Clearwell Castle
Make your wedding day dreams a reality at Clearwell Castle, where fairy-tale charm meets stunning surroundings in the heart of the Forest of Dean.
We are a castle Wedding venue
Available with a Civil Ceremoney license
We have onsite Guest Accommodation
We can off Multi-Day Weddings
Our Max capacity for ceremony & wedding breakfast: 150
Our Max capacity for evening reception: 250
Business details last verified on 24th of December 2025 by the Guides for Brides team.
Prices & Capacity
Prices
Typical Price: £15,750
Price Range: £8,000 - £23,500
Capacity
Ceremony: 150
Standing: 250
Seated Meal: 150
Accommodation
Sleeps: 34
About Clearwell Castle
Clearwell Castle, in the heart of the Forest of Dean, Gloucestershire, is a renowned castle wedding venue offering a magical setting for your wedding. It has the perfect blend of elegance and fairy-tale romance with it's stone exterior, elegant interiors, and manicured gardens providing a majestic backdrop. The dedicated wedding team will guide you, ensuring a flawless day. Clearwell Castle offers versatile spaces from grand banquets in the Great Hall to intimate ceremonies in the Orangery.
The award winning Castle is offered exclusively to you for your magical day.
Located in Gloucestershire it is just 20 minutes from the Severn Crossing and 45 minutes from Bristol, Cheltenham and Gloucester making it easily accessible from all directions.
The magnificent Ballroom is licensed for civil ceremonies and boasts a 75ft aisle allowing the Bride/Groom to really make an entrance. The Ballroom offers a unique and serene setting that is usually only found in churches created by the ornate leaded glass windows and Dias at one end.
For sunnier days the Terrace provides a stunning setting for an outdoor ceremony.
The Ballroom can also seat up to 160 people for the wedding breakfast and there are several other grand and elegant reception rooms for your guests to enjoy. As the entire house and grounds are exclusively yours you can also invite up to 250 guests for the evening wedding reception and party.
There are 15 beautiful bedrooms within the Castle and grounds which are reserved exclusively for you on your wedding night ensuring the perfect end to your perfect day at Clearwell Castle. There are also beautiful properties within the grounds for the Wedding party to stay in the night before the big day. If one day is simply not enough, why not upgrade to one of Clearwell Castle’s Two Day Weddings?!
The photograph opportunities are endless and will create lasting memories of your special day.
The Details
Type of Ceremony
Civil ceremony licensed
Venue Setting
Countryside
Venue Type
Castles & Palaces
Exclusive use
Additional Facilities
Outdoor ceremonies
Honeymoon suite
Orangery Or Marquee
Dance floor
Live music permitted
Discos permitted
Fireworks permitted
Wedding coordinator
Onsite car parking
Area
Cotswolds
Special Guides for Brides Offers
Say 'I do' from £7,995!
Instructions
Say 'I do' sooner with our late availability offers! Any remaining dates up to the end of January 2027 are now available from £7,995.
Terms and conditions
T&C's Apply.
Contact & Location
Clearwell Castle
Church Road, Clearwell, GL16 8LG, Gloucestershire, United Kingdom
Why Couples Recommend Clearwell Castle
Couples consistently describe the castle as a spectacular and stunning venue, praised for being immaculately clean, bright, and classy. The beautiful grounds are noted as being perfectly maintained, and the interior spaces, including a unique cellar bar, are considered vast and gorgeous, ensuring a wonderful day even in wet weather. The on-site accommodation is also highly rated, with bedrooms described as clean, airy, and individually beautiful, and the bridal suite as breathtaking. The staff receive universal and exceptional praise for making the entire process, from initial viewing to the wedding day itself, feel stress-free and seamless. Personal wedding managers are frequently described as phenomenal, organised, and attentive, going above and beyond to tailor the day to each couple's needs and ensure everything runs smoothly. The wider team is noted for being incredibly hard-working, helpful, friendly, and professional. The food is consistently highlighted as superb and incredible, with the wedding breakfast receiving many compliments from guests for being hot, delicious, and generously portioned. Overall, couples feel their wedding day exceeded all expectations, describing the experience as magical, perfect, and a dream come true.
Customer Reviews
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