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Last update: October 2025

Soughton Hall is a stunning stately home wedding venue located in Northop Hall, Flintshire, on the Cheshire and North Wales border. Lovingly restored, the historic hall combines elegance with a relaxed charm, creating the ideal backdrop for a stylish and romantic celebration. Blending boutique contemporary touches with its grand heritage, Soughton Hall offers the perfect setting for a timeless wedding.

Facilities and Capacity

Built in 1714 as a Bishop’s Palace, Soughton Hall was later transformed in the 1800s under the vision of Sir Charles Barry, the renowned architect behind the Houses of Parliament and Highclere Castle of Downton Abbey fame. Today, this beautifully restored estate can be exclusively yours, offering you and your guests the luxury of enjoying the hall and its gardens in complete privacy. With capacity for intimate gatherings of 20 to grand celebrations of up to 220, the venue features elegant event spaces, breathtaking gardens, and a permanent marquee. Licensed for civil ceremonies, Soughton Hall offers both indoor and outdoor settings, as well as the option of charming local churches for a traditional touch. Sixteen exquisite bedrooms are available within the hall itself, with additional accommodation for six guests in the delightful Top Lodge.

Soughton Hall | An idyllic setting for your special day

Ceremony | Say 'I do' in style choosing either of our beautifully decorated dining room or our grand 'Blue and Gold' drawing room, surrounded by stunning views of the drive and grounds.

Wedding Dining | Keep the ambiance flowing, while you indulge in your wedding breakfast menu. Our Garden room is perfect for celebrating with your loved ones on your special day.

Evening Celebrations | Complete with its own bar the garden room transforms for the evening with a dance floor, neon sign and plenty of space for dancing - our Garden Room sets the stage for a seamless transition into a night of elegance & joy.

Services Offered

At Soughton Hall, every wedding is treated as a truly unique and special occasion, carefully tailored to reflect your vision. With a commitment to hosting only one wedding at a time, the dedicated events team ensures you receive their full attention from the very first meeting to the final toast. This family-owned venue has no rigid rules, fixed numbers, or compulsory packages—just an experienced team of coordinators ready to bring your dream day to life, whether that includes a red-carpet arrival or a Champagne turndown. They warmly recommend arranging a personal viewing, confident that the sweeping driveway and enchanting hall will capture your heart from the moment you arrive.

Our Wedding Packages

Classic | Luxury | Lavish

Let us take you from day to night, with our full Wedding Packages.

All of our Wedding Packages Include: Dedicated Venue Coordinator, White Linen Tablecloths, Napkins,Glassware, Crockery & Cutlery, Chiavari Chairs, Tables & Use of White Easel, Use of Cake Stand & Knife

Exclusive Venue Use

Exclusive private use includes all our facilities, such as: 16 Bedrooms for your guests, Entrance hall, Library, Main bar, Garden room and our extensive grounds.

Testimonials

The best day of our lives!

My wife and I got married at Soughton Hall on 19th June 2025 and wow, the day was nothing short of exceptional.

The first time I ever visited Soughton Hall, I wasn’t even engaged or with my now wife but I just knew I had to get married there. It was the venue I’d always dreamed of when I was imagining my wedding as a little girl.

The staff there are and always have been incredible. They are so attentive and nothing is too much trouble. It’s so obvious how much they care about their customers and the venue itself.

The day itself was perfect - I couldn’t fault a single thing. It was the best and happiest day of our lives and we could never thank the team at Soughton enough for making our wedding what it was.

If I could do it all again tomorrow, I would in a heartbeat. I would choose this venue time and time again. A thousand thank you’s will never be enough!

Abbigail- June 2025

Simply Incredible!

If we had to use two words to describe our day at this fabulous venue, I would say 'simply incredible'.

We made memories we will never forget thanks to the team, and our guests were all blown away with how well everything came together! We were fortunate enough to book both Soughton Hall for the Ceremony and The Coach House for the Wedding Breakfast and evening party [held in the loft], which just worked so well.

I have seen many people hold their wedding breakfast in the marquee at the main house which is equally as stunning. Having both venues did however mean the estate was exclusive to our guests all day, even enabling them to stay over the night before [definitely worth it to get those celebrations kick started early!].

We found everything from the initial show arounds, planning, food tasting and finally the big day went so smoothly, we couldn't have asked for anything more. The wedding coordinators were all fabulous from start to finish, nothing was too much to ask for and the rest of the team provided a top notch service throughout!

Despite Storm Darragh doing it's best to try and ruin our plans, the team at Soughton Hall reassured us and made sure they had everything under control, even having a back up plan for any weather related challenges.

For anybody thinking of getting married here, I would highly recommend this place - you will not be disappointed. Thanks again to the team for everything they did - we will never forget it!

