Coombe Abbey
A 12th-century Cistercian abbey hotel in 500 acres of Warwickshire parkland, with a moat, formal gardens and a marquee for up to 500
Coombe Abbey Hotel is a former 12th-century Cistercian abbey in 500 acres of parkland near Coventry, licensed for civil ceremonies, with wedding suites and a marquee for up to 500 guests.
Coombe Abbey Hotel is a former Cistercian abbey founded in the 12th century, standing in 500 acres of Warwickshire parkland near Coventry. A moat, a lake and formal gardens surround the building, which has 121 bedrooms, including Grand Feature Bedchambers with four-poster beds, and is licensed for civil ceremonies.
The wedding spaces are the Cloisters, the Abbeygate, the Stuart, the Walnut, the Kellway, the Harrington, the Courthouse and a marquee, and together they host up to 500 guests. The marquee suits self-catered weddings of up to 500 guests, and the Cloisters suit weddings of 50 to 90. A choice of wedding packages ranges from intimate ceremonies to large celebrations, and couples receive a complimentary stay in the Grand Feature Bedchambers. An exclusive partnership with Sanjay Foods offers Asian and multicultural self-catered menus, and the weddings team holds open days and arranges show rounds. The grounds also hold a Go Ape treetop course, and Coventry is a short drive away, so guests have plenty to do around the day.
Coombe Abbey
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The Essentials
- Where
- Binley, Coventry, Warwickshire, England
- Capacity
- Wedding spaces for up to 500 guests
- Ceremony
- Licensed for civil ceremonies
- Stay
- 121 bedrooms, with a complimentary stay for the couple
- Catering
- In-house, with a self-catered Asian and multicultural option
- Price
- Packages published on request
An abbey in 500 acres
Coombe Abbey was founded as a Cistercian abbey in the 12th century and stands in 500 acres of Warwickshire countryside, with a moat, a lake and formal gardens. Coventry is close by.
Rooms and a marquee
The wedding spaces include the Cloisters, the Abbeygate, the Stuart, the Walnut, the Kellway, the Harrington, the Courthouse and a marquee, and together they host up to 500 guests. The marquee suits self-catered weddings of up to 500, and the Cloisters suit weddings of 50 to 90.
A stay for the couple and guests
The couple enjoy a complimentary stay in the Grand Feature Bedchambers, and 121 bedrooms are available for guests. A self-catered option with Sanjay Foods offers Asian and multicultural menus.
Licensed civil ceremonies
The abbey is licensed for civil ceremonies, so the ceremony and the reception share one setting.
The Marquee
A marquee for self-catered weddings of up to 500 guests.
The Cloisters
A historic room for weddings of 50 to 90 guests.
Grand Feature Bedchambers
Four-poster bedchambers with a complimentary stay for the couple.
Formal gardens and moat
500 acres of gardens and parkland, with a moat and lake for photographs.
Sanjay Foods
An exclusive partnership for Asian and multicultural self-catered weddings.
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Coombe Abbey
Brinklow Road, Binley, Coventry CV3 2AB, United Kingdom
Things to do nearby
- Coombe Country Park
- Go Ape
- Medieval banquets and events
- Coventry
Getting there
- Birmingham (BHX)
- East Midlands (EMA)
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Coombe Abbey
How many guests can Coombe Abbey host for a wedding?
Its wedding venues accommodate up to 500 guests, and the marquee suits self-catered weddings of up to 500.
Is the hotel licensed for civil ceremonies?
Yes.
How many bedrooms are there?
121 bedrooms, and the couple enjoy a complimentary stay in a Grand Feature Bedchamber.
Can we have a self-catered wedding?
Yes. Self-catered weddings are offered in the marquee, including with Sanjay Foods for Asian and multicultural menus.
Are there wedding open days?
Yes. The hotel holds wedding open days, with one on Sunday 18 October 2026 from 1pm to 4pm.
Who plans the wedding?
A dedicated weddings team supports the couple, and a show round can be booked.
