Weddings
Where you say I do
Civil-ceremony-licensed rooms above the paddock and across our parkland gardens — a West-Country setting for the moment everything begins.
Your ceremony
A licensed setting for the vows that matter
Every wedding at Taunton Racecourse begins with the ceremony — and we have spaces licensed for civil marriage both indoors and out. Exchange vows in a light-filled room overlooking the paddock, or step into our parkland gardens for an open-air ceremony beneath the Somerset sky.
Each space is dressed to your guest count, your season and your style, and held together by a dedicated wedding coordinator who walks every couple through the choices — from where you stand to say your vows to how the room turns over for your reception. From an intimate gathering of thirty to a celebration of two hundred and fifty, there is a setting here to fit it.
Up to 250 guests
The Paddock Gallery
Our most photogenic room, and the one most couples picture when they imagine the day. High-ceilinged and sun-drenched, with a glass balustrade looking out over the paddock, the Paddock Gallery holds a civil ceremony for up to 250 standing or 160 seated — then dresses effortlessly for the wedding breakfast to follow.
Floor-to-ceiling balcony doors run the length of the room, so the light is yours all afternoon. Comes wedding-ready with a ceremony licence, an in-house catering team and a dedicated wedding planner.
Up to 150 guests
The Orchard Restaurant
A full east-facing wall of glass wraps the Orchard Restaurant in natural light. It has space for up to 200 standing or 100 seated, a stunning room to host the wedding breakfast. The natural choice when the whole family is coming.
More ways to say your vows
Beyond our two principal rooms, the racecourse offers settings for an intimate gathering or an open-air ceremony — each one licensed, dressed and looked after on the day.
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Garden ceremonies
Say your vows outdoors across our wedding-licensed parkland gardens — open sky, mature greenery and the option of a garden marquee extension for the reception that follows.
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The Winning Post
Trackside and intimate, set right beside the finish line, with its own private bar and terrace. Ideal for smaller ceremonies of up to 120 — a warm, characterful room for a close-knit celebration.
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Licensed & supported
Every ceremony space is licensed for civil marriage and comes with in-house catering and a dedicated coordinator. You arrange the registrar; we look after everything within these walls.
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Good to know
Ceremony questions, answered
The things couples ask us most when choosing where to hold their ceremony at Taunton.
Are your spaces licensed for civil ceremonies?
Yes. Our principal wedding rooms and our parkland gardens are licensed for civil marriage and civil partnership ceremonies. You'll arrange the registrar directly with the local register office; our coordinator will help you align the timings.
Can we hold the ceremony outdoors?
We do. Our wedding-licensed gardens host open-air ceremonies, with the indoor rooms on hand as a seamless wet-weather plan. We'll talk you through both options when you visit.
How many guests can attend our ceremony?
It depends on the space. The Winning Post suits intimate ceremonies of up to 120, the Paddock Gallery up to 250, and the Staplemead Suite up to 400 standing. From a gathering of thirty to a celebration of several hundred, there's a room to fit.
Can we have the ceremony and reception in the same place?
Yes — most couples do. Our rooms are dressed for the ceremony and then turned over for the wedding breakfast and evening reception, all under one roof. Larger rooms like the Staplemead Suite also give you a private terrace for the gap between.
Is there a coordinator to help us plan?
Always. A dedicated wedding coordinator is included with every booking and is your single point of contact — from your first venue tour through choosing the room, the catering and the running order of the day.
How do we check availability and pricing?
Every wedding is quoted individually around your guest count, season and chosen space. Share your plans through our wedding booking form and we'll come back with availability, a personalised quote and an invitation to tour the venue.