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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 and prestige, choose St. Mary’s
Guildhall, Coventry's best-kept medieval secret.
Positioned at the very heart of Coventry's historic
cathedral quarter, St. Mary’s Guildhall has been the
city’s premier events venue for over six hundred and
fifty years, hosting kings, queens, princesses and
playwrights during its rich and colourful history.
The Guildhall offers today's wedding couple and
guests an authentic medieval setting for this most
important of events.
Whether you are simply seeking an intimate wedding
ceremony, or a full wedding package, the experienced
and friendly team will guide you through every step,
and ensure your wedding day is an exceptional and
memorable occasion.
Civil weddings can be held in a choice of three
distinctive historic rooms, each with a different
seating capacity, to create just the right
atmosphere, and a range of versatile venue options
for your wedding breakfast or reception. We offer an
extensive menu selection, prepared by our talented
chefs, which can be tailored to meet your specific
needs if required.
We are confident that your day in this unique
wedding venue, in the very heart of old Coventry,
will exceed all expectations, impress your guests,
and 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
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. Several bus services pick up at
rail station and drop off 5 minutes walk from venue in
city centre.
Directions by air
Coventry Airport approximately 8 miles, and Birmingham
International Airport approx 20 miles.
Additional Wedding services
Flowers, entertainment, guided tours, photography,
videos and wedding cakes can be arranged. Additional
photographic opportunities in neighbouring cathedral
ruins – fee payable to the Cathedral
Local Places of Interest
Coventry’s modern, traffic free shopping centre
blends into the charming 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. Other local attractions
include the fascinating collections of Coventry
Transport Museum, and the Herbert Art Gallery and
Museum
Within 20 miles are Shakespeare’s
Stratford-upon-Avon, the market town of Rugby
(birthplace of rugby football), the regency
splendour of Royal Leamington Spa, and the towns of
Warwick and Kenilworth with their picturesque
streets and mighty castles.
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