A Dream Wedding Venue in The Heart of Hay-on-Wye

The Globe at Hay is a licensed wedding venue set within the renowned book-town of Hay-on-Wye. As a beautifully converted chapel dating back to 1752, the Globe is a tasteful blend of modern flourishes and historic architecture; think high ceilings, large windows, an original pulpit, and flagstone floors - it is just brimming with character and quirky features! The venue is highly versatile, and just teeming with possibilities! From al-fresco gatherings to majestic ceremonies, couples have ample choice when staging their happily ever after.

With a capacity of up to 120 day guests and 200 evening guests, the Globe at Hay is fully licensed to host weddings, civil ceremonies, and receptions amongst its various spaces - inside and out.

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Wedding Coordinator

Our dedicated team understands all that is required to create your special day. From the moment you enquire, our experienced wedding coordinator Mary, will take care of you. Our priority is to ensure that we cater to your individual needs, and as a versatile venue, it can be tailored to suit any bespoke wedding ceremony or civil service style at a budget that suits you. We'll help your arrangements run smoothly and will always be on hand and happy to advise.

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Ceremony

For us, the ceremony is the heart of every wedding; and the Globe at Hay offers a truly unique space for you to say I do. The impressive Main Hall can be adapted and designed to fit your individual ceremony needs. The space seats up to 80 people using our traditional pews from when the Globe was an operating chapel.  Your wedding package can also include our Upper Gallery viewing balcony. Accommodating a further 40 guests, who can watch your wedding ceremony from a bird's eye view. Want an outdoor wedding? Our Globe Gardens are fully licensed to host your wedding ceremony amongst the beautiful Welsh countryside. 

Reception

From vintage-style garden parties or monster ceilidh shindigs to intimate drinks receptions or a sit-down meal, The Globe at Hay is a blank canvas for your wedding reception. The Globe at Hay is split into four versatile spaces. The impressive double-height Main Hall, perfect for dining and dancing. The intimate Upper Gallery, providing a quieter area for guests to relax. The flag-stoned Lower Gallery, which offers the ideal wedding party space for DJs and guests wanting to dance into the night! And the Globe Gardens, where we can host outdoor ceremonies, arrival drinks, barbecues, and even games for the guests. 

Dining

The Lower Gallery houses our Burger Me restaurant. With food prepared by our talented chefs and served to you by our friendly Front of House team, we ensure your wedding dining experience is second to none. At The Globe at Hay, we believe that every wedding is unique and therefore offer a range of delicious menus to suit your requirements, featuring canapés, exquisite buffets, and evening selections. You can trust our experienced in-house chefs to deliver an exciting and delicious menu for your special day. 

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Live Music

As a live music venue, The Globe at Hay is the perfect place to host any entertainment of your choice. We have top-of-the-range sound equipment and an in-house sound technician to ensure you have the best sound throughout your day. We guarantee even the most dance-floor shy guests won’t be able to resist...

talk to us about your dream wedding: hire@globeathay.co.uk