Unleash Your Wedding

We Create Memories

Vale Royal Abbey offers an inspiring blend of tranquillity, heritage, and architectural splendour.
Plan Your Wedding
Unleash Your Wedding

We Create Memories

Vale Royal Abbey offers an inspiring blend of tranquillity, heritage, and architectural splendour.
Plan Your Wedding
Welcome to Vale Royal Abbey

Vale Royal Abbey promises an experience rich in character and surrounded by natural beauty

Set amidst the rolling Cheshire countryside, Vale Royal Abbey is a beautifully restored former Abbey steeped in centuries of history and charm. Conveniently located between Chester and Knutsford, and just moments from the A56 and A556, the Abbey offers an inspiring blend of tranquillity, heritage, and architectural splendour.

Originally founded in the 13th century, Vale Royal Abbey has been thoughtfully restored to preserve its historic integrity while offering a warm and welcoming atmosphere. As a proud English Heritage site, the Abbey is a unique destination where history and beauty come together in a truly unforgettable setting.
Vale Royal Abbey Weddings

Your Cheshire Wedding Venue

Located in Whitegate, Cheshire
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Weddings

Blending timeless elegance, exquisite cuisine, and impeccable service, a wedding or civil ceremony at our magnificent 16th-century manor offers an unforgettable experience from start to finish.
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Banqueting

The grandeur of our 16th-century manor provides a breathtaking backdrop for every occasion—from gala dinners and proms to birthdays, anniversaries, christenings, Christmas parties, dinner dances, and more. Whatever the celebration, it’s the perfect place to make lasting memories.
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Events

Throughout the calendar year, Vale Royal Abbey serves as the setting for a diverse array of events, curated both by our dedicated team and trusted external organisers. Many of these occasions are open to the public and provide a unique opportunity to experience the Abbey in a vibrant and welcoming atmosphere.
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Where Dreams Are Made

Where Dreams Are Made

Our experienced and dedicated team is here to help you create the bespoke wedding celebration you’ve always dreamed of. From elegant ceremony spaces and fine dining experiences to flexible styling options and full venue exclusivity, every detail is tailored to reflect your unique vision.
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The Great Hall

A Room of Timeless Grandeur

A true sight to behold when dressed for your special occasion, the Great Hall offers a magnificent setting for your celebration. With seating for up to 150 guests, this stunning room boasts two period fireplaces and a beautifully restored wooden floor that enhances its historic charm.

Large windows frame breath-taking views of the surrounding Cheshire countryside, while historic paintings and a beamed ceiling further elevate the grandeur of this magnificent space. Whether hosting a reception or ceremony, the Great Hall provides the perfect balance of elegance, comfort, and natural beauty.

The Library

Intimate Charm and Elegance

With its period fireplace and inviting atmosphere, The Library is the perfect setting for more intimate occasions. This beautiful room can comfortably accommodate 50 guests for private dining or up to 120 guests for a civil ceremony.

The warmth and charm of The Library create a cosy yet elegant backdrop for smaller gatherings, offering a refined atmosphere that feels both personal and special.

The Lounge

Exquisite Dining at Vale Royal Abbey

At Vale Royal Abbey, fine dining is at the heart of your celebration. Treat your guests to a fabulous wedding breakfast crafted by our talented chef using the finest fresh, locally sourced ingredients.

We offer a variety of carefully curated wedding breakfast and buffet menus to suit your tastes, or we can work with you to create a bespoke menu tailored to your preferences—whether you’re looking for hot or cold options, vegetarian, or vegan choices.

Our desserts are a particular highlight, and we take great pride in our well-earned reputation for creating irresistible sweet treats that will leave your guests talking long after the last bite.
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Late Availability Offers

We have created an amazing package for those of you looking to get married on a Saturday this year. Here are our last remaining 2025 dates:
Special offer venue hire – £4,500
  • 6th December
  • 20th December

Recent Reviews

Vale Royal Abbey Wedding Venue

The whole experience was just amazing. Everyone we came across was just so helpful. Vicky has been incredible- always on hand to answer my endless questions, all of the staff during the day to ensure it all ran to plan and the domestic staff were also very helpful the following day. We can’t thank you enough, we had so many comments on how wonderful the place really is.

Kirstie and Luke

Vale Royal Abbey Wedding Venue

The team at vale royal were amazing, they were very professional but very warm, welcoming and friendly. Nothing was too much trouble and their communication was fantastic replying to emails very quickly answering any queries I had . Our day ran perfectly with no issues at all. They followed my direction and set everything up for us. Would 100% recommend.

Rach

Vale Royal Abbey Wedding Venue

"just wanted to thank you, Dave and all the staff for making our wedding day so lovely." September 2024

Debbie and Andrew

Vale Royal Abbey Wedding Venue

VRA was the perfect venue for our intimate wedding. Both the ceremony and meal were held in the stunning library. Vicky, Dave and their team were a joy to work with and went above and beyond to make our day so special. Chef catered for every dietary requirement producing food that was to an incredibly high standard. All our guests commented that VRA was a beautiful setting for a wedding. Thank you VRA for creating such lovely memories.

Mr & Mrs Smith

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