Taunton School
Historic Somerset wedding venue with chapel, grand suites and space for up to 400 guests.
Wedding packages
Onsite wedding chapel for up to 300 guests
Choice of rooms
Indoor or outdoor weddings
Intimate or larger weddings
Capacity for up to 500 guests
Business details last verified on 5th of March 2026 by the Guides for Brides team.
Prices & Capacity
Prices
Typical Price: £7,500
Price Range: £4,500 - £10,000
Capacity
Ceremony: 300
Standing: 500
Seated Meal: 300
About Taunton School
Nestled amidst Somerset's rolling hills, Taunton School offers a romantic setting for your wedding celebration. Our historic venue boasts charming halls with period features and vaulted ceilings. The spacious ground floor hosts ceremonies, receptions, and dancing, while manicured lawns and secluded gardens provide an idyllic backdrop.Our wedding team will guide you through every detail, from bespoke catering to décor planning. We have outdoor space & our venue holds up to 400 wedding guests.
Here at Taunton School, we have everything you need to create a truly magical and memorable wedding day. We offer a range of beautiful wedding suites, a stunning on-site chapel, and the best banqueting cuisine in Somerset.
We pride ourselves on offering everything you need for a unique and unforgettable wedding
day. We boast a fine range of 19th Century gothic style buildings, complemented by 20th and 21st
Century additions, including our brand new state-of-the-art Densham Suite; an impressive contemporary piece of architecture, perfect for the larger wedding. Our team of dedicated and passionate planners are here to support you with creating the wedding of your dreams.
Our enchanting chapel was built in 1907 and comfortably seats 300 in collegiate style pews, this remarkable space offers a unique and special setting for
a memorable wedding ceremony.
You are spoilt for choice when it comes to ceremony options, choose from our charming Old Library, stylish and contemporary Densham Suite, or our pretty chapel garden if you prefer an outdoor ceremony.
Our Old Library can accommodate up to 135 for a ceremony whilst our newest addition of the
Densham Suite can comfortably accommodate 400. In September 2020 Taunton School opened one of the largest hospitality event spaces in Taunton. With a 3.6-million-pound investment, this impressive purpose built facility is both
architecturally beautiful and energy efficient, featuring state-of-the-art sound, vision and
lighting.
The Details
Type of Ceremony
Civil ceremony licensed
Chapel on premises
Humanist / Celebrant weddings
Outdoor Ceremonies
Receptions Only
Interfaith / Multicultural
Jewish (Stage and Chuppah)
Venue Setting
Countryside
Town
Venue Type
Exclusive use
Schools, Colleges & Universities
Elopements
Outdoor / Garden
Historic
Intimate Venue
Additional Facilities
Dance floor
Live music permitted
Discos permitted
Wedding coordinator
Onsite car parking
Licensed bar
Wedding packages
Good Disabled Access
Outdoor ceremonies
Catering Options
Inhouse Caterers
BBQ / Hog Roasts
Asian
Kosher
Caribbean
Vegan
Buffet
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Contact & Location
Taunton School
Staplegrove Road, TA2 6AD, Bristol and Somerset, United Kingdom
FAQs
Yes. When you book your wedding at Taunton School, you enjoy exclusive use of your chosen suites and gardens, ensuring a private and personal celebration for you and your guests.
Yes
Yes. Our beautifully manicured Chapel Garden is licensed for outdoor weddings in Somerset, providing a stunning open-air backdrop within our private 56-acre estate.
Yes
No
During school holidays, we can provide onsite residential rooms. For weddings held during term time, there are numerous high-quality hotels and boutique B&Bs just minutes away in Taunton town centre
Our award-winning in-house chefs create bespoke wedding menus using local Somerset produce. We offer everything from formal three-course dining to contemporary street food & grazing stations
We cater to all scales. The Densham Suite hosts up to 300 guests for a wedding breakfast & 500 for an evening reception, while the Old Library is perfect for intimate gatherings of up to 120
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