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£1,000 - £30,000 for Venue Hire
Up to 110
67 Bedrooms
Exclusive Use
Wedding Licence
Description
Description
Say ‘I do’ under our outdoor garden gazebo, in our light-flooded conservatory or in our grand Garden suite. Intimate gatherings in our elegant lounges or lavish occasions in our main suite. Our wedding collection packages have something for everyone – from intimate runaway ceremonies to grand affairs of up to 150 guests. We have got it covered!
Award-winning dining awaits you from our in-house team of chefs. Handmade canapes, 7 course gourmet dinners, extravagant buffets, traditional carveries, grazing stations, sweet treat carts & more. Expect a personal service with helpful tips & advice from our experienced team, all along the way & on your special day
A venue for all seasons.. Think Christmas weddings with twinkling lights & candle light, festive decorations & warm mulled wine. Experience every shade of Autumn at a time of year we can guarantee spectacular photographs. Summer garden parties with Pimm’s & canapes on the lawn & Spring celebrations with BBQ feasts galore!
With packages & menus to suit everyone, we can guarantee a competitive price, without compromising on quality. After all, this is one of the most important days of your the life. Go on, grab yourself a fantastic offer!
Personal Message from the Manager
Name of Wedding Contact: Lauren & Mateusz
We absolutely LOVE all that is weddings at the Crown. From the small personal gatherings to the grand lavish affairs - every wedding is unique & as individual as the couple.
Book an appointment to see us & let us show you around our incredible wedding venue- we know you will fall in love with it..
The wedding team x
Experience
Year Business Was Established
1837
No. of Weddings Hosted
More than 50
Public Liability Insurance
Yes
No. of People In Team
2
Overview of Crown Hotel
Wedding Venue Type
Hotel
Wedding Venue Capacity
Dining Capacity
110
Reception Capacity
150
Wedding Venue Accommodation
No. of Bedrooms
67
Bridal Suite
Honeymoon Suite
Wedding Ceremony & Reception
Church Within Walking Distance
Sound System Available
Wedding Licence
Dancefloor Available
Outdoor Ceremony Available
Confetti Permitted
Wedding Venue Details
Grade I/II Listed Building
Landscaped Gardens
Bridal Changing Facilities
Disabled Access
On-Site Parking
In-House Wedding Coordinator
Pet Friendly
Outdoor Reception Space
Marquee Permitted
Wedding Catering
Corkage Charge for Own Alcohol
In-House Wine List
In-house Catering
Alcohol Licence
Pricing for Crown Hotel
Pricing for Crown Hotel
Venue Hire Only
Prices Start At
£1,000
Maximum Price
£30,000
Get in touch with your requirements and our team can look at a bespoke hire quote for our wedding spaces.
Packages including exclusive room use of our Garden Suite are from £1000, to full venue hire with 62 bedrooms from £30,000. Depending on your budget & requirements, we have the perfect package for you!
What is included in this pricing:
Private room(s) included (non-exclusive use)
In-house Catering(price per head)
Prices Start At
£65
Maximum Price
£95
Award-winning dining awaits you from our in-house team of chefs. Handmade canapes, 7 course gourmet dinners, extravagant buffets, traditional carveries, grazing stations, sweet treat carts & more.
From £65 per person dining options including your 3 course wedding breakfast & evening snack of bacon & sausage sandwiches. To £95 per person including canape reception, 4 course wedding breakfast & BBQ feast in the evening. We can offer bespoke packages depending on your wishes... after all, the food is SO important!
What is included in this pricing:
Bespoke menu available
Wine allowance per guest
Multiple course wedding breakfast
Table linen included
Packages(price per head)
Prices Start At
£65
Maximum Price
£110
Minimum Number of Guests
2
4 Packages available;
Me & You, Just us Two - for smaller weddings, based on 2 guests from £599 for your full day & overnight package
Ultimately Yours - This ultimate package includes everything from food & drinks packages to your DJ and flower displays. From £4695 for 50 guests.
Sparkling Tea with a Twist - Afternoon tea elegance package from £4345 for 50 guests.
Christmas Weddings - Festive weddings with sparkle, full package includes 50 guests for just £4695.
What is included in this pricing:
Private room(s) included (non-exclusive use)
Wine / soft drinks allowance per guest
Multiple course wedding breakfast
Wedding coordinator available on the day
Canapés included
Non consumables (e.g. linen, lights etc.)
Couple accommodation included
Furniture included
Packages(total price)
Prices Start At
£4,695
Maximum Price
£5,295
Number of Guests Included
50
• Use of our Garden Gazebo for your ceremony
• Exclusivity of our Conservatory or Garden suite for
your wedding breakfast & Garden suite for your
evening reception
• Glass of prosecco for the drinks reception
• 3 Course wedding breakfast
• Tea, coffee & handmade chocolates
• ½ bottle of house wine per person
• Glass of prosecco for toasting
• Evening reception of Bacon & Cumberland sausage baps
served with hand-cut chunky chips
• Overnight stay in the Crown Suite on the night of the
wedding, for the happy couple with full Cumbrian breakfast
• Ceremony aisle décor & floral table centre pieces
• Wedding Coordinator to assist with the planning of the day
• Use of the hotel’s cake stand & knife
• Preferential bedroom rates for your family & friends
• Evening DJ & dancefloor
• Chair covers & sashes
What is included in this pricing:
Private room(s) included (non-exclusive use)
Wine / soft drinks allowance per guest
Multiple course wedding breakfast
Wedding coordinator available on the day
Non consumables (e.g. linen, lights etc.)
Couple accommodation included
Furniture included
Location & Contact Details for Crown Hotel
Location & Contact Details for Crown Hotel
Travel Notes
We are so lucky to be situated in the most perfect location for a venue. In close proximity to Carlisle, on the edge of the Lake District & excellent transport links to Newcastle & beyond!
Nearest Town
Carlisle
Nearest Motorway & Junction
M6 Junction 42 from south 43 from north
Nearest Train Station
Wetheral
Nearest Airport
Lake District Airport (Carlisle) & Newcastle
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FAQs
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What is your No. 1 wedding planning tip for couples?
Relax & Enjoy! Leave the set up, organisation & running of your big day to your experienced weddings team & you focus on enjoying every minute!
What’s your favourite personal touch you’ve seen at a wedding?
We had a recent wedding of a cheesemaker who made his own 'cheese cake' - it was fantastic and so personal & unique that he made the cheese himself!
Describe Crown Hotel in 5 adjectives
Location. Food. Service. Unique. Exceptional.
Where’s the best photo spot at Crown Hotel?
Our stunning gardens make for incredible photographs. We are also situated next to a railway line, which is also a quirky photo spot!
Have you had any celebrity guest or wedding at Crown Hotel?
Robbie Williams!
What’s your favourite canapé?
It has to be the Yorkshire puds, with Roast Cumbrian Beef & horseradish!
What’s your favourite midnight treat?
Bacon Baps! Always go down a treat at the end of the night..
What is Crown Hotel most unique feature?
Our wonderful secret garden & outdoor wedding gazebo is so special. We are situated on the edge of Carlisle City Centre, yet have beautiful countryside gardens - perfect for that photo opportunity!
What part of your business are you most proud of?
The team. We are so lucky to have such a friendly & experienced team here at the Crown. With many of our team members spanning so many years of service at the Crown, they love the hotel & do such a fantastic job of going above & beyond for our guests.
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