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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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Castle Fraser Garden and Estate

Say "I do" surrounded by the historic beauty of Castle Fraser Garden and Estate. Discover more.

Aberdeenshire, Inverurie

£POA

80-120 guests

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Drum Castle Garden and Estate

Drum Castle, a historic wedding venue in Aberdeenshire, combines a medieval tower with a walled Garden of Historic Roses.

Aberdeenshire, Banchory

£POA

50-80 guests

Cornhill Castle Hotel Venues in Lanarkshire - South
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Cornhill Castle Hotel

Envision your dream Scottish wedding at the enchanting Cornhill Castle.

South Lanarkshire, Biggar

££ - £££

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Brodick Castle

Brodick Castle is a historic wedding venue on the Isle of Arran, offering exclusive outdoor ceremonies in its Walled Garden.

Ayrshire North, Isle of Arran

£POA

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Brodie Castle

Host your wedding at Brodie Castle, a 16th-century tower house and historic Moray venue with a world-renowned art collection.

Moray, Nairn

£POA

60 guests

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Cardigan Castle

Cardigan Castle is a historic venue in Ceredigion and the celebrated site of the first Eisteddfod in 1176.

Ceredigion, Cardigan

£POA

80-120 guests

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Thirlestane Castle

Say "I do" surrounded by majestic splendour at Thirlestane Castle. Learn more.

Scottish Borders

£POA

400 guests

Castle & Fountain View
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Crossbasket Castle

Crossbasket Castle: Enchanting South Lanarkshire weddings. Discover more.

South Lanarkshire, Glasgow

from £18,000

2-250 guests

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Southsea Castle Wedding Venue

Say "I do" with breathtaking sea views at Southsea Castle. Discover more.

Hampshire

from £576

4-120 guests

Outdoor Ceremonies
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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.

North Yorkshire, Scarborough

from £10

20-200 guests

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The Castle at Edgehill

Historic 17th-century wedding venue The Castle at Edgehill in Oxfordshire with licensed indoor rooms and garden space.

Oxfordshire, Banbury

£30 - £100

90 guests

Hedingham Castle exterior, wedding venue in Essex
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Hedingham Castle

The most romantic wedding venue in the country

Essex

from £10,250

50-150 guests

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Thornbury Castle Wedding Venue

Escape to a fairytale setting at Thornbury Castle, where timeless elegance meets modern luxury for your unforgettable wedding day.

Gloucestershire, Thornbury

£POA

120 guests

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Cave Castle Hotel Wedding Venue

Explore Cave Castle Hotel & Country Club for an extraordinary wedding celebration in the heart of East Yorkshire, combining historic charm with contem

East Yorkshire, Brough

£POA

2-250 guests

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Hillsborough Castle

Say 'I do' in the majestic grandeur of Hillsborough Castle, County Down.

County Down, Royal Hillsborough

£3,000 - £10,000

2-120 guests

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The Castle Hotel at Taunton

A historic landmark and hotel wedding venue in Taunton

Bristol and Somerset, Taunton

from £6,200

4-110 guests

Craig Y Nos Castle Wedding Venues in Swansea
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Craig Y Nos Castle

Celebrate your unforgettable day at Craig Y Nos Castle, a romantic castle hotel wedding venue nestled on the edge of the National Park

Swansea

from £4,675

50-120 guests

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Royal Welsh College of Music

A bespoke wedding venue in the heart of Cardiff.

Cardiff, Cardiff

££ - £££

20-300 guests

Ballygally Castle Hotel Venues in County Antrim
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Ballygally Castle Hotel

Leading wedding venue on the Antrim coast

County Antrim, Larne

£POA

200 guests

Hampton Court Palace & The Garden Room Venues in Surrey
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Hampton Court Palace Weddings

Historic Royal Palace - Available for your Wedding

Surrey, East Molesey

£8,500 - £24,000

400 guests

Pentillie Castle & Estate Venues in Cornwall and Isles of Scilly
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Pentillie Castle Wedding Venue

Celebrate your love in the grandeur of Pentillie Castle & Estate, an enchanting setting for unforgettable Cornish weddings.

Cornwall and Isles of Scilly, Saltash

from £9,000

2-200 guests

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Walton Castle Wedding Venue

Unveil the allure of Walton Castle, a timeless wedding haven in Somerset. Step into a fairytale and make your grandest wedding dreams a reality.

Bristol and Somerset, Clevedon

£5,500 - £10,500

80-300 guests

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Square Tower Wedding Venue

Say "I do" in Portsmouth's historic Square Tower. Discover more about this unique wedding venue.

Hampshire, Portsmouth

£ - ££

120 guests

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Wolfscastle Country House

Wolfscastle Country Hotel & Spa: A family-owned Pembrokeshire wedding venue with a celebrated 3 AA Rosette restaurant.

Pembrokeshire

£POA

300 guests

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Layer Marney Tower Marquee

Historical wedding venue

Essex, Colchester

from £3,550

30-200 guests

Hazlewood Castle, Luxury Yorkshire Wedding Venue
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Hazlewood Castle Wedding Venue

For a truly memorable wedding experience, consider us, a majestic venue located in the beautiful North Yorkshire countryside.

North Yorkshire

from £6,000

20-350 guests

Westenhanger Castle in Kent
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Westenhanger Castle Wedding Venue

Castle Wedding Venue with Manor House

Kent, Hythe

£6,500 - £17,320

50-300 guests

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.