Allington Manor

Allington Manor is a family-owned Jacobean manor house in the village of Allington, just outside Grantham in Lincolnshire. It hosts weddings on an exclusive basis, from elopements and micro weddings in the house to larger celebrations in a marquee on the lawn.

Why it suits LGBTQ+ couples

Every package includes exclusive use and accommodation, so the house is yours and your closest people can stay under the same roof. Packages are built around your plans and budget rather than a fixed menu of options. The range of sizes is a real plus: you can marry with a handful of guests in the drawing room or host a full party in a marquee, and the house adapts either way.

Ceremonies

The manor is licensed for civil ceremonies and civil partnerships. Indoors, the drawing room or hall takes up to 50 guests. Outside, a pergola in the garden takes up to 80, which makes a lovely setting in the warmer months. Holy Trinity Church, a short walk away in the village, seats around 100 if you would like a church service.

Receptions and food

For smaller weddings, the house seats 36 for dinner and up to 74 for the evening. With a marquee in the grounds, numbers rise to 80 for the wedding breakfast and 100 in the evening. Catering comes from the manor's preferred suppliers, so you can choose a style that suits you, and the bar is licensed and run by the house. Celebrations finish at 11pm.

Staying

Six en-suite guest rooms are included in every package. They suit you and your wedding party, and give you somewhere quiet to retreat to once the evening is over.

Getting there and the area

Allington lies a few miles north-west of Grantham, close to the A1 and the A52. Grantham station is on the East Coast Main Line, with direct trains to London and the north. Nottingham is roughly 40 minutes away by car, and there are hotels in Grantham for extra guests.

Good to know

• Exclusive use and accommodation are part of every package.
• Ceremonies can take place indoors or under the garden pergola.
• A marquee allows up to 100 evening guests.