The Rupert Lounge
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One of the most historic wedding venues in Shrewsbury

Welcome to the Prince Rupert Hotel – one of the most magical, historical and romantic wedding venues in Shrewsbury. Moments from the majestic red-sandstone castle. Flanked by cobblestone streets, Tudor buildings and the famously photogenic St Alkmund's Church. A 17th-century gem whose story starts in the golden age of chivalry.

Make it yours. Let our experienced team craft the bespoke reception your love deserves. Allow us to cater to your every need with service that's as rare as our hand-picked antiques. Embrace our imperfections – nooks, crannies, sloping walls and all. For you, on your special day, they're perfect.

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Book a showround

Romance lives in these walls. Visit us and feel it for yourself. Book a showround and let our team show you why the Prince Rupert is among the most treasured wedding venues in Shrewsbury.

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Wedding spaces

Three historic spaces – each as characterful as the next. Discover a hidden world of oak-panelled walls, exposed Tudor beams and impeccable attention to detail

Wedding FAQs

  Smashing place for a romantic weekend break.

 " The staff offered a glass of sherry whilst we checked in and an upgraded room on hearing it was our wedding anniversary. A card followed later that evening which was a kind gesture. Smashing place for a romantic weekend break."

 

 

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  Card and chocolates in room for arrival.

"Celebrating our wedding anniversary we chose the Prince Rupert Hotel. What a lovely hotel in a great location. The staff looked after our every need even putting an anniversary card and chocolates in our room for arrival."

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  Very impressed with the venue and the food.

"On returning to the hotel for the wedding breakfast we were again very impressed with the venue and the food."

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  Attentive and friendly

"The hotel staff couldn’t have been more attentive and friendly - full marks"

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  Would stay again!

"Had an upgrade as hotel found out our stay was wedding anniversary. Would stay again!"

 

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