Northampton’s first and only floating bar, restaurant, and wedding venue, welcome to The Ark! A truly unique venue, quite literally on the River Nene, it would make for a beautiful setting for your wedding celebrations. Situated close to a range of venues for your ceremony, The Ark is a convenient sanctuary for you and your guests to retreat to!

Facilities and Capacity

Since opening in 2014, The Ark has been one of Northampton’s go-to event spaces for people looking for a venue with something a little bit different. Nestled away in the heart of the enchanting Midsummer Meadow, this charming boat boasts three separate decks with gorgeous views across the River and a separate indoor area ideal for your wedding breakfast.

Services Offered

Whether you are looking for a formal, sit-down meal or something a little more relaxed, the experienced and dedicated team at The Ark will be on hand to ensure it is the wedding celebration you always dreamt it to be. Exclusively yours for the entirety of your celebrations, The Ark can host anything from a formal banquet to hog roast. You can also celebrate the night away with music facilities and a fully stocked bar. For more information on the kinds of weddings The Ark can host, please do not hesitate to contact us today.

Additional Amenities

• Truly unique, moored boat venue on the River Nene, Northampton
• Exclusively yours for the entirety of your celebrations for up to 120 guests
• Flexible space ideal for both formal and informal celebrations
• Beautiful views across the River from the three different deck areas
• Choose between delicious buffet, hog roast, or sit-down meal catering
• Situated close to a range of ceremony venues