Old Thorns Hotel & Resort

Old Thorns is a countryside hotel and golf resort at Griggs Green near Liphook in Hampshire, with ballrooms, a chapel and a walled garden for weddings.

Why it suits LGBTQ+ couples

Old Thorns is a strong fit for couples who want a choice of ceremony settings and a venue that suits both small and large guest lists. The spaces range from an intimate chapel to ballrooms that hold hundreds, so you can scale the day to your plans. The wedding breakfast does not have to follow a traditional format, which suits couples who want a relaxed or personal approach.

Ceremonies

Five spaces are published with their numbers. The Chapel holds up to 150 for a ceremony and the Walled Garden up to 150 outdoors. The Hampshire Suite holds up to 85, the Gatsby Ballroom up to 400 and the Grand Ballroom up to 500.

Receptions and food

The Hampshire Suite has a private bar, a lounge area and a courtyard with views over the golf course. The Gatsby Ballroom has an art deco look, a private bar and a balcony. The Grand Ballroom has a mahogany bar, a sunken dance floor and a central stage. Menus change with the seasons, and a culinary team helps with planning. A bridal lounge offers five stations and a dressing area.

Staying

The resort offers hotel rooms, apartments, penthouses and extended-stay apartments, so guests have a range of options on site.

Getting there and the area

Old Thorns is on Longmoor Road, Griggs Green, close to Liphook and the Surrey and Sussex borders. Liphook station has direct trains to London Waterloo, and the South Downs National Park is nearby.

The Hampshire Suite works well for smaller guest lists, with up to 85 guests for a ceremony or meal and up to 150 in the evening. The Gatsby Ballroom seats up to 300 for the meal, and the Grand Ballroom up to 500. The Walled Garden can also host a drinks reception for up to 150, which gives your guests somewhere to gather outdoors before the meal. Large screens and a PA system are available in the Gatsby Ballroom.

Good to know

• Five wedding spaces from an intimate chapel to a grand ballroom
• Bookings begin with a showround
• Enquiries go through the online form