Weddings & Venue Hire
Your event.
Beautiful spaces.
Looking for a venue with character, beauty, and heart? Right in the centre of Preston, The Harris offers stunning, one-of-a-kind spaces perfect for everything from meetings to memorable celebrations.
Our friendly events team is here to bring your ideas to life, whatever the occasion. Get in touch today and we’ll help you find the perfect setting for something truly special.
Our spaces
The Wedding Room
The Wedding Room
The Wedding Room
At a Glance
The Harris Reading Rooms are located on the first floor and are adorned by the Alexander Frieze, providing the perfect setting for your special day.
Capacity: The space provides seating for up to 100
guests.
Services: Registrar room for the Celebrants pre-wedding.
Catering Options: Bespoke packages available.
Location: M6/M61 ten minutes away, with 1,000+ car park spaces 5 minutes from the venue.
It’s a short walk from Preston railway station with direct rail links to Manchester Airport, London, Midlands and Scotland.
Our distinctive space can be transformed and customised with your own decor such as ribbons or faux flowers to match your perfect vision and colour scheme whilst still incorporating history and art within The Harris.
Our dedicated Wedding Team will be on hand to assist and guide you every step of the way
Image credit: Millie Angel
Say “I do” at The Harris
Make your big day unforgettable in one of Preston’s most iconic and romantic settings. The Harris Reading Room, with its stunning architecture and timeless elegance, provides a truly unique setting for your wedding ceremony.
Whether you’re planning an intimate gathering or a bigger celebration with loved ones, our team is here to guide you every step of the way. Here’s everything you need to know to start planning your special day with us. Check out our terms and conditions here.
Recent Testimonials
“We had the most incredible day! The room looked amazing, so glad we picked Harris. Thank you for all your help over the months!”
“Thanks again for all your help in making our day so wonderful. We had such a fantastic day, and we’re so glad everything worked out well. We had some great feedback from the guests around the staff at the Harris, noting they were polite, friendly and really helpful.”
Events and room hire
The best and most memorable meetings are unique, and The Harris fits this brief perfectly.
Our Reading Room offers a distinctive setting, filled with natural light, historic furniture, remarkable paintings, and the beautifully restored Alexander Frieze.
In a space designed to spark creativity and inspiration, we can provide everything you need to ensure your event runs smoothly from start to finish, including comprehensive catering options to keep your delegates refreshed and energised throughout the day.
Check out our meeting room offer here, or browse our catering options here.