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Price: ~£7,500
Guests: 120
Bedrooms: 90
Description
Description
Discover Warwick Castle: A Timeless Wedding Venue
Set along the scenic River Avon in Warwickshire, Warwick Castle offers couples a one-of-a-kind wedding experience steeped in over 1,100 years of history. This majestic medieval fortress, surrounded by 64 acres of beautifully landscaped gardens designed by Capability Brown, creates a stunning and romantic backdrop for your special day. Whether you dream of an intimate ceremony or a grand celebration, Warwick Castle lets you write your own love story within its historic walls.
Ceremony and Reception Spaces
Warwick Castle features a variety of breathtaking spaces tailored to fit your wedding vision and guest list:
- The Great Hall: The castle’s centerpiece, perfect for up to 120 guests for your ceremony or seated meal, and up to 180 for an evening reception. Its awe-inspiring medieval architecture sets an unforgettable scene for your vows and celebrations.
- The State Dining Room: Ideal for smaller, elegant gatherings. This room, adorned with a grand chandelier and historic paintings, accommodates up to 95 guests for ceremonies and 40 for wedding breakfasts. It can also transform into a stylish bar area during receptions in the Great Hall.
- Outdoor Ceremonies: Exchange vows surrounded by nature in the castle’s expansive gardens. The Central Courtyard, framed by turrets and ramparts, offers a dramatic setting, while the Conservatory terrace overlooking the Peacock Garden is perfect for a relaxed post-ceremony drinks reception.
Planning Your Perfect Day
The expert wedding team at Warwick Castle works closely with you to craft a bespoke package that reflects your style and preferences. From classic formal dinners to unique medieval feasts, the in-house catering team provides a flexible menu with diverse options to delight every palate. You’ll enjoy exclusive use of the Great Hall and State Rooms from the castle’s closing time until midnight, ensuring your celebration feels private and personal.
To make your day truly unforgettable, consider special touches like a knight on horseback leading your procession or a captivating Birds of Prey display during your drinks reception—unique experiences that add magic and excitement to your wedding.
Accommodation for You and Your Guests
After your celebration, retreat to one of the castle’s two luxurious Tower Suites, tucked within the castle walls and featuring stunning four-poster beds and original vaulted ceilings—perfect for the newlyweds. Your guests can stay nearby in the charming Knight’s Village, offering cosy woodland lodges and modern hotel rooms. For a memorable overnight experience, seasonal medieval-themed glamping is also available, blending comfort with adventure.
Message from the team
Name of Wedding Contact: Ruth
Welcome to Warwick Castle - Britain's Ultimate Castle, and my very unique office!
We really do have the best job, seeing couples faces light up when they first come to visit us, and then again when they see the castle set up in all its finery on their big day! Every wedding is a big deal to us, and a special relationship is made between our team and our couples as we plan your wedding together. Just read our reviews and you will understand just how unique we really are!
Experience
Year Business Was Established
1978
No. of Weddings Hosted
More than 50
Public Liability Insurance
Yes
No. of People In Team
6
Overview of Warwick Castle
Wedding Venue Type
Castle
Wedding Venue Capacity
Dining Capacity
120
Reception Capacity
180
Wedding Venue Accommodation
No. of Bedrooms
90
Sleeps No. of People
448
Bridal Suite
Honeymoon Suite
Wedding Ceremony & Reception
Church within walking distance
Wedding license
Dancefloor available
Confetti permitted
Sound system available
Outdoor Ceremony Available
Wedding Venue Details
Water view
Landscaped gardens
Disabled access
Grade I/II Listed Building
On-site parking
Outdoor Reception Space
In-house wedding coordinator
Scheduled Ancient Monument; Master of Ceremonies
Bridal Changing Facilities
Exclusive use
Wedding Catering
Corkage Charge for Own Alcohol
In-House Wine List
In-house catering
Alcohol license
Menu Tasting for Couple; Card or Account Bar
Bar
Pricing for Warwick Castle
Pricing for Warwick Castle
What's Included?
Furniture included
Wedding coordinator available on the day
Choice of preferred caterers
Private room(s) included (non-exclusive use)
This price is to hire our Pageant Field or Great Hall for your wedding, without catering included. This package is only recommended if you are looking for a Marquee or externally catered wedding.