Gary- December 2024

Wonderful Wedding

Attended here for my sisters wedding. Wedding was spectacular and the service was amazing. The food for the wedding breakfast was truly exceptional, or as my husband said "flawless". Evey guest complimented how beautiful the whole experience was, from start to finish.

The staff were very attentive, particular the morning staff who were present in the morning of the wedding and attended to all of our needs.

Each member of staff went above and beyond and the manager of Soughton was so personable, accommodating and lovely.

I wouldn't hesitate booking here for an overnight stay or another occasion. Thank you for making my sisters wedding so amazing

Helen A- May 2024

Exceptional Wedding venue with oustanding team of staff

I can’t begin to express our gratitude to all the team who made our Daughter and Son-in-law’s wedding such a memorable celebration. Whilst Soughton Hall is the most stunning location to host a wedding. Itis not the beautiful gardens or exquisite character buildings that make it the perfect choice for your special day, but the absolutely amazing team of staff who work tirelessly to exceed your expectations.

We would like to thank everyone for taking the time and effort to surpass even of highest expectations. From our wedding planners, to the team who set up the Coach House,those who supported us to prepare our bride and wedding party, the chefs, waiters, waitresses, bar staff, receptionists and maintenance team ( who found our daughter’s lost wedding ring before we left the morning after the wedding).

Every single person involved was professional, friendly, helpful and placed our wedding guests at the heart of their practice. They delivered on every point and we can’t thank them or recommend them highly enough. Don’t look any further if you want a day to remember without stress and filled with happiness, care and quality: 10/10

John T- June 2024

Frequently asked questions

Venue type:

In the country
Small hotel
Unusual weddings
Stately home
Historic
Marquees and tents
Unique weddings

Ceremony options:

Civil ceremony licence

Dining options:

Seated meal facilities
Alcohol licence
Buffet meal facilities
In-house catering

Evening entertainment:

Marquee available
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
Changing room for wedding guests
Pet-friendly
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Reviews for Soughton Hall

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Neesha Sent on 13/09/2025
5 out of 5 rating

The most perfect wedding venue

We recently had our wedding at Saughton Hall in North Wales, and it truly was the most magical day we could have wished for. From the moment we first viewed the venue right through to the very last dance, the hall and the team behind it exceeded every expectation we had.

A huge thank you to Erin, who was incredible in helping us plan every detail of the day. We know she works with many couples all at the same time, but she never once made us feel like just another wedding in the diary. She was always attentive, approachable, and genuinely made us feel like our day was just as important to her as it was to us. Her professionalism, patience, and guidance made the entire planning process not only stress-free, but actually enjoyable. Having someone so reliable and reassuring on our side was invaluable, and we are so grateful for the care she put into everything.

On the big day itself, Cheryl was absolutely outstanding. She ran the day seamlessly, keeping everything on track while still allowing the atmosphere to feel relaxed and natural. We didn’t have to worry about a single detail because Cheryl had it all under control, and that meant we could be fully present and enjoy every moment with our family and friends. Her calm presence and friendly approach really made a huge difference.

The hall itself is stunning – the perfect blend of charm, elegance, and character. It provided the most beautiful backdrop for our celebration, and all of our guests were blown away by how lovely everything looked. The grounds, the atmosphere, and the way the staff brought everything together created a setting we will never forget.

We cannot thank the Saughton Hall team enough. They went above and beyond to make our wedding day unforgettable, and we would highly recommend this wonderful venue to anyone looking for a truly perfect place to celebrate.
Sam
Sam Sent on 27/10/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Amazing Wedding Venue

We had our wedding at The Coach House at Soughton Hall in early September and wow what a venue! We couldn't have chosen a better venue for our day, from minute one the staff were amazing, through all the planning stages to keeping things running smoothly through the day. The food was incredible, absolutely no-one came away hungry and the quality was amazing. The venue itself is stunning, such a gorgeous backdrop and such a nice quiet location. Our guests made several comments on how helpful the staff were and how nothing was too much trouble, which we certainly felt ourselves. Couldn't recommend enough!
Rachel
Rachel Sent on 17/09/2025
5 out of 5 rating

The most magical wedding venue!

If you’re looking for your wedding venue and are considering Soughton Hall, look no further because this is THE venue! We had such a magical wedding day not only because of the beautiful setting, but also because of the amazing staff. Our superstar coordinator Chloe made sure we had everything we needed and kept things running smoothly on the day. As we had to plan the wedding from overseas, it was such a relief knowing that we were in safe hands, and that Soughton Hall offered so much with our package - drinks, food, DJ, you name it! From morning bridal prep to the last dance of the night, everything was picture perfect. Our guests couldn’t stop raving about the food and said it was the best meal they’ve ever had at a wedding. And in fact some went so far as to say they fear they’ll never go to a wedding that great ever again! We’ll always remember Soughton Hall not just for how stunning it is, but for how cared for we felt. It was the best decision we made for our wedding.
Vee
Vee Sent on 25/08/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Fantastic , romantic , professional

We just got married at Soughton Hall just over a week ago and the whole experience is the best thing that has ever happened to my husband and I . Communication prior to the day was fantastic and prompt (thank you Erin). The venue itself was incredible. From the dramatic driveway entrance, to the stunning architecture and history to the perfectly manicured garden. It was a thing of true beauty.

