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Mansion House, Edinburgh Zoo

Edinburgh, Lothian & Borders5.0 · 26 reviewsWebsite

Welcome to the Mansion House at Edinburgh Zoo Imagine exchanging vows in a stunning Victorian mansion, surrounded by lush gardens and the serene calls of wildlife. The Mansion House, located in Edinburgh, Lothian & Borders offers a unique and unforgettable venue for your wedding day, combining classic sophistication with a touch of adventure. The historic Mansion House has over 200 years of tradit

Venue type
Unusual weddings
Capacity
30–120 guests (120 seated)
Ceremony licence
Celebration only

About Mansion House, Edinburgh Zoo

Welcome to the Mansion House at Edinburgh Zoo Imagine exchanging vows in a stunning Victorian mansion, surrounded by lush gardens and the serene calls of wildlife. The Mansion House, located in Edinburgh, Lothian & Borders offers a unique and unforgettable venue for your wedding day, combining classic sophistication with a touch of adventure. The historic Mansion House has over 200 years of tradition. With beautiful surroundings, delectable food, and outstanding service, you can find everything you need for a memorable celebration. The Mansion House at Edinburgh Zoo is licensed to host humanist, and civil ceremonies in a variety of locations. Your day You can start your day in our light and airy Keith Room or the traditional Library. Both rooms are perfect for your wedding day preparation. You can use exclusively as your bridal suite and you can get ready without worrying being late for your big day. The stunning Macmillan room provides a breathtaking backdrop for your ceremony. The room overlooks glorious manicured gardens, the historic city of Edinburgh, and the Pentland Hills. This space is elegantly white for your preferred decoration and features a grand period fireplace. Following the ceremony you and your guests can enjoy the zoo, offering countless photo opportunities amidst the breathtaking scenery and diverse array of wildlife. From the majestic lions and playful penguins to the colorful birds and exotic species, your wedding will be surrounded by the wonders of the natural world, creating memories that will last a lifetime. The spectacular oak-panelled Geddes & Gillespie Suite will host a delicious wedding breakfast. The suite offers direct access to the beautiful gardens, boasting magnificent scenery and panoramic views. The lively atmosphere of this unique venue will excite your senses and create a truly unforgettable wedding day. For your evening reception, up to 120 loved ones can join you. Each room is exquisitely designed to host intimate ceremonies, lavish receptions, and everything in between, ensuring your celebration is as unique as your love story. Come visit us. Our Team Our dedicated wedding team is committed to making your dreams come true. From personalised menus crafted by our talented chefs to tailored décor and seamless coordination, every detail is designed with your vision in mind. Whether you envision a grand celebration or an intimate gathering, we are here to bring your wedding dreams to life. The staff at Mansion House understands that planning a wedding can be overwhelming. Our experienced wedding team will be available to help throughout your preparations to relieve some of the stress. We will assist you to ensure your big day runs flawlessly. Couples can contact the venue to discuss available dates and receive information on their wedding packages and brochure. The team will strive to give you the day of your dreams at Edinburgh Zoo.

Facilities, accommodation and access

  • Wedding coordinator
  • Accessible facilities
  • Corkage option
  • DJ facilities
  • Live band facilities
  • Master of ceremonies/toastmaster
  • Changing room for wedding guests
  • Exclusive use
  • Evening reception facilities
  • Beautician
  • Alcohol licence
  • In-house catering

The venue in photographs

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Finding us

Mansion House, Edinburgh Zoo, Edinburgh, Lothian & Borders, EH12 6TS

Reviews

5.0 average from 26 reviews

Imported

We had the pleasure of using this venue for my daughters Bridal Shower. This was a small event, held in the downstairs bar area, with High Tea and games we had brought along. All staff at the Mansion House were extremely professional, friendly and accommodating, both in the run up to the event and…

Ella · 2024-08-16

Imported

The whole experience with the Zoo team was incredible. Before our day the communication was professional and arranging face to face meetings for last minute nerves and queries were met with patience and positivity. Nothing was too m

Sarah · 2024-07-30

Imported

Kimberley was so helpful with all the decisions and questions we had. She made it a smooth process from start to finish, as well as putting us in touch with external suppliers and recommending photograp

Gavin · 2024-05-08

Imported

Kimberley was a pleasure to work with. She was always kind and understanding. We had to rearrange our wedding twice, due to covid, and Kimberley made this a much easier process. We are grateful to have picked such a brilliant venue to work with through a turbulent time. The zoo was an incredible…

Laura · 2021-12-24

Imported

We had the most amazing day. The mansion house is beautiful and everyone had a wonderful experience at the zoo as well. Our wedding planner was so helpful and easy to communicate with, and really listened to what we wanted. On the day everyone was so friendly and helpful and did ever

Vcj · 2022-03-16

Imported

We had our special day here on the 28th August 2021. It was originally 28th august 2020 but obviously had to be moved due to covid. The staff at the zoo could not of been more helpful and were always on hand to answer any questions I had and ease any worries I had. This despite the hard times they…

Kelly · 2022-04-11

Imported

We can't thank the staff at The Mansion House at Edinburgh Zoo enough. From start to finish the day was perfect and everything went according to plan. Talking about planning, Kimberley was amazing and was always on hand before the big day to chat about what we wanted from food to timings. There…

Stephanie · 2022-08-01

Imported

From start to finish the whole experience was without compare. The helpfulness of all the staff was above and beyond from seeing the venue, choosing the food to the actual day. Tailoring the day to our desires and needs never seemed too much of a hassle. Everything was well prepare and they happily…

Taylor · 2022-12-09

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