Our 22 acres of garden with over 6000 plant, shrub and tree species gives you flexibility to host a wedding ceremony to suit your needs and fantastic photo opportunities for you and your guests. We also have underground Victorian cellars and secret tunnels to the sea. We give you the option to host large celebrations, intimate ceremonies for close family and friends, or even the option of exclusively hiring the whole garden to yourselves. We can help plant some ideas, grow and nurture your plans and then watch the big day blossom into a wondrous spectacle.
Getting married outside, for many, is a wedding dream come true. Imagine your wedding ceremony under summer blue skies, engulfed by sights and sounds of New Zealand. Married in an endearing Pavillion, witnessed by your family and friends, surrounded by exotic, rare and beautiful plants - you are imagining the Ventnor Botanic Garden.
In addition to our fantastic outdoor space, we have indoor rooms and a restaurant, allowing you to make the most of our unique venue for your special day. There’s no need to worry about the weather, as every wedding has the safety net of our elegant Echium room with floor to ceiling windows that overlook the Mediterranean pond, surrounded by 16ft tall Echium flowers. The balcony doors compliment the sound of the trees, and the trickling water of the Mediterranean pond transports you to another place.
There is an abundance of stunning photo opportunities for you and your guests to enjoy, including a Victorian built tunnel leading to the cliff edge, with wonderful sea views to Steephill Cove and beyond.
Personal Message from the Manager
Name of Wedding Contact: Lera
We would love to help you with your special day, and show you around our beautiful venue, please get in touch through the Bridebook enquiry system.
Experience
Year Business Was Established
1972
No. of Weddings Hosted
More than 50
Public Liability Insurance
Yes
No. of People In Team
3
Overview of Ventnor Botanic Garden
Venue Type
Garden
Outdoor
Dining Capacity
200
Reception Capacity
400
No. of Bedrooms
7
Sleeps No. of People
16
Bridal Suite
Honeymoon Suite
Usual Access Time
09:00 AM
Usual Finish Time
12:00 AM
Late Night Extension
Yes
Ceremony & Reception
Wedding Licence
Sound System Available
Dancefloor Available
Outdoor Ceremony Available
Confetti Permitted
Church Within Walking Distance
Venue
Exclusive Use
Marquee Permitted
Bridal Changing Facilities
Disabled Access
On-Site Parking
In-House Wedding Coordinator
Landscaped Gardens
Open Flame Permitted
Outdoor Reception Space
Pet Friendly
Water View
Grade I/II Listed Building
Food and Drink
External Catering Permitted
In-house Catering
Corkage Charge for Own Alcohol
Alcohol Licence
In-House Wine List
Pricing for Ventnor Botanic Garden
Venue Hire Only
Prices Start At
£500
Maximum Price
£7,500
Our ceremony rooms and outdoor spaces start from £500. You can also scale up your venue hire, all the way to the full garden package at £7500.
There's plenty of room to create your perfect set-up, get in touch for a tailored quote!
What is included in this pricing:
Private room(s) included (non-exclusive use)
Exclusive use
Wedding coordinator available on the day
Day before set up available
In-house Catering
(price per head)
Prices Start At
£15
Maximum Price
£50
You can choose from a wide range of cuisine options including barbecues, buffets and 3-course sit down meals. We curate bespoke menus led by your requests.
Describe the best wedding that happened at Ventnor Botanic Garden?
A wintery November, mulled wine and hot chocolate in Olive Grove, lit up with fairy lights. All topped off with an open fire in the courtyard and mini movie projector for the kids
What is your No. 1 wedding planning tip for couples?
Stay in touch! We're always here to have a coffee, a call or a rehearsal. Our team will ensure the ducks are in a row with minimal stress to you, making sure you enjoy the day to its fullest
What’s your favourite personal touch you’ve seen at a wedding?
Wild flower bouquet and button holes, curated, harvested and handmade by our gardeners
Describe Ventnor Botanic Garden in 5 adjectives
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Where’s the best photo spot at Ventnor Botanic Garden?
The intimate Victorian Tunnel, overlooking the coastline on the edge of Ventnor's cliff-face
Have you had any celebrity guest or wedding at Ventnor Botanic Garden?
Yes 🤫
What’s your favourite canapé?
Sticky Korean BBQ Beef Bites
What’s your favourite midnight treat?
Giant Marshmallows, toasted on a firepit under the stars
What is Ventnor Botanic Garden most unique feature?
The historic Palm Garden, filled with the oldest palm trees in the UK, given to us by Queen Victoria
What part of your business are you most proud of?
Our kitchen and chef, able to deliver any menu imaginable
Bridebook Benefits
Bridebook GiftFree Bottle of Champagne
Bridebook Special OfferA bottle of Champagne for the lovely couple when booking through Bridebook.