Old Palace Chester

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£2,500 - £6,700 for Venue Hire
Up to 150
22 Bedrooms
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Description

Old Palace Chester gives you a unique opportunity to enjoy a blend of peace and privacy, stunning authentic architecture, flawless contemporary style, elegant reception spaces and exquisite gardens, all within a fantastic location in the heart of Chester. With ancient Roman ruins behind and uninterrupted views of the River Dee in front, it’s safe to say that Old Palace Chester’s position is second to none. This magnificent palace was once home to the Bishop of Chester and has undergone a dramatic transformation to become the premier exclusive wedding venue in Cheshire and the epitome of modern luxury. Write your names in the history of this incredible building with the support of a dedicated and experienced team, who are there to help you every step of the way in bringing your dream wedding to life. Start your day in the inviting Morning Room, the secluded and peaceful dressing room. The Palace Suite is also yours to use from midday, and provides a wonderful setting to capture photographs. An additional bedroom is also available from midday so your partner can get ready too. The River Room is ideal for your ceremony, with sunlight flooding in through the windows. For an outdoor ceremony, the Garden Terrace is both private and surrounded by stunning views over the river. And speaking of the river, what could be more special than arriving by boat before your ceremony? The expert on-site caterers will ensure that your wedding breakfast is an unforgettable occasion, with plenty of seasonal dishes to choose from to make your celebrations truly personal. The elegance of the Ballroom makes it a fitting location for a decadent meal with all your loved ones. As your wedding day draws to a close, it’s time to enjoy the Palace Suite. It’s spacious, stylish and luxurious, offering glorious views over the river to help you relax and unwind after dancing the night away. Your guests won’t miss out either, with a number of suites throughout the house that offer the utmost comfort.

Personal Message from the Manager

Name of Wedding Contact: The Old Palace Chester Team
We would be delighted to provide the backdrop to your big day at Old Palace Chester. Feel free to contact us to arrange a viewing of our beautiful venue with one of our team. Take a look at our website to see our availability calendar and everything Old Palace Chester can offer you. We look forward to meeting you!

Experience

Year Business Was Established
2019
No. of Weddings Hosted
More than 50
Public Liability Insurance
Yes
No. of People In Team
5

Overview of Old Palace Chester

Wedding Venue Type
Country House / Manor House
Wedding Venue Capacity
Dining Capacity
150
Reception Capacity
200
Wedding Venue Accommodation
No. of Bedrooms
22
Sleeps No. of People
52
Bridal Suite
Honeymoon Suite

Wedding Ceremony & Reception

Sound System Available
Wedding Licence
Dancefloor Available
Confetti Permitted
Church Within Walking Distance
Outdoor Ceremony Available

Wedding Venue Details

Water View
City View
Landscaped Gardens
Exclusive Use
Bridal Changing Facilities
On-Site Parking
In-House Wedding Coordinator
Ballroom
Disabled Access
Grade I/II Listed Building
Outdoor Reception Space
Pet Friendly

