Couples offered chance to get married in Medieval mansion within Shrewsbury Museum

Couples looking for a unique and special setting for their wedding can now get married in a 13th century mansion house within Shrewsbury Museum & Art Gallery.

Wedding ceremonies will be held in Vaughan’s Mansion, which dates back to the 1290s and is recognised as the ‘jewel in the crown’ of the new Museum.

A rare surviving example of an early medieval first-floor hall, Vaughan’s Mansion is the only one of its kind in the region and is a building of national importance.

Following their wedding ceremony, couples and their guests will have the opportunity to hold a drinks reception on the Museum balcony, which overlooks the main Shropshire Gallery in the former Music Hall auditorium.

To enable couples to see the venue and find out more, a Wedding Fayre is being held at the Museum & Art Gallery on Wednesday 1 October from 5.30pm to 9pm.

Entry to the fayre is free and everyone who attends will be able to enter a free prize draw for the chance to win some great prizes, including the chance to win 50% off the cost of booking the venue, and season tickets to the Museum.

A number of local wedding suppliers, all experts in their fields, will also be on hand to talk to visitors about their wedding plans.

Tina Woodward, Shropshire Council’s Cabinet member responsible for Shrewsbury Museum & Art Gallery, said:

“With its fascinating history, and following its recent restoration, we think that Vaughan’s Mansion is a wonderful place for a wedding.

“It will appeal to couples from Shropshire and beyond looking for somewhere a little bit special to get married – particularly those with a keen interest in history, as well as couples who met at the Music Hall, or have fond memories of the building.”

For more information about the Wedding Fayre, or about getting married at Shrewsbury Museum & Art Gallery, call 01743 258890 or email shrewsburymuseum@shropshire.gov.uk.

Shrewsbury Museum & Art Gallery is owned and managed by Shropshire Council.

For more information visit www.shrewsburymuseum.org.uk or follow @shrewsmuseum on twitter.

Further information

Shrewsbury Museum & Art Gallery opened in April 2014 following a £10.5 million restoration, and has been granted a licence to stage civil weddings.

Vaughan’s Mansion is home to the Museum’s Roman, Medieval and Tudor collections. Wedding ceremonies will be held in the Vaughan’s Mansion Suite room.