CHEYLESMORE MANOR HOUSE, CV1 2ND 02476 833 141 | www.ceremoniesinsidecoventry.co.uk/ cheylesmoremanorceremonysuite Cheylesmore Manor House is the remnant of a Medieval royal palace in Coventry city centre. The magnificent timber building is a key piece of Coventry’s rich and important heritage. Previously the only unfortified royal palace outside of London, Cheylesmore Manor House is now used for wedding ceremonies. The manor is believed to have been built for the Earl of Arundel in 1237. By 1320, it had passed to Queen Isabella, wife of Edward II, along with the lavish Cheylesmore Park that surrounded it. Her grandson Edward, the Black Prince, took possession of it after her. The building we know today is, in fact, only the gatehouse and parts of two cross wings of the original manor house. Celebrate in style The property houses three ceremony rooms: the Queen Isabella Room, the Black Prince Room and the Library Room. The Black Prince Room retains a wealth of original features, including a magnificent vaulted beamed ceiling with an impressive stone fireplace and Medieval chandeliers. Once the ceremony is over, your guests will exit from the room via a winding staircase down to a huge oak door leading into a large stone-flagged courtyard, where a section of the city wall still remains. A small wooden bridge within the courtyard provides delightful opportunities for photographs and memories of the special day. This is the largest of the manor’s ceremony rooms, accommodating 50 loved ones. The Queen Isabella Room, with its beautiful beams, is tastefully furnished to a high standard. The room accommodates up to 20 nearest and dearest, including the two of you and your witnesses, with direct access into the room from the archway outside. Alternatively, the Library Room can hold up to 10 people, including you and your witnesses. The room is on the ground floor of the manor house, making it accessible for wheelchair users. We love... The venue’s rich history and stunning ceremony spaces. www.ajtimages.co.uk www.ajtimages.co.uk THE TIN AT THE COAL VAULTS, CV1 4LY 02476 230 699 | www.thetinmusicandarts.org.uk The Tin at The Coal Vaults is a multi-use arts venue that doubles up as the perfect alternative wedding reception venue. The 18th-century building, set in Coventry Canal Basin’s former coal storage building, oozes character with exposed brick walls and curved ceilings. Its somewhat industrial style creates the ideal backdrop, giving the space a distinctive sense of charm and character while remaining versatile enough to be personalised and adapted to suit your tastes. Celebrate in style The venue is set in two vaults, one of which contains a fully licensed bar stocked with locally sourced ales, wines, and spirits with a seating area, and the other has a built-in stage and dancefloor. Being on one level, the entire venue is wheelchair accessible. The maximum capacity over the two vaults is 150; however, this intimate venue doesn’t feel empty with 30 or 40 guests. We love... Although the venue doesn’t offer in-house catering, outside catering is welcome. The team does offer a range of optional extras, including the use of the PA system, a license extension until 2am, an optional in-house DJ and technical equipment. www.ajtimages.co.uk REGIONAL VENUES 15
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