Wookey Hole Caves

(12)
£1,500 - £2,750 for Venue Hire
Up to 200
58 Bedrooms
Exclusive Use
Wedding Licence

Description

Start the next chapter of your love story with a one-of-a-kind wedding at Wookey Hole… Wookey Hole Caves boasts some of the most beautiful rock formations in England, with a choice of three chambers; this is an unusual and magical venue for your civil ceremony wedding. Surrounded by clear pools and soft candlelight, you can make your vows in caves carved by the River Axe over millions of years. The largest chamber can hold up to 100+ guests, however, the caves are also intimate enough to offer a ceremony for just a few people. The Water Wheel Suite is also available for above-ground ceremonies. This unique and elegant function room is located in Wookey Hole’s 17th-century Grade II listed Paper Mill. The suite features exposed brickwork that gives the space a rustic, welcoming feel. This is also a smaller reception room in the evenings for numbers of up to 80 guests. The venue also boasts a delightful restaurant, which can seat up to 250+ reception guests. The restaurant is fitted with colourful ceiling drapes, fine chandeliers, and lovely decorative mirrors and includes an adjoining bar. Overnight accommodation for you and your guests is available at the Wookey Hole Hotel, or Mendip View Hot Tub Lodges, situated within easy walking distance of the caves and restaurant. Book a show around with us directly please email [email protected]

Personal Message from the Manager

Name of Wedding Contact: Stephanie Hiscox
I feel honored and very lucky to be a part of a couples journey. I have been working, designing and managing weddings for nearly 11 years now, at Wookey Hole and it has been the most magical place I have ever worked. I am with every couple from early in the morning till they have had their first dance on the dance floor and will assist you with your designs, planning, and preparations to make your wedding day a lasting memory.

Experience

Year Business Was Established
2005
No. of Weddings Hosted
More than 50
Public Liability Insurance
Yes
No. of People In Team
25

Overview of Wookey Hole Caves

Venue Type
Museum
Attraction
Dining Capacity
200
Reception Capacity
300
No. of Bedrooms
58
Sleeps No. of People
4
Bridal Suite
Honeymoon Suite
Usual Access Time
03:00 PM
Usual Finish Time
12:00 AM
Late Night Extension
Yes

Ceremony & Reception

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

Venue

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

Food and Drink

In-House Wine List
In-house Catering
Alcohol Licence
Corkage Charge for Own Alcohol

Cultural Specialists

Other

Pricing for Wookey Hole Caves

Venue Hire Only

Prices Start At
£1,500
Maximum Price
£2,750
Venue Hire Dedicated staff Table Linen Crockery and Cutlery
What is included in this pricing:
Exclusive use
Couple accommodation included
Furniture included
Wedding coordinator available on the day

In-house catering
(price per head)

Prices Start At
£40
Maximum Price
£70
Hog Roast with dessert Classic 3 course sit down meal
What is included in this pricing:
Menu tasting included
Minimum numbers apply
Cutlery included
Multiple course wedding breakfast
Table linen included
Bespoke menu available
No corkage fee

Packages
(price per head)

Prices Start At
£100
Maximum Price
£175
Minimum Number of Guests
60
Food & Access to the Bar Drinks - Welcome drink, wine with dinner & toast Décor Sweetcart or Donut Wall DJ Table Flowers Stationery - Hand written place cards/ Wedding program Wedding Couple Designed Logo + Much more!
What is included in this pricing:
Exclusive use
Furniture included
Wine / soft drinks allowance per guest
Multiple course wedding breakfast
Wedding coordinator available on the day
Non consumables (e.g. linen, lights etc.)
Couple accommodation included
Guest accommodation included

Packages
(total price)

Prices Start At
£5,999
Maximum Price
£10,495
Number of Guests Included
60
Food & Access to the Bar Drinks - Welcome drink, wine with dinner & toast Décor Sweetcart or Donut Wall DJ Table Flowers Stationery - Hand written place cards/ Wedding program Wedding Couple Designed Logo + Much more!
What is included in this pricing:
Exclusive use
Furniture included
Guest accommodation included
Wine / soft drinks allowance per guest
Multiple course wedding breakfast
Wedding coordinator available on the day
Non consumables (e.g. linen, lights etc.)
Couple accommodation included

Reviews for Wookey Hole Caves
(12)

