St Johns House Lichfield is a hotel destination wedding venue in Lichfield, United Kingdom, hosting 100 at dinner.

St Johns House Lichfield

LichfieldEngland, United Kingdom

St Johns House is a historic building in the centre of Lichfield with 12 bedrooms, walled gardens and space for up to 100 guests seated for a ceremony or dining.

Guests
100 at dinner
Rooms
12 rooms
Exclusive use
From £3,500a night
Ceremony
Legal ceremony on site
Getting there
BHXabout 32 min by carAisle estimate

About the venue

St Johns House is a historic building in the centre of Lichfield with 12 bedrooms, walled gardens and space for up to 100 guests seated for a ceremony or dining.

Legal ceremonies can be held on site, outdoors in the gardens or indoors if the weather turns, and in-house catering plus an on-site bar covers the whole day through to a midnight noise curfew.

Exclusive-use buyouts start from £3,500 for a minimum of one night and include all rooms, breakfast and the reception space, with on-site wedding planners Dan and Danielle handling the details.

Birmingham Airport (BHX) is the nearest airport, around 32 minutes away by road.

  • Exclusive-use buyout from £3,500 including rooms, breakfast and reception space
  • 12 bedrooms on site, sleeping one to three guests per room
  • Licensed for legal ceremonies on site, with outdoor garden options and indoor backup
  • Seats up to 100 for a ceremony or dining; minimum 25 guests

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Capacity, rooms and facilities

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Capacity

Seated dinner
100 guests
Standing reception
100 guests
Ceremony, seated
100 guests
Smallest party taken
25 guests

Staying over

Rooms
12 rooms
Room types
12 listed
Whole property to yourselves
Yes
Shortest whole-property stay
1 nights

House rules

Music until
00:00
Pets
Yes
Children
Yes
Nearest airport
BHX, 32 min by carAisle estimate
Parking
Yes
Step-free access
Yes

Questions about the venue

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How many guests can St Johns House host?
Up to 100 guests seated for a ceremony or dining, and 100 standing. There is a minimum of 25 guests.
Can we hold the ceremony outside?
Yes. Outdoor ceremonies and outdoor receptions are possible in the gardens, and indoor spaces are available as a backup and for indoor receptions.
What does the buyout price include?
Pricing is based on a buyout from £3,500 with a one-night minimum, including the bedrooms, breakfast and the reception space. A venue fee of £800 applies.
Can we bring our own caterer?
No. Catering is provided in-house, and external caterers are not permitted. There is also a bar on site.
How late can the party run?
The noise curfew is midnight (00:00).

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Sources and booking notes

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  • Seated dinner: 100 guests

    “Civil Ceremony: Up to 100 guests Sit-Down Wedding Breakfast (Pavilion only): Up to 70 guests Sit-Down Wedding Breakfast (with Marquee Extension): Up to 100 guests Evening Stand-Up Party: Up to 100 guests”
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  • Standing reception: 100 guests

    “Civil Ceremony: Up to 100 guests Sit-Down Wedding Breakfast (Pavilion only): Up to 70 guests Sit-Down Wedding Breakfast (with Marquee Extension): Up to 100 guests Evening Stand-Up Party: Up to 100 guests”
    Read the source for standing reception
  • Ceremony, seated: 100 guests

    “Civil Ceremony: Up to 100 guests Sit-Down Wedding Breakfast (Pavilion only): Up to 70 guests Sit-Down Wedding Breakfast (with Marquee Extension): Up to 100 guests Evening Stand-Up Party: Up to 100 guests”
    Read the source for ceremony, seated
  • Smallest party taken: 25 guests

    “Please note, we require a minimum of 25 guests for a sit-down Wedding Breakfast on weekends.”
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  • Rooms: 12 rooms

    “We have 12 beautifully appointed rooms, comprising 11 doubles and 1 single bedroom.”
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  • Room types: 12 listed

    “Terrace Room”
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  • Whole property to yourselves: Yes

