Clearwell Castle

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.