Hensol Castle

About Hensol Castle

Set within 650 acres of parkland in the Vale of Glamorgan, Hensol Castle brings together a 17th-century Grade I listed castle and views across a 15-acre serpentine lake. Just a short drive from Cardiff, the setting combines sweeping grounds with the character and scale of a historic country estate.

Ceremonies and receptions take place within the castle itself, with a choice of licensed spaces for different styles and guest numbers. The Old Hall, with its high ceilings and period detail, provides a formal setting for larger celebrations, while more intimate rooms offer alternatives for smaller gatherings. After the ceremony, drinks can be served on the lawns overlooking the lake before moving through to the wedding breakfast and evening reception.

The castle works on an exclusive-use basis, so the building and grounds are reserved entirely for one couple and their guests. On-site accommodation is available within the castle, allowing close family and friends to stay overnight and continue the celebrations the following morning.

Wedding packages are designed to guide couples through the structure of the day, from ceremony through to evening reception, with in-house catering and a dedicated team coordinating the details. The combination of historic architecture, private grounds and lake views shapes a wedding day that unfolds across distinctive spaces, all within one estate.

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