The Princess Royal is a hotel destination wedding venue in Runfold, United Kingdom, hosting 80 at dinner and 85 at the ceremony.

The Princess Royal

RunfoldEngland, United Kingdom

The Princess Royal is a historic hotel in Runfold with 27 bedrooms sleeping up to 60 guests, licensed to hold legal ceremonies on site.

Guests
80 at dinner85 at the ceremony
Rooms
27 rooms, sleep 60
Cost
£3,500minimum spend
Ceremony
Legal ceremony on site
Getting there
LHR

About the venue

The Princess Royal is a historic hotel in Runfold with 27 bedrooms sleeping up to 60 guests, licensed to hold legal ceremonies on site.

The indoor meeting and banquet space seats 85 for a ceremony, 80 for a seated dinner, or holds 100 standing, with a dedicated dance space and a bar on site.

Catering is handled in house, with vegetarian, vegan and gluten-free options available, and events manager Leah coordinates each wedding from the venue.

Gardens, parking, step-free access and a pet-friendly, child-friendly policy round out the practical side, with London Heathrow (LHR) the nearest airport for travelling guests.

  • 27 bedrooms across eight room types, sleeping up to 60 guests on site
  • Licensed for legal ceremonies indoors, seating up to 85
  • Seated dining for 80 or 100 standing, with dedicated dance space
  • In-house catering with vegetarian, vegan and gluten-free options

Short answers

How much does a wedding at The Princess Royal cost?
The venue quotes £3,500 minimum spend.
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How many guests does The Princess Royal hold?
The Princess Royal holds 80 at dinner and 85 at the ceremony.
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Can guests stay at The Princess Royal?
Yes. 27 rooms, sleeping 60.
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How do guests get to The Princess Royal?
Fly into LHR.
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Capacity, rooms and facilities

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Capacity

Seated dinner
80 guests
Standing reception
100 guests
Ceremony, seated
85 guests

Staying over

Rooms
27 rooms
Sleeps
60 guests
Room types
8 listed
Whole property to yourselves
Yes
Whole property must be taken with the wedding
No
Rooms for the party nearby
Yes

House rules

Exclusive use required
No
Music until
23:00
Fireworks
No
Pets
Yes
Children
Yes
Nearest airport
LHR
Parking
Yes
Step-free access
Yes

Questions about the venue

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Can we hold the legal ceremony at the venue?
Yes. The Princess Royal is licensed for legal ceremonies on site, held indoors with seating for up to 85 guests. Outdoor ceremonies are not offered, and indoor backup space is available.
How many guests can stay overnight?
The hotel has 27 bedrooms sleeping up to 60 guests in total, including doubles, suites, an Indulgence Suite, a family room for four, a classic single and a double or twin with disability access. Additional accommodation is available nearby.
Can we bring our own caterer or wine?
No. Catering is provided in house, external caterers are not permitted and corkage is not allowed. Vegetarian, vegan and gluten-free menus can be arranged.
Is there a music curfew or restrictions on fireworks?
Music must finish by 23:00, and fireworks are not permitted at the venue.
Do we need to book exclusive use, and what is the minimum spend?
A full buyout is available but not required, and exclusive use is not mandatory. The minimum spend is GBP 3,500.

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£3,500minimum spend

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