A Historic Cheshire Estate, Exclusively Yours Once the family home of Lord Leverhulme, Thornton Manor sits within 120 acres of private parkland and gardens in Thornton Hough, Cheshire. For your wedding, every inch of it belongs to you — for one perfect day, or a whole weekend. Why couples choose Thornton Manor: Exclusive use — the Manor, gardens and grounds are yours alone Multi-day weddings — turn your celebration into a full weekend on the estate Winter weddings — roaring open fires and candlelit rooms make the Manor magical in the colder months Outdoor ceremonies — say "I do" in the gardens or beneath the Lime Tree Walk Up to 250 guests in complete seclusion Stay the night — estate accommodation sleeping up to 78 guests across 14 on-site cottages Facilities and Capacity Choose the ceremony space that feels like you : The Music Room — the showstopper. Ornate plasterwork, period paintings and soaring skylit ceilings for up to 250 guests The Library — intimate and atmospheric with a crackling fire, perfect for cosy ceremonies of up to 60 guests The Garden Room — light-filled and elegant for up to 180 guests, opening onto the garden Outdoors — exchange vows under the canopy of the Lime Tree Walk, or anywhere in the gardens that steals your heart With 120 acres of parkland and formal gardens, you'll find photo opportunities at every turn — and after the last dance, retire to one of the estate's cottages. Services Offered Dedicated wedding coordinator guiding you from first viewing to final dance Flexible packages tailored to your vision, season and budget — including multi-day and midweek options Exclusive use as standard, with impeccable service throughout See it for yourself. Photos don't do the Music Room justice. Book a private viewing and picture your day here — we'd love to show you around.
Gallery
Styles & facilities
Historic
Large hotel
Asian wedding
Landmark
In the country
Stately home
Outdoor license
Civil ceremony licence
Pet-friendly
Confetti permitted
Entertainment licence
Hairdresser
Outdoor fireworks permitted
Wedding coordinator
Accessible facilities
Corkage option
DJ facilities
Live band facilities
Overnight accommodation for wedding couple
Master of ceremonies/toastmaster
Changing room for wedding guests
Exclusive use
Evening reception facilities
Alcohol licence
In-house catering
Car parking
Seated meal facilities
Orangery on site
Dance floor
Buffet meal facilities
Marquee available
Overnight accommodation for guests
Reviews
4.9(30)4.9/5 from 30 couple reviews
5/5 review
StephenJuly 2026
5.0
We held our daughter's wedding at Thornton Manor and it was, without doubt, the most wonderful day. Everything went like an absolute dream. We were delighted to be invited to a birthday function there last week. It brought back wonderful memories. I have
5/5 review
HelenJuly 2026
5.0
Thornton Manor will always be one of my favourite places in the whole world. James and I got married here, and we’ve been back so many times since for weddings and other events. Every visit brings back the happiest memories, and driving through the gates still gives me that same feeling every single time. The Manor itself is absolutely stunning. It’s full of character and history, the gardens are always immaculate, and wherever you look there’s something beautiful to take in. For me, it’s just one of those places that always feels special. There’s such a lovely atmosphere, everyone is so welcoming, and every time we go back it just feels like coming home. Choosing Thornton Manor for our wedding was one of the easiest decisions we ever made, and if we had our time again, we’d choo
5/5 review
JamesJuly 2026
5.0
My wife and I were married at Thornton Manor, and since then we've been back a number of times for weddings and other events. Every visit reminds us why we chose it in the first place. The Manor itself is absolutely stunning. It's full of history and character without ever feeling dated, and the grounds are some of the best you'll find anywhere. No matter the season, it's a beautiful place to spend the day and there always seems to be another great spot for photographs that you hadn't noticed before. What really stands out though is how well everything is run. The staff are always friendly, organised and genuinely want everyone to have a great time. Whether we've been there as the bride and groom or simply as guests, the whole experience has always felt relaxed and seamless. If you're looking for a wedding venue that's both impressive and timeless, I honestly can't recommend Thornton Manor highly e
5/5 review
GemmaApril 2026
5.0
