Let your ceremony unfold in a place where every beam and stone tells a story of love, history, and tradition The gatehouse of Cheylesmore Manor House, a remnant of a medieval royal palace, stands in the heart of Coventry city centre on New Union Street. The magnificent timber building is a key piece of Coventry’s rich and important heritage. Previously, the only unfortified royal palace outside of London, it’s now used as a stunning venue for ceremonies. SETTING THE SCENE The manor is believed to have been built for the Earl of Arundel in 1237. By 1320, it had passed to Queen Isabella, wife of Edward II, along with the lavish Cheylesmore Park that surrounded it. Her grandson, Edward the Black Prince, inherited it after her. The building known today is, in fact, only the gatehouse and parts of two cross wings of the original manor house. EXCHANGING VOWS The property has three beautiful ceremony rooms: the Queen Isabella Room (hosting 20 people) , the Black Prince Room (50), and the Library Room (10). The Black Prince Room retains a wealth of original features, including a magnificent vaulted beamed ceiling with an impressive stone fireplace, and is furnished to a very high standard with medieval chandeliers. The room has been tastefully decorated to add an extra special touch to ceremonies. Once the vows are over, couples will exit from this room via a winding staircase, down to a huge oak door, into a large stone-flagged courtyard where a section of the city wall still remains. The Queen Isabella Room, with its beautiful beams on both walls and ceiling, is tastefully furnished to a high standard. Once the ceremony is over, guests will exit from the opposite side of the room, passing through a second huge oak door onto a large stone-flagged courtyard. Furnished to a high standard, the Library Room features stunning beams on both walls and the ceiling. The room is on the ground floor of the Manor House, making it accessible for all. THE FINAL VERDICT Cheylesmore Manor provides a memorable setting to exchange vows surrounded by loved ones. The team does everything they can to make special events run as smoothly as possible, from the first enquiry to the day itself. They aim to make each day very special, leaving couples to enjoy a worry-free occasion. CHEYLESMORE MANOR HOUSE maphotos.co.uk ENQUIRE NOW! 02476 833 141 ceremoniesinsidecoventry @coventry.gov.uk ceremoniesinsidecoventry.co.uk/ cheylesmoremanorceremonysuite maphotos.co.uk 18
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