The Sun Pavilion, Harrogate

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£1,575 - £2,500 for Venue Hire
Up to 150
Bedrooms
Exclusive Use
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Description

With its Art Deco glass dome and stunning views over Harrogate’s Valley Gardens, The Sun Pavilion really does offer a beautiful and completely unique venue for your wedding ceremony and reception. Built in the 1930s and restored to its original splendour in 1998, this fairy-tale building occupies a tranquil corner of Harrogate’s historic Grade II listed Valley Gardens. With private terraces hidden away amongst ancient trees and lush greenery, The Sun Pavilion Harrogate offers a one of a kind experience in which to raise a glass with friends and family. We have everything you need for the best day of your life; whether you want a full day, ceremony and reception, or you’re looking for the perfect place to host the celebration of a lifetime after a private ceremony elsewhere, it would be our honour to help. This beautiful, romantic venue has so much to offer; you’re guaranteed a day you’ll never forget.

Personal Message from the Manager

Name of Wedding Contact: Meg Whitehead
A huge congratulations on your engagement and thank you so much for looking at The Sun Pavilion for your special day! What an exciting time for you both to be planning a wedding! At The Sun Pavilion everything is designed around YOU, to ensure you have absolutely everything you need, and your day runs like clockwork. Just see me as your wedding Fairy Godmother! We can’t wait to welcome you into the Pavilion family and let you experience this stunning and unique Yorkshire venue.

Experience

Year Business Was Established
1895
No. of Weddings Hosted
More than 50
Public Liability Insurance
Yes
No. of People In Team
5

Overview of The Sun Pavilion, Harrogate

Wedding Venue Type
Garden / Outdoor
Wedding Venue Capacity
Dining Capacity
150
Reception Capacity
200

Wedding Ceremony & Reception

Church Within Walking Distance
Dancefloor Available
Outdoor Ceremony Available
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Wedding Venue Details

Landscaped Gardens
Exclusive Use
Open Flame Permitted
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Wedding Catering

In-House Wine List
In-house Catering
Alcohol Licence
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Pricing for The Sun Pavilion, Harrogate

Venue Hire Only

Prices Start At
£1,575
Maximum Price
£2,500
Our venue hire includes for exclusive use of The Sun Pavilion and surrounding terrace area from 9.00am on the day of the wedding until 11.30pm (with the bar closing at 11.00pm). There is also the option to extend the bar closure time. Also included are 5’ round tables to seat up to 10 guests and red gilt banqueting chairs but with the option to hire in alternative chairs such as the popular Chiavari Limewash. Venue hire includes white tablecloths and linen napkins, crockery, cutlery and glassware, as well as bar facility for the duration of the reception. All catering is then charged for on top of the venue hire
What is included in this pricing:
Exclusive use
Non consumables (e.g. linen, lights etc.)
External caterers not permitted
Furniture included

In-house Catering
(price per head)

Prices Start At
£65
Maximum Price
£140
Here at The Sun Pavilion we’ve chosen not to offer packages, we prefer to take a more bespoke approach allowing you to piece together the catering for your wedding day to fit your style and budget. Our menu pack is easy to follow with everything individually priced for ease. We have a wide range of menus, both formal and informal, along with drinks packages, evening dining options and more
What is included in this pricing:
Bespoke menu available
Menu tasting included
Cutlery included
Table linen included
Multiple course wedding breakfast

Reviews for The Sun Pavilion, Harrogate
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Jennifer & Philip
Happy couple married in May
July 2024
The best wedding venue in Harrogate

We were absolutely over the moon we chose The Sun Pavilion as our wedding venue. We had a beautiful outdoor ceremony, and amazing food for the wedding breakfast. The cocktail hour on the terrace and party in the evening were perfect! Meg was brilliant from start to finish, and the process was so easy and well organised throughout. The team at The Sun Pavilion know good food and they know how to throw the perfect wedding! There are also loads of opportunities to personlise your day so it flows exactly as you want. The service on the day was brilliant and Stuart managed the day seamlessly. We'd 100% recommend The Sun Pavilion!

Emma and Seyon
Happy couple married in September
October 2023
The best day of our lives

THANK YOU so much to Megan, Claire, Stuart and everyone at the Sun Pavilion for the best day of our lives. Not just that but everything in the run up to the day. We changed the guest list last minute, asked for sparklers a week before, and vases to decorate the tables. They all bent over backwards to make our dreams possible. I would recommend the Sun Pavilion in a heartbeat.

Abbie Bailey
Happy couple married in August
September 2023
Better than we could have imagined!

