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The Kings Christchurch Hotel Wedding Venue

Unique Dorset Wedding Venue

Dorset, Christchurch

£3,000 - £9,500

120 guests

1 review

Seasonal wedding offers

Luxury guest accommodation

Bridal / honeymoon suite

Wedding fairs

Free online wedding brochure

Prices & Key Facts

Prices

Price Band: ££ - £££

Price Range: £3,000 - £9,500

Contact us to get full details of the packages we offer

Hire Price Range: £600 - £1,500

Per Person Price Range: £65 - £135

Capacity

Guests for a ceremony: 96

 

About The Kings Christchurch Hotel

With picturesque views overlooking the Avon River, Christchurch Castle and the King Arms Bowling Green, the hotel seamlessly blends tradition with exquisite contemporary style.

The Kings Arms is truly unique. A boutique venue, set in a magical location, the hotel’s intimate setting oozes fairy-tale romance. With its beautifully restored Kings Pavilion and exclusive Priory wedding suite, couples can create their perfect day, tailored to suit their own individual style and theme.

With picturesque views overlooking the Avon River, Christchurch Castle and the King Arms Bowling Green, the hotel seamlessly blends tradition with exquisite contemporary style.

Christchurch Quay is just a short stroll from The Kings Arms, offering wonderful panoramic views amongst the many yachts visiting or moored at this beautiful natural harbour. Have a romantic boat trip or a peaceful river cruise with your wedding guests, there are an abundance of ideas for your photographic memories.

Local award winning Chef Patron, Alex Aitken, will create a personal bespoke menu, working with you to create the perfect day.

The Details

Type of Ceremony

Civil ceremony licensed

Humanist / Celebrant weddings

Outdoor Ceremonies

Receptions Only

Venue Setting

Countryside

Waterside

Town

Coastal

Waterside

Venue Type

Castles & Palaces

Boutique hotel

Large hotel

Barn

Exclusive use

Small Hotel

Pubs, Bars & Restaurants

Intimate Venue

Outdoor / Garden

Additional Facilities

Outdoor ceremonies

Honeymoon suite

Guest rooms

Dance floor

Live music permitted

Discos permitted

Fireworks permitted

Wedding coordinator

Onsite car parking

Licensed bar

Wedding packages

Bespoke weddings

Catering Options

Inhouse Caterers

BBQ / Hog Roasts

Asian

Kosher

Halal

Kosher

Vegan

Contact & Location

The Kings Christchurch Hotel

The Kings Arm, 18 Castle Street, Christchurch, BH23 1DT, Dorset, United Kingdom

FAQs

We can offer corkage costs, ask our expert team for more details.

No we do not allow external catering. Luckily our kitchen staff are so talented you won't even need to consider alternative caterers. Our Head Chef Patron Alex Aitken can sit down with you to help create a bespoke menu.

Fireworks can be allowed, there are a few restriction so speak to our friendly events team for more details.

We love confetti as much as you, so yes we do allow it. It is required to be made from natural materials, dried petals etc.

If anything we encourage twinkling candlelit ceremonies.

We're lucky enough to have three bridal suites.

Our hotel has 20 beautiful bedrooms that can be booked. We even offer a special wedding rate. The team can happily provide you with more information on your enquiry.

Set-up is from 7am and celebrations are until midnight.

We ask your DJ or Band to finish at midnight with your guests leaving after the last song (with wedding cake in hand)

Our venue spaces are exclusive for you and your guests

Guests who stay at the hotel can be offered a parking space per bedroom, guests staying else where will need to use local car parks or transport.

Our bowling green is a stunning location for an outdoors ceremony

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