we went again for our 1st anniversary and the staff remembered and went above and beyond, the hedgehog is our go to place for a stunning meal and the venue is a hidden gem
- CCheryl R12/03/2025Wonderful service, great atmosphere and lovely fooWonderful service, great atmosphere and lovely fooWonderful service, great atmosphere and lovely food. Charlie was a great waitress and looked after us very well. Thank you everyone at The Hedgehog! Wonderful service, great atmosphere and lovely food. Charlie was a great waitress and looked after us very well. Thank you everyone at The Hedgehog!
- CChantelle B12/03/2025Absolutely unreal!!! Absolutely unreal!!!Justynas’ service was absolutely unreal!!! the most lovely and welcoming lady for my birthday meal with my work team we couldn’t have asked for better service so funny bubbly and such a lovely warm welcome there was as absolute 0 wait with her on shift. Food was to die for starter, main and desert was perfect and again so fast thoroughly enjoyed our time here and will be coming again…. Such a lovely team so grateful xJustynas’ service was absolutely unreal!!! the most lovely and welcoming lady for my birthday meal with my work team we couldn’t have asked for better service so funny bubbly and such a lovely warm welcome there was as absolute 0 wait with her on shift. Food was to die for starter, main and desert was perfect and again so fast thoroughly enjoyed our time here and will be coming again…. Such a lovely team so grateful x
- AAmy H12/03/2025The decor is stunningThe decor is stunningHad a wonderful meal here with my husband and our friends on Saturday night! The decor is stunning. It has such a cosy feel to it and the grounds outside are so pretty. The food was delicious and cooked perfectly. Charlie, our waitress, was by far one of the funniest, loveliest waitresses I've ever come across and nothing felt like too much trouble. There were 4 of us on the table and we all commented on how she made the night for us. She had an absolutely brilliant sense of humour and we were lHad a wonderful meal here with my husband and our friends on Saturday night! The decor is stunning. It has such a cosy feel to it and the grounds outside are so pretty. The food was delicious and cooked perfectly. Charlie, our waitress, was by far one of the funniest, loveliest waitresses I've ever come across and nothing felt like too much trouble. There were 4 of us on the table and we all commented on how she made the night for us. She had an absolutely brilliant sense of humour and we were l
- EEmily P12/03/2025AMAZING!!!AMAZING!!!We had Charlie serve us she was absolutely brilliant so professional and friendly will 100% be coming back she’s AMAZING and made our experience the best we’ve had!!We had Charlie serve us she was absolutely brilliant so professional and friendly will 100% be coming back she’s AMAZING and made our experience the best we’ve had!!
- TTia S12/03/2025One of the best customer service experiences I havOne of the best customer service experiences I havCharlie was AMAZING ! One of the best customer service experiences I have ever had. She was so lovely, polite and attentive. You can see she puts her heart and soul into her job and is such a lovely person. The food was delicious and everyone’s energy and manners in the restaurant was top quality. Will definitely be back again 10/10 overall absolutely no complaintsCharlie was AMAZING ! One of the best customer service experiences I have ever had. She was so lovely, polite and attentive. You can see she puts her heart and soul into her job and is such a lovely person. The food was delicious and everyone’s energy and manners in the restaurant was top quality. Will definitely be back again 10/10 overall absolutely no complaints
- BBarry W12/03/2025Faultless dining experience Faultless dining experienceMatt and the team were fantastic as ever! Fabulous food and professional table service. Faultless dining experience. Zoe, Chloe, Fred, Katie, Jared and the team worked so hard on Valentines night and delivered an unforgettable night for me and the love of my life. You can always trust the staff at the Hedgehog to exceed all expectations!Matt and the team were fantastic as ever! Fabulous food and professional table service. Faultless dining experience. Zoe, Chloe, Fred, Katie, Jared and the team worked so hard on Valentines night and delivered an unforgettable night for me and the love of my life. You can always trust the staff at the Hedgehog to exceed all expectations!
- SSara B12/03/2025Brilliant as usual! Brilliant as usual!I visit the Hedgehog regularly as it is brilliant. Food is always delicious whether it is brunch, lunch or dinner. The staff are amazing, always so welcoming, friendly and attentive, nothing is too much trouble. Today we were served by Charlie who was really lovely, we are often served by Chloe who is also fabulous and a lady who I think is the manager’s sister who is amazing too. Wish there was an award for the best team in Lichfield!I visit the Hedgehog regularly as it is brilliant. Food is always delicious whether it is brunch, lunch or dinner. The staff are amazing, always so welcoming, friendly and attentive, nothing is too much trouble. Today we were served by Charlie who was really lovely, we are often served by Chloe who is also fabulous and a lady who I think is the manager’s sister who is amazing too. Wish there was an award for the best team in Lichfield!
Location & Contact Details for The Hedgehog
What is the historical significance of The Hedgehog wedding venue in Lichfield?
The Hedgehog, established in 1797, is a historic venue in Lichfield that once was home to the renowned composer Muzio Clementi. The venue has been carefully restored to preserve its 18th-century charm, offering a wedding location rich in history and character.
What is the maximum guest capacity for weddings held at The Hedgehog?
The Hedgehog is ideal for intimate weddings with a maximum capacity of up to 50 guests, making it perfect for cozy and personal celebrations.
Does The Hedgehog provide catering services for weddings, and what type of menu can couples expect?
Yes, The Hedgehog offers in-house catering featuring hearty country pub classics and seasonal dishes. The well-stocked bar includes cask ales, fine wines, and British gin. Additionally, special celebration menus are available to customize your dining experience.
What accommodation options are available for wedding guests at The Hedgehog?
The venue provides nine comfortable en-suite guest rooms, some featuring original period details and four-poster beds, offering charming and convenient lodging for you and your guests.
Are there outdoor spaces available for wedding photography or outdoor moments?
Yes, The Hedgehog boasts spacious gardens set within its picturesque grounds, perfect for wedding photography and enjoying outdoor moments during your celebration.
Is The Hedgehog accessible for guests with disabilities?
The Hedgehog is fully accessible, ensuring that guests with disabilities can comfortably enjoy the venue and your wedding celebration.
Where is The Hedgehog located, and how accessible is it for guests traveling by car?
The Hedgehog is located in WS13 8JA, Lichfield, Staffordshire, England. The venue is easily reachable near the M6 Toll and M42 motorways, making travel straightforward for you and your loved ones. It also offers ample off-road parking for guests.
What types of wedding spaces does The Hedgehog offer for different sized celebrations?
The venue offers flexible spaces to suit your wedding needs:
- An open-plan private dining room that comfortably hosts up to 50 guests with views of the gardens.
- A traditional private room with a grand table ideal for smaller groups seeking an intimate pub-style setting.
Can the staff at The Hedgehog accommodate personalized requests for smaller family weddings?
Yes, couples often praise The Hedgehog’s attentive staff for creating personal and special experiences tailored to smaller family weddings, ensuring a warm and welcoming atmosphere.
What makes The Hedgehog a unique choice for couples seeking a wedding venue in Staffordshire?
The Hedgehog combines historic elegance dating back to 1797, flexible and intimate spaces, dedicated service, beautiful gardens, and charming accommodations. This blend creates a relaxed yet memorable wedding experience in a timeless and welcoming setting in Staffordshire.
