Thornton Manor

Welcome to Thornton Manor; a grade II listed Elizabethan house built in the middle of the 19th century.

Standing proudly in the village of Thornton Hough. Originally built for Charles William Potts and occupied by the late Lord Leverhulme, Thornton Manor exudes historic enchantment and charm.

With four extraordinary venues set in an oasis of quintessentially British countryside, this unsurpassable estate promises diversity for each and every bride. Whether your wedding is an intimate affair or a more substantial occasion, we place the emphasis on listening to your vision to help you create a completely bespoke and beguiling experience.

Built as a family home in the midst of the 19th century, we invite you to enjoy every moment of your special day here. Say ‘I do’ in your chosen ceremony space, dine and celebrate in the stunning Georgian-inspired music room, and spend the night in one of our beautifully appointed bedrooms or cottages.

The Manor House

Within the house there are three fabulous locations where they can stage wedding ceremonies, as well as a choice of wonderfully ornate rooms and outdoor settings for entertaining your guests. Whether you prefer the early Georgian-inspired Dining Room with its beautiful walnut panelling overlooking the lime tree avenues, or the stunning Music Room adorned with spectacular wall panelling, elaborate plaster work and period paintings by Giovanni Cipriani, our beautiful house will simply take your breath away.

Waterside Pavilion

Located in the heart of the estate, the Waterside marquee is home to the most romantic and idyllic surroundings – a perfect place for you and your partner to enter married life. Set amidst our beautiful woodland dell, this intimate venue exudes rustic enchantment and charm. Surrounded by rural greenery and home to their hand carved bridge, this beautiful venue is the perfect choice for a truly unique and utterly charming wedding.

The Lakeside Marquee

Nestled beneath the tree-tops in the extensive grounds, the Lakeside Marquee promises tranquility for you and your guests. Overlooking the water and countryside beyond, the beautiful marquee makes the perfect setting for a romantic, outdoor wedding. Created for the first Viscount during the early part of the last century, it is one of Cheshire’s most unique waterside wedding venues. An elegant and luxurious white marquee that will cater for up to 350 guests.

Walled Garden Marquee

Located within the historic walls of the original walled garden, this is the perfect venue to host large, traditional weddings. With a secluded woodland entrance and two sweeping lawns to utilise as you wish, this stunning venue offers grandiose elegance without compromise.

Set within the secluded grounds and surrounded by two acres of Cheshire countryside, the Walled Garden Marquee can host between 200 and 2000 guests, making it one of the grandest wedding venues in the North West. Located within the historic walls of the original walled garden, it is the perfect venue to host large, traditional weddings. With a secluded woodland entrance and two sweeping lawns to utilise as you wish, this stunning venue offers grandiose elegance without compromise.  You can transform the marquee with your bespoke decorations and see the venue come alive with wherever your imagination takes you.

Stay and Dream

From executive period bedrooms to fairytale four-poster bedrooms, the accommodation boasts original features, designed with complete luxury in mind.

Thornton Manor offers 22 stunning manor house bedrooms and 14 cottages and annexes accommodating up to 108 guests. Individually designed and beautifully appointed, each room expertly combines luxury and contemporary decor.

As a private home and a family run business, the team treat every wedding as if it was their own. The experienced, passionate and dedicated team will listen to your every wish and work tirelessly to tailor make your perfect day as you always dreamed. Talk to the team about your plans, your ideas and your aspirations and let them help create your dream wedding day and ensure a seamless beginning to your own, happily ever after

Testimonials

5 star

Had my wedding in the house on the 25th of April 2019. It is the most stunning place. All the staff were amazing from the minute we stepped through the door for a viewing up to the day after the wedding when we were leaving. All of my guests commented on how lovely the staff were and the whole day ran smoothly and was just magical. Thornton Manor made all of our dreams come true.

To all the staff at Thornton Manor,

Thank you SO much for making our day so special. You went over and above with your support and took care of every little request (with a smile!). It was lovely to have Thornton Manor as “our house” for the day. All our guests had a wonderful time too!

Mr and Mrs Langley

To all the staff at Thornton Manor,

Thank you so much for everything. From start to finish, it was truly amazing. It was everything I have ever dreamed of and more. I can’t get over how much you have done for us. Every little detail made our day so special. Thank you.

All our love,

Mr and Mrs Marsh