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The Old Hall Ely

Ely, Cambridgeshire5.0 · 21 reviewsWebsite

AS SEEN IN VOGUE Nestled on the outskirts of Ely, Cambridgeshire is The Old Hall Ely, an award winning wedding venue. This stunning countryside manor house, invites couples to play out their one of a kind love story in the tranquil backdrop. It is set on a regal Jacobean Manor boasting manicured English gardens, three charming lakes, traditional interiors with a contemporary twist and unique views

Venue type
Historic
Capacity
20–250 guests (250 seated)
Ceremony licence
Celebration only

About The Old Hall Ely

AS SEEN IN VOGUE Nestled on the outskirts of Ely, Cambridgeshire is The Old Hall Ely, an award winning wedding venue. This stunning countryside manor house, invites couples to play out their one of a kind love story in the tranquil backdrop. It is set on a regal Jacobean Manor boasting manicured English gardens, three charming lakes, traditional interiors with a contemporary twist and unique views of Ely Cathedral. At the heart of this venue is a family, dedicated to creating a fairytale worthy experience for all couples and their guests. This team takes great pride in their work and goes above and beyond for each celebration of love. Facilities and Capacity The Old Hall Ely offers couples exclusive use of the manor house and grounds on their wedding day. Each cosy corner and picturesque garden will be your private sanctuary for celebrating and you can make your big day unique to you. If you're looking to have a longer celebration, make the house your home for multiple nights and enjoy cocktail hour and dinner with your guests the night before your wedding day. Then, wake feeling refreshed and enjoy a morning of pampering in complete relaxation whilst our events team handle the rest. Choose between the bright and elegant indoors Orangery, with floor to ceiling glass windows, or in the Oak Garden Pavilion overlooking the lakes and gardens to hold your ceremony. Married at last, host your wedding breakfast in the beautiful marquee with views of Ely Cathedral and a grand candileer, share your first dance beneath the stars on the starlit dancefloor. Whatever your vision, expect perfect special touches and endless backdrops for making lifelong memories. Your stay at The Old Hall Ely includes access to the entire Country House, including 16 hotel rooms for overnight guests, use of 10 acres of gardens and the entire team at your fingertips. Services Offered Hospitality and excellent service is the top priority for this family-owned venue. Couples have the experienced events management team right by their side, from inital planning to ensuring everything runs smoothly on the day. From start to finish, they'll go above and beyond to make your wedding completely stress free and a truly magical experience. This team will guide you through each step of your planning journey, fine-tune your layout, and connect you with their impressive in-house catering team. Passionate and inventive, their talented chefs take great pride in their work and will craft a menu, bespoke to you, however you wish. Location The Old Hall Ely is conveniently located one mile from Ely train station, with direct links to London. Ely itself is full of history and character, with The Old Hall Ely capturing the History within itself. While in Ely, your guests can avail of the many nearby attractions, including a magnificent cathedral, lively markets, and the Jubilee Gardens. Year round, this destination is known for its tranquil atmosphere and countryside charm.

Facilities, accommodation and access

  • Wedding coordinator
  • Accessible facilities
  • DJ facilities
  • Live band facilities
  • Overnight accommodation for wedding couple
  • Helipad
  • Master of ceremonies/toastmaster
  • Changing room for wedding guests
  • Exclusive use
  • Evening reception facilities
  • Beautician
  • Alcohol licence

The venue in photographs

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Finding us

The Old Hall Ely, Ely, Cambridgeshire, CB7 5TR, England

Reviews

5.0 average from 21 reviews

Imported

We recently celebrated our wedding at The Old Hall Ely in April, and it could not have been more perfect. We were fortunate with the weather, which allowed us to hold our ceremony in the beautiful outdoor pavilion, surrounded by the most stunning views. The rooms are absolutely charming, with every…

Brooke · 2026-06-01

Imported

We got married here recently on Sunday 10th July and it couldn't have been more perfect! The staff right from the word go were beyond amazing and on the day made sure everything ran exactly as it should! The beauty of the venue speaks for itself, with every one of our guests commenting on how it…

Hannah · 2016-07-28

Imported

I shot my most recent wedding at The Old Hall and I was so impressed by everything; from the courteousness of the staff to the upkeep of the grounds, the picturesque feel of the building to the absolutely delicious food. The marquee where the reception was held was simply beautiful, and it really…

Krista · 2016-07-28

Imported

We held our wedding at The Old Hall on 17th October 2015. The staff are simply incredible and because of them out day went flawlessly. Their attention to detail and willingness to make your day everything you want is second to none and done with such precision you will wonder why you ever worried…

Claire · 2016-07-28

Imported

While the venue is absolutely stunning and the staff were fantastic that doesnt make up for the fact that we were robbed out of all the money we paid for our food!!! I wouldnt even put their chef forward for a job at mcdonalds. What we were served at our tasting session was fabulous, but what we…

Tbr · 2016-09-28

Imported

My husband and I got married at The Old Hall in November, and we couldn't have been happier. The staff were amazing and couldn't do enough for us (especially Amy who not only ensured the day went perfectly, but dealt with anything and everything on the day and even the following morning - she went…

Becci · 2016-12-16

Imported

We live around the corner from this beautiful wedding venue and had often discussed potentially getting married there one day! The reality was everything and more we had ever imagined! The staff were amazing throughout the day, all of them seemed to thoroughly enjoy every part and it felt like you…

Charlotte · 2019-01-24

Imported

The Old Hall are so professional and so good at what they do. From the start of the planning to the execution,

Lucy · 2022-06-28

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