Iscoyd Park

Iscoyd Park is a family house near Whitchurch, on the Shropshire and Wales border. It has been in the same family since 1843, and it is hired to one wedding party at a time, with gardens, a marquee and a coach house for the party.

Why it suits LGBTQ+ couples

Iscoyd Park is a strong fit for couples who want a whole weekend in a private house rather than a booking in a function room. The house is described by its owners as a family home and not a hotel, and you decide who sleeps where. Hire can run for one, two or three days, which gives you time for a rehearsal dinner and a lunch the day after. That slower pace suits couples who want to spend real time with their guests.

Ceremonies

Civil ceremonies and church weddings are both possible. The gardens and park provide outdoor space for photographs and a drinks reception, and the venue can show you the options when you visit. A virtual tour is available online.

Receptions and food

Food is a central part of the offer, and the team can cater for parties of any size. A drinks reception is served from the bar. Wedding feasts are held at long tables in the marquee, and the Coach House hosts an after party once the main event ends.

Staying

Accommodation is reserved when you book the venue. The main house has nine double bedrooms with en suite bathrooms, including the bridal suite, and a cottage on the edge of the estate has four more. The weddings page lists 15 double bedrooms in total.

Getting there and the area

Iscoyd is a rural estate a short drive from Whitchurch in Shropshire, with Wrexham, Chester and Shrewsbury within reach by road. Whitchurch has a railway station, and most guests will want a taxi or a car for the last stretch.

Good to know

• One day hire runs from noon until 10am the next morning.
• Two and three day hire add time before and after the wedding.
• The office is open Monday to Friday, 9.30am to 5.30pm.