    “St Johns House is an elegant Georgian House located in the heart of historic Lichfield and is the only property available for exclusive use in the City.”
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  • Shortest whole-property stay: 1 nights

    “E X C L U S I V E U S E ( 1 N I G H T ) £ 3 5 0 0”
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  • Legal ceremony on site: Yes

    “S t J o h n s H o u s e i s l i c e n s e d f o r C i v i l C e r e m o n i e s , e n a b l i n g o u r c o u p l e s t o e n j o y t h e i r e n t i r e d a y u n d e r o n e r o o f .”
    Read the source for legal ceremony on site
  • Outdoor ceremony: Yes

    “Choose between our elegant indoor rooms or charming outdoor settings.”
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  • Indoor option if it rains: Yes

    “Choose between our elegant indoor rooms or charming outdoor settings.”
    Read the source for indoor option if it rains
  • In-house catering: Yes

    “There’s no need to make arrangements with caterers, we have a range of different menus available from canapés and roaming menus, to charcoal-style menus and more traditional 2 or 3-course set menus.”
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  • Outside caterers allowed: No

    “We’re not a dry hire venue, as we offer a variety of catering options to suit every budget and occasion, from canapés and roaming menus to BBQ specials and traditional three-course dinners.”
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  • Bar on site: Yes

    “The house has a beautiful drawing room with open fire in the winter months and cosy residents bar.”
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  • Price: From £3,500 for the whole property, per night

    “E X C L U S I V E U S E ( 1 N I G H T ) £ 3 5 0 0”
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  • Nights the booking must cover: 1 nights

    “E X C L U S I V E U S E ( 1 N I G H T ) £ 3 5 0 0”
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  • Venue fee: £800

    “D A Y T I M E E X C L U S I V E U S E C O S T £ 8 0 0”
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  • Included: Rooms, breakfast and reception space

    “1 2 N u m b e r o f b e d r o o m s a t S t J o h n s , i n c l u d e d i n t h e e x c l u s i v e u s e c o s t , 1 1 d o u b l e s a n d 1 s i n g l e”
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  • Music until: 00:00

    “M I D N I G H T T i m e p r o c e e d i n g s h a v e t o c o m e t o a c l o s e”
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  • Pets: Yes

    “Pets are not allowed inside St John’s House, and we do not allow hotel guests to bring animals with them. However, if you’d like to include a pet in your wedding or event, we do allow animals within communal areas.”
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  • Children: Yes

    “Yes, children are welcome to stay overnight at St John’s House, as long as they are accompanied by a parent or guardian who is also staying with us.”
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  • Parking: Yes

    “Yes, we provide 12 onsite car parking spaces for overnight residents only.”
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  • Step-free access: Yes

    “We have a ramp to access the building via wheelchair, plus an accessible toilet.”
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  • Event spaces: Banquet room

    “Meeting/banquet facilities”
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  • Reception indoors: Yes

    “Civil Ceremony: Up to 100 guests Sit-Down Wedding Breakfast (Pavilion only): Up to 70 guests Sit-Down Wedding Breakfast (with Marquee Extension): Up to 100 guests Evening Stand-Up Party: Up to 100 guests”
    Read the source for reception indoors
  • Reception outdoors: Yes

    “Exchange vows and celebrate in our elegant house and picturesque gardens, followed by a reception in our stunning Drawing Room, Pavilion Room or outdoors, surrounded by beautiful views and photo opportunities.”
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  • Swimming pool: No

    “No, St Johns House does not have a pool”
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  • Gardens: Yes

    “As an exclusive-use venue, when you hire out St John’s, you have complete access to the Lounge, Breakfast Room, Drawing Room, Pavilion Room and our garden, as well as all 12 bedrooms (11 double and 1 single) for the course of your booking.”
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  • Historic building: Yes

    “A Grade II-listed Georgian mansion exuding elegance.”
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  • Coordinator on the day: Yes

    “Our dedicated wedding coordinator will work closely with you to tailor every detail of your day to perfection, ensuring that your wedding is a true reflection of your style and personality.”
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From £3,500Exclusive use · a night

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