Discover our exquisite event spaces designed to make your wedding truly memorable. Enjoy the intimate charm of our warm and cosy library setting or opting for the bright and airy Cotswold stone Garden Room for larger celebrations. Our beautifully landscaped outdoor spaces provide the perfect backdrop for canapés and drinks, while the Belvedere offers a secluded retreat for the happy couple. Your special day deserves the perfect venue and we have created a diverse range of spaces to cater to every aspect of your celebration.

Personal Message from the Manager

Name of Wedding Contact: The Old Bell Team

Meet our dedicated team of experienced wedding professionals, ready to turn your vision into reality. With a passion for perfection and an eye for detail, we strive to make your wedding day seamless and unforgettable. From our talented coordinators to our expert chefs and attentive staff, rest assured, you're in capable hands every step of the way. Let us guide you through the journey of planning your perfect day, ensuring it's as joyous and stress-free as possible.

Experience

No. of Weddings Hosted

Between 30 and 50

Public Liability Insurance

Yes

No. of People In Team

Overview of The Old Bell Hotel

Wedding Venue Type

Hotel

Wedding Venue Capacity

Dining Capacity

100

Reception Capacity

100

Wedding Ceremony & Reception

Church Within Walking Distance

Dancefloor Available

Confetti Permitted

Wedding Venue Details

Disabled Access

Landscaped Gardens

Grade I/II Listed Building

Wedding Catering

Alcohol Licence

Corkage Charge for Own Alcohol

In-house Catering

Cultural Specialists

Other

Pricing for The Old Bell Hotel

Venue Hire Only

Prices Start At

£3,000

Maximum Price

£5,000

Mid-week £3,000 Monday – Thursday Minimum F&B spend - £5,000 Weekend £5,000.00 Friday – Sunday Minimum F&B spend - £8,000 The price above includes the following: • Your wedding ceremony is to take place in one of our beautiful licensed spaces; The Garden Room, Library or our outside space including our Belvedere. • Top terrace for pre-dining drinks and canapes or the Tyger Bar • The Garden Room or Library for the wedding breakfast • White table linen and Chiavari wooden chairs • Personalised headed menus • Wedding co-ordinator to manage the day of your wedding on-site at The Old Bell

What is included in this pricing:

Non consumables (e.g. linen, lights etc.)

Day before set up available

Private room(s) included (non-exclusive use)

External caterers not permitted

Furniture included

Wedding coordinator available on the day

In-house Catering
(price per head)

Prices Start At

£145

Maximum Price

£225

Abbey Row @ £145pp • Arrival and toast fizz • 3 x different canapes • 3-course wedding breakfast • Evening food – BLT and Skin on fries • Half a bottle of our house wine per person for wedding breakfast Cotswold @ £170pp • Arrival and toast fizz • 3 x different canapes • 3-course wedding breakfast • Evening food – Burgers, dirty fries • Half a bottle of wine per person from our premium wine selection 1220 @ £225pp • Arrival cocktail and toast fizz • 5 x different canapes • 3-course wedding breakfast • Evening food – Wood-fired pizzas, burgers, dirty fries • 1 bottle per person of our Premium wine selection

What is included in this pricing:

Menu tasting included

Bespoke menu available

Wine allowance per guest

Set menu options only

Minimum numbers apply

Cutlery included

Multiple course wedding breakfast

Table linen included

Packages
(price per head)

Prices Start At

£444

Maximum Price

£524

Minimum Number of Guests

•Your wedding ceremony is to take place in one of our beautiful licensed spaces; The Garden Room, Library or our outside space including our Belvedere. • Top terrace for pre-dining drinks and canapes or the Tyger Bar • The Garden Room or Library for the wedding breakfast • White table linen and Chiavari wooden chairs • Personalised headed menus • Wedding co-ordinator to manage the day of your wedding on-site at The Old Bell

What is included in this pricing:

Canapés included

Furniture included

Guest accommodation 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.)

