Facilities
The Temple of Minerva is licensed to perform civil ceremonies both inside and outside on the lawn in a picturesque spot of your choosing. The Temple itself can seat 35 inside for a ceremony or up to 70 with some guests seated outside. If you’d like to go even bigger, please enquire today about the Marquee Package which can accommodate up to 120 guests!
For a more personal touch, couples can choose a celebrant-led ceremony after a legal ceremony at the Bath Register Office. Couples are responsible for giving notice of marriage to their local authority and arranging two witnesses for the ceremony. Please note, that events with guest numbers over 50 will need to source additional toilets.
Follow your ceremony with drinks, confetti and photography on the lawn. The Temple of Minerva allows you to choose all of your own suppliers, giving you the freedom to completely personalise your day. The team have great contacts with local suppliers if you’d like some recommendations to kick off your planning.
Civil ceremony capacities: 35 for an indoor ceremony, 70 for indoor and outdoor, 120 for a drinks reception or Marquee.
Aside from the classic four hour hire period which gives you plenty of time for your ceremony and drinks and nibbles on the lawn. The Temple of Minerva offers three alternative packages:
The Bijou Package
The Temple of Minerva will be available for a wedding for two hours, Sunday to Thursday at any time of the day and between 9am-11am on Fridays, Saturdays and Bank Holidays.
Package includes:
- Hire of the Temple of Minerva for two hours
- Furniture for your ceremony
- Temple decorations
- Two parking spaces allocated for the duration
- Complimentary glass of Prosecco or soft drink for each person
- Dedicated Event Manager on-site
Price: £1,000 incl. VAT for up to 12 people (this includes wedding couple)
The Winter Wedding Package
With this package, couples have the freedom to choose their evening plans and enjoy the world-famous Thermae Bath Spa when the celebrations are over.
Package includes:
- Hire of the Temple of Minerva for four hours for ceremony and reception
- Furniture for the ceremony
- Two parking spaces allocated for the day
- Complimentary glass of prosecco for each guest
- Glassware for the drinks reception
- Dedicated wedding co-ordinator on-site
Available from November to February, excludes Bank Holidays. Price: £1,500 incl. VAT for up to 35 guests
Temple of Minerva Marquee Package
This marquee package has all the essential items required to make this enchanting spot your perfect wedding venue.
Tailored to accommodate up to 60 guests*, the package includes:
- Full-day venue hire: Enjoy exclusive use of the Temple of Minerva, Temple Lawn, and Lower Lawn within the Botanical Gardens from 07:00 to 00:00 on the day of your wedding.
- Pre-wedding set-up time & post wedding dismantling time: Take advantage of access to the lawns for set up the day prior to your wedding and between 07:00 - 12:00 the next day to clear away.
- A marquee and all necessary event facilities: the package includes a range of marquee essentials (details provided below). The team will have the venue ready, leaving you to plan the catering, styling, and entertainment.
- Ceremony Furniture: All ceremony furniture in the Temple of Minerva.
- Parking: Three dedicated parking spaces for your convenience.
- 2 x Bath Thermae Spa vouchers: Pamper yourselves after your wedding at the iconic spa.
Facilities included in the Marquee package:
- Main marquee (traditional or clearspan) located on the Lower Lawn
- Flooring and carpet
- Rustic reception tables and chairs (no tablecloths are needed)
- Rustic bar
- Dancefloor
- Luxury loos
- Generator (generator fuel is charged after the event)
- Additional marquee for catering
- Internal marquee lighting
- External lighting (pathway and lighting to toilet)
- Overnight security (2 x nights).
You are free to choose your own caterer, but the team would be delighted to recommend someone suitable. Whatever your style, please let them know – from entertainment to ice-cream trikes, they can suggest great suppliers familiar with the venues.
Complete price: £12,750.00 *Pricing is based on up to 60 guests. To accommodate up to 120, the dedicated team is ready to provide a bespoke quote.