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Ceremony
Marry in the Hall or, new for 2026, in our open-air Pavilion set within the grounds.
Wedding Venue in Staffordshire
Weddings at Dovecliff Hall
A Grade II listed Georgian manor house with seven acres of gardens overlooking the River Dove — a country house wedding venue near Burton upon Trent, Staffordshire, licensed for civil ceremonies.
The Venue
A Wedding Day Shaped Entirely Around You
Dovecliff Hall has the feel of a private home rather than a hotel. With tailor-made packages, a dedicated wedding team and seven acres of gardens overlooking the River Dove, every detail is personalised to reflect your vision — from your first consultation to the final moments of your celebration.
New for 2026
A New Pavilion for Outdoor Ceremonies
New for 2026, our Pavilion has been crafted by Haddonstone with intricate scrollwork to stand as the centrepiece for outdoor wedding ceremonies — a romantic, open-air setting within the grounds of Dovecliff Hall.
Your Day
How a Wedding Day Unfolds Here
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Drinks Reception
Spill out onto the lawn for drinks, canapés and photographs in the grounds.
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Wedding Breakfast
Long tables, candlelight and seasonal menus cooked by our kitchen.
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Evening Reception
Dancing, late food and a garden lit for the evening.
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Accommodation
Stay the night in the Hall with your wedding party and gather again for breakfast.
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Your Wedding Team
One coordinator from your first viewing through to your final dance.
What's Included
Facilities & Inclusions
- — Exclusive use of the Hall and grounds
- — Capacity for 90 dining, 120 reception
- — 15 bedrooms sleeping up to 30 guests
- — Complimentary food tasting before your day
- — In-house catering with vegan and halal options
- — Pet friendly · fireworks permitted · marquee permitted
- — Disabled access and a wheelchair-accessible bedroom
- — On-site parking
Food & Drink
Wedding Menus From Our Own Kitchen
Choose from three wedding breakfast menus — The Cedar, The Thornewill and The Charrington — with canapés and evening food from hog roast and paella to pizzas and finger buffets, all tasted with you at a complimentary food tasting before the day.
The Grounds
Gardens for Confetti, Photographs and Long Summer Evenings
Mature trees, lawns and gravel paths give you room to breathe between the moments of the day — and give your photographer a setting that changes beautifully with the light.
From Our Couples
“Dovecliff Hall is the perfect wedding venue! The venue itself is beautiful, and so are the grounds. The staff are all welcoming and truly went above and beyond for us. We can't fault the day in any way — it was perfect.”
“We are so happy we chose Dovecliff Hall for our wedding. The venue was pure perfection, from its stunning grounds to the delicious food. The confetti walk is just picturesque! We were able to enjoy every second with our friends and family.”
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Weddings at Dovecliff
Wedding Enquiry
Book a Show Round
The best way to understand Dovecliff is to walk the grounds and see the Hall for yourself. Show rounds are private and led by the wedding team who will look after your day.
Prefer to talk? Call us on 01283 531818 or email our wedding team at weddings@dovecliffhallhotel.co.uk.