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Your Castle Experience
From intimate gatherings of 30 to celebrations of over 250, our flexible approach means you choose exactly where your ceremony takes place, where your guests dine and celebrate, and how your day unfolds right down to the grounds, which offer some of the most spectacular marquee backdrops around.
With so many unique ceremony options on offer, from the awe-inspiring Great Hall to the intimate, candlelit Bishop's Chapel, you'll find the perfect setting for every part of your day. Say your vows in one of two historic on-site chapels or choose from a range of civil ceremony spaces including the romantic Lantern Hall and the scenic East Lawn, set against a spectacular Castle Keep backdrop. Afterwards, celebrate your wedding breakfast in the Great Hall itself, beneath soaring ceilings, historic paintings and a grand fireplace.
Getting ready on-site in our Gatehouse or Pembroke suites means you and your wedding party can spend the morning together, and when the dancing is done, your guests can retire to one of our 33 en-suite Castle bedrooms while you unwind in the tranquillity of our Honeymoon Suite. Join everyone again the next morning for breakfast in the library and make a full weekend of it exploring Farnham's cobbled streets and independent cafés.
Our Food
Our in-house chefs create menus using the finest ingredients, many from our own Kitchen Garden and trusted local suppliers, with a range of dining options to suit every taste and budget, drinks included. For a late-night touch, treat your guests to wood-fired pizzas from our pizza oven while fireworks light up the sky above the Castle.
However you imagine your day, our experienced Wedding Specialists will guide you through every step of planning and be by your side throughout, so your celebration at Farnham Castle is managed to perfection from first look to last dance.
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- MMichael and Francesca22/11/2019A wonderful wedding weekend at Farnham CastleA wonderful wedding weekend at Farnham CastleWe would like to sincerely thank you and the entire staff for the wonderful wedding weekend we held at Farnham Castle on 7th March, 2020. The entire event was extremely well organised, the food was wonderful and of course the Castle provided a rich and historical setting for the celebrations. We are still looking back with excitement and fond memories at the many photos and videos share from the day, and our international guests talk about the fantastic time enjoyed by friends and family. Thank you once again.We would like to sincerely thank you and the entire staff for the wonderful wedding weekend we held at Farnham Castle on 7th March, 2020. The entire event was extremely well organised, the food was wonderful and of course the Castle provided a rich and historical setting for the celebrations. We are still looking back with excitement and fond memories at the many photos and videos share from the day, and our international guests talk about the fantastic time enjoyed by friends and family. Thank you once again.
- SSteve and Alan18/11/2019Brilliant venue well worth looking at Brilliant venue well worth looking atWorking here as wedding photographers for high end clients in this stunning venue we highly recommend. There are loads of images you can create which we love and the management team are very friendly and helpful which works all round. We use this venue as our front page image gorgeous! https://www.totalhampshireweddingphotography.co.ukWorking here as wedding photographers for high end clients in this stunning venue we highly recommend. There are loads of images you can create which we love and the management team are very friendly and helpful which works all round. We use this venue as our front page image gorgeous! https://www.totalhampshireweddingphotography.co.uk
- JJennnifer and Isaac01/11/2018A fairytale dream come trueA fairytale dream come trueHonestly can’t rate this venue high enough! The location was perfect for us and the whole day went like clockwork thanks to the amazing staff they have! The food is just divine and all our guests are still telling us how good it was! Thank you Farnham Castle for making our dream wedding a reality Honestly can’t rate this venue high enough! The location was perfect for us and the whole day went like clockwork thanks to the amazing staff they have! The food is just divine and all our guests are still telling us how good it was! Thank you Farnham Castle for making our dream wedding a reality
- LLucy Coe03/01/20185 stars all round5 stars all roundWe looked at about 12 venues and Farnham Castle was our clear favourite from the moment we drove up the driveway. We just got 'that feeling'. We fell in love with the beautiful venue, amazing staff and awesome food. The staff are a massive selling point - every single staff member from front of house, event team, kitchen staff, waiting staff are so friendly, welcoming and can't do enough for you. Worth every penny. I have to say they have got making sure your wedding runs smoothly down to a fine art. Our day was perfect and the staff were a massive part in that. It is such a beautiful venue, a huge plus is the lovely accomodation on site for guests, gatehouse for the girls to get ready and a stunning bridal suite (oh my goodness the shower and bath!). On top of that the food is amazing (those chocolate brownies!). All of our guests raved about every single part of the food from the canapes, to the wedding breakfast to the awesome show stopping evening food. Thank you Farnham Castle. You deserved that nomination in the Wedding awards for best castle venue - This girl had the fairytale wedding at a fairytale castle xWe looked at about 12 venues and Farnham Castle was our clear favourite from the moment we drove up the driveway. We just got 'that feeling'. We fell in love with the beautiful venue, amazing staff and awesome food. The staff are a massive selling point - every single staff member from front of house, event team, kitchen staff, waiting staff are so friendly, welcoming and can't do enough for you. Worth every penny. I have to say they have got making sure your wedding runs smoothly down to a fine art. Our day was perfect and the staff were a massive part in that. It is such a beautiful venue, a huge plus is the lovely accomodation on site for guests, gatehouse for the girls to get ready and a stunning bridal suite (oh my goodness the shower and bath!). On top of that the food is amazing (those chocolate brownies!). All of our guests raved about every single part of the food from the canapes, to the wedding breakfast to the awesome show stopping evening food. Thank you Farnham Castle. You deserved that nomination in the Wedding awards for best castle venue - This girl had the fairytale wedding at a fairytale castle x
- CClaire13/10/2016An amazing venue...An amazing venue...An amazing venue. The rooms, ceremony room, breakfast room, honeymoon suite (OMG)... just everything was perfectAn amazing venue. The rooms, ceremony room, breakfast room, honeymoon suite (OMG)... just everything was perfect
- DDaniel22/09/2016Staff...Staff...Staff and venue made the day more speical. Anything you wanted was done without any hassle. 10/10 for everything!!!!Staff and venue made the day more speical. Anything you wanted was done without any hassle. 10/10 for everything!!!!
