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Price: £5,495 – £9,995
Guests: 100
Bedrooms: 75
Description
Description
Experience the wedding of your dreams at Winchester Royal Hotel, a charming venue nestled in the heart of one of England’s most historic cities. With over 150 years of heritage, our hotel offers a perfect blend of traditional elegance and modern comfort, ensuring your special day is truly unforgettable.
Our beautiful garden, surrounded by the tranquil beauty of Winchester, provides a picturesque backdrop for your ceremony with stunning photo opportunities. Imagine exchanging vows in our serene walled garden or celebrating with loved ones in one of our elegantly designed function rooms, each adaptable to your unique vision.
At Winchester Royal Hotel, we pride ourselves on delivering bespoke experiences. Whether you’re planning an intimate gathering or a grand affair, our flexible wedding packages cater to all preferences and budgets.
Accommodating up to 100 guests for your ceremony and 120 for your evening reception, our hotel offers a seamless blend of intimate spaces and spacious settings. And with 75 beautifully appointed bedrooms, including our luxurious bridal suite, you and your guests can relax and enjoy the full experience of your wedding day.
Situated within walking distance from Winchester Cathedral, local landmarks, the Winchester Royal Hotel is an idyllic venue that blends history, charm, and romance. Whether you envision a classic ceremony or a modern celebration, we are here to make your wedding day as memorable as your love story.
Let us bring your dream wedding to life at the Winchester Royal Hotel—where history, beauty, and romance come together. Contact us today to book a tour or to learn more about how we can help create the perfect day for you.
Message from the team
Name of Wedding Contact: Lalitha Changati
Welcome to Winchester Royal Hotel, where your love story meets timeless elegance. Our dedicated team is here to make your dream wedding a reality. Let us create unforgettable memories for your special day!
Experience
Year Business Was Established
1980
No. of Weddings Hosted
Between 30 and 50
Public Liability Insurance
Yes
No. of People In Team
6
Overview of Winchester Royal Hotel
Wedding Venue Type
Country House / Manor House
Wedding Venue Capacity
Dining Capacity
100
Reception Capacity
100
Wedding Venue Accommodation
No. of Bedrooms
75
Sleeps No. of People
150
Bridal Suite
Honeymoon Suite
Wedding Ceremony & Reception
Wedding Venue Details
Wedding Catering
Cultural Specialists
Pricing for Winchester Royal Hotel
Pricing for Winchester Royal Hotel
What's Included?
Menu tasting included
Wine allowance per guest
Corkage charge applicable
Minimum numbers apply
Cutlery included
Multiple course wedding breakfast
Table linen included
Reviews (10)
(10)
- GGail & Rich24/09/2025Amazing FeedbackAmazing FeedbackWe felt very well looked after by your team at Winchester Royal Hotel. They did an absolute wonderful job bringing the day together, and we received so many compliments from guests about the beautiful atmosphere, food, and service. We couldn’t be happier with how the day unfolded. Thanks again, most especially to you and Lalitha for helping us make our day so memorable.We felt very well looked after by your team at Winchester Royal Hotel. They did an absolute wonderful job bringing the day together, and we received so many compliments from guests about the beautiful atmosphere, food, and service. We couldn’t be happier with how the day unfolded. Thanks again, most especially to you and Lalitha for helping us make our day so memorable.
- EElena & Jordan24/09/2025Perfect wedding day 🩷Perfect wedding day 🩷The ceremony and the conservatory were beautiful and it made it so easy for us and our guests that the hotel caters for the whole wedding day. The garden and the hotel made the most stunning backdrop for our photographs and are truly a gem in the city. The food was wonderful and all the guests commented how delicious it was and no one certainly went hungry! The venue was stunning and bridal suit beautiful with ample space for a relaxed morning getting ready with the bridal party.The ceremony and the conservatory were beautiful and it made it so easy for us and our guests that the hotel caters for the whole wedding day. The garden and the hotel made the most stunning backdrop for our photographs and are truly a gem in the city. The food was wonderful and all the guests commented how delicious it was and no one certainly went hungry! The venue was stunning and bridal suit beautiful with ample space for a relaxed morning getting ready with the bridal party.
- PPaula & Ian16/04/2025Our WeddingOur WeddingWe had our wedding at the WRH on the 11th of April 2015, we absolutely loved it and so did our friends and family, the staff were very helpful, food was amazing, we were very much looked after. Highly recommend this hotel for your forth coming wedding, lovely atmosphere. friendly staff, beautiful hotel and wonderful food, couldn't ask for more, looking forward to spending our future anniversaries here.We had our wedding at the WRH on the 11th of April 2015, we absolutely loved it and so did our friends and family, the staff were very helpful, food was amazing, we were very much looked after. Highly recommend this hotel for your forth coming wedding, lovely atmosphere. friendly staff, beautiful hotel and wonderful food, couldn't ask for more, looking forward to spending our future anniversaries here.
