West Retford Hotel

West Retford Hotel is a Grade II listed Georgian manor house at 24 North Road in Retford, on the Nottinghamshire and South Yorkshire border. It has 63 bedrooms, manicured gardens and licensed suites for civil ceremonies.

Why it suits LGBTQ+ couples

It is a strong fit for couples who want a period house with ceremony, dining and accommodation in one place. The hotel is licensed for civil ceremonies and civil partnerships, with tailored packages and a garden pagoda for outdoor ceremonies. Its wedding days dress the suites for ceremonies and breakfasts, so you can see how your own day would look.

Ceremonies

Several licensed suites host civil ceremonies and partnerships, indoors or outdoors. The hotel is licensed for indoor and outdoor ceremonies for 2 to 160 guests. A garden pagoda is available for outdoor ceremonies. Register the marriage through Nottinghamshire Register Office, as the registrars are booked directly by the couple.

Receptions and food

The Orangery Restaurant cooks to order from local produce, and wedding breakfasts are served in the licensed suites. A resident DJ can play from 7pm to midnight, or you may bring your own with the right safety certificates. The hotel recommends suppliers for venue dressing and flowers. Ask the team about wedding food packages and current menus, and ask which suite suits your guest numbers.

Staying

The hotel has 63 bedrooms in traditional and contemporary styles, including a bridal suite. Ask about holding rooms for your wedding party. The hotel has a bridal suite, and the bedrooms mix traditional and contemporary styles, so you can choose what suits each guest.

Getting there and the area

Retford is a market town in north Nottinghamshire. The hotel is under a mile from Retford railway station, five minutes from the A1 and about 20 minutes from the M1. Doncaster, Worksop and Lincoln are all within reach by road. The hotel stands in manicured gardens, which gives you somewhere to take photographs and welcome guests before the meal.

Good to know

• Ceremonies suit 2 to 160 guests.
• A wedding fayre and open weekends are held through the year.
• The register office is booked separately by the couple.