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.
The venue will accommodate a small but intimate Wedding Breakfast of up to 16 guests in our "Snug" a charming room with character and an open fireplace, or in our Capulet room up to 30 guests, up to 45 guests in Montague - or if numbers do increase up 84 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 (max)
The hotel is also licensed for ceremonies
The White Swan Hotel is located in Stratford-Upon-Avon, Warwickshire, England, with the postal code CV37 6NH. It is situated in the heart of this historic town, famously known as the birthplace of William Shakespeare.
The White Swan Hotel dates back to 1450 and was used as an inn as early as 1560, originally known as the King's House or Hall. It has connections to William Shakespeare, as one of his boyhood friends, Richard Tyler, was linked to the venue, likely making it a place Shakespeare visited.
The White Swan Hotel specializes in hosting intimate wedding ceremonies and receptions, providing a beautiful, historic, and charming setting perfect for both small and medium-sized weddings.
The venue can accommodate a wedding breakfast for up to 30 guests in either the Capulet or Montague rooms. For larger celebrations, both rooms can be combined, accommodating up to 70 guests for the wedding breakfast, and up to 100 guests for the evening reception.
The White Swan Hotel offers the Capulet and Montague rooms for wedding ceremonies and breakfasts. These rooms can be used individually or combined into one full space to accommodate more guests, providing a versatile and elegant setting for your special day.
Yes, after the wedding breakfast, the Capulet and Montague rooms are transformed into a magical evening reception space where you and your guests can dance and celebrate, accommodating up to 100 guests.
The White Swan Hotel combines quintessential English historic charm with a rich history dating back to the 15th century, set in Stratford-Upon-Avon – the birthplace of Shakespeare. Its intimate setting, character-filled rooms, and connection to local history make it an exceptional choice for weddings.
Yes, Richard Tyler, one of Shakespeare’s boyhood friends, was associated with the hotel when it was known as the King's House or Hall. This connection suggests that Shakespeare may have frequented the tavern, adding a unique historic sentiment to wedding celebrations here.
Couples can expect a charming, character-filled, and quintessentially English ambiance, enriched by the historic surroundings and intimate spaces that transform beautifully from wedding breakfast to festive evening reception.
Absolutely. The venue is ideal for intimate weddings with up to 30 guests in individual rooms or larger events of up to 70 guests using combined spaces for the ceremony and wedding breakfast, making it a flexible venue to suit your wedding needs.