Lion Quays Resort

Lion Quays Resort is a waterside hotel at Weston Rhyn, near Oswestry in Shropshire, beside the Llangollen Canal. Its wedding spaces open onto private walled gardens.

Why it suits LGBTQ+ couples

Lion Quays is a strong fit for couples who want flexible rooms and one place for the whole celebration. Four spaces cover a range of sizes, from the 80 guest Conservatory to the 300 guest Lion Suite, so you can choose a room that fits your guest list without it feeling empty or crowded. The resort offers wedding packages and private wedding tours, and the team runs the day from one base. The canal setting adds a calm backdrop, and the walled gardens give you somewhere private to step outside.

Ceremonies

A ceremony licence for the resort was applied for through the local council in 2023. Contact the resort to confirm which room you would use and how a ceremony would be arranged.

Receptions and food

The Lion Suite is the largest space and seats up to 300 for a banquet, with a bar and cloakroom. The Garden Suite takes up to 120 for a gala dinner and has a private entrance, a bar and free parking. The Montgomery Suite seats up to 100 and has floor to ceiling windows onto the gardens. The Conservatory holds up to 80 guests and opens directly onto the walled gardens, which makes it a bright room for a smaller wedding. Bars are built into the larger suites, and the Montgomery Suite offers a mobile bar and dance floor for party nights. A Waterside restaurant sits on the canal.

Staying

The resort has hotel rooms, and the stay packages include spa and leisure access. Ask the team about rooms for your wedding party. A spa and leisure area gives guests something to do on the morning after. There is also a Waterside restaurant for relaxed meals during the weekend.

Getting there and the area

Weston Rhyn is close to the Welsh border, between Oswestry and Chirk. The Llangollen Canal, Chirk Castle and the Pontcysyllte Aqueduct are all nearby.

Good to know

• Four function spaces from 80 to 300 guests.
• Private walled gardens.
• Private wedding tours can be booked.