Say your vows at Royal Welsh College of Music and Drama

Interior of Royal Welsh College of Music and Drama
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Royal Welsh College of Music and Drama, CF10 3ER
02920 391 440 | www.rwcmd.ac.uk

The Royal Welsh College of Music and Drama is situated at the end of an impressive tree-lined avenue within Bute Park. The park is situated on the river which runs down to Cardiff Bay, where couples can arrive by water-taxi or take their photographs. The property is located in the heart of Cardiff’s city centre and is surrounded by white Portland-stone 19th century civic building on one side and the stunning parkland grounds on the other.

Celebrate in style
The Anthony Hopkins Centre was originally used as Cardiff Castle Stables and has an open-air courtyard and elegant décor. This space is made up of two rooms, which can hold 85 and 60 guests respectively.

Alternatively, the world-class Concert Hall can hold 250 friends and family and the Richard Burton Theatre can fit 130 loved ones.
Intimate receptions are held in the Stables Building with up to 50 nearest and dearest.

The contemporary glass-walled Entrance Hall and open-air Terrace, overlook the Grade I listed Bute Park and create a wonderful setting for a drinks reception and wedding breakfast for up to 200 people.

For evening celebrations, the glass-wall Atrium can be used for up to 300 loved ones. It boasts a full-stocked bar, an area for bands or a DJ, a cloakroom and a bridge decorated with fairylights.

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The venue offers a bespoke service and a Hire a Performer Scheme, where the team will help couples choose from a wide range of musicians.

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