- NNicky16/09/2016We had already decided on the venue but the team...We had already decided on the venue but the team...We had already decided on the venue but the team at the Castle were excellent from the start, keeping in contact and catering for all our requirements. They are very professional in every way but made us all feel very special. Every guest commented on the amazing venue and wonderful catering and organsition.We had already decided on the venue but the team at the Castle were excellent from the start, keeping in contact and catering for all our requirements. They are very professional in every way but made us all feel very special. Every guest commented on the amazing venue and wonderful catering and organsition.
- SStscie15/09/2016The food...The food...The food and drink particularly were outstanding. Not only did the venue have the wow factor the staff were fantastic and put as at ease on the day. The gate house where I got ready in the morning was stunning and the day ran to time becsuse my events manager kept on top of everything. Nothing was too much for them. I would revoke be the smoked bacon scotch egg plus the lamb. Our guests said it was the best wedding food they have ever had!The food and drink particularly were outstanding. Not only did the venue have the wow factor the staff were fantastic and put as at ease on the day. The gate house where I got ready in the morning was stunning and the day ran to time becsuse my events manager kept on top of everything. Nothing was too much for them. I would revoke be the smoked bacon scotch egg plus the lamb. Our guests said it was the best wedding food they have ever had!
- SSteph08/09/2016Great day...Great day...Great day and great foodGreat day and great food
- HHannah27/08/2016Can't rate highly enough...Can't rate highly enough...Can't rate highly enough, beautiful venue, fantastic food and staff who are not only professional and efficient but friendly and personable. Nothing was too much trouble and they made the whole process from booking to the day as easy as they could. The day was commented on by our guests as the happiest wedding they'd been too. I have not one negative comment to make, it is superb.Can't rate highly enough, beautiful venue, fantastic food and staff who are not only professional and efficient but friendly and personable. Nothing was too much trouble and they made the whole process from booking to the day as easy as they could. The day was commented on by our guests as the happiest wedding they'd been too. I have not one negative comment to make, it is superb.
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Describe the best wedding that happened at your venue?
All the weddings at Farnham Castle are so special I couldn't possibly answer that question. One ceremony which does however stand out from this summer, is one which took place in our beautiful Bishop's Palace. It's an intimate space and is used only a few timeT per year. the decorations were so personal to the couple and the setting so atmospheric, it was a real pleasure.
What is your No.1 wedding planning tip for couples?
Choose a venue where the staff understand what you are looking for from your day and will make it as stress-free as possible so that you and your guests can enjoy every moment.
What’s your favourite personal touch you’ve seen at a wedding?
Every wedding is different, at the moment though we are seeing a trend of charity pin badges as favours. Often it is a charity very close to the hearts of the couple and means a lot to them to give back and include them on their special day.
Describe your venue in 5 adjectives.
Stunning, historic, unique, exceptional and elegant.
Where’s the best photo spot at your venue?
We are lucky to have a fantastic grounds team who keep our five acres of gardens looking beautiful all year round. Plus being an 11th century castle, there are some fabulous architectural features. The rose garden is a favourite location for wedding pictures as is the ancient Keep, and the Fox's Steps for those all important confetti shots. One of my favourite pictures though is a chance photo of a Bride and Groom stealing a moment and sharing a kiss in the doorway to our reception area. It's an intimate moment in time captured forever.
Have you had any celebrity guest or wedding at your venue?
Everyone, guest or bride or groom is a VIP at Farnham Castle. Last year though, Rod Stewart and his charming wife Penny Lancaster attended a wedding at the Castle. In true celeb style, they arrived by helicopter.
What’s your favourite canapé?
Our chefs are passionate about the food they create and the taste sensations which come with canapes. We have over 40 to choose from on our menu so this a very tough question to answer. I loved fish so I guess I'd have to go with the Salmon and herb fish cake, fried quail egg and dill aioli. Although I am quite partial to our chefs take on traditional favourites such as Roast beef, Yorkshire pudding and horseradish cream and the Rich shepherd’s pie with creamy mashed potato.
What’s your favourite midnight treat?
Again, our chefs are really creative when it comes to evening food. We have a huge choice of: Wood Fired Pizza American Diner Firepit Barbecue Paella Spit Roast: Chicken or Lamb Hog Roast Street Food Noodle Bar Burrito Bar Southern Fare Sausage & Bacon Rolls Cheese Board Charcuterie Board Cheese Stack Wedding Cake
What is your venue's most unique feature?
Farnham Castle was built for the Bishops of Winchester so, as well as five areas licensed for civil ceremonies, we also have two unique and beautiful chapels for ceremonies or blessings.
What part of your business are you most proud of?
Our team. They keep everything running like clockwork and always strive to make sure that each couple has the wedding day of their dreams, surrounded by their loved ones. They are all so helpful and smiley, we get a lot of comments about how they have made a wedding so smooth, stress free and enjoyable. That's down not only to our Wedding Specialists and hospitality team, but also our housekeeping, chefs, reception and our maintenance staff. They are the beating heart of Farnham Castle.
