Tranquil & beautiful weddings at the Temple of Minerva

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Introducing the Temple of Minerva

Dog-friendly

Virtual tour

Planning & catering

Real weddings

PERFECTLY SUITED TO

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Small and large weddings

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Wedding ceremonies & receptions

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Marquee weddings

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Outdoor ceremonies

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Dog friendly (Temple of Minerva)

WITH CAPACITY FOR

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Ceremonies: Up to 70 guests

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Seated reception: Up to 120 guests

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Drinks receptions: 150 guests

Temple of Minerva & Botanical Gardens

Set among the winding paths, The Temple of Minerva appears through the foliage - a hidden gem in the tranquil setting of the Botanical Gardens.

This beautiful venue provides an enchanting setting for a truly unique wedding celebration. Whether you've dreamed of sunshine and Pimm's, or a candlelit ceremony on a frosty day, underfloor heating ensures that the Temple is ideal for celebrations year-round.

Beside the Temple there is a lawn area perfect for drinks receptions, confetti throwing, photographs and lawn games.

The Temple can seat 35 people for an indoor ceremony and up to 70 with additional outside seating.

If you want to extend your celebrations, to include a seated meal and dancing, the Lower Lawn is the perfect spot for a marquee. Our marquee package includes all the essential items to make this you dream wedding reception venue.

Package

Wedding Ceremony or Reception

Hire Hours

4 hours*

Off Peak Price

£2,050

Peak Price

£2,550

*Additional hours are £200p/h

Couple with dogs in front of the moon gate, Sophie TC Photography

Confetti throwing at the Temple of Minerva, John Turner

Rainy wedding day with umbrellas, Rich Howman

The Temple of Minerva, 360 Image Photography

Spring wedding ceremony, 360 Image Photography

The Temple of Minerva in Spring

A Tall Long Legged Bird

Autumn colours at the Temple of Minerva, 360 Image Photography

Wedding couple in Botanical Gardens, Tasha Park Photography

The Temple in Summer

Marquee in Botanical Gardens, John Turner

Lunch in the Temple of Minerva, 360 Image Photography

Dining on the Temple Lawn, Honeydew moments

Pricing & capacities

From £2000 Inc. Vat (off peak), £2500 Inc. Vat (peak)

The Temple is licensed for up to 35 guests for a seated marriage or civil partnership. Open up the doors and with seating outside your guest numbers can comfortably increase to 70.

* Peak dates - Saturdays & Sundays 1st April - 31st October & bank Holidays

* Off Peak dates - Weekdays all year plus Saturdays & Sundays 1st November - 31st March

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35 indoors or 70 indoors/outdoors

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Magical outdoor setting

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No corkage fee

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Choose your own suppliers

Dog-friendly venue

Dog friendly - further information

Nestled within the expansive Royal Victoria Park, the Botanical Gardens provide the perfect starting point for a leisurely stroll, ensuring your pup gets the exercise they need before or during the celebrations.

To make your dog's experience even more pleasant, you are welcome to bring them to the venue ahead of your wedding day. This will allow them to familiarise themselves with their surroundings and ensure they feel right at home. You can coordinate this with our staff in advance.

For your special day, our dedicated team will be on hand to ensure your dog's comfort and safety. We offer water and food bowls, doggy treats, and a tie-out stake to keep your canine companion secure.

Your four-legged friend is as much a part of your wedding journey as you are, and we're here to make their presence as comfortable and memorable as possible.

Planning & catering

Allow our friendly and experienced wedding team to organise a relaxed and magical wedding.

Venue information

Whilst you concentrate on finding outfits and tweaking your guest list, we will complete a full venue schedule to ensure that everything runs smoothly on the day.

This will include:

Bespoke table plans and room layouts
Timings to guarantee your guests love every minute of the day
Supplier liaison to answer their queries without you losing sleep

We can also:

Help make suggestions for décor and how to make your wedding unique
Recommend trusted suppliers, from florists to photographers, string quartets to magicians
Help in any other way we can with our in-depth knowledge of Bath and the surrounding area

Included in the venue hire

On your wedding day, a dedicated Function Manager will ensure that your wedding runs smoothly.

Access to your chosen venue.

Wedding ceremony – you may choose a four hour hire period with timing to suit you.
Full day wedding hire – 7am until Midnight.
If you would like to access your venue the day before your event (e.g. to set up a marquee) the ceremony rate will be charged. Overnight security will also be required.
All entertainment and music finish time is midnight, and your guests must vacate the site at this point.

Ceremony furniture

One accessible toilet - suitable for up to 40 guests.

Additional toilets must be hired for larger and longer weddings.

2 allocated parking spaces for the day (Temple of Minerva only)

What happens if it rains on my wedding day?

Rain or shine, we’ve got you covered!

