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Last update: June 2026
Welcome to the enchanting world of weddings at Old Palace Chester, a wedding venue nestled in Chester, Cheshire. This distinguished riverside Georgian manor, perfectly positioned on the banks of the River Dee, sets the stage for unforgettable celebrations of love and unity.
Overlooking The Groves and adjacent to the iconic Queens Park Bridge, Old Palace Chester is steeped in history and splendour. From the moment you arrive, you’ll be captivated by the timeless beauty of the picturesque building and gardens.
Your wedding journey begins in the sunlit Morning Room, where you can prepare for the day ahead, whilst your partner can relax in comfort in The Den. For your ceremony, choose between the light-filled River Room or the Garden Terrace, a secluded outdoor haven, ideal for exchanging vows amidst breathtaking views and heritage.
Receptions at Old Palace Chester are effortlessly stylish. Sip signature cocktails or sparkling wines in the intimate Peploe Lounge & Bar, then gather for your wedding breakfast and evening celebration in the resplendent Ballroom, where timeless architecture meets contemporary elegance.
Dining here is an experience to savour. Whether you dream of refined courses, relaxed sharing boards, or vibrant street food from the wood-fired oven, the flexible à la carte menus allow you to tailor each detail to your personal tastes. Complement your choices with a carefully curated wine list, bespoke cocktails, and celebratory drinks, all sustainably sourced and thoughtfully served. As an added wedding planning bonus, unique Tasting Table events are held throughout the year. These seasonal events give you the opportunity to immerse yourselves in the culinary process by indulging in a tasting menu of what Old Palace Chester offers ahead of your big day.
As your celebration draws to a close, retire to the exquisite Palace Suite, a remarkable space that blends original period features with contemporary design and will truly take your breath away. Your guests will be warmly welcomed in one of 23 individually styled en-suite bedrooms, ensuring comfort and luxury throughout their stay. The next morning, reunite for a relaxed breakfast and a fond farewell, surrounded by those you love.
Thoughtful modern touches enhance every part of the experience. With EV charging points available on-site, Old Palace Chester ensures convenience and sustainability go hand in hand with elegance. Here, every detail is considered, every moment curated, and every love story celebrated with the care it deserves.
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Frequently asked questions
Venue type:
Unusual weddings
Stately home
Historic
In the city
Outdoor license
Unique weddings
Ceremony options:
Civil ceremony licence
Dining options:
Seated meal facilities
Alcohol licence
Buffet meal facilities
In-house catering
Evening entertainment:
Dance floor
Entertainment licence
Live band facilities
Evening reception facilities
DJ facilities
Overnight accommodation:
Overnight accommodation for wedding couple
Overnight accommodation for guests
Venue staff assistance:
Master of ceremonies/toastmaster
Wedding coordinator
Other features:
Exclusive use
Accessible facilities
Car parking
Confetti permitted
Pet-friendly
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James Sent on 10/05/2026
5 out of 5 rating
A magical wedding venue.
My wife and I had the most magical wedding day at Old Palace. This is a BEAUTIFUL venue with the loveliest staff. Gemma was our events manager from start to finish and she was honestly a pleasure to deal with. My best man has celiac disease and she was constantly on hand to make sure he was looked after with gluten free food all day, from arrival canapés to evening food. He's subsequently told me that he couldn't fault the service he received.
We'd set up a projector in the ballroom to show video messages from people who couldn't attend the wedding, but we weren't able to connect the audio properly, so it looked like nobody would be able to hear it. We needed a saviour. Step forward, Vee, who managed to connect my MacBook to Old Palace's sound system and save the day! Thank you, Vee, you're a hero!
Zack and the guys behind the bar were great too. So was the food. So was everything! I could not recommend this place more highly. It's stunning in every way!
We'd set up a projector in the ballroom to show video messages from people who couldn't attend the wedding, but we weren't able to connect the audio properly, so it looked like nobody would be able to hear it. We needed a saviour. Step forward, Vee, who managed to connect my MacBook to Old Palace's sound system and save the day! Thank you, Vee, you're a hero!
Zack and the guys behind the bar were great too. So was the food. So was everything! I could not recommend this place more highly. It's stunning in every way!
Natasha Sent on 26/08/2026
5 out of 5 rating
Outstanding!!
I don’t even know where to start…the venue is absolutely out of this world, the details and personality behind this venue are insane. The staff can’t do enough for you. A huge thank you to Lauren, she made our wedding. Nothing was ever too much, she wouldn't let us lift a finger. The food was absolutely amazing. Our day was better than we ever expected it to be, which the venue and staff have a lot to do with. Nothing is ever too much to ask. Would highly recommend this stunning venue along with the wonderful staff they have! Thank you so much for making our day memorable. We’re sad it’s over and now a memory! A photo attached I will always look back to, Lauren being absolutely amazing!
