Thornton Manor

(29)
£3,000 - £9,000 for Venue Hire
Up to 200
14 Bedrooms
Exclusive Use
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Thornton Manor Full Description
The Manor House at Thornton Manor Country Estate has played host to some of the finest celebrations over the years, and it isn't hard to see why! Within the house there are currently two fabulous locations where we can stage your ceremony, our Music Room or Entrance Hall. Should you prefer an outdoor setting for your ceremony, we are able to offer a vast array of locations within our exquisite gardens (weather permitting). Our stunning Music Room is adorned with spectacular wall panelling, elaborate plaster work, period paintings and character a plenty; our beautiful house and extensive grounds will simply take your breath away. Whether you are looking for an intimate affair, a lavish multi-day country house extravaganza, or anything in between - we have all you need to make your wedding day dreams come true. Our ethereal and romantic Music Room boasts a capacity of up to 200 seated guests for your wedding breakfast, this is offered alongside our Entrance Hall and an oasis of beautifully presented English countryside - all included in your exclusive use venue hire. Thornton Manor truly becomes your home away from home for you and your guests on your special day, steeped in history and charm, you will be transported back in time for the fairy-tale wedding of your dreams! Thornton Manor is not only an iconic exclusive use Cheshire wedding venue, but is also home to a team of dedicated event professionals who are here to support you through every step of your planning journey. With the exception of food and drink, you are free to choose your own suppliers in order to make your day truly your own, although we do of course have a list of trusted suppliers who we are happy to recommend to you if you aren’t quite sure where to start. We are currently celebrating the recent re-opening of The Manor House with up to 50% discount on venue hire for selected dates. With plenty of availability for 2024 and 2025, you won't want to miss out on these unprecedented offers!

Personal Message from the Manager

Name of Wedding Contact: Ceri
Welcome to Thornton Manor Country Estate! It is a dream come true to work in such an iconic venue in Wirral. I have been blown away by the history and beauty of both the Manor House and its exquisite grounds, the views certainly do not get old and we can't wait to share our venue and all it has to offer with you and your guests. We'd love to meet you and help bring your ideas to life - book a viewing with us today and start to learn what fairytale weddings at Thornton Manor are truly about!

Experience

Year Business Was Established
2005
No. of Weddings Hosted
More than 50
Public Liability Insurance
Yes
No. of People In Team
10
Thornton Manor Features & Capacity

Overview

Venue Type
Country House
Manor House
Dining Capacity
200
Reception Capacity
250
No. of Bedrooms
14
Sleeps No. of People
64
Bridal Suite
Honeymoon Suite
Usual Access Time
01:00 PM
Usual Finish Time
12:00 AM
Late Night Extension
Yes

Ceremony & Reception

Church Within Walking Distance
Sound System Available
Wedding Licence
Dancefloor Available
Confetti Permitted
Fireworks Permitted
Outdoor Ceremony Available

Venue

Open Flame Permitted
Water View
Grade I/II Listed Building
Landscaped Gardens
Exclusive Use
Bridal Changing Facilities
Pet Friendly
Disabled Access
On-Site Parking
Ballroom
Outdoor Reception Space
In-House Wedding Coordinator

Food and Drink

Corkage Charge for Own Alcohol
Asian Catering
Halal Catering
Alcohol Licence
Kosher Catering
External Catering Permitted
In-House Wine List
Bar

Cultural Specialists

Other
Jewish Wedding Specialist
Muslim Wedding Specialist
Asian Wedding Specialist
Thornton Manor Pricing & Costs

Venue Hire Only

Prices Start At
£3,000
Maximum Price
£9,000
Included in your venue hire: Exclusive use of The Manor House from 1pm. Up to 120 acres of idyllic English countryside for your photographs. Overnight stay in the Bridal Mews for the happy couple on the night of your Wedding. Dedicated Wedding Coordinator. Round Tables and Chiavari Chairs for up to 200 guests. Easel for your table plan. Cake stand and knife. Sound system for background music . Microphone for speeches. Bar and Music license until 12:00am. Access to our directory of highly recommended suppliers.
What is included in this pricing:
Choice of preferred caterers
Wedding coordinator available on the day
Couple accommodation included
Non consumables (e.g. linen, lights etc.)
Exclusive use
Furniture included
Guest accommodation included
Reviews
(29)
Shaun Johnston
Wedding: January
May 2024
Fantastic piece of architecture steeped in history

Visited for a friend's wedding beautiful location in wirral, amazing service and staff were so friendly and welcoming. The grounds were beautiful and the manor was a fantastic piece of architecture steeped in history.

John Fitzpatrick
Happy couple married in March
May 2024
Clearly the best wedding venue on the district

Clearly the best wedding venue on the district-beautiful grounds stunning main house and cottages scattered across its mind blowing estate.Extremely professional diligent team of staff - the owners Phillip and Dianne are lovely & helpful it was a pleasure - Thank You so much.JF

Janice
Wedding: April
May 2024
Just spectacular

Attended a wedding, just spectacular outside surroundings and so comfortable the interior with absolutely beautiful deco and furniture, relaxed atmosphere with a lovely service, would highly recommend.

James and Rachel
Happy couple married in June
May 2024
Thornton manor is the venue of my dreams

Where do I start, Thornton manor is the venue of my dreams, from the moment I saw the Manor House I knew it was the only wedding venue for us, the Music room is unbelievably stunning. All the staff at Thornton manor are amazing, nothing is ever too much trouble, they go above and beyond with everything. All the staff were professional, friendly, helpful and efficient. James and I visited Thornton Manor a number of times on the run up to our wedding, we were always made to feel incredible welcome

Faye
Happy couple married in January
May 2024
The Manor House

From our initial viewing of the venue we knew this was the one for us. The venue speaks for itself and is just absolutely stunning. The staff were so incredibly kind, friendly and supportive from our first meeting to the final ta-ra’s the day following the wedding. They were so organised and nothing was too much to ask for. They put both myself and my husband at ease on the day, and it felt like having friends with us throughout.

