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A couple walk along a path through the gardens at Ness, the bride carrying a bouquet, under a blue sky.

Weddings at Ness

Exchange your vows, capture timeless photographs, and celebrate your special day with family and friends. Whether you're dreaming of an intimate gathering or a lively celebration, Ness Botanic Gardens offers the perfect setting.

64
acres of stunning botanic gardens
10
miles from Chester and Liverpool
2
ceremony spaces and reception venue
4-100
wedding guests accommodated

Our wedding spaces

Licensed by Cheshire West and Chester Council, we offer a choice of spaces for your marriage or civil partnership ceremony, as well as an elegant reception venue.

We can host your wedding outside in our stunning Rock Garden, surrounded by nature, or you may prefer our Hulme Conservatory, with its sweeping views across luscious lawns and herbaceous borders.

Whichever ceremony space you choose, our dedicated team will work closely with you to bring your vision to life, creating a seamless, unforgettable experience for you and your guests.

A couple sign the register after their wedding in the Rock Garden.

Rock Garden

Make your way across a small sandstone bridge and you'll find your guests assembled in our enchanting Rock Garden. Your ceremony will take place in our thatched Summer House, a beautiful focal point.

The Hulme Conservatory set for a wedding, with rows of chairs facing a table in front of windows overlooking the gardens.

Hulme Conservatory

A light and airy space, combining indoor comforts and charming views. Enjoy our spectacular surroundings from the Hulme Conservatory and impressive Hulme Deck balcony, overlooking the gardens.

After your ceremony

Whether you opt for an indoor or outdoor ceremony, you'll be spoilt for choice when it comes to photo opportunities, surrounded by beautiful scenery.

Pop the fizz, mingle with loved ones, or spend time alone together exploring the gardens, before your wedding breakfast and reception. We can help you plan as much or as little of the day as you like and ensure your dreams become a reality.

A couple pose for a photo in the gardens at Ness after their wedding ceremony.

Photo opportunities

Ness' stunning backdrop makes it the perfect place to capture lasting memories of your special day. There are so many wonderful spots for photos around the gardens, you'll be spoilt for choice.

Tables set our for a wedding breakfast in the Hulme Conservatory.

Wedding breakfast and reception

Celebrate your marriage or civil partnership in the Hulme Conservatory, where we can seat up to 100 guests for a sumptuous wedding breakfast and reception party.

Arrange a viewing

There’s nothing quite like standing amidst the beauty of Ness Botanic Gardens and imagining your wedding day unfolding among the flowers, trees and spectacular views. The best way to picture how your celebration could come to life at Ness is to visit us in person.

During your viewing, a member of our friendly and experienced team will guide you through the grounds, listen to your ideas, and help you visualise a truly unforgettable wedding day. It’s an ideal opportunity to share your vision, ask questions, and hear creative suggestions from our team.

To arrange a private viewing, or to get in touch with any enquiries, please email ngevents@liverpool.ac.uk or call us on 0151 795 6313. Ahead of your visit, you might like to browse our wedding brochure (PDF, 21MB) to get inspired!

Join us for our wedding open day

Come along on Sunday 25 January, between 11am and 2pm. We'd love to show you around.

Download our wedding brochure

Discover how every wedding at Ness is unique and start planning your dream day.

We just wanted to say a huge thank you for everything. We had the most incredible day. Choosing Ness was the best decision we made.

Esther and Ethan

Breathtaking beautiful gardens, stunning spaces, and the perfect backdrop for our photos. Our guests are still talking about how magical it all was.

Simon and Helen

Jen and Naomi were organised, thoughtful, and always one step ahead, making sure everything came together perfectly. Thank you for everything, it was the best day.

Liv and Dom