Temple of Minerva and Botanical Gardens
Based on a weekend wedding in June.
Botanical Gardens
Royal Victoria Park
Bath
BA1 2YA
Based on a weekend wedding in June.
- Access to your chosen venue for your hire period (flexible timings).
- Furniture for your ceremony, set up to your specification and ready for your arrival.
- Support during the planning process and a dedicated Function Manager on your event day.
- Two allocated parking spaces for the day (Temple of Minerva only).
Please contact the venue for detailed prices.
With the historic charm of the UNESCO World Heritage City as a backdrop, couples can exchange vows amidst timeless architecture and picturesque gardens. The Botanical Gardens house the Temple of Minerva, an elegant classical stone structure surrounded by lush greenery and winding paths.
This beautiful venue provides an enchanting setting for a truly unique wedding celebration. Whether you’ve dreamed of sunshine and Pimm’s, or a candlelit ceremony on a frosty day, underfloor heating ensures that the Temple is ideal for celebrations year-round.
The Temple of Minerva is licensed for ceremonies, both inside and on the surrounding lawns. 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 their ceremony.
After the ceremony, drinks receptions, afternoon teas, or picnics can take place on the adjoining manicured gardens and lawns. The Temple of Minerva lawn provides space for relaxed post-ceremony gatherings, from confetti throwing to lawn games.
Though the Temple of Minerva does not provide on-site accommodations, Bath offers a range of options. From luxurious hotels to charming guesthouses, there are choices to suit every style within this celebrated city.
Couples choosing the Temple of Minerva for their big day have the freedom to bring in a caterer of their own choice. The venue is best suited to cold, ready-to-serve refreshments, as there is no facility to heat food.
Efforts to minimise waste and support local sourcing are central to the venue’s ethos.
Bath combines historical richness with modern sophistication, making it an ideal setting for a wedding. Iconic landmarks like the Roman Baths, the medieval Abbey, and the Georgian streets provide stunning backdrops for your day, while the surrounding countryside offers natural beauty.
The venues are centrally located in Bath’s Botanical Gardens, easily accessible by foot and public transport. Nearby there are city-centre car parks and paid on-road parking.
- London: 120 minutes by car, 84 minutes by train
- Bristol: 30 minutes by car, 11 minutes by train
- Birmingham: 120 minutes by car, 100 minutes by train
- Exeter: 110 minutes by car, 95 minutes by train
- Cardiff: 70 minutes by car, 64 minutes by train