Hide detailsReviews (64)
- TTheresa09/11/2019Incredible venueIncredible venueSuch a breathtaking venue and so incredibly helpful all the way up to the big day. We thoroughly enjoyed the planning experience. A few things went wrong on the day but our event manager handled them like a pro and everyone had an incredible day. Such a breathtaking venue and so incredibly helpful all the way up to the big day. We thoroughly enjoyed the planning experience. A few things went wrong on the day but our event manager handled them like a pro and everyone had an incredible day.
- JJo & Ian Clay01/11/2018Simply stunningSimply stunningMy day was absolutely perfect in this stunning venue.My day was absolutely perfect in this stunning venue.
- SSally and Nick25/06/2018Expert HandsExpert HandsFrom start to finish, we felt we were in expert hands with the Warwick Castle team. No question was too big or small and staff did their upmost to accommodate us. Our day felt like a fairy-tale. The food was exquisite. The fighting knights made the event really memorable. Everyone thoroughly enjoyed themselves. We would whole-heartedly Warwick Castle as a wedding venue.From start to finish, we felt we were in expert hands with the Warwick Castle team. No question was too big or small and staff did their upmost to accommodate us. Our day felt like a fairy-tale. The food was exquisite. The fighting knights made the event really memorable. Everyone thoroughly enjoyed themselves. We would whole-heartedly Warwick Castle as a wedding venue.
- JJo and Kevin25/06/2018Just Amazing!Just Amazing!Our wedding at Warwick Castle was just amazing. The whole process was handled perfectly by the team, headed up by Becky Edwards. The venue, the Jester and the fighting Mannequin Knights made it so memorable for us and our guests! We know there are lots of other wedding venues but we don't think any could match Warwick Castle!Our wedding at Warwick Castle was just amazing. The whole process was handled perfectly by the team, headed up by Becky Edwards. The venue, the Jester and the fighting Mannequin Knights made it so memorable for us and our guests! We know there are lots of other wedding venues but we don't think any could match Warwick Castle!
- SSara14/11/2017Amazing venue, great staff and value Amazing venue, great staff and valueWe booked the smaller, Intimately Yours wedding package, which fitted within our budget, and although we were probably not the biggest wedding ever held at the Castle, we were made to feel welcomed and nothing was too much trouble. Prior to the wedding we had ample interaction with our events organiser including menu tasting and seeing the Tower Suites so we could decide which one we wanted to stay in on the Big Day. On the day itself, we were met promptly by the Tower Suites concierge and was helped with our belongings. During the day and the staff handovers, we were still checked on and any requests were met with no problems. The Ceremony Room (the Library) and the State Dining Room were laid-out as specified and we were overwhelmed by their appearance. After the Ceremony, we were taken over to the peacock garden for drinks and nibbles (we requested a change to have nibbles rather than canapes - the pork scratching were amazing!) before watching a Birds of Prey display, which amazed all of our guests, and ourselves. Following photographs in the courtyard with our guests, we settled down for 3-course dinner. The food was excellent, as was the service, which was commented on by guests. Nothing seemed to small for the staff to deal with, who were very attentive. The staff assisted our guests with arranging taxis home, as well as ferrying those with mobility difficulties in a buggy across the grounds during the day. At the end of the night, we had nothing to worry about as our guests were looked after and our gifts etc were kept safe whilst we spent the night in the Tower Suites, which is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to spend the night in a Castle. In summary, we spent two years arranging our wedding, and the staff in the lead up and on the day made it even more special than imagined. We booked the smaller, Intimately Yours wedding package, which fitted within our budget, and although we were probably not the biggest wedding ever held at the Castle, we were made to feel welcomed and nothing was too much trouble. Prior to the wedding we had ample interaction with our events organiser including menu tasting and seeing the Tower Suites so we could decide which one we wanted to stay in on the Big Day. On the day itself, we were met promptly by the Tower Suites concierge and was helped with our belongings. During the day and the staff handovers, we were still checked on and any requests were met with no problems. The Ceremony Room (the Library) and the State Dining Room were laid-out as specified and we were overwhelmed by their appearance. After the Ceremony, we were taken over to the peacock garden for drinks and nibbles (we requested a change to have nibbles rather than canapes - the pork scratching were amazing!) before watching a Birds of Prey display, which amazed all of our guests, and ourselves. Following photographs in the courtyard with our guests, we settled down for 3-course dinner. The food was excellent, as was the service, which was commented on by guests. Nothing seemed to small for the staff to deal with, who were very attentive. The staff assisted our guests with arranging taxis home, as well as ferrying those with mobility difficulties in a buggy across the grounds during the day. At the end of the night, we had nothing to worry about as our guests were looked after and our gifts etc were kept safe whilst we spent the night in the Tower Suites, which is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to spend the night in a Castle. In summary, we spent two years arranging our wedding, and the staff in the lead up and on the day made it even more special than imagined.
