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Last update: December 2025
Set within the enchanting Forest of Dean, Clearwell Castle is a historic wedding venue situated in Coleford, Gloucestershire. This multi-award-winning property stands proud within 20 acres of pristine grounds, providing an idyllic setting for a fairytale wedding. Dating back to the mid-15th century, the castle is a tasteful blend of modern flourishes and characterful architecture surrounded by stunning beauty. The site is brimming with possibilities, from al-fresco gatherings to majestic ceremonies down a 75-foot aisle, giving couples ample choice for staging their unique happily ever after.
Facilities and Capacity
Journeying up to Clearwell Castle, guests will be mesmerised by the striking tree-lined driveway that leads to an impressive Portcullis. Just beyond, the stately venue awaits, ready to open its doors and 15 luxury suites to the happy couple. Through the historic entrance lies the great hall, complete with an inviting log fire and plush sofas. Here, guests can enjoy welcome drinks before stepping into one of the castle's many event spaces. The spectacular Ballroom is the most prestigious with its leaded glass windows, golden aisle, and raised dais. Steeped in natural light, couples can exchange their vows surrounded by 150 friends and family. Alternatively, the Bandstand is a beautiful outdoor location that offers a picturesque castle backdrop for a truly distinguished ceremony. After the nuptials, the newlyweds can stroll to the nearby Croquet Lawn for an intimate photo session while guests enjoy some light entertainment. For the evening reception, the Vaulted Cellar Bar provides a contemporary setting to celebrate with up to 250 guests. The Ballroom can also be transformed into a lavish banqueting hall ideal for a wedding breakfast. In addition to the castle's bedrooms, The Wyndham offers a further 24 suites only a short walk away with bar facilities. Three beautiful cottages lie within the glorious grounds and are ideal for the wedding party to stay ahead of the big day.
Services Offered
Clearwell Castle offers couples exclusive use of its grounds for a private wedding celebration. With their bespoke all-inclusive package, the betrothed can enjoy the assistance of the venue's experienced wedding coordinator. This friendly professional can help with every facet of the venue design and set-up, including choosing the most suitable suppliers from their trusted selection. From photographers to firework specialists, couples can feel confident their day is in capable hands. Meanwhile, an onsite banqueting manager and elite culinary team are ready to wow guests with incredible bites and quality service. As part of their bespoke package, the newlyweds-to-be can also avail of finishing touches to enhance their day, including a prosecco stand, personalised cushions, an ice-cream tricycle, and much more.
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Reviews for Clearwell Castle
Brilliant venue!
The food was lovely and we had many compliments from guests. We had guests also state that it was the best wedding they have ever attended with one stating that because their children were talking about how it was the best day of their lives that it is actually sad that nothing is likely to measure up which is a massive compliment to not just ourselves but also the venue and how hard they worked.
The wedding support team were very responsive and allowed us to make payments whenever we requested as long as it was prior to the final invoice.
Once paid, we were also able tp make additional purchases and add rooms/guests with ease.
Thank you clearwell, Emma and the team for making our day all the more special!
The best day!
To be able to stay in keepers cottage was perfect for the night before as this saved a wedding morning stress of getting to the venue. Thank you so much to everyone at clearwell castle.
Stunning, magical venue
A Fairytale come true
The castle itself is stunning, and with some of their packages it is very good value for money, in an idyllic location.
The staff were absolutely amazing, and we were so lucky to have Ela as our wedding manager - she was incredible.
Highly highly recommend Clearwell Castle for your wedding!
Fairy tale venue!
What an amazing day
From the moment we chose Clearwell, we were given our wedding planner, Rosie, and she became the heart of our journey. She wasn’t just helpful; she was extraordinary. What could have been overwhelming became calm and manageable. What might have been confusing became clear and simple.
Rosie didn’t just guide us—she lifted the entire experience. She was the icing on an already perfect cake, and we’ll always be grateful for the care, warmth, and magic she brought to our day.
Best day ever!
The venue itself is absolutely stunning and created the most beautiful setting for our day. The food was outstanding and received so many compliments from our guests. Every part of the day ran smoothly, and everything had been thought of and taken care of by the team.
It was the most perfect day and we couldn’t have asked for more. We will definitely be back to celebrate every anniversary!
The Best Day!
All of the planning work that went into the day from Phaedra and the staff at Clearwell was genuinely second to none and we cannot thank them enough. The professionalism, calmness and organisation skills that Phaedra showed, not only on the day, but during the whole year that we planned the wedding were truly remarkable, Clearwell are very lucky to have her!
The venue itself is simply stunning, all our guests were overwhelmed with how grand the castle is, which is a lovely memory to have. The rooms within the Castle were brilliant, extremely spacious and very fitting to that of a castle.
The food was absolutely fantastic and we still get complemented on it to this day.
Of course it's not a cheap day, but you make it as expensive as you want to and we can truly say that we do not regret one single thing about our wedding.
Thank you so much again to the team at Clearwell Castle,
Alex & Amie
A joy from start to finish.
We'd highly recommend Clearwell Castle as a venue, so do go along to one of their open days and see if it is for you.
Great venue
The Perfect Day
Food and drinks were absolutely delicious and received lots of compliments from our guests.
The combination of the stunning hall, the outside gardens and the downstairs cellar works very well and allows guests to move around throughout the day.
Garden games were also great fun and provided lots of entertainment.
Ela, our wedding coordinate was super and ensured the day ran smoothly. Thank you very much!
Would thoroughly recommend.
Unforgettable experience!!
The castle provides in-house catering, a DJ, decor and a wedding coordinator (referred to as a wedding planner). Our coordinator, Ela, was AMAZING. She took so much pressure off of us on the day and allowed for personal adaptations, making the day that much more special.
The planning process was extremely smooth and professional, allowing the big day to run without any issues. We would highly, highly recommend Clearwell castle to anyone considering a venue for their wedding day!!
The perfect experience
We could not have asked for a more idyllic location, the photos you see are incredible but still do not do the venue justice. It's a picture perfect setting, from the chapel-vibe ceremony room to the party cellar downstairs, we could not have asked for more.
The staff made us feel like we were the only ones to ever get married there, with smiles on all of their faces and genuine love radiating from them throughout the day and evening, I could not imagine having to do their job every day, and still bringing the incredible energy that they did throughout.
Our would have been great nevertheless, and it might be weird to say, but the staff took our day from great to perfect. We can't wait to visit again.
Aaron & Hannah
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