This magnificent castle boasts a rich history, unrivalled luxury, and a spectacular backdrop, making it one of the finest wedding venues in the Lake District.. Hosting a wealth of impressive ceremony and reception spaces and stunning period features. More info
An intimate castle wedding venue in Kirkby Stephen, available with a civil ceremony license. This stunning castle in the Lake District, is available with exclusive use, as a blank canvass to make your dream wedding a reality! More info
Your Wedding Your Way! Bespoke wedding venue in the beautiful Eden Valley, the Lake District, Cumbria. Your own country estate wedding. More info
Our historic Castle Wedding Venue in the Lake District, guarantees exclusive use of the rooms you choose to hold your wedding, you will be the only wedding that day. With stunning gardens and woodland all around, for your wedding photography. More info
Available for your Marriage and your Wedding Reception, we are licensed for Civil Ceremonies, Guest Accommodation and a luxurious spa, a great choice for your Lake District Wedding. More info
As a country, the UK is famous for it's historical buildings, and none of these is more magical than a castle. For those hoping for the ultimate fairytale wedding day, then a castle wedding venue is the perfect place to tie the knot. From tall stone turrets to Gothic architecture and banqueting halls, having a castle wedding is the perfect way to feel like royalty for your big day.
Most castle wedding venues in Cumbria will have a civil ceremony license, which will allow you to legally marry in one of their rooms or in the grounds. If you want to marry in the castle grounds, then contact the venue to check they hold a license for outdoor ceremonies. If your chosen castle venue doesn’t have a civil ceremony license, then you can always enquire about having your wedding ceremony at the nearest registry office or having a humanist ceremony, before hosting your wedding reception at the castle.
You may find that many castles have a chapel or church on site, which is where its inhabitants would have religious services. This means that you may be able to have a religious wedding ceremony without leaving the castle grounds! If your castle wedding venue doesn't have a chapel or church, then you may be able to find one near by. It's important to check with your chosen castle venues to find out whether having a religious ceremony on site is possible.
If you need a wheelchair friendly castle wedding venue, then you may be surprised by how accessible castle venues can be. Due to most castles in Cumbria being local tourist attractions, it’s important that wheelchair users can be accommodated. There may be areas of the castle that are steep or unsuitable. Be sure to ask your venues ahead of time if accessibility is top of your priorities list.
You may be surprised at how affordable a castle wedding venue in Cumbria can be. Even huge palaces and historical monuments don’t always need an enormous wedding budget, so it’s always worth enquiring. If you are looking to save money on your castle wedding and are having to stick to a budget, then opting for a midweek package or marrying in an off-peak season is a brilliant way to cut costs.
If you're hoping not to do too much decorating at your wedding venue then a castle in Cumbria is perfect. After all, they’re often sumptuously decorated in the first place. A castle's decor is difficult to imitate, with it's breathtaking tapestries, historic artwork and medieval candelbras. However, as they’re often listed buildings, there may be restrictions as to how you can decorate. It may not be possible to hang certain decorations, with many castle's not permitting paper confetti.
A classic fairytale wedding theme would be the ideal fit for a castle venue. Think horse-drawn carriages, ball gown wedding dresses, beautiful roses and glittering chandeliers and you have the perfect castle wedding theme.
If you’re a history lover, then a medieval wedding theme is also perfect for a castle. Castles in Cumbria often have recommended entertainers such a falconers and dancers that are ideal for this, and a heavenly medieval banquet will certainly give your wedding guests something to remember your special day.
We also find that an ideal time of year for your castle wedding is at Christmas, as castles are often richly decorated for Christmas with candles, trees and traditional touches. Take advantage and have a beautiful winter wedding in a castle!