- KKerrie13/11/2017Warwick Castle - one of the best wedding venues in the countryWarwick Castle - one of the best wedding venues in the countryIn my opinion, Warwick Castle must be one of the best wedding venues in the country. We chose the fairy-tale package, with no charges for ‘extras’ such as table and knife for the cake. Costs in the per guest price, covered use of the castle staterooms, orangery and gardens, and the staff maximised this fully for our benefit. Preparation was faultless and fun. The wedding planning team were a delight to work with. On the day attention to detail was superb. Our pre-wedding meeting room with the registrar was beautifully dressed. Nothing was too much trouble for our resplendent master of ceremonies to ensure both ourselves and the guests had a wonderful time. The incredibly beautiful photographs taken do not do justice to the rooms used for the ceremony, registrars meeting, the state rooms for the canapes. The Great Hall was used for the wedding breakfast. WOW and OMG…medieval swords and armour set against the stone walls of the castle, with a simple candelabra table dressing, the room was breath-taking. The food was delicious, to cut the cake we used an antique sword. An excellent disco till 1am was included in the wedding package price, tailored to include our requests. The castle staff even played top trumps with the children! Our wedding was magical, thoroughly modern, and fun. I cannot recommend Warwick castle more whole heartedly, they truly delivered our fairy-tale wedding. In my opinion, Warwick Castle must be one of the best wedding venues in the country. We chose the fairy-tale package, with no charges for ‘extras’ such as table and knife for the cake. Costs in the per guest price, covered use of the castle staterooms, orangery and gardens, and the staff maximised this fully for our benefit. Preparation was faultless and fun. The wedding planning team were a delight to work with. On the day attention to detail was superb. Our pre-wedding meeting room with the registrar was beautifully dressed. Nothing was too much trouble for our resplendent master of ceremonies to ensure both ourselves and the guests had a wonderful time. The incredibly beautiful photographs taken do not do justice to the rooms used for the ceremony, registrars meeting, the state rooms for the canapes. The Great Hall was used for the wedding breakfast. WOW and OMG…medieval swords and armour set against the stone walls of the castle, with a simple candelabra table dressing, the room was breath-taking. The food was delicious, to cut the cake we used an antique sword. An excellent disco till 1am was included in the wedding package price, tailored to include our requests. The castle staff even played top trumps with the children! Our wedding was magical, thoroughly modern, and fun. I cannot recommend Warwick castle more whole heartedly, they truly delivered our fairy-tale wedding.
- RRachel and Mark Caple12/11/2017Wow!Wow!The venue speaks for itself but the events team are worth every penny you’ll spend! Nothing was too much trouble and everything was delivered with a smile. Yes, there were hiccups (let’s face it, you can’t expect to organise an important event without them) but they were managed efficiently and apparently effortlessly. The day was magnificent and we felt the team were very much working with our interests at heart. Thank you for a magnificent day!!The venue speaks for itself but the events team are worth every penny you’ll spend! Nothing was too much trouble and everything was delivered with a smile. Yes, there were hiccups (let’s face it, you can’t expect to organise an important event without them) but they were managed efficiently and apparently effortlessly. The day was magnificent and we felt the team were very much working with our interests at heart. Thank you for a magnificent day!!
- AAnika22/07/2016Warwick castle was the perfect setting for a fairytale wedding...Warwick castle was the perfect setting for a fairytale wedding...Warwick castle was the perfect setting for a fairytale wedding, the Peacock Garden and Concervatoet Wowed our guests completely. The weather was glorious, the guests did not want to leave. The Great Hall with all its history was such a Majestic Room, it provided the perfect setting for an intimate setting for all our friends and family. The events management staff were so helpful in providing any help and information.Warwick castle was the perfect setting for a fairytale wedding, the Peacock Garden and Concervatoet Wowed our guests completely. The weather was glorious, the guests did not want to leave. The Great Hall with all its history was such a Majestic Room, it provided the perfect setting for an intimate setting for all our friends and family. The events management staff were so helpful in providing any help and information.