Andy Griffiths Photography
Wedding: March
May 2024
One of my favourite venues to work at

I have photographed at Thornton Manor on several occasions and It is one of my favourite venues to work at. The rooms are incredible and the staff are always on hand to ensure weddings go well. No matter the weather this venue is incredible to hold your wedding.

Sian Welfare
Happy couple married in November
May 2024
Surpassed expectations

We had our wedding at Thornton Manor, Manor House on the 27th November and it was amazing. The team were great from start to finish, and were very accommodating when having to postpone due to covid. We received so many compliments from guests on the venue, and the Christmas decorations made it very magical. We hired out quite a few of the cottages on site and these surpassed expectations, with many of our guests saying that they were pleasantly surprised...

Kathryn Charles
Wedding: May
May 2024
A superb venue for my daughter's wedding.

A superb venue for my daughter's wedding. The staff were gracious and helpful. The food was delicious and the surroundings beautiful. From the string quartet welcoming guests and the grand sitting rooms with log fires, to the imposing ball room with vaulted ceiling, a wonderful wedding venue. A fantastic day!

Gail
Happy couple married in May
May 2024
Can't rate the staff or the venue highly enough

We married here in march 2019 and can't rate the staff or the venue highly enough. Beautiful music room which is a perfect ceremony or wedding breakfast room. The wedding organisers know their stuff and help you to organise your day to exactly what you want and ensure it goes off without a hitch. Fabulous cottages available for guests to hire, i stayed the night before with bridesmaids, and the lodge we had was immaculate. Would highly highly recommend the venue...

James & Rachel
Happy couple married in June
April 2024
Thornton manor is the venue of my dreams

Where do I start, Thornton manor is the venue of my dreams, from the moment I saw the Manor House I knew it was the only wedding venue for us, the Music room is unbelievably stunning. All the staff at Thornton manor are amazing, nothing is ever too much trouble, they go above and beyond with everything. All the staff were professional, friendly, helpful and efficient. James and I visited Thornton Manor a number of times on the run up to our wedding, we were always made to feel incredible welcome, nothing was ever too much trouble. The wedding coordinators are amazing and made the planning process so easy and smooth. All the staff on the day were fantastic and everything ran perfectly. All our guests were overwhelmed with the Manor House. I stayed in the thatched pavilion the night before the wedding which was gorgeous. All the guest who stayed in the Manor House on our wedding night loved their rooms and the catering the following day. James and I can't thank everyone at Thornton Manor enough, you ready did make our wedding the most amazing day and I'd highly recommend Thornton Manor! Thank you so much James and Rachel

Thornton Manor Location & Contact Details

Address

Manor Road, Thornton Hough, Wirral, Cheshire, CH63 1JB, England, United Kingdom

Travel Notes

Google Maps would get you to us comfortably.

Nearest Town

Heswall

Nearest Motorway & Junction

M53 Junction 4

Nearest Train Station

Spital

Nearest Airport

Liverpool

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Describe the best wedding that happened at Thornton Manor?

We had a wedding of around 40 guests where they had a gorgeous outdoor ceremony followed by drinks and canapes on the lawn. They had organised for a wedding themed crazy golf supplier to entertain the guests and this went down incredibly well. They chose one large table in the centre of the room with no expense spared on venue decor with beautiful flower installations and candlelight. They had a string quartet during the meal and opted for a delicious 4 course meal followed by a cocktail hour as their evening guests arrived via a red carpet entrance. In the evening they had a DJ with sax and bongos to fill the dance floor and a stunning firework display with sparklers as a fantastic surprise towards the end of the evening. A charcuterie board along sidfe their wedding cake was chosen for a late night snack and guests grazed on this all evening. It was a lovely day filled with fun and laughter, as a venue we couldn't ask for a better group of people and to witness such a wonderful couple tie the knot.

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

Be creative and remember it is YOUR special day, trust your gut and most importantly... remember to have fun.

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

My favourite personal touch would have to be couples that utilised polaroid photos as place names - it was so lovely watching all of the guests enter the room and not only be taken aback by the room itself, but also reach their table to find photos of themselves with memories of past times and often in funny poses. It was a great atmosphere in the room and a fantastic ice-breaker for tables where guests hadn't met. Laughter was in abundance and every guest took these home with them meaning they acted as a fantastic favour too.

Describe Thornton Manor in 5 adjectives

Iconic. Unique. Romantic. Enchanting. Idyllic.

Where’s the best photo spot at Thornton Manor?

In the Manor House and gardens there are many spots for a great photo, however lots of our couples love to hire our vintage boat on the lake for a one-of-a-kind wedding shot in the summer months.

Have you had any celebrity guest or wedding at Thornton Manor?

We certainly have however we are unable to disclose names due to non-disclosure agreements.

What’s your favourite canapé?

I personally have always loved smoked pancetta and parmesan bechamel croquettes - a firm favourite with most guests too.

What’s your favourite midnight treat?

Charcuterie boards are my absolute favourite for a late night nibble.

What is Thornton Manor most unique feature?

Our iconic organ with feature fireplace is absolutely our most unique feature - the perfect backdrop for your top table.

What part of your business are you most proud of?

Our dedicated and passionate team - each and every one of us truly care about the intricacies of your special day and love hearing all of your ideas and helping them come to life. It isn't a sales pitch, we just love what we do and having the opportunity to share in such a momentous occasion with you.
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