Doddington Hall
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On Hitched.co.uk since 2022
Last update: July 2026
Steeped in over 400 years of history, Doddington Hall is an extraordinary setting for your wedding day. Built in 1595 and nestled just outside Lincoln, this Elizabethan venue offers a unique blend of character, charm, and elegance for your celebration.
A Setting for Every Chapter of Your Day
Doddington Hall offers a variety of stunning spaces to suit each part of your wedding. For your ceremony, you’ll be spoilt for choice. Exchange your vows in the breathtaking Long Gallery, with panoramic views from the top of the Hall, or choose the elegant and intimate Coach House Garden Room, perfect for smaller ceremonies. For a truly enchanting outdoor experience, our Secret Garden provides a romantic, secluded setting surrounded by nature.
After your ceremony, continue the celebrations in the beautifully refurbished Coach House. This versatile space can host up to 120 guests for your wedding breakfast and 150 for the evening reception, blending historic charm with modern comfort.
Whether you envision an intimate gathering or a lively celebration, Doddington provides a warm and welcoming atmosphere. The Hall and its landscaped grounds also offer a picture-perfect backdrop for your wedding photography.
Personalised Service and Exclusive Use
At Doddington Hall, we understand that every wedding is unique. Our experienced, friendly team is here to support you every step of the way, from your first visit to the final toast. You’ll also have the support of a dedicated wedding coordinator throughout your planning journey, at no extra cost.
When you choose Doddington, you’ll enjoy exclusive use of your wedding spaces for the day, giving you complete privacy and our undivided attention. Yours will be the only wedding taking place, ensuring a relaxed and personal celebration with your loved ones.
Doddington Hall also offers luxurious on-site accommodation, just a short walk from your ceremony and reception spaces. With a range of beautifully appointed holiday cottages and stylish bedrooms, you and your guests can relax and enjoy the full wedding experience without the worry of travel. It’s the perfect way to extend your celebration and make the most of your time together.
Located just minutes from Lincoln, Newark, and the A1, Doddington Hall is a hidden gem with excellent transport links—making it easy for guests to join you in celebrating your unforgettable day.
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Everything We Dreamed of and More
One of the highlights for us was being able to stay on site both before and after the wedding. It gave us the chance to properly relax, spend extra time with our family and friends, and really make the most of every moment.
From start to finish, the wedding team were attentive, detail-oriented, and completely unflappable. No request was ever too much trouble, and they made us feel genuinely at home throughout. Their professionalism and warmth gave us complete confidence, allowing us to relax and enjoy our special day.
One of my only regrets is not being able to eat much on the day due to nerves! The quality, flavour, menu choices and presentation of the food was second to none, and our guests are still talking about it months later.
Quite simply, our wedding at Doddington Hall was better than we could ever have imagined, and we can’t recommend the venue and staff highly enough.
A day to remember
The Perfect Venue
Alice, Izzy, Justine and the whole team were amazing in helping us create our dream day. Everyone was so attentive and genuinely invested in making sure we, and all of our guests, had the best time. Nothing was ever too much trouble, the service was impeccable, and the whole day ran seamlessly.
The food was one of the things that initially drew us to Doddington, and it completely exceeded our expectations. Everything was delicious, beautifully presented and served perfectly from start to finish. Despite catering for a large group, it felt incredibly personal to each guest. You could feel the team’s passion for food in every dish, from the presentation to the thoughtful little details that made the whole experience so special.
Having accommodation available from the day before through to the day after made it possible to have the most amazing wedding weekend. All of the cottages are beautifully decorated and allowed our guests to fully immerse themselves in the celebrations, making the whole experience feel even more special.
We can’t thank everyone at Doddington enough for going above and beyond to make our wedding so perfect. If you’re considering Doddington Hall for your wedding, we honestly couldn’t recommend it more highly. It was everything we could have dreamed of and more, and we will treasure our weekend there forever.
Alex & Charlotte
The Perfect Venue!
The most amazing wedding experience ❤️
Highly recommend!
One of our favourite things about choosing this venue was how the whole process felt like an extended experience rather than just a one-day affair. The food tasting evening in the Coach House was a fantastic touch that gave us wonderful memories leading up to the big day.
The planning process was simply impeccable. Every pre-wedding meeting was incredibly helpful, and communication was always fast and informative. Because of this, we knew exactly what we were doing and how the day would pan out, which allowed us to completely relax and take it all in. Having our family stay for the weekend was another highlight. Everyone agreed that the on-site accommodation was spotless, and the pricing was fantastic for the high quality of the stay.
We also have to mention the phenomenal food. We have a number of professional chefs in our family, and their feedback was nothing shy of the highest regard. The kitchen team is doing something brilliant, and the breakfast service the next morning was met with the exact same level of praise. Finally, a special mention to the serving team. They were so kind and naturally engaged in conversation with our guests, which made the vibe incredibly relaxed and welcoming—exactly what we wanted.
We highly recommend Doddington Hall and definitely plan to visit the estate many more times in the future!
Best Day of My Life
From start to finish, we were well looked after by Justine, Alice and Izzy. They replied to every email quickly and didn't make me feel like I was asking silly questions. We got to know them more closer to the wedding as we were finalising our plans, we got on with them so well and I cannot express enough how much they looked after me on the day. As the bride, I felt like I was being pulled in every direction by my guests, but the girls ensured that everything went smoothly and I just worried about enjoying myself.
The food is always exceptional, their produce is locally sourced, and cooked with care and love. This was one of the many reasons we booked with Doddington Hall.
Myself and my husband will never be able to thank them enough for the day they gave us!
Dream wedding
The food was incredible and so many of our guests commented on how much they enjoyed it. In fact, we’ve had countless guests tell us it was the best wedding they’ve ever attended. From start to finish, everything exceeded our expectations and we couldn’t have asked for a more magical day.
If you’re looking for a venue that combines stunning surroundings with exceptional service, Doddington Hall is perfect
A perfect venue and wedding experience.
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Our Wedding Open Days are a chance to discover how Doddington Hall could provide the perfect location for your dream wedding.
Join us on 1 November for the chance to take a look around our award-winning venues, explore our wedding suite and meet our fantastic team, along with a bespoke selection of recommended suppliers.
This Open Day isn’t just for couples - we will also be opening the doors to our accommodation. If you’d like to take a look around our holiday cottages and find out more about staying at Doddington, we’d love to welcome you.
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Coach House: 11am - 3pm
Accommodation: 11.30am - 3.30pm
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