WOW - Simply the best day ever and better than we could have imagined. We are so grateful to Megan and the team for helping us to throw the most epic party. From our first meeting with Megan we felt fully at ease, she was full of ideas, eager to help and always responsive whenever we had questions. On the day our guests were blown away by how amazing the venue was as well as the terrace and the gardens. So many of our guests came up to us and said how fantastic the food was, the slow cooked beef was incredible! We would recommend the Sun Pavilion to any future bride and groom!! We also really appreciate the problem solving on the day in replacing the vegan option, the staff went above and beyond to help us out and we could not be more thankful!

Kirsty and Daryl
Happy couple married in June
August 2023
Happily Do It All Over Again

Thank you so much for everything! I know we keep saying it but honestly, Megan made the whole process feel so easy and no question was too daft to ask! We would very happily do it all over again if we could!! You all made the day absolutely perfect and we wouldn't have changed a thing!

Kirsty and Dazz
Happy couple married in June
July 2023
Absolutely incredible day and venue!

Everybody at The Sun Pavilion from start to clean up days after the wedding has been so wonderful and accommodating. The planning stage was made so much easier with the support of Megan. With her by your side you will be able to do anything. Nothing is too much trouble and no question too daft! She's been an absolute rock helping us plan our big day and making sure it all runs smoothly on the day itself. I couldn't recommend the sun pavilion enough, from the bottom of our hearts thank you so much for making our day so special and making sure everything was perfect!

Richard and Adriana
Happy couple married in June
July 2023
Incredibly special day made even more special!

Wow, wow, wow. What an incredible day!! It was perfect, thank you both and the rest of the team so much. Firstly, the organisation and run up to the wedding was fantastic. We always felt that things were under control and you helped in making the lead up to the day pretty stress free. The attention to detail was superb and your ability to move things around and keep a track of what flowers went where when etc… was so much appreciated. You made an already incredibly special day even more special!

Catherine and Tim
Happy couple married in June
July 2023
Made My Dreams Come True

You made my dreams come true at the weekend, I had the best day ever and felt very taken care of! All of our guests were so impressed with the attention to detail from your staff, and thought the food was delicious! It was honestly like planning a wedding with a friend rather than a wedding coordinator! Just know that you all exceeded our expectations for the day, and we couldn’t have asked any more from you <3

Hannah and Rob
Happy couple married in June
July 2023
Better Than We Could Have Ever Dreamt!

We can't thank you and everyone at Sun Pavilion for such a perfect day enough. Your service, attention to detail and hard work made sure everything came together better than we could have ever dreamt.

Lauren and Ross
Happy couple married in May
July 2023
The Smoothest and most Fabulous Day Ever!

Megan, thank you so much to you and Stuart for running the smoothest and most fabulous day that we could hoped for. We were so pleased with everything, and are absolutely wiped out today, so we definitely had a good time! I was especially impressed with something I didn't even see, the lanterns being turned on via step ladder. My guests saw it happening and many of them made sure to tell me, I think they were impressed with your commitment to the day too.

Aoife & Adam
Happy couple married in April
April 2023
Incredible venue, excellent staff

I cannot recommend this venue highly enough. Excellent service and support from start to finish. Amazing food, stunning space. Special shout-out to Megan for all her support on the day and in the run up. Wish I could do it all again!

Location & Contact Details for The Sun Pavilion, Harrogate

Wedding Venue Address
Cornwall Road, Harrogate, North Yorkshire, HG1 2PQ, England, United Kingdom
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Describe the best wedding that happened at The Sun Pavilion, Harrogate?

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

Enjoy the planning and don't focus too much on what you think everyone else wants your wedding to be like. Stay true to your own tastes and you can't go far wrong. Don't get too hung up on all the precise timings for the day, things will overrun and things will move but you're the only ones who will know.

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

Rather than giving a speech, the Groom wrote and performed a unique song for the Bride, accompanying himself on the guitar (no pressure Grooms!)

Describe The Sun Pavilion, Harrogate in 5 adjectives

Bright, Airy, Light, Stunning and Unique

Where’s the best photo spot at The Sun Pavilion, Harrogate?

We're so lucky to be located in the stunning Valley Gardens which has lots of gorgeous photo opportunities. Our favourites are the Japanese garden, the boating lake and the incredible ancient trees and plants.

Have you had any celebrity guest or wedding at The Sun Pavilion, Harrogate?

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What’s your favourite canapé?

We know our couples LOVE the mini fish and chips with mushy peas, a real crowd pleaser and makes people smile

What’s your favourite midnight treat?

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What is The Sun Pavilion, Harrogate most unique feature?

This has to be our stained glass dome roof which it's hard not to be impressed by when you're inside The Sun Pavilion.

What part of your business are you most proud of?

Our team and our flexible approach. We make sure we tailor the day around our couples, rather than shoe horning people into set packages.
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