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The National Library of Wales

A spectacular, iconic setting for your wedding, offering a bespoke experience.

Ceredigion, Aberystwyth

£750 - £2,000

60 guests

1 review

Prices & Key Facts

Prices

Price Band: £ - ££

Typical Price: £1,300

Price Range: £750 - £2,000

Capacity

Guests for a ceremony: 60

 

About The National Library of Wales

Offering spectacular views of the town, a superb building and grounds, The National Library of Wales in Aberystwyth, Ceredigion is the perfect setting for your wedding. If you're looking for a unique backdrop to your most special of days, please get in touch.

'One of Wales's finest wedding venues'
The National Library of Wales is one of the great libraries of the world and one of our nation's most iconic buildings.
Built in the early part of the 20th century, the Library stands proudly above the seaside town of Aberystwyth in west Wales. This glorious setting offers splendid views overlooking the town.

Wedding Ceremonies
The Panelled art nouveau Council Chamber and adjoining President's Room, with their unrivalled views are approved for civil marriages and partnerships and vow renewal ceremonies, and can accommodate 60 and 20 people, respectively.

The wonderfully maintained grounds of the Library provide the ideal backdrop for those precious Wedding Day photographs, and with ample free parking, a fully accessible building, an exciting programme of free to access exhibitions, family area, cafe and friendly attentive team, the National Library of Wales has a lot to offer.

The Details

Type of Ceremony

Civil ceremony licensed

Venue Type

Historic

Museums and Galleries

Unique & Unusual

Weekend Hire

Venue Setting

Coastal

Contact & Location

The National Library of Wales

Aberystwyth, SY23 3BU, Ceredigion, United Kingdom

FAQs

The Library continues to function in its capacity as one of the six Copyright Libraries of the UK and visitor destination, even on wedding days.

The two rooms are approved for ceremonies.

Unfortunately not, but the well-maintained grounds are the perfect setting for wedding photos to treasure.

Yes.

Unfortunately it is policy to cater in-house. This is out of respect for our catering team and to preserve their deserved 5-star FSA rating (at time of listing).

09:30-17:00

17:00

Wedding participants are required to be mindful of the setting and other Library users and its proximity to residential areas.

No.

Biodegradable confetti is permitted outside the building only.

No.

No.

No.

Several hotels and B+Bs can be found in the nearby town.

Our Sustainability Commitments

Work on The National Library of Wales’ ambition Decarbonisation Project began in 2021 in a move to reduce emissions and meet the Welsh Government’s target of a collective net zero public sector by 2030. Addressing a wide range of areas including thermal structural studies, secondary glazing studies, shifting from gas boilers to air and ground source heat pumps, and photovoltaic panel installations for both ground and roofs, the National Library also boasts 10 new 75kw EV chargers and 30 22kw chargers providing capacity for a total of 40 EVs, making this the largest charging hub in Wales.