Main hall civil ceremony
In the approved ceremony room within the function hall.
The venue
Old inn, open river, celebration-ready spaces.
Lower Lode combines a 15th-century pub, a separate adaptable function hall and green space running down to the River Severn.
The function hall
One room, several chapters
A separate function hall with its own bar and live-music capability. It can hold a civil ceremony, the wedding meal and a much larger evening gathering, with room dressing and layouts agreed around your plans.
Its honest, adaptable character means styling can feel genuinely yours. Ask how a room turn would work at your guest count and what access the team needs between each part of the day.
The smaller ceremony room
A more intimate setting for a smaller gathering
A smaller approved ceremony room within the main pub building.
It is approved for civil ceremonies of up to 35 and can host private functions of up to 50, depending on layout. The pub’s lived-in character makes a natural backdrop for an unhurried meal and time with close family and friends.
Planning capacities
Useful numbers, with the layout in mind
Main hall dining
Dining covers, depending on layout.
Main hall evening
For an evening reception or party.
Smaller civil ceremony
In the approved ceremony room within the main inn building.
Smaller private function
Private dining or another compact celebration.
Capacity is only one part of a comfortable plan. Your layout, entertainment, service style, access routes and season all matter.
Outside by the Severn
Space for air, photographs and conversation
The riverside lawn changes the pace of the day. In suitable weather and ground conditions it gives guests somewhere to gather, children room to move and photographers a setting that feels unmistakably Lower Lode.
Civil ceremonies are held in the venue’s approved indoor rooms. Outdoor use, furniture and weather alternatives should be agreed for your particular date.
Access and practical comfort
The main pub area is described as wheelchair friendly and one guest room as wheelchair accessible. Ask the team about your full route and individual requirements.
On-site parking is available. River conditions can occasionally affect the local approach, so the venue publishes an editable notice and asks guests to call ahead if conditions are unusual.
A viewing is the best time to walk the complete route you and your guests would use—from arrival and parking through ceremony, toilets, dining, evening space and accommodation.
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