The White Swan Hotel is a quintessentially English historic hotel situated in the stunning famous birthplace of Shakespeare, Stratford upon Avon. The location is a fantastic venue, centrally placed with plenty of character and charm, it’s a beautiful venue for any occasion, but particularly comes alive on a Wedding Day.
A truly historic hotel, The White Swan's building has been dated back to 1450. It was used as an inn as early as 1560, when it was known as the King's House or Hall. It was owned by Robert Perrott, a brewer, and kept by his brother, William.
Roberts’s granddaughter Susanne Woodward married a young officer caller Richard Tyler in 1588. Richard was one of William Shakespeare’s boyhood friends, therefore it is likely that William Shakespeare and the young married couple would have drunk many a drink in the newly decorated tavern.
Richard Tyler already had a passion for ales since his father William Tyler was appointed Ale Taster for the borough in 1557. This role would presumably have been responsible for certifying the quality of licensed ales.
The venue will accommodate a small but intimate Wedding Breakfast of up to 30 guests in our Capulet or Montague rooms or if numbers do increase up 70 guests both rooms can be used as one full space. After which the room will be transformed into a magical evening reception for you and your guests to dance the night away for an evening reception up to 100 guests.
Personal Message from the Manager
Name of Wedding Contact: Hannah Coldicott
Experience
Year Business Was Established
1449
No. of Weddings Hosted
More than 50
Public Liability Insurance
Yes
No. of People In Team
15
Overview of The White Swan Hotel, Warwickshire
Venue Type
Hotel
Dining Capacity
72
Reception Capacity
100
No. of Bedrooms
41
Sleeps No. of People
2
Bridal Suite
Honeymoon Suite
Usual Access Time
09:00 AM
Usual Finish Time
11:00 PM
Ceremony & Reception
Church Within Walking Distance
Sound System Available
Wedding Licence
Confetti Permitted
Venue
Disabled Access
Grade I/II Listed Building
In-House Wedding Coordinator
Food and Drink
In-house Catering
Corkage Charge for Own Alcohol
Pricing for The White Swan Hotel, Warwickshire
Venue Hire Only
Prices Start At
£200
Maximum Price
£495
CEREMONY ROOM HIRE ONLY
£375 –Montague & Capulet – up to 81 guests
£250 – Montague Only – up to 50 guests
£200 – Capulet Only – up to 36 guests
This includes the following:
Pre wedding meeting room
Standard room set up with PA equipment
Complimentary glass of prosecco for the couple
*This fee is in addition to those paid to the registrar*
Full day hire
Montague and Capulet Suite £495
Hire of the function room all day up until 11pm
Ceremony set-up
Set up for Wedding Breakfast
Drinks reception in the Courtyard or Snug (weather dependent)
Music until 11pm
Holds up to 81 guests seated for ceremony and wedding breakfast
Holds up to 110 guests standing
Montague or Capulet £150 (non ceremony)
Hire of the function room all day up until 11pm
Drinks reception in the Courtyard or Snug (weather dependent)
Music until 11pm
Capulet Suite holds up to 36 guests seated for ceremony / 45 guests standing
Montague Suite holds up to 45 guests seated for wedding breakfast / 65 guests standing
What is included in this pricing:
Non consumables (e.g. linen, lights etc.)
Exclusive use
Private room(s) included (non-exclusive use)
External caterers not permitted
Furniture included
Wedding coordinator available on the day
Multiple course wedding breakfast
In-house Catering
(price per head)
Prices Start At
£20
Maximum Price
£80
Various options, flexibility is the key word!
What is included in this pricing:
Cutlery included
Multiple course wedding breakfast
Table linen included
Packages
(price per head)
Prices Start At
£92
Maximum Price
£115
Minimum Number of Guests
10
Bronze Dining Wedding Package – from £92.50 per person
The White Swan Hotel Bronze Dining Wedding Package includes:
-Standard Wedding Drinks Package
-3 x Canapés during drinks reception
-3 course Bronze Set Wedding Menu
-Evening Buffet – 4 items from Tasty Addition Menu per person *excluding platters
-Standard Wedding Drinks Package includes:
Arrival glass of Prosecco
½ bottle of white or red wine
An additional glass of Prosecco for your toast
Silver Dining Wedding Package – from £100 per person
The White Swan Hotel Premium Dining Wedding Package includes:
-Premium Wedding Drinks Package
-3 x Canapés during drinks reception
-3 course Silver Set Wedding Menu
-Evening Buffet – 4 items from Tasty Addition Menu per person *excluding platters
Premium Wedding Drinks Package includes:
Arrival glass of Laurent Perrier Brut
½ bottle of premium white or premium red wine
An additional glass of Premium Sparking wine for your toast
Gold Dining Wedding Package – from £115 per person
The White Swan Hotel Gold Premium Dining Wedding Package includes:
-Premium Wedding Drinks Package
-3 x Canapés during drinks reception
-3 course Gold Set Wedding Menu
-Evening Buffet – 4 items from Tasty Addition Menu per person *excluding platters
Premium Wedding Drinks Package includes:
Arrival glass of Premium Sparkling wine
½ bottle of premium white or premium red wine
An additional glass of Premium Sparkling wine for your toast
Children’s Wedding Package - £36 per child (up to 12 years old)
One Over The Ait Children’s wedding package includes:
Drinks reception soft drink
Additional soft drink during the meal
3 x Canapés during drinks reception
3-course Children’s Menu
Evening Buffet – 2 items per person from the Tasty Additions Menu *excluding platters
By Car
We do not have our own car park; the closest car parks we can recommend are the following:
Windsor Street Surface Car Park - £14.00 for 24 hours, Postcode: CV37 6NL. Just off Windsor Street on the left side opposite HR Coffee shop. This is directly behind the hotel.
Grove House Car Park - £7.00 for 24 hours, Postcode: CV37 6LE. Located on Greenhill Street immediately before Foster Frame Gallery. This is a 2–4-minute walk from the hotel.
All car parks are CARD ONLY and are pay and display
We have an electric car charging point for use by residents; this needs to be pre booked and users will need to use the “Pod Point” app, where a charge for use will apply.