Hodsock Priory: The stunning Nottinghamshire library that's one of the county's best wedding venues
Hodsock Priory, roughly an hour away from Nottingham, has a stunning library for weddings
What could be more romantic than saying 'I do', surrounded by the greatest love stories of all time?


Library weddings are becoming increasingly popular thanks to hashtags like #BookTok dominating the social media sphere.
#LibraryWedding has amassed a whopping 10 million views on TikTok alone.
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So with Nottingham being a city of Literature, with irrefutable links to some of the greatest romantic poets (Hello, Lord Byron) of all time, it only makes sense local brides would want a slice of the action.
The library at Hodsock Priory, in Worksop is full of character and has a range of uses if you marry on-site. It is licensed for ceremonies and provides beautiful views of the famous snowdrop gardens.
Couples can also use the old book room as a quiet area post-ceremony for their guests to mingle in and enjoy drinks. Soft music and wedding entertainment can be set up there too, making it very relaxing.
Hodsock Priory, which is around an hour away from Nottingham, is steeped in history, with a rich heritage of royal visits that only adds to the wow factor of this incredible venue.
And, with 225 five-star reviews from happy couples, this is certainly a very popular venue for book lovers to tie the knot.
Zoe Burke, leading wedding expert at Hitched.co.uk says: “What is more romantic than marrying in a library, surrounded by the greatest love stories of all time?
“Whether you want to channel Belle from Beauty & the Beast or Carrie from Sex and the City, libraries are an iconic setting and full of romance. We are so lucky in the UK to have so many beautiful library wedding venues to choose from, and they lend themselves perfectly to a wedding theme too.
“Give your guests bookmark favours, name your tables after your favourite stories and use romantic quotes from literature and stationery in your signage. The perfect components for a happy ever after!”