Lorna Sent on 17/06/2026
5 out of 5 rating
Mr & Mrs Ottaway
From the moment we first viewed the Old Palace, we knew this place was where we wanted to get married. And the bridal suite was just the cherry on the cake.
The palace is just beautiful. The decor, the location. All of our guests commented on the beauty of the Old Palace.
Gemma was our wedding coordinator and she was just amazing. She checked in with us throughout and nothing was too much trouble. She made sure the day ran perfectly. All of the staff were so friendly and always on hand to help.
Our whole day was just a dream and we would love to do it all again. We are so thankful to the whole team at the Palace for making our wedding day the most unforgettable and incredible day. We loved every single moment.
Forever thankful
Mr & Mrs Ottaway
The palace is just beautiful. The decor, the location. All of our guests commented on the beauty of the Old Palace.
Gemma was our wedding coordinator and she was just amazing. She checked in with us throughout and nothing was too much trouble. She made sure the day ran perfectly. All of the staff were so friendly and always on hand to help.
Our whole day was just a dream and we would love to do it all again. We are so thankful to the whole team at the Palace for making our wedding day the most unforgettable and incredible day. We loved every single moment.
Forever thankful
Mr & Mrs Ottaway
Helen Sent on 08/06/2026
5 out of 5 rating
Exceptional in every way!
We recently married at the Old Palace, Chester and it surpassed all our expectations in every way. What an amazing venue! We wanted a venue that offered great outdoor space as well as indoor space just in case the great British weather decided to take a turn for the worse.
The whole process from the initial visit and to all the finer details was seamless. Our coordinator Lauren was amazing, she guided us through from start to finish, nothing was too much trouble, every little detail and more was thought of and covered off. The planning process was very easy and stress-free. On the day itself, Lauren and her team were exceptional, every aspect was coordinated perfectly which allowed us just to relax and enjoy our day.
The Old Palace is the perfect venue with a perfect team both in front and behind the scenes who will ensure you have the best day ever.
We cannot recommend the Old Palace Chester highly enough.
Mr & Mrs Woolnough
The whole process from the initial visit and to all the finer details was seamless. Our coordinator Lauren was amazing, she guided us through from start to finish, nothing was too much trouble, every little detail and more was thought of and covered off. The planning process was very easy and stress-free. On the day itself, Lauren and her team were exceptional, every aspect was coordinated perfectly which allowed us just to relax and enjoy our day.
The Old Palace is the perfect venue with a perfect team both in front and behind the scenes who will ensure you have the best day ever.
We cannot recommend the Old Palace Chester highly enough.
Mr & Mrs Woolnough
Sarah Sent on 29/05/2026
5 out of 5 rating
Perfect Venue
We genuinely could not have asked for a more perfect wedding day, and that is all thanks to the incredible team at Old Palace Chester.
From start to finish, the whole experience was absolutely amazing. Every single member of staff went above and beyond to make sure our day was everything we had hoped for and more — especially Lauren, who was simply phenomenal throughout the entire process.
The team had thought of absolutely everything, and the entire day ran so smoothly. As someone who is highly organised, it meant so much to be able to fully relax and enjoy every moment knowing we were in such safe hands and that our vision would come together exactly as we wanted.
Our guests had the most fantastic experience, and so many commented on how attentive, friendly, and professional all the staff were throughout the day.
The food was absolutely OUTSTANDING. They catered perfectly to everyone’s dietary requirements and preferences, and even included some of our personal favourite desserts, which made everything feel so thoughtful and personal.
The venue itself is simply stunning — beautiful rooms, gorgeous interiors, and the riverside location makes it even more special.
We truly cannot thank the team enough for everything they did for us. Old Palace Chester is an incredible wedding venue, and we would recommend it to absolutely anyone looking for the perfect place to celebrate their day.
From start to finish, the whole experience was absolutely amazing. Every single member of staff went above and beyond to make sure our day was everything we had hoped for and more — especially Lauren, who was simply phenomenal throughout the entire process.
The team had thought of absolutely everything, and the entire day ran so smoothly. As someone who is highly organised, it meant so much to be able to fully relax and enjoy every moment knowing we were in such safe hands and that our vision would come together exactly as we wanted.
Our guests had the most fantastic experience, and so many commented on how attentive, friendly, and professional all the staff were throughout the day.
The food was absolutely OUTSTANDING. They catered perfectly to everyone’s dietary requirements and preferences, and even included some of our personal favourite desserts, which made everything feel so thoughtful and personal.
