The Temple of Minerva lies hidden in the tranquil setting of the Bath Botanical Gardens, making it a truly unique venue for your wedding or ceremony. Next to the Temple is a lawn area, which is perfect for drinks, confetti throwing, lawn games and a large marquee; creating a beautiful garden style wedding scene!
The Temple of Minerva and Botanical Gardens
Wedding venue category
City/Town, Landmark
Number of guests
Up to 35 guests for a seated civil ceremony.
Open up the doors and with seating outside, you can increase your guest numbers to 100.
Facilities
- Ceremony and self-catering
- Ceremony without catering
- Disabled access
- Exclusive use
- Grounds and/or gardens
- Intimate venue
- Outside ceremony
- Outstanding views
Contact venue
To get in contact with us, book a visit, or to find out more about wedding hire rates, please visit our Heritage Park Weddings website.
Fees that the Register Office may charge you
Marriage certificate fees
| Service | Amount |
|---|---|
| Standard application for a copy of a marriage certificate (produced within 5 working days) | £12.50 |
| Priority application (produced same day if ordered Monday – Friday before 2pm) | £38.50 |
| Service | Amount |
|---|---|
| Collection from the Guildhall, Bath | Free |
| 1st class post | £2.50 |
| Signed for delivery | £4.50 |
| International airmail | £6.50 |
Giving Notice
If you wish to get married or enter into a civil partnership, you must sign a legal statement at your local register office to say you intend to get married or form a civil partnership. This is known as ‘giving notice’.
| Circumstance | Amount |
|---|---|
| Marriages and Civil Partnerships | £46.50 per person |
| Circumstance | Amount |
|---|---|
| If one or both are subject to immigration control | £63 per person |
| Consideration of foreign divorce documents (where the divorce can be considered locally) | £55 |
| If the divorce needs to be referred to The General Register Office | £83 |
Ceremony fees - Venues in other locations
Contents
2025/2026 Fees 1 April 2025 - 31 March 2026
| Time | Fees |
|---|---|
| Monday to Thursday | £620 |
| Friday - Saturday | £650 |
| Sunday/Bank Holiday | £695 |
| After 5pm | £695 |
2026/2027 Fees 1 April 2026 - 31 March 2027
| Time | Fees |
|---|---|
| Monday to Thursday | £620 |
| Friday - Saturday | £670 |
| Sunday/Bank Holiday | £695 |
| After 5pm | £695 |
Non-refundable deposit of £100 taken off total
Please note:
Contact this venue in order to book a visit, or to find out more about venue hire fees and facilities.