Day before set up available

Packages
(total price)

Prices Start At

£25,000

Maximum Price

£30,000

Number of Guests Included

100

Friday – Sunday £30,000 including a minimum Food & Beverage spend of £13,000 Monday – Thursday £25,000 including a minimum Food & Beverage spend of £10,500 The price above includes the following: • Your wedding ceremony is to take place in one of our beautiful, licensed spaces; The Garden Room, Library or our outside space including our gazebo. • The whole hotel including all lounges and bedrooms • The Garden Room or Library for the wedding breakfast • White table linen and Chiavari wooden chairs • Personalised headed menus • Our Beautiful Abbey House gardens and grounds for your wedding photography *Includes 2 hours of private use of gardens for photos only* • Wedding co-ordinator to manage the day of your wedding on-site at The Old Bell

What is included in this pricing:

Exclusive use

Canapés included

Furniture included

Guest accommodation 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.)

Day before set up available

Couple accommodation included

Reviews for The Old Bell Hotel
(4)

Sarah and Dan

Happy couple married in March

March 2024

Perfect venue for our special day!

Alex and the entire team at The Old Bell Hotel were so incredibly supportive throughout the process of planning our intimate wedding reception. The wide range of food on offer (which was all exquisite) and the options for different locations within the hotel to cater for different sized celebrations were great and what helped us to decide that The Old Bell was the place for us.

Sabrina

Happy couple married in March

March 2024

Everything we could of dreamed of and more!

We celebrated our special day at the charming Old Bell Hotel and it was more than we could of ever hoped for. A special mention must go to both Emily and Alex the events co-ordinators that ensured we had nothing to worry about as they had everything well thought of and under control. From the attention to detail of the beautifully set venue, exquisite food and the friendly staff who ensured ourselves and our guests felt really welcomed created the wed

Simon and Kate

Happy couple married in March

March 2024

Everything we could have asked for.

We had the best time and have made memories that will last a lifetime, the staff and venue were amazing. Thank you, Alex and the team you were perfect!

Emily and Luke

Happy couple married in February

February 2024

Perfect day at the perfect venue

Couldn’t have been a better day. Everything was magical from the beautiful room set up, to the delicious food and talented customer service. The event team were wonderful, helping us communicate with local suppliers and brought our vision to life. Truly a day of cherished memories that will last a lifetime.

Location & Contact Details for The Old Bell Hotel

Wedding Venue Address

Malmesbury, Wiltshire, England, United Kingdom

Website

Phone

Travel Notes

The Old Bell Hotel, our Grade I listed hotel, is rumoured to be England’s oldest hotel. Our hotel has been looking after travellers since 1220 and today benefits from stunning, high design interior spaces and a wonderful warm ambience with antiques and quirky treasures collected from our owner's travels around the globe.

Nearest Town

Malmesbury

Nearest Motorway & Junction

M4 Junction 17

Nearest Train Station

Chippenham

Nearest Airport

Bristol

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FAQs

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Describe the best wedding that happened at The Old Bell Hotel?

A small intermate wedding between an 80 and 82-year-old couple that were high school sweethearts that rekindled their love through charity work, coming together with just their children, it was magical.

What is your No. 1 wedding planning tip for couples?

Trust your gut

What’s your favourite personal touch you’ve seen at a wedding?

Once the ceremony is done the bride and groom swap sides to see their family and share a moment with all of them.

Describe The Old Bell Hotel in 5 adjectives

Charming, unique, boutique, quaint and colourful.

Where’s the best photo spot at The Old Bell Hotel?

By the Belvedere looking out over the valley

Have you had any celebrity guest or wedding at The Old Bell Hotel?

Richard Hammond

What’s your favourite canapé?

Buffalo buttermilk fried chicken

What’s your favourite midnight treat?

Quavers or Skips

What is The Old Bell Hotel most unique feature?

Our Belvedere

What part of your business are you most proud of?

Our incredible team

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