Chester Zoo has opened a new wedding venue and events space for animal lovers hoping to tie the knot.
The new venue, The Square, has a 200 person capacity and has opened after a three year project to restore a Grade II listed stable block, which has stood at the heart of the zoo since it opened in 1931. The original structures were once home to some of the zoo’s first animals including lions, bears and chimpanzees.
The one-of-a-kind building features gated entrance, courtyard, vaulted rafters, and overlooks newly created gardens. Couples can now get married surrounded by 27,000 animals, and the venue also provides a unique setting for corporate meetings and events, and any income generated by The Square will help boost zoo’s global conservation efforts.
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The new building boasts an impressive gated entrance, a large private courtyard, exposed brick walls, vaulted rafters and large windows overlooking newly created gardens. Many of the patterns and textures used throughout The Square draw inspiration from some of the endangered species the zoo is working to protect.
Jamie Christon, CEO at Chester Zoo, said: “There’s nothing else quite like this stunning new venue anywhere in the UK. It’s an incredible building that’s stood at the heart of the zoo for approaching a century and, through careful restoration, it’s now been brought to life.
"It’s a one-of-a-kind space which not only embodies the zoo’s rich history and character, but offers modern luxuries and comforts. And what’s more, who wouldn’t want to get married or have a company away day surrounded by 27,000 animals?
“Most importantly, each and every occasion that takes place at The Square will contribute to our charitable mission to prevent extinction, helping us to secure a brighter future for wildlife worldwide. That’s what makes our new venue incredibly special and we can’t wait to start welcoming people to it.”
The Atrium, the main event room inside The Square, can accommodate 200 guests while three other reception and breakout rooms take the total capacity of the building to 380. Each of the rooms can be used independently or used in combination, giving the building the flexibility to be able to host any type of event, large or small.
To book, find out more or to enquire about a wedding or event at The Square visit: www.chesterzoo.org/thesquare
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