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Merrimack Valley Railroad Station is a wedding venue located in The Greater Concord, New Hampshire area in the quant town of Northfield. This historic freight station was built in the late 1800's to store freight coming in by train. The building was restored in 1990 into a unique event venue ready to host your wedding.

There is a complete view of what a working railroad would have looked like, with bead board, hardwood floors, ticket office, and antique heaters. The pulley-type ceiling fans are also on display. The mystique of the building gives your wedding a unique experience. The best part is that it is very affordable. Plenty of lodging nearby for out-of-town guests or making it a destination wedding. This wedding venue is close to Concord and The Lakes Region of New Hampshire.

There is also the option to add our Out-of-Town Guest Suite for overnight stays and place to get ready. This one bedroom suite is a one minute drive and a short walk to the venue hall.

  • Woman-owned
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Frequently asked questions

Do you have a site fee for wedding receptions at your venue?

No

What is the starting site fee for wedding receptions during peak season?

$1,600

What is the starting site fee for wedding receptions during off-peak season?

$1,440

Do you have a site fee for wedding ceremonies at your venue?

Yes

What is the starting site fee for wedding ceremonies during peak season?

$1,500

What is the starting site fee for wedding ceremonies during off-peak season?

$1,500

Which of the following are included in starting site fee?

Chairs
Clean Up
Parking
Set Up
Tables

What is the starting price per person for bar service?

$4.95

Which of the following are included in the starting price for bar service?

Champagne Toast

What is the minimum number of guests required to book your venue?

50

How many event spaces or rooms does your venue offer?

1 + Outside / Deck

Describe your venue:

Historic Building

What kind of settings are available?

Indoor

Which of the following wedding events does your venue service?

Ceremony
Reception
Bridal Shower
Engagement Party
Elopements
Rehearsal Dinner

What event services do you offer?

Bar Services
Catering Services
Clean Up
Event Rentals
Liability Insurance
Outside Vendors
Wifi

What catering services do you offer?

Buffet
Cocktail Reception
Dessert
Hors d'oeuvres
Outside Cake
Plated
Server(s)
Stations
Tastings

What bar services do you provide?

Champagne Toast
Open Bar

What event items are available?

Altar/Arch
Audio Equipment
Chairs
Dance Floor
Furniture
Tables
Tents

What food and beverage items are available?

Barware
China
Flatware
Glassware
Linens

What transportation and access is available?

Parking
Wheelchair Access

What months are included in your peak season?

May
June
September
October

What months are included in your off-peak season?

January
February
March
April
July
August
November
December

Reviews of Merrimack Valley Railroad Station

Justine
Justine Sent on 10/22/2020
5 out of 5 rating

Beautiful Venue

The venue was absolutely beautiful. It allowed us tons of flexibility with set up. It’s just a venue hall so there’s no requirements for catering or guests limits. We had a party of about 60 people and everything was perfect. Very reasonably priced too!
Caroline
Caroline Sent on 10/30/2019
5 out of 5 rating

Beautiful and inexpensive

They give you complete creative control over what you want to do inside and how you use the space. They are very laid back, responsive and kind. As long as you leave the venue how it was when you rented it, everything works out smoothly and you get the security deposit back. They offer the additional options of renting it the night before and the morning after for a wedding - so great for set up/clean up and very affordable.
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Emily Sent on 08/20/2019
5 out of 5 rating

Wonderful and stress free!

My fiancee and I had our engagement party at the Railroad Station this past August and it was such a wonderful night. The space is so gorgeous, with a historic and rustic feel. The old train cars that are placed along the rear of the property are beautiful to get pictures of and with. We brought our own barbeque and cooked right on the back deck, my dad had lots of fun back there because there were picnic tables where his family could talk to him while he was cooking. There were plenty of tables, and chairs, and the lighting was beautiful. I would definitely recommend this as a place to have a party and a wedding.
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Jackie Sent on 08/02/2019
5 out of 5 rating

Awesome Venue!

Merrimack Valley Railroad Company was an amazing place to host our wedding! The venue is so naturally charming we did minimal decorating and it still looked incredible. All of our guests commented on how fun and unique the venue is! Tina, who manages the venue, was very helpful when we asked questions but also very laid back. One of the reasons we went with this venue is because we had a lot of flexibility to make our wedding day exactly what we wanted. We rented the venue from Friday night to Saturday morning, so we were able to set up the day before and clean up the next day, leaving us our whole wedding day to get ready and spend time with our families. I will point out that there is no air conditioning so it was pretty hot in there during our July wedding, but we knew that going into it. There are sliding doors to open and we brought extra fans, but it was still pretty toasty. A lot of our guests stayed on the outside porch during the reception.
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Emily Sent on 08/27/2018
5 out of 5 rating

I just had my wedding here on Saturday and it was amazing! This place is such a hidden gem. Tina was so wonderful- she stayed in touch, answered all our questions and got us in to see the space multiple times even though we are from out of town and had to work around an odd schedule. The interior is gorgeous and, in my opinion, has more class and character than any country club function room. The twinkle lights are a beautiful touch, and if you haven't seen them on in the evening, when the light is low, prepare to be blown away. You have the freedom to make it your own but, honestly, the room doesn't need much decoration. And pictures with the trains are so fun, both for the bridal party and for guests. Love love loved having my wedding here, 10/10 would recommend!
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Megan Sent on 09/05/2017
5 out of 5 rating
The building needs a bit of a paint job and the parking is only gravel but don't let that deter you, the interior is very nice. Tina was super responsive, gave us a tour several months in advance as we were searching for a site. Allowed us full access to the building the night before (Sat Wedding) so we could do our own setup. Recently added a second bathroom big enough to do a bridal change in. The railroad office has been converted into a separate kitchen which has also been renovated with plenty of counter space, sink and full size fridge. Plenty of tables, both round and long, folding chairs and an antique luggage cart we used as a cake table. We were concerned about enough breeze but with the doors on end and back of hall (3) open the hall kept plenty cool on a 75 day.
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Merrimack Valley Railroad Station frequently asked questions

Merrimack Valley Railroad Station includes the following items and services for wedding events in its starting site fee:
  • Chairs
  • Clean Up
  • Parking
  • Set Up
  • Tables
The bar service starting price at Merrimack Valley Railroad Station includes:
  • Champagne Toast
The space offered by Merrimack Valley Railroad Station for wedding events is known for:
  • Historic Building
Merrimack Valley Railroad Station offers the following indoor/outdoor options for weddings:
  • Indoor
Merrimack Valley Railroad Station offers the following types of wedding events:
  • Ceremony
  • Reception
  • Bridal Shower
  • Engagement Party
  • Elopements
  • Rehearsal Dinner
Merrimack Valley Railroad Station offers the following services for wedding events:
  • Bar Services
  • Catering Services
  • Clean Up
  • Event Rentals
  • Liability Insurance
  • Outside Vendors
  • Wifi
Merrimack Valley Railroad Station offers the following furniture and decor items for weddings:
  • Altar/Arch
  • Audio Equipment
  • Chairs
  • Dance Floor
  • Furniture
  • Tables
  • Tents
Merrimack Valley Railroad Station is recommended by 100% of couples who have used their services. Their overall rating is 5.0, with the same score awarded for quality of service, flexibility, value, professionalism and average response time.

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