Kirsty & Lewis
Happy couple married in November
May 2022
Memorable Wedding
Thank you so much to Wookey Hole for a fantastic and memorable day.
Amy & Gerry
Happy couple married in November
May 2022
So much fun!
We had the most fun and laughs on our wedding day. The team were brilliant and took care of the whole experience for us. We were both able to relax and get swept along with the day. We wish we could do it all again, and maybe we will with a renewal. Thank you to everyone at Wookey Hole, we had a blast :D
Kerry & Steve
Happy couple married in April
May 2022
A big thank you!
We just wanted to say a huge thank you to Wookey Hole. It really was the perfect day. The tables and room looked even better than I envisaged and lots of people commented on it. The caves also looked so beautiful. Lucy was so calm and everything ran so smoothly. I had no idea how much everything over ran until people told me the next day. That must have been stressful for the team but they did not show it! We really did have the perfect day and we are so grateful to Lucy & the team. Thank you also for the lovely frame. We already have a picture in it!
Lucy & Gary
Wedding: July
May 2022
Perfect in every way
Lucy and her team made sure every aspect of our day was perfect. We were looked after the whole day and made to feel so special. The whole set up in the cave was beautiful and even better than I could have imagined. There was also a number of smaller touches that made the day even more perfect. I can't fault Lucy, she made everything faultless. If your looking for a slightly different but amazing venue then I recommend Wookey Hole!
Susie & Mark
Happy couple married in September
May 2022
Absolutely fantastic
I can highly recommend this place if your looking for a unique wedding. You have everything under one roof, accommodation, reception venue, bar etc. But where do I start. There's so many advantages of having your wedding here. Lucy is amazing at organising everything and did a wonderful job of ours. The staff were brilliant and so helpful. The caves itself was a wonderful experience and you can choose which chamber is best for you. We chose chamber 3. We had some lovely finishing touches from Wookey like a bottle of bubbly in the room, a lovely gift and card. And speaking of the rooms, it was made out beautifully with red petals. Hopefully you'll be able to get some ideas from my pictures. The whole experience was done to perfection from start to finish.
Rebecca & Ben
Happy couple married in October
February 2022
Mr and Mrs Evans
Perfect! They went above and beyond to meet our needs/wants. Highly recommend!
Shauna & Stuart
Happy couple married in September
February 2022
Absolutely amazing
From start to finish Lucy, wedding coordinator, was brilliant. All communication was clear, efficient and personal. Lucy was extremely professional yet made you feel like you were the only wedding she was helping to organise. The cave was just stunning and decorated exactly as asked. The guides to take you through were lovely. Our canapés, pre dinner drinks and entertainment were wonderful and went down very well with the guests. We had the hog roast and it was delicious. Our bar staff were just so friendly and lovely to chat with. The whole wedding experience itself was perfect. We wouldn't change a thing. The only "negative" is the actual hotel itself. It just lacks any atmosphere. So as long as you realise all you will do is sleep and get ready there you'll be fine. If anybody asked me would I recommend wookey as a wedding venue I would 100% say yes. Every single member of staff make your day(and stay) so so special
Stephanie & Richard
Happy couple married in October
February 2022
Amazing, magical Wedding
We had our wedding at Wookey Hole Caves. It was the most amazing magical day we could have wished for. We had 100 guests for the ceremony and wedding breakfast which we had a hog roast. Beautiful food. Then for the reception when the soft play and penny arcades were opened we had an additional 63 guests. Was amazing have family and friends to share it with. Yes we had a few hiccups but the staff were quick and professional In ironing them out and solving them. Lucy is amazing and will help in anyway she can and the staff that she had on for our wedding were all great and enjoyed themselves knowing we were enjoying ourselves also. I would totally recommend Wookey for any wedding or celebration the staff are all friendly and will go above and beyond to help in anyway they can. The lights and tea lights in the cave made it feel magical and romantic and it is something completely different. My guests are still talking about it now to their friends and family. The reception room set up was lovely and so much is included in the package. You can always add things on that they hire out or bring your own. They are so accommodating and reassuring I couldn’t have asked for a better venue for our wedding. We also had the soft play and penny arcades. I didn’t get pictures of them but awaiting my professional ones. I wish I could re live the day and do it all again. It was a long time comings made longer with covid but eventually we managed it and we loved every minute of it. Hope you choose Wookey Hole Caves for your venue. You won’t be disappointed in any way. x
Roxanne & Michail
Happy couple married in July
February 2022
A wedding with a twist
Our wedding was amazing getting married in a cave was a unique magical experience the whole day was wonderful from start to finish. Lucy and her team went above and beyond make are day special, We will forever have lovely memories of our wedding.
Vanessa & Jack
Happy couple married in July
February 2022
A Magical Experience
We got married at Wookey Hole Caves on the 19th of July 21 and it was everything we could've imagined and hoped for. As with many weddings, ours was delayed due to Covid and Wookey was so supportive and understanding in moving it and keeping us updated with how the regulations would affect the day. Luckily we got married on 'freedom day' when everything opened up fully and we could have everything we wanted. Lucy, the wedding coordinator, was very friendly and helpful and always responded quickly to our messages in the run up to the day. Nothing was too much trouble and she went above and beyond to make us feel everything was under control. She helped us out with our cake delivery and arranged for our flowers to be delivered by a partnered supplier. She even assisted with liaising with the Wookey hotel about our bookings so that we didn't have to make two phone calls instead of one. On the day, she ensured everything was seamless and even carried little bits that may have been needed (a dress cleaning pen, a bottle of water etc). In fact every single member of staff we encountered was lovely and helpful and couldn't do enough for us. It was both the big and small interactions that made us feel special and supported, too many to mention so sorry if we missed you individually but thank you as you all made it amazing. From the lovely man in the Wookey Hotel saying "You are here!" in an excited voice when we arrived the night before the wedding, the cave guide who let us throw a stone into the lake to hear some of nature's music, the friendly team member who let us back into an area for some photography, the enthusiastic man giving pennies out at the penny arcade, to the friendly catering team and bar staff. We decided to stay the night before the wedding at the hotel as we came from the other side of the country, I'd recommend doing that anyway unless you live very close to give you time to decorate the reception room in the morning and have a relaxing time getting ready. We stayed in the Luxury family room (I think it was called) which had a balcony. If you or your guests are just staying the night of the wedding, you can get complimentary early check-in which is needed as check-in is usually quite late at 5pm. When setting up the reception room on the morning of the wedding we found a little gift from Wookey Hole, which was such a thoughtful touch and much appreciated when we opened it. We got married in Cavern 2 and it looked absolutely breath-taking for the ceremony. You can choose your light colours and they put out tealights around the edges. There are pools of water that reflect the lights. You can also send them your music beforehand and there is speakers inside the cave, we went for fantasy type music which went very well with the visuals of the cave. There were candelabras on the table at the top. It was such a magical atmosphere. We then had photos in some other caverns. We even had a cheesy photo in the cheese room! There is a lot of space for group and couple photos in between the cave and reception venue with some stunning and some fun scenery. We had some photos in front of the giant gorilla and the dinosaurs too! We then moved onto welcome drinks in the Penny Arcade which our guests absolutely loved, especially popular with the children and big kids alike. They gave us pennies to use and there is also a mirror maze in there. Our reception was in the WaterWheel Suite which to us was perfect for our smaller guest list, with enough room for tables and a space for a disco. There was also a little outdoor bit by the waterwheel and a staffed bar in the next room. You can choose to add chair sashes and they even put chair sashes on the high chairs which was a cute touch. We chose the Hog Roast which they adapted for our smaller guest list and it was well organised and very tasty. Certainly enough food for everyone and the cheesecake was really great. There was also a kids menu which was nice. We had the reception room until midnight, the bar staff were friendly throughout and then we moved to the Wookey Hotel bar which has a 24/7 license and I think we stayed up until around 2 but my memory gets a little hazy around that time! When we got to our hotel room at the end of the night the staff had put complimentary champagne on the table and a lovely swan towel design with petals on the bed. Overall it was a thoroughly memorable day for both us and our family and friends. Honestly we are so glad we had the wedding at Wookey and couldn't imagine a better place to get married. We've already decided we'll visit the caves again in a few years on our anniversary to remind ourselves of the magical day we had.

