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St Donat's Castle

Discover the grandeur of St Donat's Castle, a breathtaking wedding venue nestled in the heart of the Vale of Glamorgan.

Vale of Glamorgan, Llantwit Major

£8,000 - £20,000

160 guests

Historical 12th-century castle

Coastal location

Manicured Tudor gardens

One wedding per day

Summer wedding venue

Agreed rates with local accommodation

Prices & Key Facts

Prices

Price Band: £££ - ££££

Typical Price: £15,000

Price Range: £8,000 - £20,000

Typical price includes: venue hire, drinks package, wedding breakfast and evening catering per person.

Hire Price Range: £3,500 - £6,750

Capacity

Guests for a ceremony: 160

Guest Capacity (min/max): 80 / 160

 

About St Donat's Castle

St Donat’s Castle is a breathtaking wedding venue on the South Wales coast, just 40 minutes from Cardiff. With historic halls, manicured Tudor gardens, and stunning sea views, it offers a picturesque setting. The venue hosts weddings mid-June to mid-August, accommodating up to 160 guests for ceremonies and 200 for receptions. The Inner Courtyard is licensed for outdoor vows, while St Donat’s Church seats 100. A dedicated team ensures a seamless experience with exceptional dining.

St Donat’s Castle, a stunning wedding venue on the South Wales coastline, is just 40 minutes from Cardiff and 50 minutes from Swansea. The historic Bradenstoke Hall, Inner Courtyard, and Great Hall offer a charming setting with exposed bath stone walls, high ceilings, and a neutral palette to complement any décor.

The venue features manicured Tudor gardens leading to the Bay of St Donat’s, creating breathtaking photo opportunities. A dedicated hospitality team ensures a seamless planning experience and exceptional fine dining.

Bradenstoke Hall accommodates 160 guests for a wedding breakfast and 200 for an evening party. Weddings are hosted mid-June to mid-August, with a minimum guest requirement of 80 on weekends and 60 on weekdays. The Inner Courtyard is licensed for outdoor ceremonies of up to 160 guests, while the nearby St Donat’s Church, bookable through St Illtud’s Church Parish Office, holds up to 100 guests. Venue hire runs from 12pm to midnight, with supplier access from 9am.

The Details

Type of Ceremony

Civil ceremony licensed

Chapel on premises

Outdoor Ceremonies

Receptions Only

Venue Type

Castles & Palaces

Venue Setting

Coastal

Catering Options

Pre-approved Caterers Only

Contact & Location

St Donat's Castle

St Donat's Castle, UWC Atlantic College, Llantwit Major, CF61 1WF, Vale of Glamorgan, United Kingdom

FAQs

St Donat's Castle offers one wedding per day.

Yes, we are licensed for indoor and outdoor civil ceremonies.

Yes, outdoor ceremonies take place in the Inner Courtyard where you'll say your do's surrounded by the beautiful stone walls of St Donat's Castle

No, unfortuantely we do not offer corkage.

No, weddings at St Donat's Castle use our dedicated wedding team who would be happy to discuss bespoke catering packages should our menus not meet your needs.

Suppliers access the site from 9am.

The day ends at 12am midnight.

Live bands are permitted indoors

Unfortunately, fireworks are not permitted.

Confetti is permitted in dedicated areas.

Candles are not permitted indoors.

A bridal changing room is included for the day. Please note it is not permitted for overnight acccommodation.

We cannot offer onsite accommodation, however, local hotels offer guests of St Donat's Castle discounted accommodation rates.

Yes, there is a variety of accommodation nearby.