What are some wedding venues in Solihull that offer a unique experience?

For a wedding with a twist, the National Motorcycle Museum in Olton offers a striking setting filled with over 1,000 classic motorcycles and automotive history. It’s perfect for car and bike enthusiasts or couples wanting a venue that doubles as a conversation starter, with flexible spaces accommodating up to 1,200 guests. In Digbeth, The Old Library is a former Victorian library with soaring ceilings and original architectural details that bring history to life, making it an ideal space for couples who love heritage and character. Meanwhile, The Bond in Digbeth features a converted canal-side warehouse with open-plan layouts and exposed brickwork, offering a raw yet versatile setting where you can craft your wedding vision against the backdrop of a Birmingham landmark. These venues offer a refreshing departure from the ordinary, ensuring your celebration is as unique as your story.

Which unusual wedding venues in Solihull are budget-friendly?

Budget-conscious couples will appreciate The Actress & Bishop in the Jewellery Quarter, with hire fees starting at just around £175 per session. For a larger crowd, Rowheath Pavilion in Bournville offers a lovely ballroom and picturesque grounds at affordable rates, making it a great option for stylish but cost-effective weddings.

What makes Solihull an ideal location for unusual wedding venues?

Solihull’s proximity to Birmingham allows you to access a diverse array of venue styles while maintaining the charm and tranquility of a smaller town. Its location makes it easy for guests to travel, and the area’s mix of historic sites and trendy urban spaces ensures that you’ll find a venue perfectly suited to your vision. By incorporating your personal style into these exceptional venues, your wedding in Solihull will stand out as a truly one-of-a-kind celebration.

The 16 Best Unusual Wedding Venues for Hire in Solihull

Main Bar/Downstairs Area

Event Space in a Bar

Semi-private area

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“Gave us food and DJ options for us to cboose from. Allowed us to come in on the morning to decorate the room.”

from £175
hire fee / per session

Fazeley Studios - Exclusive

Event Venue

Whole venue

The venue can accommodate up to 150 for a ceremony, 150 for a wedding breakfast and 250 for an evening reception. For Friday Weddings you will have exclusive hire of The Grand Gallery, Fazeley Room and Studio 7 from 2pm until

from £2700
hire fee / per evening

Main Space

Hall in an Event Venue

Private space

You will also be able to capture some unique wedding photographs within the building and in the gorgeous surroundings outside. The ceremony room will be transformed into your wedding breakfast space, with dedicated chefs,

from £500
hire fee / per morning

Wedding Exclusive Hire

Historic Building

Whole venue

We are fully licensed for civil wedding ceremonies at the Gatehouse, which can seat up to 160 guests. Its a contemporary, airy space and overlooking its own private wharf.

from £6420
hire fee / per session

Gallery & Bar

Event Space in an Event Venue

Private space

The gallery is made up of four different, but connected spaces. We have designed Iron House to have a mix of different environments for events or exhibitions while maintaining easy circulation to make the experience of discovering

from £650
hire fee / per day

The Full Pavilion Package

Ballroom in a Community Centre

Private space

Our 1920s ballroom is the perfect place for parties, wedding ceremonies, and receptions! With original parquet flooring and authentic 1920s terrace windows and doors, it exudes timeless elegance.

from £3500
per event

Theatre

Pub

Private space

Perfect for large private or corporate events, wedding receptions, rehearsal space or a blank canvas! To use the space exclusively comes with a minimum spend (time and date dependent) - we do not charge a room hire fee.

from £700
minimum spend / per session

Ballacraine Suite

150 guests

National Motorcycle Museum

(14)

Near Solihull

Hall in a Museum

Private space

From the most intimate and informal, to the most lavish we really do turn your wedding dreams into memories. the Ballacraine Suite has all the WOW factor your special day requires, with polished mirror pillars and chandelier

from £40
per person / per day

Warehouse Space

Hall in a Warehouse

Semi-private area

Large Victorian Warehouse. The former retort house was built in 1909 on a gasworks site of 1841-2. It was designed by Birmingham Councils Gas Department, under the supervision of the Engineer-in-Chief Walter Chaney and with

from £5000
hire fee / per day

Private Dining Space

14 guests

Albatross Death Cult

Near Solihull

Dining Room in a Restaurant

Private space

Albatross is the perfect place for private dining, offering a small, intimate, and unique venue for parties of up to 14 guests. You will gather around a monolithic kitchen counter, all with front row seats to the action,

from £1400
minimum spend / per session

Trafalgar Suite

300 guests

National Motorcycle Museum

(14)

Near Solihull

Hall in a Museum

Private space

Fantastic area for welcoming your guests to your wedding reception with drinks, canapes, cocktails and anything else you desire. enough space for food carts, photo booths or sweet stalls!

from £40
per person / per day

Main Hall

250 guests

Zumhof

Near Solihull

Bar in a Nightclub

Private space

Discover our large, versatile Main Hall, ideal for corporate events with a difference, live shows, brunches and club events with a prominent stage equipped for presentations, live performances and DJ sets to keep the energy

from £2000
minimum spend / per session