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At a glance

Up to 150
Exclusive Use
Civil ceremony
Wedding Facilities
Bridal changing facilities, Disabled access, In house wedding coordinator, Marquee permitted, On site parking
Essentials
Civil ceremony, Exclusive use, On site accommodation
Type of Venue
City, Country house, Hotel, Large capacity , Marquees, tipis and yurts, Outdoor, Restaurant, Small and intimate
Venue Style
Cool, Luxury

About

The Gonville Hotel is an elegant four-star venue nestled in the heart of Cambridge, just moments from the historic Parker’s Piece. With its timeless interiors and beautifully maintained private gardens, this charming hotel is the perfect setting for a truly memorable wedding day. Whether you're planning an intimate ceremony or a larger celebration, The Gonville Hotel offers a range of versatile spaces, as well as a dedicated team ready to help bring your dream day to life.

There are countless spaces to choose from, each with their own distinct feel. The hotel’s iconic Teepee, set within the private gardens, provides a rustic yet refined space that's flooded with natural light. Expect neutral tones, strings of twinkling fairylights and delicate foliage, that can be built upon with your own personal decorations to create the perfect backdrop. The space also features its own private bar, to keep your guests in good spirits throughout the evening. Host up to 80 for a theatre-style ceremony, or up to 120 for the evening's reception. 

Indoors, The Atrium offers a bright and elegant alternative. With its vaulted glass ceiling and classic charm, this space is ideal for ceremonies and receptions alike. Say 'I do' surrounded by 80 of your nearest and dearest, and invite along a few more for a standing reception later in the day. Elsewhere, The Terrace brings a more relaxed feel to your special day. Seat up to 46 for dinner, and enjoy access to the hotel's Long Bar, as well as picturesque views of Parker's Piece.

A range of thoughtfully designed wedding packages are available, each including your chosen event space, reception drinks, a three-course wedding breakfast, half a bottle of house wine, and glasses of fizz for toasting the happy couple. Extras include evening cheese boards for your guests, along with menu tasting options for the couple before the big day.

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Rooms

Teepee

Seated Wedding Breakfast Capacity: 80
Ceremony Capacity: 80
Reception Capacity: 150

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Atrium

Seated Wedding Breakfast Capacity: 60
Ceremony Capacity: 60
Reception Capacity: 100

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Terrace

Seated Wedding Breakfast Capacity: 46
Ceremony Capacity: 40
Reception Capacity: 100

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Grantchester

Seated Wedding Breakfast Capacity: 32
Ceremony Capacity: 50
Reception Capacity: 50

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Abington

Seated Wedding Breakfast Capacity: 16

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This venue also offers

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Testimonials for The Gonville Hotel

Amazing wedding venue and stay!AUGUST, 2025

We came across Gonville as a wedding venue on Instagram and were impressed by the responsiveness and flexibility of the events managers (thank you, Abbie!). They really catered for all our needs, from wedding packages to menus and room bookings, and gave great advice on how to make the day easy and comfortable. Gonville Kitchen prepared exceptional food for us, from canapes to mains and desserts. Hotel staff were amazing supporting us on the day, all our guests felt cared for and we didn't stress knowing that the staff would handle it. The venue is beautiful, the hotel room was stylish, comfortable and cosy. We highly recommend Gonville for any events you may be thinking of, they helped to make ours that extra bit special - thank you, Gonville!

Anna and Daniel

AMAZING WEDDING AT GONVILLEAUGUST, 2025

We held our wedding at Gonville in June 2025 and it really didn't disappoint! Early engagement with the events manager Abbie was fantastic as she listened to exactly what our vision was and worked with us throughout to achieve this. Regularly meeting with us in the build up and consistently being proactive throughout. When the tables were set and we arrived, it really did look stunning. The food was delicious, the wine was lovely and the rooms were fantastic. All the staff were fantastic at Gonville - bar staff, restaurant staff, reception staff and anyone I left out because we really didn't come across anyone that wasn't helpful and prepared to assist. I really do want to say a big thank you to all of you for making our day so special. It was a warm, friendly environment throughout the evening and all of our guests fed back very positively. Special thanks again to Abbie who smashed it, delivering our vision to perfection despite us being rather demanding at times :) You were absolutely terrific. I couldn't recommend Gonville highly enough for a wedding venue.

Nelly and Rudi

The perfect setting for our wedding, we couldn't have asked for moreAUGUST, 2025

We recently had our wedding at The Gonville Hotel, and we honestly couldn’t have asked for a more perfect day. From start to finish, everything was exceptional. A special thank you goes to Abbie, who helped organise and run the day for us – she was truly outstanding. Her calm, professional, and friendly approach made the whole process so smooth and stress-free. Along with the rest of the team, she ensured every detail was taken care of, and we felt completely supported throughout. The setting was stunning, both inside and out, creating such a beautiful atmosphere for our celebration. The food was exceptional – our guests are still talking about how delicious everything was! We've also had so many compliments about how lovely the venue was and how perfectly suited it is for a wedding. We genuinely had the best day and feel so grateful to have chosen The Gonville. We would 100% recommend it to anyone looking to host a wedding or any special event – you will be in the very best hands.

Mollie and Joel


FAQs

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We have a teepee onsite.

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