Chester Zoo is a wedding venue and zoological garden that can set the stage for a truly unforgettable and distinctive celebration. Adored by happy couples and animal lovers alike! The Oakfield At Chester Zoo's charming Oakfield manor house, your nearest and dearest are bound to be impressed by the vintage architecture.
Chester Zoo is a wedding venue and zoological garden that can set the stage for a truly unforgettable and distinctive celebration. Adored by happy couples and animal lovers alike! The Oakfield At Chester Zoo's charming Oakfield manor house, your nearest and dearest are bound to be impressed by the vintage architecture. A listed building that has been lovingly restored, it is replete with detailed wood panelling, and the walls are lined with old-fashioned photos. You and your partner can say 'I do' in the gardens, a wonderful place to make your union official. After your ceremony, you can explore the zoo while enjoying your photoshoot. The zoo is home to 27,000 species of animals, and you are welcome to pose beside them. Ceremonies and receptions can take place inside the mansion. The Square A stunning new venue based in the original stable block where the zoo began back in the 1930s.We’re breathing new life into square one of our zoo. You’ll find The Square in a secluded setting in the heart of the zoo. Featuring an impressive, gated entrance, the building features a large private courtyard, exposed brick walls, vaulted rafters, large feature windows overlooking the garden and a host of original features which tell the story of the original building. The Reserve A spectacular safari style lodge resort that opened its doors to guests in August 2025. The Reserve features 51 beautifully designed lodges, some overlooking a private savannah where giraffes, zebras and blesbock antelope roam, and others nestled beside a peaceful lake. Includes dining at the new Amboseli Restaurant and the Tsavo Lounge where guests can enjoy a drink or delicious dining. Services Offered The Chester Zoo staff is passionate about helping soon-to-be newlyweds with planning their special days. As such, they offer a variety of services designed to do just that. Consultations, planning assistance, and day-of coordination are just a few of the duties they are happy to perform. In addition, the venue's exceptional culinary team can complement your event with a mouth-watering meal. Flexibility and creativity The venue offers ultimate flexibility for weddings and corporate events, with a 200 capacity venue as well as a courtyard, garden and set of unique smaller meeting spaces. Sustainability, built in The building itself is being sustainably renovated. From sedum roofs, to the use of reclaimed materials and air source heating solutions.
Chester Zoo, Hoole, Cheshire, CH2 1LH, England
5.0 average from 15 reviews
Chester Zoo provides the ultimate wedding package with a sustainable edge. The venue is absolutely stunning, the staff are wonderful, and the food was delicious! We cannot recommend The Square at Chester Zoo enough. The Square is a unique wedding venue with so much character. Designed and built…
Abbie · 2025-09-15
The most amazing venue, staff were all unbelievable and nothing was ever too much of an ask. We also stayed in the Reserve the night of the wedding, and again the staff were so friendly and accommodating. Although we chose to get married
Amy · 2026-06-27
The Twilight Wedding Package offered by Chester Zoo ticked all the right boxes for us. The capacity was large enough but even if we had had less guests, the venue rooms could be made smaller. We knew we wanted a location to reflect our happy and carefree personalities, and what better place could…
Datta · 2026-01-20
As one of our favourite places as a couple, we had wanted to get married at Chester Zoo for a long time. We viewed The Square shortly after getting engaged in 2023 and we both instantly fell in love with the space and the idea of getting married in such a special place. The most important aspects…
Andrea · 2025-12-31
Chester Zoo was a fantastic venue for our wedding. We’re so glad we chose to get married here! The Square was easy to style to fit the vibe we were going for. It’s a bit of a ‘blank slate’ and suits a lot of different styles but is light and airy on its own. There was plenty of room for our guests…
Heather · 2025-12-30
A perfect venue for the best day! We couldn’t be happier with our experience with Chester Zoo. From the moment we began planning, Rachel, our coordinator, was absolutely fantastic. Her communication was exceptional, answering our many (many!) questions with patience and care, and making the whole…
Felicity · 2025-12-18
Honestly just a fantastic experience start to finish. The venue is incredible, and so unique for a wedding. The food was fantastic and the BBQ buffet was such a hit. The staff made it so special, they explained every aspect, helped us plan the perfect day and were so generous with their time,…
Richard · 2025-12-06
From our very first show round up to our stay at the Reserve after the wedding, the zoo took care of us all the way! We can’t thank the team enough for all they did especially our main coordinator Rachel, she made the whole process easy and was always on hand to help with any questions we had. All…
Holly · 2025-12-05
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