Swinfen Hall Hotel

Swinfen Hall Hotel is a Grade II listed country house near Lichfield in Staffordshire. It stands in roughly 100 acres of grounds that include a deer park and a walled kitchen garden.

Why it suits LGBTQ+ couples

Swinfen Hall is a strong fit for couples who want a large house to themselves. The venue offers exclusive use for the day and night, which means your guests, your music and your schedule are the only ones on site. The grounds give you plenty of room for an outdoor ceremony, drinks and portraits, and in-house catering keeps the day under one roof.

Ceremonies

The house holds a wedding licence, and ceremonies can take place indoors or outdoors. The Edwardian ballroom, the foyer and the cocktail terrace all feature in the wedding offer, and the gardens are available for outdoor vows.

Receptions and food

The ballroom hosts dinner and dancing. A marquee can be added for larger gatherings, and the venue lists capacity for very large parties. In-house catering is available, and the venue also permits external catering, including Asian and halal menus. There is an alcohol licence and an in-house wine list.

Staying

The hotel has on-site bedrooms for you and your guests. The exact number varies in published listings, so ask the venue to confirm the room count for your date.

The grounds are a large part of the appeal. Beyond the house there is a private deer park, a walled Victorian kitchen garden, a rose arbour and wild meadows, which gives you several backdrops for portraits and for guests to wander between courses. Fireworks and open flames are permitted, which opens up options for an evening finale. Ask the venue to confirm any rules for your chosen date.

Getting there and the area

Swinfen sits a few miles south of Lichfield, a cathedral city with a train station. Birmingham, Tamworth and the National Memorial Arboretum are all within reach, which helps guests who travel in from further away.

Good to know

• Exclusive use of the house for the day and night.
• Wedding licence and alcohol licence.
• Outdoor ceremonies and a marquee option.