We celebrated our wedding at Thornton Manor and it truly exceeded all expectations. From the moment we arrived, everything felt special and perfectly set up for our day. The venue itself is absolutely stunning – full of character, beautifully maintained, and the perfect backdrop for a wedding. The grounds are incredible and made for some amazing photos, while the Great Hall created such an unforgettable atmosphere for the ceremony and reception. The whole day ran so smoothly, and the team were fantastic throughout – attentive, organised, and always on hand to make sure everything was exactly how we wanted it. We stayed on site the night before, which made everything feel relaxed and stress-free, and allowed us to really enjoy every moment of the day. So many of our guests commented on how beautiful the venue was and how much they enjoyed the entire experience. We honestly cou
5/5 review
KateFebruary 2026
5.0
I held my 30th birthday party at Thornton Manor and it was an amazing event. The venue was beautiful and all staff were incredibly helpful and supportive with everything that I needed providing or delivering to the venue, before and after the event. Philip and Dianne were lovely
5/5 review
TomAugust 2025
5.0
The whole experience was amazing, they venue was beautiful, the provided caterers were brilliant and all of our guests complemented the
5/5 review
AliceOctober 2020
5.0
Me and my now husband got married during the 15 guest allowance, we went though a rollercoaster of emotions but thornton manor staff were there for us through thick and thin! Georgie & Charlotte in particular were ph
5/5 review
AnonymousJanuary 2020
5.0
We got married on 28.12.19 in the Manor House and had the most perfect day ever. On the run up to the wedding we were in regular contact with all of the wedding coordinators all of which were an absolute dream to work with. On the day of our wedding everything went amazingly, they even let me set up a day early due to there being no wedding in the day before which was fantastic. Rooms we stayed in were fantastic and really in keeping with the character of the venue, would highly recommend the gate house to stay in the night before. The Manor House- WOW! Everyone commented on how stunning the venue was and if you get married at Christmas like we did it is fully decked out with gorgeous decorations and Christmas trees. Every member of staff I dea
5/5 review
FayeJanuary 2020
5.0
From our initial viewing of the venue we knew this was the one for us. The venue speaks for itself and is just absolutely stunning. The staff were so incredibly kind, friendly and supportive from our first meeting to the final ta-ra’s the day following the wedding. They were so organised and nothing was too much to ask for. They put both myself and my husband at ease on the day, and it felt like having friends with us throughout. Our guests were blown away
1/5 review
ChoudhuryAugust 2019
1.0
Thornton Manor staff/management inexperience, ignorance and unprofessionalism ruined our special day; We booked and paid almost £10,000 for the Thornton Manor Garden Marquee for our wedding. All we wanted was the perfect day for her. It was the complete opposite. A substantial amount of money was exchanged to hire a marquee surrounded by gardens. So you’d expect the best customer service and satisfaction. Absolutely NOT. We booked a Toast Master on the management’s advice, paid extra for his services. This was a total disaster, the microphone did not work. The sound system was poor. The best man, bridesmaid speeches were all ruined, the actual ceremony was ruined. All speeches/music/songs/announcements were not heard by any of our guests. The event supervisor did not have a backup plan, did not have a spare microphone, and did not care at all to be honest. It was a DISASTER. It was raining - so you do not get to take pictures in the gardens, waltz the gardens, view the gardens and you do not get any discount or sympathy from Thornton Manor. Birkenhead is a VERY RAINY place. Please consider probable weather conditions. I complained about the whole experience - however the management did not give a damn. Fell on deaf ears – very rude. They offered me £350 back for the toastmaster and said the event went well. Like hell it did - No remorse, No empathy, just £350 offered out of £10,000. I felt insulted; I told them to keep the money. I mean to rub salt in your wounds, is just an understatement. All Thornton Man
5/5 review
AnonymousJune 2019
5.0
Thank you so much for making out day so special. You went over and above with your support and took care of every l
5/5 review
AnonymousJune 2019
5.0
To everyone at Thornton Manor, Thankyou for helping us have the best day of our lives. It was perfect start to finish.
5/5 review
KatyFebruary 2019
5.0
Thank you so much, everything went perfectly. You guys were Ama
5/5 review
AnonymousNovember 2018
5.0
What can I say...it has been amazing. I fell in love with this place from the beginning. Every member of staff are a credit to Thornton Manor. The have helped make our day perfect. I cannot thank you enough. I want to come back, I will miss this place!