Location & Contact Details for Wookey Hole Caves

Address

The Mill, Wells, Somerset, BA5 1BB, England, United Kingdom

Travel Notes

There is free parking on site for your visit and special day.

Nearest Town

Wells

Nearest Motorway & Junction

M5 and Junction 22

Nearest Train Station

Castle Cary

Nearest Airport

Bristol

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Describe the best wedding that happened at Wookey Hole Caves?

We recently had a wedding where the couple's main priority was the entertainment for the guests, so they went all out! They had an amazing 5 piece walking band, Circus workshops in our theatre, Marryoke, a Photo booth, Juggling acts and stilt artists from Wookey Hole's Circus, Elvis Impressionist, and wacky décor. It certainly was a fun and extravagant day to remember!

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

Let us do the hard work. We want to make your day as magical as possible but also as relaxing for you as a couple. Many of our packages will handle a lot of the "extras" for you, leaving you both to unwind and relax on the big day!

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

My managing director had offered to drive the bride to entrance of the Caves , due to bad weather conditions, which saved her hair, make-up and dress.

Describe Wookey Hole Caves in 5 adjectives

Unique, entertaining, Magical, Beautiful, and Memorable

Where’s the best photo spot at Wookey Hole Caves?

I’d have to say it would be by the exit of the River Axe from the caves. The sheer cliff front is breathtaking with the sound of the trickling spring water.

Have you had any celebrity guest or wedding at Wookey Hole Caves?

No

What’s your favourite canapé?

Fresh salmon and cream cheese on crunchy toast! Simple yet so tasty!

What’s your favourite midnight treat?

Oh, that's a tough one, but I'd have to say cheese board with all the trimmings. Wookey Hole Cheese is the best midnight snack!

What is Wookey Hole Caves most unique feature?

Where to start? Getting married in a cave surrounded by 400 tea lights might be the highlight, but to have so much entertainment at your fingertips adds the fun to the breathtaking.

What part of your business are you most proud of?

I’m proud of my team. We have the same end goal and we all work really hard to ensure we achieve it.
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