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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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Tullibole Castle

Step into a fairytale at Tullibole Castle, an enchanting wedding venue in Perth and Kinross.

Perth and Kinross, Kinross

£POA

200 guests

Markenfield Hall Wedding Venue

Intimate and Exclusive, Moated Wedding Venue

North Yorkshire, Ripon

£POA

35 guests

Aldourie Castle

Aldourie Castle: Highland romance realised. Discover your dream Scottish wedding.

Highland, Inverness

£POA

50-80 guests

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Blairquhan Castle

Scottish Castle Wedding Venue

Ayrshire South, Maybole

£POA

20-100 guests

The Kings Christchurch Hotel Wedding Venue

Dorset's Kings Christchurch Hotel: a stunning venue for your perfect day. Discover more.

Dorset, Christchurch

£3,000 - £9,500

120 guests

Caerhays Castle Wedding Venue

Imagine your dream coastal wedding in the enchanting setting of Caerhays Castle, where history, nature and romance intertwine.

Cornwall and Isles of Scilly, St Austell

£POA

200 guests

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Glenapp Castle

A fairytale venue for a perfect Scottish castle wedding

Ayrshire South, Ballantrae

£10,000 - £40,000

80 guests

Exeter Castle Wedding Venue

Exeter's premier wedding venue

Devon, Exeter

£POA

Fasque Castle

Escape to the breathtaking Fasque Castle, an enchanting backdrop for your dream wedding in the heart of Aberdeenshire.

Aberdeenshire, Laurencekirk

£POA

Ardoe House Hotel and Spa

Fairytale Aberdeenshire Wedding Venue

Aberdeenshire, Aberdeen

£3,500 - £8,000

2-400 guests

George Vaults Wedding Venue

Historic Kent wedding venue, George Vaults: discover your perfect ceremony.

Kent, Rochester

£2,498 - £3,498

75 guests

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

Say "I do" surrounded by the historic romance of Drum Castle.

Aberdeenshire, Banchory

£POA

50-80 guests

Cluny Castle Wedding Venue

Cluny Castle: A fairytale Aberdeenshire setting for your dream wedding.

Aberdeenshire, Sauchen

£5,000 - £30,000

4-500 guests

Raemoir House

Raemoir House: Aberdeenshire's romantic setting for your perfect wedding. Discover more.

Aberdeenshire, Banchory

£POA

34-120 guests

Edinburgh Castle

Unveil Edinburgh Castle's grandeur, an unforgettable wedding venue in Midlothian, for a day of majestic memories with your cherished one.

Midlothian, Edinburgh

£POA

120 guests

Cornhill Castle Hotel

Envision your dream Scottish wedding at the enchanting Cornhill Castle.

South Lanarkshire, Biggar

£POA

Ashford Castle Wedding Venue

Ashford Castle, Ireland: Say 'I do' in fairytale splendour. Discover more.

Ireland, County Mayo

£POA

Drumtochty Castle

Drumtochty Castle: Enchanting Aberdeenshire elegance for your perfect day.

Aberdeenshire, Auchenblae

£POA

120 guests

Achnagairn Castle

Highland romance awaits at Achnagairn Castle. Discover your dream wedding venue.

Highland, Inverness

£POA

260 guests

Eilean Donan Castle

Envision your fairytale Highland wedding at the iconic Eilean Donan Castle.

Highland, Kyle of Lochalsh

£POA

80 guests

Carlowrie Castle

Experience the magic of a bespoke wedding at Carlowrie Castle, a renowned West Lothian venue with breathtaking views. Create unforgettable memories.

West Lothian, Scotland

£POA

Rowallan Castle Estate

Say "I do" in Rowallan Castle's historic chapel. Discover Ayrshire's fairytale wedding venue.

Ayrshire East, Kilmarnock

£POA

2-180 guests

Hoghton Tower Wedding Venue

Say "I do" in Hoghton Tower's historic splendour. Discover Lancashire's fairytale wedding venue.

Lancashire, Hoghton

£POA

120 guests

Castle Goring Wedding Venue

Say "I do" in stately splendour at Castle Goring, Sussex. Discover more.

West Sussex, Worthing

£POA

40-200 guests

Aberdour Castle

For an unforgettable wedding in a captivating castle setting, consider Aberdour Castle in Fife.

Fife, Aberdour

£POA

Bothwell Castle

Bothwell Castle, an exquisite South Lanarkshire castle, offers a magical setting for your unforgettable wedding day.

South Lanarkshire, Uddingston

£POA

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.