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Your perfect wedding, set in the heart of Nottingham

From grand celebrations to intimate moments, Nottingham Venues offers unique wedding venues in Nottingham designed to bring your vision to life. Set within the stunning surroundings of the University of Nottingham, we combine beautiful landscapes, expert planning support and spaces designed around you, to create a seamless and unforgettable experience. Whether you’re dreaming of a large-scale celebration or a more personal gathering, our team is here to ensure your day is thoughtfully tailored and truly special.

Your wedding, your way

Seeing the spaces often makes it easier to picture how the day could come together. Explore our venues to get a sense of atmosphere, layout and how each setting could work for your celebration.

A moment just after the ceremony full of energy and joy

A celebration shaped by tradition, family and shared moments

A chance to step away and take it all in together

Capturing the day as it naturally unfolds

The small details that become part of the day

A setting that brings character to the celebration

A space prepared for a larger wedding to come together with ease

Gathering everyone together for a moment that lasts

Your Celebration, Your Way

Special wedding venues in Nottingham

Discover everything you need to know about our wedding venues in Nottingham and Nottinghamshire. With two distinctive venues to choose from, each set within its own surroundings, there’s the flexibility to find a space that feels right for your day. Whether you’re drawn to something classic, contemporary or a little more understated, each setting offers its own sense of character and atmosphere.

Supported by a dedicated event planning team, every detail is thoughtfully managed to help the day flow naturally and without stress. From the earliest ideas through to the final moments, you’ll have the guidance and flexibility to shape a celebration that feels personal to you. We welcome everything from larger celebrations to smaller wedding venues in Nottingham and intimate gatherings, creating space for both lively celebrations and more personal moments shared with those closest to you.

East Midlands Conference Centre

Stylish interiors, contemporary features and large landscape gardens; our conference centre can be hired out exclusively as your perfect wedding venue space in Nottinghamshire and offers a modern destination, ideal for larger celebrations and wedding reception venues in Nottingham that need space and room for guests to gather comfortably. We’ve been doing weddings at the University of Nottingham for over 25 years, so you can rest assured that when you choose one of our wedding venues in Nottingham, we’ll look after you on your special day.

“Stylish interiors, Contemporary features”

Weddings at East Midlands Conference Centre

Ideal for larger weddings

Catering for up to 500 guests, our conference centre allows you to choose from either our banqueting suite or conference theatre with the option of our light filled spacious atrium for your drinks reception.

Travel

Great location for your guests to travel to and from. Just 2 miles from Nottingham city centre, and easily reached from the M1 and East Midlands Airport.

Dedicated event planner

You will receive a personalised service with a dedicated event planner to help you every step of the way.

Accommodation

Adjacent to the East Midlands Conference Centre sits the Orchard hotel, making it an excellent choice for couples searching for wedding venues in Nottingham with accommodation. With 202 comfortable rooms and our Signature suite with stunning views of campus.

Menus

Our experienced chefs are here to help tailor your menus. Want to bring your own caterers? We can advise on practicalities and our preferred suppliers.

Flexible dry hire venue for your dream wedding

Take full creative control of your special day with our dry hire wedding venues in Nottinghamshire. For couples seeking self-catering wedding venues in Nottingham, this flexibility allows you to work with your own caterers and trusted suppliers.

Trent Building

A favourite among alumni, the venue combines timeless elegance with modern convenience. It remains one of the most distinctive wedding venues in Beeston, Nottingham, offering a historic setting within the University grounds. Say ‘I do’ in the oak-panelled rooms leading to the magnificent Great Hall, where a civil licence allows you to officially tie the knot. After the ceremony, unwind in the peaceful surroundings of the Senate Chamber for your wedding breakfast. With terraces that extend down to the boating lake, it’s the perfect spot to capture unforgettable moments.

"Stunning landscape surroundings"

Weddings at Trent Buildings

Ideal for traditional weddings

Our wedding venues in Nottinghamshire are perfect for smaller weddings or larger gatherings for up to 200 guests. We are also licensed to hold Civil Marriages within the Great Hall.

Our spaces

The Senate Chamber is a perfect wedding venue in Nottingham for intimate dining. With a stunning terrace leading down to the boating lake and the great hall for larger evening meals or parties from 11am until midnight.

Event Manager

A dedicated event manager is provided at our wedding venues in Nottingham to help you every step of the way and our duty manager will act as your master of ceremonies.

Menus

Our in house catering team has a number of menu options that your event planner will discuss with you, including advice on wines to accompany your meal.

Travel

A great location for your guest to travel to and from. Just 2 miles from Nottingham city centre, and easily reached from the M1 and East Midlands Airport.

Accommodation

Our wedding package includes a complimentary executive room with breakfast at the Orchard Hotel for the happy couple. Want somewhere for your guest to stay? We can arrange that too!

Our venues

How to book

Each venue option has its own character, giving couples different options for wedding venue hire in Nottinghamshire, depending on the scale and style of their plans.

East Midlands Conference Centre

A spacious, contemporary venue designed for larger celebrations, with plenty of room for guests to gather, dine and celebrate comfortably.

Trent Building

A more traditional setting with character, rich history and a strong sense of place. Ideal for celebrations that feel distinctive and a little more timeless.

Outdoor Spaces

Set within the green flag awarded picturesque grounds of University park, the lush greenery and peaceful atmosphere create one of the most attractive outdoor wedding venues in Nottingham for photography and celebrations. Choose from a number of locations within 330 acre parkland to capture your forever moment.

Wedding accommodation in Nottingham

With two on-site hotels, celebrations don’t need to end when the evening does. Staying overnight allows you and your guests to relax into the occasion, without needing to think about travel at the end of the day. It’s one of the reasons couples choose our wedding venues in Nottingham with accommodation for both guests and family members travelling to celebrate.

Cultural Weddings

Our conference centre is a popular choice for hosting weddings from many different communities and we understand the importance of being flexible from how you want to decorate the venue to how you want your day to run.

Examples

Conference Theatre, Banqueting Suite, Garden, Atrium

Total Capacity

10-500

Your Unforgettable Day, book now

If you’d like to find out more or talk through your ideas, get in touch with our team. We’d love to help you explore our wedding venues in Nottinghamshire and find the setting that feels right for your day.