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Key Facts
Price Band: ££ - £££
Typical Price: £10,000
Price Range: £6,500 - £17,320
Wedding packages for The Castle Westenhanger are bespoke and created with careful consideration based on your exact requirements. Contact the team for a package price that's tailored to your dream day.
Guests for a ceremony: 120
Guest Capacity (min / max): 50 / 300
Guests for sit down meal: 50 - 300
Features & Services
Three stunning indoor & outdoor ceremony options
One of the largest bridal suites in Kent
Exclusive use
Bespoke wedding packages
In-house wedding coordinator
Medieval dove cote
The Details
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FAQs
Can we have exclusive use of the venue?
Yes - you will enjoy exclusive use of the venue until midnight.
Are you licensed for civil ceremonies?
Yes - we are licensed for ceremonies and you have a choice of three indoor and outdoor options to choose from.
Can we have the wedding ceremony outdoors?
Yes - you can have your wedding ceremony outdoors in our beautiful thatched gazebo, which stands proudly on our castle lawn surrounded by medieval ruins.
Are fireworks allowed?
Yes.
Is confetti allowed?
Yes.
About Westenhanger Castle
Welcome to The Castle Westenhanger in Kent, a luxury castle wedding venue nestled in 14 acres of magnificent countryside. Romantic and regal with breathtaking ruins to be found at every turn, The Castle Westenhanger is your medieval fairytale dream.
The Castle Westenhanger is a scheduled ancient monument with a Grade I listed Manor House and 14 acres of magnificent grounds. It enjoys a rich history and has been connected to many notable figures throughout history, including Henry VIII and Queen Elizabeth I.
The Castle Westenhanger is nestled in the village of Westenhanger between Ashford and Folkestone near the South Kent Coast. It is approximately three miles from the town of Hythe, eight miles from Folkestone, 11 miles from Ashford, 15 miles from Dover, and 66 miles from London, with excellent transport links via the M20 (Junction 11).
Enjoy a choice of three stunning ceremony options, from the purpose-built thatched gazebo on the castle lawn, to their two indoor ceremony areas located in the castle. After the ceremony, toast your nuptials in their private bar before feasting on an unforgettable wedding breakfast in the marquee, with its views of the castle ruins and manor house.
You’ll love the endless photo opportunities that can be found at The Castle Westenhanger, including the ornate medieval dovecote lit up by candlelight. Once the sun sets over the castle, enjoy a dramatic firework display above the ruins of Rosamond’s Tower before dancing the night away with your guests.
You’ll be supported by a dedicated wedding coordinator who will be by your side throughout your planning journey, and you’ll also enjoy access to an exclusive online wedding planning tool.
Westenhanger Castle
Stone Street, Westenhanger, Hythe, CT21 4HX, Kent, United Kingdom