"What greater thing is there for two human souls, than to feel that they are joined for life."
From Adam Bede by George Eliot

Follow in the footsteps of generations of newlyweds with a wedding celebration at the Mansion House in Calderstones Park. As a charity, The Reader puts people first and you can be sure that your guests will enjoy the warmest of Reader welcomes.

The Grade II listed Mansion House is one of Liverpool’s most iconic and unique venues to host your special day. Right in the heart of the beautiful Calderstones Park, we are thrilled to offer exclusive use of our Theatre Room, lovingly restored in 2019 with full bifold doors which open onto a magical private garden for your guests to enjoy.

Adorned with twinkling fairy lights and fitted with a sprung floor to dance the night away, this historic space is the perfect canvas for you to create the wedding of your dreams.

Catering options range from a relaxed barbecue and sweet treats from our much-loved Ice Cream Parlour, to elegant formal dining, and the flexibility to host an intimate gathering or a party of up to 150 guests.

We can also help you select readings from poetry and literature, suggest literary references for your table plans, or even create bespoke wedding favours using poetry.

With a wealth of stunning photo locations around the building, and throughout Calderstones Park, this truly is a must-see venue, and what’s more, your wedding will be supporting The Reader to deliver its charitable work transforming lives through literature.