When the day arrived, everything went smoothly with no hiccups. Erin and her team ensured everything went as plannned. Our guests felt the same way and they had an amazing time. Food was incredible and our furbaby got to even stay and join us for the whole thing.

If i could ever relive this experience, i would do it in a heartbeat. Thank you Soughton for the most incredible time

Mr and Mr Jones-Lim
Laura
Laura Sent on 28/04/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Best day ever!

We got married at Soughton Hall on the 19th of December 2024 and it was the best day we could have hoped for.
The venue itself is beautiful. It's also really well kept and looked after and feels really inviting. This felt extra magical for us at Christmas with the garland lining the staircases, massive Christmas trees, and open fires. The bedrooms are also so beautifully done, our bridal party had trouble picking their favourite to stay in when they came to the open day.
The staff are also so friendly and warm, from housekeeping and bar staff to the coordinators, there wasn't anyone that wasn't willing to help with any of our requests and nobody was too busy to stop and chat with us to welcome us to the venue.
The food here is also amazing! so many of our guests have commented on how tasty everything was and how generous the portions were.
A special thanks to the team that got us over the line! Erin, Chloe, and Cheryl have had to deal with many unusual requests but were so accommodating and ensured our day went as smoothly as possible in both the run up and on the day itself. They've been so friendly, and have even allowed us the opportunity to go through our wedding album at the venue once we'd got all of our photos back which was really special. We couldn’t recommend Soughton enough.
Honestly wish we could do it all again! Thank you all so much!
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Becky Sent on 09/01/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Perfect in every way

We would wanted to start by saying thank you from the bottom of our hearts, for everything you have done for us.

When we first sat down with Erin, everything was out of this world, the way you understood exactly what we wanted and made sure it happened, it is something we are so grateful for. There isn't enough words to express how amazing you have been.

Chloe you have been amazing through out, your communication skills are second to none, which has reassured us all the way. The way you handled everything we asked with such grace & care really helped us feel at ease throughout everything. You really are a credit to Soughton Hall.

Cheryl... where to start! words can not describe how amazing you are! The way you looked after Jake (especially his bacon butty on leaving when he couldn't stomach breakfast) and I on the day was so perfect. When we say we cant thank you enough we cant you were incredible. Everything from the start to the very end when we were leaving the venue. Just incredible Thank You.

To all the staff behind the scenes, your manners, attention to details and friendly faces made the day perfect. Jake has asked the guy looking after the wines, gets a very special mention as his manners and his service were always brought with a smile.

And to the chefs, WOW! the food was insane.

It is a day we will cherish forever, and it would not have been this way without each and everyone of you and how hard you all worked.
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Richard Sent on 16/09/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Outstanding!

We held my daughter’s wedding on Friday 13th September and it was a day to remember and perfect in every way. Soughton Hall is an outstanding venue which we had all to ourselves. The staff are the stars of the show and led by the wonderful Cheryl. The level of professionalism is astounding but the friendliness of every member of staff just made the day. Erin our wedding coordinator was unbelievable at her job, from start to finish she was on hand to make it a day to remember. The quality of the end product be it the food and drinks to the small touches that you don’t hear about made this a day we will never forget. I cannot praise everyone highly enough and thank them from the bottom of my heart for making this a perfect day!
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Matthew Sent on 30/07/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Soughton Hall

We just wanted to say thanks again to Jennifer, Cheryl and the rest of the team at Soughton. We both had a fantastic day and everything went smoothly and perfectly (including the weather!). The planning for the day was nice and relaxed over the year or so building up to it all, which was such a nice surprise.

All our friends and family who were there have all said similar and said the staff couldn't do enough for everyone. We'd 100% recommend Soughton Hall and the team for anyone looking to get married.
Jan
Jan T. Sent on 24/06/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Exceptional wedding venue with an outstanding team of staff.