Wedding Catering

In-House Wine List
In-house Catering
Alcohol Licence

Pricing for Old Palace Chester

Wedding Venue Hire Only
£2,500 - £6,700
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In-house Catering (price per head)
£75 - £127
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Reviews for Old Palace Chester
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Sammy and Phil
Happy couple married in November
November 2024
Amazing
Honestly, I don’t even know where to start From the minute we booked the venue, The staff were amazing Any problems we had they were always an email away. The day of our wedding everything was perfect. The girls in the day that were looking after us just did everything there was nothing that needed to be done and then the night time and the lads on the bar were just fantastic. It was so much fun and All our guests can’t stop talking about how amazing the food was from the canopies to the sitdown meal to the pizzas and cocktails are just fantastic. We stayed over and the breakfast was lovely. The staff yet again amazing they were asking all about our night asking if there was anything we needed I could literally go on for hours to tell you how amazing this Venue and staff are 🥰 Thank you all so much for making our day even better then we Could’ve ever thought Sammy and Phil
Response from the venue
Hi Sammy and Phil, Thank you so much for your incredibly kind and heartfelt review! It was truly a pleasure to be part of your special day. We’re so glad to hear that everything—from the booking process to the wedding day itself—was just as you imagined, and that our team could make your experience even more memorable. We’ll be sure to pass along your compliments to the staff, as they truly take pride in providing top-notch service. Best wishes, The Old Palace team
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Fearghal
Happy couple married in July
February 2024
It was just beautiful
Had our wedding here! It was absolutely incredible and they made me, my wife and our guests incredibly happy. A lot of the guests afterwards talked about how important they felt as the service was always on top of every empty glass. The food was incredible and the scenery was just beautiful. The palace suite was absolutely incredible, jaw droppingly so!
Natalie
Happy couple married in August
February 2024
Wish we could re-live the day again!!
We had the most incredible wedding at Old Palace, Chester. The venue itself is stunning, but it's the staff that make it so exceptional! Georgie and the team are truly out of this world, but a special mention to Lauren who went above and beyond to ensure every last detail was perfect. We felt like we had our own personal wedding planner at times - she always made time for us to discuss our day and offered advice every step of the way. The food, drinks and service could not be faulte!
Claire and Rich
Happy couple married in December
February 2024
A hidden gem!
Having grown up in Chester, I must say Old Palace is one of the City’s hidden gems! I can’t tell you how perfect and special the team made the day for us. From the second I walked in that morning they were just incredible. Our day was pretty much as perfect as it could have been. We did research and visit a number of other wedding venues but in terms of value for money, the staff and venue other hotels etc just didn’t compare.
Ffion
Happy couple married in October
February 2024
The best day!
Old palace is such an incredible venue. We got married in September this year and had the best day celebrating. The food was amazing and we had so many comments from our guests about how incredible the food, venue and service was! 👌The staff there are so helpful and attentive. A special shout out to Georgie and Lauren who go the extra mile and make your day even more special. Would definitely recommend getting the cocktails and beer barrels for your guests it went down a treat! X
Adam
Happy couple married in February
February 2024
The best venue in the world!
The team at old palace are second to none. I can’t even begin to describe how amazing they all are. Gemma, Georgie and Lex supported us through the whole process even including having to cancel twice due to covid but they saved the day every time. The big day was seamless. Right down to the smallest detail they did everything we could have asked for and more.
Amy
Happy couple married in February
February 2024
The Day Of Our Dreams
Old palace Chester provided my husband and I the day of our dreams. Nothing we asked was ever too much and the staff were fantastic. Many of our guests commented on the welcoming staff, the location and the amazing food.
Kathryn
Happy couple married in November
February 2024
Could not have asked for more!
The team at Old Palace went above and beyond to make our wedding a magical day. The venue itself is stunning but what really made the day for us was how well organised everything was, with Gemma making sure everything was done for us. We also had an unexpected issue occur that the team went to extra lengths to help sort out on the day of the wedding and the next morning. Could not have asked for more!
Kelly
Happy couple married in December
February 2024
The venue is beautiful and feels so private
We had our wedding at Old Palace Chester on New Years Eve and the whole day was even more amazing than we had expected. The venue is beautiful and feels so private. The staff were all so friendly and helpful (family members with children also commented on how good the serving staff were with them); and the food was amazing (guests commented on how much better the food was than at other venues they’ve been to). We are so grateful to everyone at Old Palace Chester for making our day so special!
Angie
Happy couple married in October
February 2024
We felt so lucky to have our big day at Old Palace
Our experience with Old Palace was excellent. From seeing the venue on line, visiting on an open day, making a booking and everything leading up to achieving our dream wedding was flawless. The staff were professional, knowledgeable and considerate and every interaction was clear and straight forward. Everything on the day ran like clockwork. We felt so lucky to have our big day there and we were immensely proud to show off such an amazing place to our guests visiting Chester for the first time.

Location & Contact Details for Old Palace Chester

Wedding Venue Address

Little St John St, Chester, Cheshire, CH1 1SN, England, United Kingdom

Travel Notes

Old Palace Chester is located in the centre of Chester on Little St John Street; please use the postcode CH1 1SN. What3words ///wisdom.palace.whites.

Nearest Town

Chester

Nearest Motorway & Junction

M53 Jct 40

Nearest Train Station

Chester

Nearest Airport

Manchester
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Describe the best wedding that happened at Old Palace Chester?

Every wedding is so different, it is impossible to pick just one but our first wedding has a special place in our hearts. To see all the hard work that went in to getting the venue ready pay off, and seeing our first guests having such a good time will stick with us for a long time!

What is your No. 1 wedding planning tip for couples?

Make sure you have someone else looking after everything on the actual day so that you can really enjoy the day.

What’s your favourite personal touch you’ve seen at a wedding?

In between lockdowns we did manage to host a number of more intimate weddings, and one couple had provided personalised bottles of posh hand sanitiser. I thought it was a great way to embrace the situation, rather than letting it get them down!

Describe Old Palace Chester in 5 adjectives

Grand. Exclusive. Luxurious. Elegant. Indulgent.

Where’s the best photo spot at Old Palace Chester?

There are so many to choose from but The Palace Suite with its incredible ornate ceiling creates a stunning backdrop!

Have you had any celebrity guest or wedding at Old Palace Chester?

Not yet!

What’s your favourite canapé?

Smoked duck breast crostini with pickled beetroot, although we love to see couples creating bespoke canapes with our amazing chefs as it can really add a personal touch to the service.

What’s your favourite midnight treat?

The home made truffles that are served with the coffee.

What is Old Palace Chester most unique feature?

Being situated right next to the river in Chester's city centre, whilst also being so hidden and private. And the ceiling in the Palace Suite (again!), you cannot get more unique than a hand sculpted 290 year old Italian style piece of art!

What part of your business are you most proud of?

We are most proud of the service that we provide from the moment of booking all the way through to the special day, and after too. The team love being part of someone’s wedding as everyone is always so joyous, and it is lovely to have some input in to making those days happen. It is such an emotive and personal day and to be a part of that is truly special, and we love going above and beyond to make every wedding amazing and unique.
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