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Welcome to The Potters Heron: Your Dream Wedding Venue in Hampshire
Planning your wedding? The Potters Heron offers a charming and unique setting right in the heart of Hampshire. With its iconic thatched roof and beautiful gardens, our venue in Romsey provides the perfect country backdrop for your special day. Conveniently located near Winchester and Southampton, it’s easy for your guests to join the celebration.
Since becoming privately owned and refurbished in 2007, we’ve had the honor of hosting countless weddings, each one as unique as the couples themselves. As the owner, I’m proud to offer a venue that combines timeless charm with modern comforts to make your wedding unforgettable.
Your Ceremony and Reception Spaces
We know your wedding day should reflect your style and vision. That’s why we’re licensed for civil ceremonies, so you can hold your entire celebration here—from the vows to the last dance. Our bright, welcoming suites provide a beautiful blank canvas for your décor, whether you prefer classic elegance or contemporary flair.
- The Garden Room: Our largest space, perfect for receptions of up to 150 guests. It also opens onto a lovely outdoor garden terrace.
- The Coppice Suite: Ideal for ceremonies and wedding breakfasts, comfortably seating up to 100 guests.
- The Ampfield Suite: A charming and intimate setting designed especially for your ceremony.
- Hursley and Barishfield Rooms: Smaller rooms that are perfect for intimate gatherings or private moments.
To make your day truly exclusive, we host only one wedding per day. You can even book exclusive use of all our function rooms and 53 bedrooms, ensuring privacy and uninterrupted celebrations for you and your guests.
Cuisine and Accommodation Tailored to You
Our expert chefs will work with you to create a menu that delights every guest—from elegant canapés to a memorable wedding breakfast. Choose from a variety of packages, including traditional three-course meals or more relaxed, contemporary options designed for mingling. Our bar team is ready to recommend drinks that perfectly complement your menu.
After the festivities, you and your guests can relax in one of our 53 comfortable en-suite bedrooms. Many rooms feature balconies or terraces overlooking the gardens, offering a peaceful retreat. We also provide special accommodation rates for your wedding party, and the newlyweds enjoy a complimentary room on their wedding night.
Key Facts at a Glance
- Location: Romsey, Hampshire, with easy access to major roads for your guests’ convenience.
- Capacity: From intimate weddings of 20 guests up to celebrations with 150 attendees.
- Accommodation: 53 en-suite bedrooms available, many with garden views.
- Features: Distinctive thatched roof, beautiful gardens, ample free parking, and space for a horse and carriage at the entrance.
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Reviews (10)
- PPenny & John16/08/2024Wedding planning made simple!Wedding planning made simple!We had a perfect day and all of our guests have also commented on how much they enjoyed the day. The staff were all so friendly and welcoming and I felt they worked so well as a team which felt more like family, which really helped in making our day feel warm and welcoming for everyone. We had a perfect day and all of our guests have also commented on how much they enjoyed the day. The staff were all so friendly and welcoming and I felt they worked so well as a team which felt more like family, which really helped in making our day feel warm and welcoming for everyone.
- JJohanna & Neil06/06/2024Wonderful Day Wonderful DayThank you so much for a wonderful day! It was just perfect and we loved every minute xxx Thank you so much for a wonderful day! It was just perfect and we loved every minute xxx
- JJen & Dave06/06/2024Simply perfect!Simply perfect!Dave and I just would like to say thank you for our wedding reception last Monday. We had an absolutely blast and the day was simply perfect. Loved seeing Ken the peacock joining in the fun too!!Dave and I just would like to say thank you for our wedding reception last Monday. We had an absolutely blast and the day was simply perfect. Loved seeing Ken the peacock joining in the fun too!!
- IIan & Ian30/01/2024A wonderful day for us bothA wonderful day for us bothIan & I want to thank you, Cassie & all the team at the Potters Heron, for making Saturday such a wonderful day for us both. Everything went as we had hoped & expected & Cassie was fantastic in looking after us. I should also add that we all thought the food was excellent too. Please thank all concerned. With our best wishes & grateful thanks, Ian & Ian. Ian & I want to thank you, Cassie & all the team at the Potters Heron, for making Saturday such a wonderful day for us both. Everything went as we had hoped & expected & Cassie was fantastic in looking after us. I should also add that we all thought the food was excellent too. Please thank all concerned. With our best wishes & grateful thanks, Ian & Ian.
- RRachael and Nick Dawson02/01/2024The most perfect weddingThe most perfect weddingOur wedding at the Potters Heron was amazing. Rachel and Craig did a fantastic job and made our day perfect. The venue is beautiful and the food was delicious. Can not thank them enough! Our wedding at the Potters Heron was amazing. Rachel and Craig did a fantastic job and made our day perfect. The venue is beautiful and the food was delicious. Can not thank them enough!