The venue itself is simply stunning — beautiful rooms, gorgeous interiors, and the riverside location makes it even more special.
We truly cannot thank the team enough for everything they did for us. Old Palace Chester is an incredible wedding venue, and we would recommend it to absolutely anyone looking for the perfect place to celebrate their day.
Hannah Sent on 29/03/2026
5 out of 5 rating
The perfect venue
We got married at the Old Palace in December and had the most unforgettable day that ran so smoothly. Nicola originally showed us around and we were sold straight away. We felt it was the perfect venue for our winter wedding as it had multiple indoor areas for different parts of the day.
Lauren was our wedding coordinator and was fantastic, she made the whole day stress-free. The food was exquisite and service was extremely professional. We went off-menu for our evening food and it was delicious. Zac from the bar is super friendly and even helped us with our prosecco spray photo.
The morning room was the perfect backdrop to get ready in and the bridal suite is incredible. A few of our guests stayed over and we all enjoyed the breakfast in the morning. We couldn't have asked for a better day and we wish we could do it all over again.
Thank you Old Palace and all the staff! xx
Lauren was our wedding coordinator and was fantastic, she made the whole day stress-free. The food was exquisite and service was extremely professional. We went off-menu for our evening food and it was delicious. Zac from the bar is super friendly and even helped us with our prosecco spray photo.
The morning room was the perfect backdrop to get ready in and the bridal suite is incredible. A few of our guests stayed over and we all enjoyed the breakfast in the morning. We couldn't have asked for a better day and we wish we could do it all over again.
Thank you Old Palace and all the staff! xx
Rita Sent on 04/12/2025
5 out of 5 rating
Fantastic Wedding venue
From frst visit to the day itself everything was fantastic. Attention to detail outstanding. It was my daughters wedding and I was completely confident in the team. Lauren was the wedding coordinator and looked after us brilliantly.
Lauren Sent on 30/11/2025
5 out of 5 rating
My dream wedding made reality
We could not have imagined anything better for our big day, it was magical and something we will remember for the rest of our lives. The venue was absolutely gorgeous, the weather amazing on the day, and every single guest was blown away the whole event. The Palace suite was to die for! I cannot thank Gemma and the team at Old Palace for being so organised, professional and friendly the whole way through this journey. You are in very good hands if you choose this venue and would 100% recommend them to anyone looking to be married any time soon.
Charlottetownend@Hotmail.co.uk Sent on 20/11/2025
5 out of 5 rating
Our Dream Wedding at The Old Palace Chester
The Old Palace Chester is stunning, tucked away behind the city walls and almost hidden in the middle of Chester city. It feels like a real secret gem. The views over the river are gorgeous, and every single room and space we used was beautifully presented with so much attention to detail. It created the perfect atmosphere for the whole weekend, and our guests didn’t stop complimenting how beautiful the palace was. I didn't want to leave.
The food was incredible from start to finish, from the chilled pizza night the evening before, to the wedding breakfast, and then the evening BBQ. Everything tasted amazing, and the quality was consistent for everyone, which so many guests commented on.
But what really made the whole experience unforgettable was the staff. Every single person was genuinely invested in making our day special, and everyone was so friendly. The cleaners even stopped working to watch me walk down in my dress after chatting with me the day before, such a small moment, but it meant so much. We wanted the whole day to feel warm and relaxed, and the staff played a huge part in creating that atmosphere.
Anne Marie, who helped in the morning, was calm, organised and made everything run smoothly. Zak on the bar went above and beyond for everyone, he even grabbed a Red Bull for a family member when he saw him flagging. Just so lovely to have that level of care for guests. Gemma, the events manager on the day, was impeccable. Her attention to detail was unreal, and she went out of her way to make sure both myself and Mark had everything we needed. As master of ceremonies she kept guests in the loop, but always in such a friendly way. Nicola and Lex, in the lead-up, was amazing, always flexible, always helpful, and genuinely lovely to deal with. The waiting staff at the wedding breakfast were so attentive that guests were still talking about them afterwards. The food service honestly felt like being in a real palace. One lovely young waitress looked after us and she was so polite and kind.
You can really tell that the whole team work so well together, it makes such a difference. They created the most beautiful, memorable experience for us, within the most beautiful and memorable setting and we’re so grateful for everything they did. The Old Palace Chester is truly exceptional, and we’d recommend it to anyone looking for a wedding venue.
The food was incredible from start to finish, from the chilled pizza night the evening before, to the wedding breakfast, and then the evening BBQ. Everything tasted amazing, and the quality was consistent for everyone, which so many guests commented on.