We have marquee options available to hire, to shelter your guests from showers or sunshine.
We also have gazebo options (for the Temple of Minerva & Botanical Gardens only) – gazebo’s can be added right up until 3 days prior to your day, this means you can check the weather forecast on the week of your wedding day before deciding.
Umbrellas might sound obvious, but you could consider personalising them for your guests to take home as a unique gift that can be used again and again.

At the Temple of Minerva we have underfloor heating, therefore perfect all year round!

Don’t forget, rainy skies can provide amazing photo opportunities, don’t be afraid to ask your photographer what experience they have of photographing outdoors and in wet weather – some often prefer rain to sunshine!

Last Minute Events

We often have late availability and are experienced at managing weddings with short lead times. Don’t hesitate to contact us with your requirements and we will do our best to help. A short lead time still equals a perfect wedding!

Location

Our city centre location means we are easily accessible via public transport (both train and park and ride bus) and within a short walking distance of various long and short stay car parks. Bath also boasts an enviable selection of hotels, B&Bs and self-catering accommodation, suited to a variety of tastes and budgets, all just a stone's throw away.

Pre-Wedding Receptions

If you are holding a wedding in one of the Heritage Parks, why not extend the occasion by booking a pre-wedding drinks reception at the Roman Baths or the Victoria Art Gallery the evening before. This gives your guests a chance to get to know one another before the big day and creates the perfect Bath experience.

Favour Gifts

We are happy to make suggestions for favours, such as chocolate Roman coins from the Roman Baths gift shop. On larger orders, we can also offer a discount – please ask for details.

Catering

At the Temple of Minerva you are free to make your own catering arrangements.

We appreciate that we are all different, and that one size doesn't fit all when it comes to the things we love. You are welcome to source your own caterers, but we have worked with some excellent local suppliers, and you can find their details below.

Wild Fig
Exquisite grazing catering.
Tel: 07388 992343
Email: [email protected]

Goodness Grazers
Quality grazing experience through grazing platters and picnic boxes
Email: [email protected]

Rooted Cafe
Vegetarian and vegan flavours from around the world
Tel: 01225 425161
Email: [email protected]

Scone Tomorrow
Vegetarian Afternoon Tea, Cream Tea Wedding Cake
Tel: 0117 2510130
Email: [email protected]

Three Little Figs
Grazing tables, boxes and platters
Tel: 07535 311953
Email: [email protected]

Wild Pizza Co.
Mobile wood-fired pizza oven
Phone: 07576644060
Email: [email protected]

The Canape Kitchen
Wedding reception or wedding breakfast canapes or afternoon tea
Tel: 07764 815 016
Email: [email protected]

Wild Fork West
Two course or seven, lunch, dinner and late night snacks
Tel: 07974 566 823
Email: [email protected]

Nibbled
Freshly made and delicious homemade food using the best seasonal ingredients.
Tel: 07803 616 063
Email: [email protected]

We also love....

Delivery nibbles from M&S, homemade cakes & ice-cream tricycles!

Booking your registrar or celebrant

Bath & North East Somerset Council Register Office

For legal marriages and partnerships it is your responsibility to give notice of marriage to your local authority and to book your ceremony with Bath & North East Somerset Council's Register Office. Please be aware you must also organise for two witnesses to be present at your ceremony.

Tel: 01225 477234
Email: [email protected]
beta.bathnes.gov.uk/get-married-or-form-civil-partnership

You can also book your registrar online

Wedding Celebrants

For a personal approach you could hold your legal ceremony at the register office and have a separate celebrant led ceremony. Celebrants who regularly work in our venues are listed below:

Josie Lamb, Humanists UK
Maxine Ward Celebrant
Tara the Celebrant

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Tranquil & beautiful weddings at the Temple of Minerva

A unique wedding venue in a truly magnificent park in the romantic UNESCO World Heritage City of Bath.

Watch our Temple of Minerva wedding film

Set among the winding paths, The Temple of Minerva appears through the foliage - a hidden gem in the tranquil setting of the Botanical Gardens.

Dog-friendly venue

The Temple of Minerva & Botanical Gardens is Bath's Historic Venues' dog-friendly wedding venue, and we understand that your special day wouldn't be complete without your beloved canine companion.

Take a walk through the tranquil gardens surrounding the Temple of Minerva using the virtual tour below.

Planning & catering

Allow our friendly and experienced wedding team to organise a relaxed and magical wedding.

Whilst you concentrate on finding outfits and tweaking your guest list, we will complete a full venue schedule to ensure that everything runs smoothly on the day.

Included in the venue hire

What happens if it rains on my wedding day?

Last Minute Events

Location

Pre-Wedding Receptions

Favour Gifts

At the Temple of Minerva you are free to make your own catering arrangements.

Looking for inspiration? Check out other recent weddings at the Heritage Parks for venue and styling ideas.

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Explore Bath's world heritage

Explore Bath's world heritage

Other things to do in Bath

Tranquil & beautiful weddings at the Temple of Minerva

Dog-friendly venue

Planning & catering

Allow our friendly and experienced wedding team to organise a relaxed and magical wedding.

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