- GGordon & Alison16/04/2025Special Wedding DaySpecial Wedding DayOn behalf of my wife and myself, I am writing to enthuse over the way you and your staff made our wedding day so special on Wednesday 7th April. From the moment we walked into your hotel months ago and Lisa showed us the rooms, we knew we had found our ideal place to get married. The day itself was fantastic, with all your staff so helpful in every way. The attention to our guests was superb, many very complimentary to us later regarding the exemplary standard of service throughout the day.On behalf of my wife and myself, I am writing to enthuse over the way you and your staff made our wedding day so special on Wednesday 7th April. From the moment we walked into your hotel months ago and Lisa showed us the rooms, we knew we had found our ideal place to get married. The day itself was fantastic, with all your staff so helpful in every way. The attention to our guests was superb, many very complimentary to us later regarding the exemplary standard of service throughout the day.
- DDaughter & Son-in-law16/04/2025Perfect wedding reception venuePerfect wedding reception venueMy daughter and son-in-law held their wedding reception at the Winchester Royal Hotel and we could not fault the staff or the hotel! Nick Coles and his team ensured all the plans were executed to the highest standard and ensured we had the most perfect day. The private garden was perfect for some romantic photos.My daughter and son-in-law held their wedding reception at the Winchester Royal Hotel and we could not fault the staff or the hotel! Nick Coles and his team ensured all the plans were executed to the highest standard and ensured we had the most perfect day. The private garden was perfect for some romantic photos.
- GGeisha & Ross16/04/2025Fantastic Wedding LocationFantastic Wedding LocationHad our wedding at the hotel, the venue and staff are superb, the food was sublime. Highly recommend this venue. The garden area was beautiful for amazing photo opportunities, located in the middle of Winchester with 2 car parks it’s a must visit Had our wedding at the hotel, the venue and staff are superb, the food was sublime. Highly recommend this venue. The garden area was beautiful for amazing photo opportunities, located in the middle of Winchester with 2 car parks it’s a must visit
- CCarys & George16/04/2025Post card from the couplePost card from the coupleAh! Hi lalitha, Yes of course. I’m so glad you received it, I’m sorry that it is not much after all of your hard work and dedication to us Again, thank you so much for everything and we wish you all the best for the future From all of us xxx Ah! Hi lalitha, Yes of course. I’m so glad you received it, I’m sorry that it is not much after all of your hard work and dedication to us Again, thank you so much for everything and we wish you all the best for the future From all of us xxx
- RRia & Liam16/04/2025WRH (Absolutely amazing team)WRH (Absolutely amazing team)'One word to describe a Winchester Royal Hotel wedding would be 'magical' Winchester royal hotel are an absolutely amazing team, having a continuous drive to make every guests experience brilliant! We cannot thank the WRH team enough for making our special day everything we have dreamed off, it was beautiful, romantic and well laid out for a perfect wedding! 'One word to describe a Winchester Royal Hotel wedding would be 'magical' Winchester royal hotel are an absolutely amazing team, having a continuous drive to make every guests experience brilliant! We cannot thank the WRH team enough for making our special day everything we have dreamed off, it was beautiful, romantic and well laid out for a perfect wedding!
- LLynn & David16/04/2025Best wedding experienceBest wedding experienceDear Lalitha Thankyou for your email. We had an amazing experience for our wedding at the hotel. So many of our friends and family complimented the lovely environment and ethos at the hotel. Our shout out goes to Pablo - (Spanish gentleman) who ensured our guests and ourselves were comfortable and well hydrated! Dear Lalitha Thankyou for your email. We had an amazing experience for our wedding at the hotel. So many of our friends and family complimented the lovely environment and ethos at the hotel. Our shout out goes to Pablo - (Spanish gentleman) who ensured our guests and ourselves were comfortable and well hydrated!
- MMolly Palmer07/02/2025Memorable and Special Day Memorable and Special DayWe had a wonderful wedding at the hotel, thank you for all your support with preparations and on the day itself. It was a very memorable and special day. Your staff were extremely helpful and kind, thank you for being so accommodating and thoughtful We had a wonderful wedding at the hotel, thank you for all your support with preparations and on the day itself. It was a very memorable and special day. Your staff were extremely helpful and kind, thank you for being so accommodating and thoughtful
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Elegant, Historic, Charming, Romantic, and Picturesque.
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our Walled Garden
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Victoria Sponge
What is your venue's most unique feature?
Walled Garden
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