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Hedingham Castle Wedding Venue
The most romantic wedding venue in the country
Romantic wedding venue
Castle wedding receptions
Marquee wedding receptions
Exclusive use
Unique venue with wow factor
Venue that is full of history
Prices & Key Facts
Prices
Price Band: ££ - £££
Typical Price: £15,854
Price Range: £10,250 - £17,257
Pricing guide based on a Ceremony with Marquee reception Price per head includes Venue Hire (seasonal pricing applies), full catering service, toasting Prosecco, Garden Cottage for prep and overnight stay the night of the wedding
Hire Price Range: £6,595 - £9,400
Per Person Price Range: £206 - £246
Capacity
Guests for a ceremony: 130
Guest Capacity (min/max): 50 / 150
Guests for sit down meal: 50 - 150
Accommodation
Accommodation Rooms: 8
Accommodation Capacity: 17
About Hedingham Castle
Hedingham Castle, at the centre of a private estate surrounded by stunning countryside, is one of the most unique wedding venues in the country. A romantic fairytale setting, because a magnificent marriage begins in a magnificent place. Hedingham Castle is a historic wedding venue nestled in the charming village of Sible Hedingham on the Essex-Suffolk border in England, featuring a 900-year-old Norman Keep and a grand Georgian country manor house.
Ceremonies take place in the timeless, candle-lit magnificence of the Banqueting Hall within the 900 year old Castle where the Earls of Oxford entertained royalty, with capacity for 100 seated guests and 30 more looking down from the Minstrels' Gallery.
Receptions are held in our permanent Ballroom Marquee on the Tulip Lawn, where up to 150 people can dine in classic English style. Drinks are served beforehand in the Great Hall of the Georgian House overlooking the immaculate lawns leading down to the tree-lined lake. In summer, guests can take their glasses outside around the fountain on the lawn. In winter a huge log fire adds warmth and romance to the timeless atmosphere of the English Country House.
For more intimate weddings, you can choose to hold your entire day within the Castle itself. The exquisite Tapestry Room provides a magical setting for up to 70 guests to dine in a setting of medieval splendour, with a fully stocked bar and dancing through the evening on the Garrison Floor.
At the end of the evening, a gentle drive through the Lord's Orchard takes the newly married couple to The Garden Cottage for their first evening together. The Medieval Lodge, sleeping up to 17, can also be booked for friends and family.
Brand new for 2023 is the Royal Chamber, a luxurious honeymoon retreat situated inside the Castle itself. The only modern bedroom in a Norman Keep in the
country, staying in The Royal Chamber is a unique and treasured experience. Featuring a colossal four-posted bed, luxurious double bath and exquisite original features, this is the perfect sanctuary for those who adore the history and atmosphere of the Castle.
The Details
Type of Ceremony
Civil ceremony licensed
Humanist / Celebrant weddings
Receptions Only
Venue Setting
Countryside
Waterside
Remote
Venue Type
Castles & Palaces
Stately home
Exclusive use
Country House
Manor House
Mansion
Unique & Unusual
Weekend Hire
Historic
Additional Facilities
Outdoor ceremonies
Honeymoon suite
Orangery Or Marquee
Dance floor
Live music permitted
Discos permitted
Wedding coordinator
Onsite car parking
Licensed bar
Wedding packages
Bespoke weddings
Catering Options
Kosher
Halal
Kosher
Greek
Vegan
Pre-approved Caterers Only
Contact & Location
Hedingham Castle
Bayley Street, Castle Hedingham, CO9 3DJ, Essex, United Kingdom
FAQs
Yes, we only ever host one wedding per day. This allows the team to give you their complete attention throughout the day.
We are fully licensed for ceremonies, which take place in the breathtaking Banqueting Hall in the Castle. You can then choose to hold your reception in the Castle (guest numbers and wedding date permitting) or in the Ballroom Marquee, so guests do not have to leave the estate until the partying is over at midnight.
No
Corkage options are available and the team will be happy to discuss these with you.
We have a selection of three fantastic catering providers for you to choose from, all of which can provide extensive menus and offer tastings, and can be flexible to your requirements. We do not allow any external catering apart from your wedding cake.
You can access the venue from 9.30am on the day of the wedding. If there is no wedding or event booked the day before you can set up from noon until 4pm on that day (this cannot be guaranteed until nearer the time).
Guests must leave the venue by midnight.
A full band is fine in the Ballroom Marquee, as we have a designated space. Bands are not permitted in the Castle due to space and access limitations, however a small acoustic trio or quartet would be fine. The Ballroom Marquee the limiter is set to 96 decibels which is always ample even for live music.
No
Yes, The Garden Cottage
Yes, we have 2 charming cottages on the estate - the Garden Cottage is included in our wedding packages for the bride and groom on the night of your wedding, and the Medieval Lodge sleeps up to 17 and can be hired for the night before and/or the night of your wedding (subject to availability).
Dried rose petals only
Yes. The Ceremony Room is lit with candlelit for the most incredible romantic atmosphere
Yes there are lots of options available.
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