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Introduction
It’s
never too early to start thinking about your ideal
venue, and if you want a city centre wedding with
style, choose St. Mary’s Guildhall, one of the
finest medieval guildhalls in England.
St.
Mary’s Guildhall, near the ruins of Coventry's old
Cathedral, has been a popular venue for several
centuries, offering today's guests an authentic
medieval experience and, for marriages, a
magnificent alternative to a traditional church
wedding.
Whether
you choose to hold you wedding ceremony, your
wedding reception or both, the experienced and
friendly team will ensure your wedding day is an
exceptional and memorable event.
Civil
weddings can be held in a choice of three historic
rooms, each with a different seating capacity,
creating that intimate and special atmosphere. We
offer an extensive menu selection, which can be
tailored to meet your specific needs if required
St.
Mary’s has stood at the heart of Coventry for over
650 years, and witnessed events of both national and
local importance. It served as the centre of King
Henry VI’s court during the War of the Roses and as
a prison to Mary, Queen of Scots. William
Shakespeare is thought to have staged his plays here
and writer George Eliot, who knew the hall well,
features it in a scene from one of her novels.
Though scarred, it survived the blitz of Coventry
during the Second World War, remaining one of the
city's finest historic buildings.
We are confident that your day in this unique
wedding venue, in the very heart of Coventry’s old
city, will provide memories to last a lifetime.
Facilities
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Total No. of bedrooms—No
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No. of suites—three
marriage rooms
(capacity 40-180, Wheelchair access
to two
larger rooms)
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Civil license—Yes
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Chapel on site—No
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Additional facilities—n/a
Reception capacity
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Table Dining—170
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Buffet Style—160
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Marquee—n/a
Wedding season availability
All year round
Directions by road
St
Mary’s Guildhall is in the heart of medieval Coventry, a
short walk from many city centre car parks, 15 miles
from M40 J15 via A46, 6 miles from M6 J2 via A4600 –
follow signs to city centre.
Directions by rail
St
Mary’s Guildhall is about 1 mile from Coventry rail
station on foot – follow signs to city centre. By road –
bus or taxi 1.5 miles. Bus services 27 pick up at
rail station and drop off in nearby Earl Street.
Directions by air
Coventry Airport approximately 8 miles, and Birmingham
International Airport approx 20 miles.
Additional Wedding services
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Flowers, entertainment, photography, videos and
wedding cakes can be arranged
Photographs in cathedral ruins – fee payable to the
Cathedral
Local Places of Interest
Coventry’s modern, traffic
free shopping centre blends into the medieval
quarter surrounding the Guildhall. Adjacent are the
dramatic ruins of St. Michael’s, destroyed in the
1940 blitz, and Sir Basil Spence’s inspiring new
Cathedral. Close by is the site of Lady Godiva and
Earl Leofric’s 11th century priory – Coventry’s
first cathedral. Alongside is Holy Trinity church
with its famous doom painting.
Within 20 miles are
Shakespeare’s Stratford-upon-Avon, the market town
of Rugby (birthplace of rugby football), the county
town of Warwick and Royal Leamington Spa.
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