- LLaura and Peter Mattingly27/12/2023Wedding day a day to rememberWedding day a day to rememberThe post is a bit late but we wanted to thank you for making our wedding day a day to remember your staff were always on hand to help well done to Jess and her team xx Romantic atmosphere Great hotel bar Helpful conciergeThe post is a bit late but we wanted to thank you for making our wedding day a day to remember your staff were always on hand to help well done to Jess and her team xx Romantic atmosphere Great hotel bar Helpful concierge
- RRobert Webb27/12/2023What a fantastic Romsey wedding venueWhat a fantastic Romsey wedding venueWhat a fantastic Romsey wedding venue the Potters Heron is. My first wedding at this venue as a photographer and everything was perfect. The team looking after them and their guests all day were excellent. Hope to visit again soon.What a fantastic Romsey wedding venue the Potters Heron is. My first wedding at this venue as a photographer and everything was perfect. The team looking after them and their guests all day were excellent. Hope to visit again soon.
- VVictoria Effamy & Carrick Cox27/12/2023Food was amazing... Food was amazing...Our son and his new wife had their wedding reception here. Food was amazing (afternoon tea then bacon butties and chips in the evening). We booked to stay overnight, it did take some time to get an answer to book the room, however the room was spacious, access to outside sitting area, comfortable bed etc. Staff were friendly and very helpful.Our son and his new wife had their wedding reception here. Food was amazing (afternoon tea then bacon butties and chips in the evening). We booked to stay overnight, it did take some time to get an answer to book the room, however the room was spacious, access to outside sitting area, comfortable bed etc. Staff were friendly and very helpful.
- RRachael & Nick27/12/2023Thank you Thank youWe had an amazing wedding day and all your help was fantastic. The venue and food was fabulous. Thank you so much We had an amazing wedding day and all your help was fantastic. The venue and food was fabulous. Thank you so much
- SSophie & Dylan27/12/2023It was a perfect day...It was a perfect day...Just to say thank you to both of you for how well you looked after us on Saturday and how well it all went. It was a perfect day and everyone was very happy. Could you please thank all the staff and particularly the kitchen staff. The food was excellent and the various allergy requirements dealt with brilliantly. No mean feat by any standards. I must say the breakfast was also very good in the morning. Many thanks to you all again. Just to say thank you to both of you for how well you looked after us on Saturday and how well it all went. It was a perfect day and everyone was very happy. Could you please thank all the staff and particularly the kitchen staff. The food was excellent and the various allergy requirements dealt with brilliantly. No mean feat by any standards. I must say the breakfast was also very good in the morning. Many thanks to you all again.
Location & Contact Details for The Potters Heron Hotel
Where is The Potters Heron Hotel located?
The Potters Heron Hotel is located in Romsey, Hampshire, England, with the postcode SO51 9ZF. It offers easy access for guests traveling from nearby cities like Winchester and Southampton.
What types of wedding ceremonies can be held at The Potters Heron Hotel?
The Potters Heron Hotel is licensed for civil ceremonies, allowing couples to hold their entire wedding celebration—including vows and reception—at the venue.
What are the main ceremony and reception spaces available at The Potters Heron?
The venue offers several flexible spaces for your wedding day:
- The Garden Room: The largest space, accommodating up to 150 guests, with access to an outdoor garden terrace.
- The Coppice Suite: Suitable for ceremonies and wedding breakfasts for up to 100 guests.
- The Ampfield Suite: An intimate suite designed specifically for ceremonies.
- Hursley and Barishfield Rooms: Smaller rooms ideal for private gatherings or moments.
Can I book exclusive use of The Potters Heron Hotel for my wedding?
Yes, The Potters Heron offers exclusive use of all function rooms and 53 bedrooms, ensuring privacy and uninterrupted celebration for you and your guests. Only one wedding is hosted per day to maintain exclusivity.
What accommodation options are available for wedding guests at The Potters Heron?
The hotel has 53 comfortable en-suite bedrooms, many with balconies or terraces overlooking the beautiful gardens. Special accommodation rates are available for wedding guests, and the newlyweds receive a complimentary room on their wedding night.
What catering options does The Potters Heron Hotel provide for weddings?
The Potters Heron's expert chefs work with couples to tailor menus that delight every guest. Options include traditional three-course meals or relaxed, contemporary styles suitable for mingling. The bar team can also recommend complementary drinks.
What is the maximum guest capacity for weddings at The Potters Heron?
The Potters Heron can accommodate weddings from intimate gatherings of 20 guests up to larger celebrations of 150 attendees, depending on the chosen ceremony and reception spaces.
Does The Potters Heron have any distinctive features that make it ideal for weddings?
The venue boasts a distinctive thatched roof, beautiful gardens for picturesque photos, ample free parking, and space for a horse and carriage to arrive at the entrance, creating a charming country wedding ambiance.
How convenient is The Potters Heron Hotel for guest transportation?
Located in Romsey, Hampshire, The Potters Heron is easily accessible via major roads, making it convenient for guests traveling from Winchester, Southampton, and surrounding areas. There is also ample free parking available on site.
