Castle and Palace Wedding Venues
Castle wedding venues are historic buildings used for wedding ceremonies and receptions across the UK. From medieval castles to grand palace venues, couples can explore distinctive ceremony spaces and reception rooms in historic settings. Browse castle wedding venues by location to compare castles and palace venues.
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Ashridge House
Historic wedding venue Ashridge House, Hertfordshire, with historic halls, garden settings and flexible cultural wedding options.
The Priests House
Grade-I listed venue The Priests House near Skipton, North Yorkshire, offering exclusive weddings with on-site accommodation.
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Farnham Castle
Farnham Castle is an exclusive-use castle wedding venue in Surrey, offering historic interiors, flexible ceremony spaces and on-site accommodation.
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Clearwell Castle
Castle wedding venue Clearwell Castle in Forest of Dean with exclusive use and 20 acres of grounds.
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Elaine has 13 years of experience working with wedding venues, and advises many of the top hotel and venue brands on their wedding marketing. She has a deep understanding of statistics that can accurately predict the online popularity of a particular venue and she is happy to share that knowledge with wedding couples and venues.
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St Audries Park
Gothic manor estate venue St Audries Park in Somerset with exclusive house and grounds use and coastal park views.
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De Vere Horsley Estate
Surrey wedding venue De Vere Horsley Estate with a Victorian mansion, secret chapel, cloisters and lakeside lawns.
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Hengrave Hall
Historic Tudor manor wedding venue Hengrave Hall in Suffolk with on-site chapel and exclusive use estate.
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Brympton House
Brympton House wedding venue in Odcombe, Somerset on a 33-acre estate with Ballroom dining for 228 guests.
Auchen Castle
Historic Grade B-listed wedding venue Auchen Castle near Moffat, offering tailored ceremonies indoor or in turret gardens.
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Winton Castle Estate
Exclusive-use castle wedding venue Auchen Castle, Dumfriesshire with gardens, historic rooms and 26 bedrooms.
Carrick Castle Estate
Exclusive-use Scottish wedding venue Carrick Castle Estate near Loch Goil with barn space for up to 120 guests.
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Tower of London
Historic event venue hire Tower of London London with hardwood-walled spaces and central Thames-side heritage setting.
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Belvoir Castle
Historic wedding venue Belvoir Castle in Leicestershire with curated ceremony and reception spaces.
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Dalston Hall
Exclusive-use wedding venue Dalston Hall in Cumbria, featuring a Grade II listed manor house with indoor and outdoor ceremonies.
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Colchester Weddings
Wedding venue collective Colchester Weddings in Essex offering historic castle, town hall and large event settings.
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Logie Country House
Escape to the enchanting Logie Country House, a Scottish sanctuary nestled in Aberdeenshire, where your wedding dreams come true.
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Grand Villa Heights
Coastal wedding venue Grand Villa Heights, Ravenscar, offering clifftop ceremonies and multi-day celebrations above Robin Hood’s Bay.
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Hensol Castle
Historic castle wedding venue, Hensol Castle in the Vale of Glamorgan, set within 650 acres of parkland.
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The Walled Garden
A Captivating Walled Garden Wedding Venue. Set in the Heart of the Cowdray Estate in Midhurst, West Sussex.
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Mercure Dunkenhalgh Hotel
Historic manor house wedding venue, Mercure Blackburn Dunkenhalgh Hotel & Spa, Lancashire, hosting celebrations for up to 400 guests.
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Hever Castle & Gardens
Historic castle wedding venue in Kent offering multiple ceremony locations across a private estate with on-site accommodation.
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Leeds Castle
Iconic Kent castle wedding venue offering a choice of venues across one estate, from castle rooms to barn and outdoor settings.
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Hampton Court House Wedding Venue
Discover the enchanting Hampton Court House, an exclusive wedding venue in Surrey where your love story will unfold in timeless elegance.
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Rushpool Hall
Manor house wedding venue Rushpool Hall, Saltburn-by-the-Sea, offering exclusive use with indoor and outdoor ceremony spaces.
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Danby Castle Barn
Historic barn wedding venue Danby Castle Barn in the North York Moors with four indoor and outdoor ceremony spaces.
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Melville Castle
Historic Scottish Castle wedding venue located just outside Edinburgh, with 54 acres of park and woodland, opulent interiors and a modern marquee.
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Swinton Park and Estate
Country estate wedding venue, Swinton Estate in North Yorkshire, offering castle celebrations, woodland ceremonies and outdoor receptions.
Castle wedding venues are historic buildings used for wedding ceremonies and receptions across the UK. Many castles have been restored as castle wedding venues, offering grand halls, historic rooms and landscaped grounds for celebrations.
Some castles operate as large private estates similar to country house wedding venues, while others function as historic hotels with spaces for ceremonies, dining and evening receptions.
Many castles are also considered luxury wedding venues, offering distinctive architecture, exclusive settings and experienced event teams to support weddings and events.
Palace wedding venues provide similarly impressive historic settings, often featuring formal reception rooms, gardens and ceremonial spaces suited to weddings and celebrations.
FAQs About Castle & Palace Wedding Venues
Many castles in the UK are licensed for civil ceremonies, allowing couples to hold both the ceremony and reception at the same venue. Couples should confirm licensing with the venue when making an enquiry.
Accommodation is commonly available at castle wedding venues, particularly where the castle operates as a hotel or estate venue. Guest rooms allow couples and their guests to stay at the venue during the wedding celebrations.
Costs vary depending on the castle, the size of the venue and the level of exclusivity offered. Some castles operate as luxury estates, while others offer more flexible packages depending on the day of the week or season.
Exclusive-use hire is common at castle wedding venues. This allows couples and their guests private access to the venue and its grounds for the wedding day or for a full wedding weekend.
Castle wedding venues vary in size. Some castles host smaller weddings in historic rooms, while others have large reception halls that can accommodate several hundred guests.
Many castle wedding venues are historic or listed buildings, which means there may be restrictions on decorations or fixtures. Venue teams usually provide guidance on what decorations are permitted within the venue.