- BBen and Laura27/06/2016More perfect than we could have imaginesMore perfect than we could have imaginesEveryone at Warwick was absolutely lovely and went the extra mile with little touches to make our day incredible. It was more perfect than we could have imagined. Thank you so much to you all, a special thanks to Hollie and Ruth who brought the day together!Everyone at Warwick was absolutely lovely and went the extra mile with little touches to make our day incredible. It was more perfect than we could have imagined. Thank you so much to you all, a special thanks to Hollie and Ruth who brought the day together!
- AAnna and Dave27/06/2016A fairytaleA fairytaleWe truly couldn’t have asked for our wedding day to go any better - it was a fairytale. From the moment of my first chat with Ruth she went out of her way to make sure that we had a package that suited us and was very accommodating and helpful with answering our questions and from the outset which secured in my mind that I wanted to have it here. Every single person at the castle who we have dealt with has gone over and above, and as wedding planning was 100% not for me I couldn’t have done it without their support – it was all worth it in the end! Our friends and family all said how fantastic the venue looked and they were right it looked truly incredible with the lights and decorations still up from Christmas – I would recommend a winter wedding to anybody. The castle is a dream venue and it didn't disappoint. I wish I could do it all over again. Thank you Warwick Castle. If you are considering getting married here - do it you won't be disappointed!We truly couldn’t have asked for our wedding day to go any better - it was a fairytale. From the moment of my first chat with Ruth she went out of her way to make sure that we had a package that suited us and was very accommodating and helpful with answering our questions and from the outset which secured in my mind that I wanted to have it here. Every single person at the castle who we have dealt with has gone over and above, and as wedding planning was 100% not for me I couldn’t have done it without their support – it was all worth it in the end! Our friends and family all said how fantastic the venue looked and they were right it looked truly incredible with the lights and decorations still up from Christmas – I would recommend a winter wedding to anybody. The castle is a dream venue and it didn't disappoint. I wish I could do it all over again. Thank you Warwick Castle. If you are considering getting married here - do it you won't be disappointed!
Location & Contact Details for Warwick Castle
Location & Contact Details for Warwick Castle
Travel Notes
We are very conveniently located in the centre of the country just off the M40.
Nearest Town
Warwick
Nearest Motorway & Junction
M40 Junction 15
Nearest Train Station
Warwick
Nearest Airport
Birmingham International
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FAQs
Find out a bit more from our FAQs
Describe the best wedding that happened at your venue?
A fantastic couple hosted a Harry Potter wedding in our Great Hall! They had planned their day meticulously and the amount of detail was very impressive, they had thought of everything! Each guest had a personalised wand instead of a place card, and the table plan was a huge Marauders map, the list goes on! They even had a banquet style wedding breakfast, with long tables in each house colour!
What is your No.1 wedding planning tip for couples?
Your wedding is about you as a couple and you should not have to compromise on what you want. Too many couples make decisions based on what they think their guests will want them to do but you want to look back on your wedding day and have no regrets!
What’s your favourite personal touch you’ve seen at a wedding?
The groom had his new step-son help make and decorate their wedding cake, without telling him what it was for! They only told their children on the day that they were getting married!
Describe your venue in 5 adjectives.
Unique, Enchanting, Historical, Personal, Impressive
Where’s the best photo spot at your venue?
East Front or Peacock Garden when it is in bloom - it's hard to choose!
What’s your favourite canapé?
Mini Toad in the Hole, yum!
What’s your favourite midnight treat?
A theatrical Hog Roast is an impressive way to kick back and relax after hours of dancing!
What is your venue's most unique feature?
Our unique list of entertainment options including fully armoured Knights who spring to life before your guests eyes before duelling in the Great Hall, plus a firebreathing jester, fantastic fireworks displays and enchanting birds of prey shows to name a few.
What part of your business are you most proud of?
We are most proud of our dedicated and experienced team who are so passionate about the castle and using it to its full potential. They truly make weddings and events a jaw-dropping and unforgettable experience.
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