They delivered on every point and we can’t thank them or recommend them highly enough. Don’t look any further if you want a day to remember without stress and filled with happiness, care and quality: 10/10
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Amy B. Sent on 19/06/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Perfect Wedding

We had our wedding at the Coach House at Soughton hall and it was just perfect! Aside from our own biases with it being our wedding, the team at the coach house truly did go above and beyond for us, both before and on the wedding day! Jen in particular was so helpful in sorting everything- nothing was ever too much and she made us feel so confident ahead of the wedding so we were stress free!!
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Abigail Sent on 17/04/2024
5 out of 5 rating

The most perfect day

Our wedding at Soughton Hall was absolutely incredible, the most special day ever! Everyone at the venue went above and beyond, and we couldn’t have asked for more. Our guests were absolutely in awe of the venue, it was magical. Thank you to my Soughton family!!
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Elizabeth Sent on 04/04/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Holmes Wedding - 29/03/2024


Myself and my husband held our wedding on Good Friday at Soughton Hall after booking with a coordinator in January 2023.

When we first visited on one the open days we fell in love with the venue instantly. It was our top choice of venue due to location and size. Best way to describe Soughton Hall is Downton Abbey meets classic modern British interior. Soughton itself was beautifully presented, spacious, homely and elegant. The main hall was spectacular and the accommodation was incredible. The garden room was a blank canvas which allowed us a lot of creative freedom. The staff couldn’t go above anymore and were able to answer all of our initial enquiries.

Once we had decided that Soughton was our venue things were great from the get go. The communication from the venue was timely and professional and key dates (tasting menu, final details), were managed perfectly.

Once we met our coordinator Erin, me and my husband knew we were in safe hands. With a wealth of knowledge and experience we felt we could trust Erin implicitly. We clicked instantly and felt reassured. Unfortunately for us, we had a very tricky run-up to our big day and things got stressful - but Erin couldn’t have supported us more and did literally EVERYTHING possible to help us. Without Erin, our big day wouldn’t have happened the way it did, we are forever grateful.

On the day, things went so smoothly (minus some timing issues - bank holiday traffic), but the whole venue managed this without little disruption and without us paying too much attention to it. The rooms were set up amazingly and most things were exactly what we had envisaged from day one of planning. The whole day went off without any problems.

From the tasting menu to the evening buffet the food was Devine! We loved everything and our guests were so impressed! We can’t wait to hopefully return for more!

We drew the evening to a close a very, very happy newest married couple.

Getting married at Soughton was everything we could have asked for. The service, the food, and most importantly the staff is what makes Soughton Hall a top wedding venue. 10/10! Our only regret is that we can’t do it all over again!

Thanks from the bottom of our hearts to the whole team, and to Erin - for being so fabulous, helpful, honest and tremendously patient.

All the best! Hope to see you soon!
Mr & Mrs Holmes x
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Peter Sent on 17/03/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Wedding at The Coach House & Overnight Stay at Soughton Hall

Simply a 5 star experience from start to finish. The Soughton team are absolutely brilliant. From initial consultation through to the wedding day they guided us expertly and took away all of the stress and worry planning a wedding brings. On the day itself they were even more brilliant, choreographing the day to our exact details and making sure everything went as planned.

We made full use of the whole estate, with the bridal party staying in the lodge the night before, wedding in the coach house and then staying in the main hall with our friends and family. The food was exquisite, from the wedding breakfast through to the breakfast the morning after.

Every detail of the venue is stunning. Thank you Soughton Hall for helping us create our dream wedding we will never forget.
Sarah
Sarah Sent on 08/01/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Wedding venue

We held our wedding just before Christmas, the hall was beautifully decorated and the staff were extremely attentive and helpful.
We would not hesitate to recommend the venue. Small details were taken care of and every request was taken care of.
Jaine
Jaine Sent on 18/12/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Soughton Hall - an idyllic venue to marry in

This is THE venue to book for your wedding... whether an indoor cermeony in the stunning upstairs drawing room, a relaxed ceremony at the Coach House or an outdoor celebration in the stunning gardens - . it is AMAZING. The specialist team leave nothing to chance, running each event calmly, timely and in a relaxed but efficient manner. As a professional photographer for over 25 years, this venue is in my top 3... and shall remain so - I cannot recommend highly enough!
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Meet the team

Erin
Erin
Senior Wedding Coordinator

The wonderful Erin brings over 15 years of experience in wedding planning, so you can rest assured you're in expert hands. Having seen it all, she’s the ideal person to guide you through your ideas and bring your vision to life. Whether you prefer a hands-on planner or someone who works seamlessly behind the scenes, Erin is dedicated to making your day truly unforgettable. No request is ever too much—she’s here to ensure everything runs smoothly from start to finish.

Jennifer
Jennifer
Wedding Coordinator

We like to think of Jen as your extra bridesmaid—always there to support you every step of the way. With a background in fashion, she brings a keen eye for detail and design, ensuring every element looks just as you imagined. Jen thrives on helping couples solve those last-minute planning dilemmas and finds true joy in seeing everything come together as you walk down the aisle.

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Northop CH7 6AB Northop Hall (Flintshire)
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