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The Kings Arms is a hotel destination wedding venue in Christchurch, United Kingdom, hosting 96 at dinner and 120 standing. Best months: June, July, August, September.

The Kings Arms

ChristchurchEngland, United Kingdom

The Kings Arms is a historic hotel in Christchurch, United Kingdom, with 20 bedrooms and a banquet hall licensed for legal ceremonies on site.

Guests
96 at dinner120 standing
Rooms
20 rooms
Ceremony
Legal ceremony on site
Season
Best weather Jun–SepAisle estimate
Getting there
BOH

About the venue

The Kings Arms is a historic hotel in Christchurch, United Kingdom, with 20 bedrooms and a banquet hall licensed for legal ceremonies on site.

Seated ceremonies and dining both hold up to 96 guests, with standing receptions for 120, plus dedicated dance space and an on-site bar.

Outdoor ceremonies, full venue buyouts and fireworks are all possible, and catering is handled in house by the hotel team.

General Manager Chamane Epps coordinates weddings directly, and the nearest airport is Bournemouth (BOH), making it straightforward for travelling guests to reach the venue.

  • Historic hotel with 20 bedrooms across 10 room types, including a Standard Room with sofabed sleeping up to 4
  • Banquet hall seating 96 for a ceremony or dinner, or 120 standing
  • Licensed for legal ceremonies on site, indoors or outdoors
  • In-house catering, on-site bar and dedicated dance space

Short answers

How many guests does The Kings Arms hold?
The Kings Arms holds 96 at dinner and 120 standing.
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Can guests stay at The Kings Arms?
Yes. 20 rooms.
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When is the best time for a wedding at The Kings Arms?
Best weather: June – September.
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How do guests get to The Kings Arms?
Fly into BOH.
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Capacity, rooms and facilities

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Capacity

Seated dinner
96 guests
Standing reception
120 guests
Ceremony, seated
96 guests

Staying over

Rooms
20 rooms
Room types
10 listed
Whole property to yourselves
Yes

House rules

Music until
00:00
Fireworks
Yes

Best weather to marry

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  1. January: out of season
  2. February: out of season
  3. March: out of season
  4. April: out of season
  5. May: good
  6. June: best
  7. July: best
  8. August: best
  9. September: best
  10. October: out of season
  11. November: out of season
  12. December: out of season
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Getting there

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Nearest airport
BOH
Parking
Yes

Questions about the venue

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Can we hold a legally binding ceremony at The Kings Arms?
Yes. The venue is licensed for legal ceremonies on site, and outdoor ceremonies are also possible. Seated ceremony capacity is 96 guests.
How many guests can we invite?
The banquet hall seats 96 for a ceremony or a seated dinner, and holds up to 120 guests standing.
Can we bring in our own caterer?
No. Catering is provided in house and external caterers are not permitted. Corkage is allowed if you wish to bring your own wine or spirits.
How late can the party run?
The noise curfew is midnight (00:00). There is dedicated dance space and a bar on site, and fireworks are permitted.
Who do we contact to plan our wedding?
Chamane Epps, General Manager, handles weddings as the on-site coordinator. Call +44 1202 588933 or email events@thekingsarmschristchurch.co.uk. Pricing is quoted in GBP.

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