At Keele Hall, we have experience of crafting unique memories, one wedding at a time.

Steeped in history and set against a backdrop of rolling Staffordshire countryside, Keele Hall is an idyllic venue based in Newcastle-under-Lyme, Staffordshire. Our team of experts will support you with the planning of your special day and be on hand when the occasion arrives, to ensure that all the finer details needed to make your day truly memorable are delivered to utter perfection.

The Venue

In a beautiful and dramatic setting such as Keele Hall, your wedding will be a truly memorable occasion. The Grade II listed historic mansion, one of Staffordshire’s finest stately homes, was previously owned by the Sneyd family. The manor of Keele was held by the family continuously from 1544 to 1948. Keele Hall was built between 1851 and 1861, with Victorian architect Anthony Salvin, who also worked on the renovations at Windsor Castle, Alnwick Castle and the Houses of Parliament, designing an imposing building in mock Jacobean style. It is built of local red sandstone with contrasting Hollington stone dressings.

Today, Keele Hall still stands in hundreds of acres of lush parkland and immaculate gardens. With elegant chandeliers, a dramatic wooden staircase, ornate fireplaces and beautiful oak-panelling, many of the rooms retain their original features, making the setting quite unique.

The Ceremony

At Keele Hall we have a choice of settings to deliver the ceremony of your dreams. Comfortably seating up to 90 guests, The Great Hall, with its vast amount of natural light, space and double-height ceiling, is our most popular space for the ceremony to take place. If your hearts are set on an outdoor wedding, you can make the most of our grounds by taking your vows in our Italian Gardens, with views out over our lakes and stunning Staffordshire countryside. We are licensed to hold civil marriages and civil partnerships within Keele Hall and its grounds, but you are required to book your registrar or celebrant. If you’re thinking of a church ceremony, the Keele Chapel is just stones throw away from Keele Hall.

The Grounds

Our Italian Gardens, sweeping lawns, stunning lakes and secluded areas create the perfect backdrop for your wedding. The grounds at Keele Hall are majestic all year round. Whether it’s the lush greenery of spring, the warmth of British summer, the changing colours of autumn, or snow-covered grounds in winter, whatever the season, plan some time in your day to escape with your photographer to explore.

Why not venture outside for part of your day, too? Enjoy our vast outdoor areas for summer drinks receptions and make use of our bespoke and unique converted Trailer Bar. Or, even your ceremony could take place in our picturesque and ornamental parterre Italian Gardens.

The Wedding Breakfast

Your wedding breakfast is the first meal you’ll share as a married couple, joined by all of your favourite people. So, rest assured that our award-winning teams will deliver to perfection. If you’re looking for a wedding breakfast room that will take your guests breath away, look no further than Keele Hall’s Salvin Room, which features the original ornate ceiling decorations – beautifully sculptured and painted – complemented by views to both the Italian Gardens and Keele Hall lakes.

The Evening

Great weddings end with great parties. It’s time to dance the night away with your family and friends. The Great Hall has space for up to 150 evening guests and the layout can be quickly and easily transformed by our team if you’ve also held your ceremony there. It’s the perfect space to entertain your guests with live music or a DJ to bring everyone to the dance floor. You’ll also have close access to the Bar from the Great Hall, as well as the Salvin Room for those guests wanting to relax and catch-up with friends and family. We have a great selection of evening food for you to choose from, so rest assured that we’ll keep the food and drink flowing as the party goes into the night.

The End of the Evening

As day turns to evening, we don’t want your wonderful wedding to come to an end. Your family and friends can stay in The Courtyard by Marriott Keele Staffordshire, giving them opportunity to relax, soak up the surroundings and enjoy breakfast together the following morning in SCHOLARS Restaurant. A lovely way to round off your celebrations.

Late Availability

Between May 2025 and February 2026, you can get our Day Package for just £7,000!

Whether you are looking for a midweek or weekend date to ‘tie the knot’, we have some great dates still available. Please email or call for availability and to start planning the wedding of your dreams.

Choosing Keele Hall for your wedding, offers you a Wedding Coordinator who will help you plan your day at the venue. They will ensure that all the finer details needed to make your day truly memorable, are delivered by our award-winning catering and front-of-house teams. Our chef creates imaginative menus, utilising seasonal local produce.

Our Day Package includes:

• 60 day guests & 100 evening guests
• Venue Hire
• Ceremony in the Great Hall
• Drinks Reception with Canapés
• Wedding breakfast in the Salvin Room
• Evening buffet
• Evening DJ
• Chair Covers & Bows
• Flower Arrangement
• Double room for the night of the wedding**

May 2025 to February 2026: £7,000*
(there will be an additional charge for outdoor ceremonies)