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Edwardian grandeur

Cultra Manor is one of the last mansions built by the landed gentry in Ireland. Its grand interior and original period features are sure to impress your guests. This magnificent house only accepts bookings for one wedding on a given date. That means you and your guests will have exclusive use of the entire manor for the day. Our dedicated team is on site to work with you in creating a truly magical experience on your special day.

If you choose to host your wedding here your phenomenal support enables us to continue preserving, restoring and exhibiting Northern Ireland’s treasures for generations to come.

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We are delighted to announce that Cultra Manor won the ‘Alternative Venue of the Year’ award in the Wedding Journal Readers Awards 2018. Thank you to everyone that took the time to vote for us, we’re thrilled to have been recognised at these prestigious awards.

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The Kennedy Room & Drawing Room

Civil and religious ceremonies are conducted in the bright and airy Drawing Room on the ground floor. The terrace and gardens are perfect for pre-dinner drinks and photography opportunities.

The Kennedy Room is named after the family who owned the estate on which the Ulster Folk & Transport Museum now stands and built Cultra Manor. It takes up most of the first floor. The Kennedy Room makes an intimate and sumptuous backdrop for receptions, accommodating 150 guests seated at round tables.

While you are enjoying dinner in the Kennedy Room, the Drawing Room is being prepared for the evening with your entertainment setting up. With dinner and speeches complete the party starts downstairs.

An evening buffet is often laid out in the dining room lit by its magnificent chandelier.

We’ve thought of everything

Your wedding at Cultra Manor will enchant your guests. You can expect the following:

Exclusive use of Cultra Manor for the day
Personal management attention throughout the day
Glass of champagne on arrival for the bride and groom
Complimentary entry to the Ulster Folk & Transport Museum for you and your guests on your wedding day
A self-guided Wedding Trail of 1900s Ballycultra Town for all your guests to enjoy
Extensive complimentary parking for all guests
A one year National Museums NI membership for the newly married couple, so you can come back and visit us often

Red carpet entrance
A private dressing room for the bridal party to use all day
An easel to display the table plan
Table stands and table numbers
Silver cake stand and knife
White linen table cloths and napkins
Mouth-watering menus, carefully prepared by our executive chef
Excellent wine list to complement the menu
Master of ceremonies
In-built sound system

Venue hire prices start at £2,000

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One year free membership for the married couple

When you host your wedding at Cultra Manor, you become a valued part of our story. We want you to feel free to return and relive the magic of your special day. Enjoy free entry to the Ulster Folk & Transport Museum, and our sister properties, for a full year.

How to find us and the local area

Experience what life was like in Northern Ireland over 100 years ago, and explore one of the most comprehensive transport collections in Europe.

Wander through the beautiful parkland of the Folk Museum, where you will encounter costumed locals, demonstrating traditional crafts in cottages, farm dwellings, schools, and shops.

You’ll find majestic locomotives, horse-drawn carriages, vintage motorbikes, and cars at the Transport Museum, along with exhibits of historical materials including photographs of the Titanic.

Cultra Manor

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Edwardian grandeur

The Kennedy Room & Drawing Room

We’ve thought of everything

One year free membership for the married couple

How to find us and the local area

Plan your day

Wine List

Wedding Trail

Wedding menus