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Civil weddings

photograph of bride and groom getting married in the museum hall

Truly exceptional experience

"Our day at Haynes was magical! The setting was just perfect and our friends and families were amazed. The staff at Haynes were brilliant, more helpful then we could have imagined, they took the stress out of everything, and in the run up to our big day we were constantly updated through emails and phone calls. We highly recommend this venue and loved it so much that we want to do it all over again. Many thanks to everyone at Haynes"

Mr & Mrs J Basham, March 2009.


The Haynes International Motor Museum is licensed for civil ceremonies within two of its exhibition halls. Each hall has its own special atmosphere and both provide a truly exceptional experience, not only for bride and groom, but also for wedding guests.


The Duesenberg Hall houses the Museum’s most valuable car – the 1931 Model J Duesenberg, which provides the backdrop for civil wedding ceremonies. Bride and groom are flanked by the Museum’s two most opulent cars during the service. The Duesenberg Hall can seat up to 120 guests and offers an inspiring start to married life.


The Hall of Motorsport provides a smaller, more intimate and fun location within the Museum for a civil ceremony. The hall is full of classic racing cars with the ceremony taking place in front of the stunning Michael Schumacher Formula 1 Ferrari.


photograph of bride and groom and family in the museum hall

Drinks and canapés can be served after the ceremony within the Museum; allowing guests an opportunity to browse and enjoy the Museum’s amazing collection of cars and motorcycles.


All civil ceremonies include entry to the Museum for the wedding guests, a table flower arrangement and music facilities for the ceremony.



Contact details


Main Switchboard

Tel 01963 440 804

Fax 01963 441 004


Haynes International Motor Museum, Sparkford, Yeovil, Somerset, BA22 7LH.



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