But what really made the whole experience unforgettable was the staff. Every single person was genuinely invested in making our day special, and everyone was so friendly. The cleaners even stopped working to watch me walk down in my dress after chatting with me the day before, such a small moment, but it meant so much. We wanted the whole day to feel warm and relaxed, and the staff played a huge part in creating that atmosphere.
Anne Marie, who helped in the morning, was calm, organised and made everything run smoothly. Zak on the bar went above and beyond for everyone, he even grabbed a Red Bull for a family member when he saw him flagging. Just so lovely to have that level of care for guests. Gemma, the events manager on the day, was impeccable. Her attention to detail was unreal, and she went out of her way to make sure both myself and Mark had everything we needed. As master of ceremonies she kept guests in the loop, but always in such a friendly way. Nicola and Lex, in the lead-up, was amazing, always flexible, always helpful, and genuinely lovely to deal with. The waiting staff at the wedding breakfast were so attentive that guests were still talking about them afterwards. The food service honestly felt like being in a real palace. One lovely young waitress looked after us and she was so polite and kind.
You can really tell that the whole team work so well together, it makes such a difference. They created the most beautiful, memorable experience for us, within the most beautiful and memorable setting and we’re so grateful for everything they did. The Old Palace Chester is truly exceptional, and we’d recommend it to anyone looking for a wedding venue.
Sammy Sent on 06/11/2025
5 out of 5 rating
Best venue ever
From the minute you enter to even look around you are looked after so well any questions you have they answer if they don’t know the answer there and then they’ll make sure to email or call you back . Booking process was really easy . You could go and visit all the time with friends and family or photographer. They were always on hand ,The day of our wedding they work so seamlessly behind the scene you don’t even know they’re there. Anything and everything’s been done if you need anything I’ll be there to help you and making sure your guest have drinks the food is out in time and everyone’s just having a really good time. Food was absolutely amazing cocktails out of this world. The night time we had pizza which was a really hit . We had our wedding on the 4th of November 2024 and a year later so we’re still in a bubble over how amazing our venue and our day went. It was all thanks to his amazing team our old Palace everything they did was above and beyond and we’ll always be grateful for everything they did for us . Was definitely worth the money. To have our dream wedding.
Rachael Sent on 09/10/2025
5 out of 5 rating
The most amazing day
We had the most fantastic day at The Old Palace we could ever have wished for. The venue itself is just stunning, the staff are the most helpful staff I have ever encountered - anywhere! The food was to die for, the drinks were beautiful, nothing was ever too much to ask. Special shout out to Lauren, for just being wonderful and on hand with every single question I had (and there was a lot of questions!) It was the most stress-free experience, everything was looked after behind the scenes. Every single guest raved about what a fantastic time they had. I’m just sad we can’t do it all again!
Elisabeth Sent on 24/09/2025
5 out of 5 rating
What a stunning day
A stunning venue and faultless experience, we chose this venue as we instantly fell in love with it from our show round, and it was the first venue we picked, easily accessible without losing any sense of the secluded hidden day to enjoy away from what a normal city centre venue would bring. Lauren and her team were amazing throughout the planning right up to the running of our amazing day. Her attention to detail and ensuring we had our drinks brought to us on the reception drinks and put aside our canopies to enjoy after our photoshoot was a really nice touch and ensured we got to fully enjoy our day and got moments to take out of the rush and excitement. The food was excellent and service throughout ran seamlessly and not one complaint as it all ran like clockwork.
If we could re do it we wouldn't change a thing and would happily do the day over and over again.
From a happily married couple old palace was the second best choice we made, after picking each other. Would. Highly recommend to any other couples looking to get married.
Mr and Mrs Goodall
If we could re do it we wouldn't change a thing and would happily do the day over and over again.
From a happily married couple old palace was the second best choice we made, after picking each other. Would. Highly recommend to any other couples looking to get married.
Mr and Mrs Goodall
Matthew Sent on 23/09/2025
5 out of 5 rating
Wow what a venue
I’ve had the pleasure of working at The Bishop’s Old Palace in Chester, and I can honestly say it’s one of the nicest, friendliest, and cleanest venues I’ve ever worked at. From the moment you arrive, the team make you feel welcome and looked after.
The food is absolutely amazing, the bar staff are brilliant, and nothing is ever too much trouble for them – they are just spot on with everything. As a DJ, it makes a huge difference working with such a professional and friendly venue team, and this place truly sets the standard.
If you’re looking for a wedding or event venue in Chester, I’d 100% recommend The Bishop’s Old Palace. It’s a joy to work here every single time.
— Cheshire Wedding DJ
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