Wow your guests within our ancient walls - you can hold as much or as little of your wedding as you want. Say your vows beneath the legendary and impressive round table, or in front of our famous wedding gates. Then step into our medieval garden or striking courtyard for some stunning photos - the opportunities for incredible pics are endless! The space is suitable to large weddings (licensed up to 300 including staff and caterers), but the pillars can make a smaller event feel intimate. The walls almost glow with soft lighting and the history oozes from the walls!

Personal Message from the Manager

Name of Wedding Contact: Elise Ciampaglia

Hi there! I'm Elise, the Events Programme Manager at the magnificent Great Hall in Winchester! Hampshire Cultural Trust took over the running of the hall in March 2024 and we're so excited to invite happy couples to marry here! My experience is wedding-industry based, with 20 years planning weddings and wedding flowers so you'll be in extra safe and knowledgeable hands and I'll be delighted to guide and support you through the process and answer any questions you have. I can't wait to meet you!

Experience

Year Business Was Established

2024

No. of Weddings Hosted

Less than 10

Public Liability Insurance

Yes

No. of People In Team

Overview of The Great Hall

Wedding Venue Type

Castle

Wedding Venue Capacity

Dining Capacity

180

Reception Capacity

280

Wedding Ceremony & Reception

Church Within Walking Distance

Wedding Licence

Confetti Permitted

Sound System Available

Dancefloor Available

Wedding Venue Details

In-House Wedding Coordinator

The Great Hall is a scheduled monument, with significant historical importance.

Disabled Access

Bridal Changing Facilities

Exclusive Use

Grade I/II Listed Building

Wedding Catering

Alcohol Licence

Bar

Corkage Charge for Own Alcohol

External Catering Permitted

Chinese / Japanese

Eastern European

Caribbean

Latin / South American

Indian

African

Western / European

Mediterranean

Middle Eastern

Hog Roast

Dry hire venue. Can use our recommended caterer or choose your own. Food choices are the couples' prerogative.

Pricing for The Great Hall

Wedding Venue Hire Only

£4,560 - £7,400

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What's Included?

Wedding coordinator available on the day

Choice of preferred caterers

Exclusive use

You can hire The Great Hall on a dry hire basis by the hour, full day or day and evening and hold as much or as little at the hall as you like. Hourly rates start from £320 - £725 per hour (depending on whether your booking is at a peak time or not. Peak times are weekends, bank holidays, school holidays and May-Oct inclusive). Please note, we are unable to hold weddings on weekdays before 4:30pm.

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Location & Contact Details for The Great Hall

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Phone

Wedding Venue Address

The Castle, Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 8UH, England, United Kingdom

Travel Notes

With our fabulous city centre location, sadly there is no parking at The Great Hall. The nearest car park is Tower Street multi-storey (3 minute's walk away). Don't worry though - your suppliers will be able to drive right up to the main entrance to unload, as will your wedding car.

Nearest Town

Winchester

Nearest Motorway & Junction

M3, junction 9

Nearest Train Station

Winchester

Nearest Airport

Southampton

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FAQs

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

Go with your gut! It it feels right, it'll be for you! We want to tailor your wedding to you and your personalities.

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

Flowers with mini dinosaurs in amongst them! I've seen gothic weddings, Harry Potter themed, country-garden style, formal events, Asian weddings, afternoon teas... I could go on and on! The best thing, is that they're all totally unique. No two weddings are ever the same. But they all celebrate love.

Describe The Great Hall in 5 adjectives

Historical, ancient, stunning, impressive, special

Where’s the best photo spot at The Great Hall?

There are so many! The garden is stunning, as is the courtyard. But the favourite spot must be under the legendary Round Table.

What’s your favourite canapé?

Our preferred caterers make so many delicious ones, it's impossible to choose!

What’s your favourite midnight treat?

Pizza is always a winner! But mini fish and chips certainly go down well too.

What is The Great Hall most unique feature?

The Round Table. People travel across the work to see it.

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