Westenhanger Castle Venues in Kent

Weddings at Westenhanger Castle

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The Castle Westenhanger with E-Lope Kent

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The Details

Type of Ceremony

Civil ceremony licensed
Humanist / Celebrant weddings
Outdoor Ceremonies
Receptions Only

Venue Setting

Countryside
Waterside
Remote

Venue Type

Country House
Manor House
Castle
Marquee Site / Rent my Field
Suitable for Asian Weddings
Intimate Venue
Outdoor Weddings
Unique
Historic

Catering Options

Inhouse Caterers
BBQ & Hog Roasts
Asian
Jewish
Caribbean
Halal
Kosher
Greek
Vegan

Additional Facilities

Exclusive use
Outdoor ceremonies
One wedding per day
Bridal suite
Marquee space
Licensed bar
Dance floor
Live music permitted
Discos permitted
Fireworks permitted
Wedding coordinator
Onsite car parking
Wedding packages
Bespoke weddings
Dog friendly

What Our Couples Love

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
Wedding planning app
Photographers paradise
Free wine and food tastings for the couple
Fireworks permitted
Showrounds available at times to suit

Frequently asked questions

Can we have exclusive use of the venue?

Yes - you will enjoy exclusive use of the venue until midnight.

Are you licenced 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.

Special Guides for Brides offers

Westenhanger Castle wedding deal

Complimentary Canapés for 2022 Bookings

Instructions

The Castle Westenhanger has weekend and weekday availability for 2022, including key Spring and Summer dates. For a limited time only, The Castle Westenhanger is offering 2022 bookings complimentary canapés for your entire wedding party.

Terms and conditions

Valid for couples who booked their 2022 weddings after 25th October 2021. T&Cs apply.

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.

Pricing info shown in the listing summary:
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.

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We have just had our wedding at this beautiful venue. We had the most perfect day imaginable. Tania - amazing, Jackie - amazing and the rest of the staff - amazing!
Our wedding ran so smoothly and calm, the castle grounds are absolutely stunning and we couldn't have felt anymore love and support from the staff than we have.
The food was absolutely out of this world with a wide variety to choose from on the menu.
I can honestly recommend this venue with every ounce of me. Even during a pandemic Tania and Jackie were supportive, calm, kind and helpful. Both ladies have a welcoming nature and we can't thank them for the amount of love we have recieved. I will be forever recommending this venue a thousand times over!

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We had our wedding here and it was FANTASTIC!
The morning of the wedding went smoothly and things were just done around us without really realising. Special mention to Jackie and Tanya!

The venue staff were attentive and nothing was too much trouble.
The food was amazing and the young catering staff professional and efficient.

If you are considering getting married then please do it here - I can't think of any cons.

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Abigail Hart

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We had our wedding at Westenhanger Castle last Friday and had the best day ever thanks to the team. Tania provided us with timely support throughout the whole of our wedding planning and she went above and beyond on the day to ensure everything ran smoothly. From bridal preparations until the end everything was perfect!

From when we first stepped into the venue, we knew it was the one. It's absolutely stunning and the team put our mind at ease that everything would be run so professionally - and that it was!! We had comments from guests about the professionalism of the staff and how smoothly the day went.

We would honestly recommend this place to anyone!

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Westenhanger Castle Wedding Venue

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Type of Ceremony

Venue Setting

Venue Type

Catering Options

Additional Facilities

What Our Couples Love

Frequently asked questions

Can we have exclusive use of the venue?

Are you licenced for civil ceremonies?

Can we have the wedding ceremony outdoors?

Are fireworks allowed?

Is confetti allowed?

Special Guides for Brides offers

Westenhanger Castle wedding deal

Instructions

Terms and conditions

About Westenhanger Castle

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