Haughton Hall Hotel & Leisure Club

Haughton Hall Hotel and Leisure Club is a country house hotel on Haughton Lane at Shifnal in Shropshire. It stands in about 35 acres of gardens and woodland, with a lake, and offers function suites, a garden gazebo and a marquee for weddings.

Why it suits LGBTQ+ couples

Haughton Hall is a strong fit for couples who want a large guest list and a lot of freedom with the layout. The choice between suites, a gazebo ceremony in the gardens and a marquee lets you shape the day around your own style. Having bedrooms, a bar and the grounds on one site keeps friends and family together from the ceremony to the late evening.

Ceremonies

Outdoor ceremonies take place at a Victorian-style gazebo in the gardens. Indoors, the Manor Suite and the smaller garden suite can host the ceremony, and the council lists the hotel as an approved venue for civil marriages. Confirm which room suits your numbers when you visit.

Receptions and food

The Manor Suite has a private bar, a dance floor and a stage. The function suites hold up to about 180 guests, and the marquee overlooking the gardens holds up to 300. Fireworks can be arranged through a preferred supplier. Ask the team about menus and packages, as the wedding page does not set these out.

Staying

The hotel has more than thirty bedrooms and a honeymoon suite, with room for a large part of your guest list. Check current room numbers when you book.

Getting there and the area

The hotel is in east Shropshire, a short drive from Shifnal, Telford and Wolverhampton. Shifnal has its own railway station on the line between Wolverhampton and Telford. The postcode is TF11 8HG.

Plan the practical side early. Ask the hotel about the number of bedrooms held for wedding guests, the timings for the marquee set up, and how the gardens are used if the weather turns. A visit lets you compare the Manor Suite, the garden room and the marquee for your own guest list. Couples marrying in summer often favour the gardens, while winter weddings suit the suites.

Good to know

• The grounds include a lake, gardens and woodland.
• The Manor Suite has a private bar and a dance floor.
• A marquee can host larger guest lists.