Haunted Wedding Venues: 13 Venues Perfect for Halloween
Fancy making your special day a spooky one? Check out our roundup of the most hair-raising haunted wedding venues in the UK to tie the knot
Many people dream of a fairy-tale wedding full of flowing ball gowns, delicate flowers and cute fairy lights. However, if this isn’t quite your cup of tea, there are plenty of more sinister options. A haunted wedding venue is the perfect spot for couples with a penchant for the paranormal, and our list includes some spine-chilling wedding venues that will be perfect for all guests, both the invited and the uninvited.
If you’re not afraid of things that go bump in the night, then please, read on…
Our Top 13 Spook-tacular UK Wedding Venues
From harrowing spirits to terrifying tales, these might just be the scariest wedding venues in the UK.
Amberley Castle - West Sussex
Thrill-seeking couples should definitely consider saying their vows in the Grade I listed 12th century Amberley Castle. It boasts twelve acres of landscaped gardens, medieval stonework, and enough space for up to 250 guests; 251 if you include resident ghost Emily, a young girl said to be hanging around the Herstmonceux Room.
Loseley Park - Surrey
Nestled in the heart of 1,400 acres of rolling countryside, you’ll find the glorious Loseley Park. The main ghost here is a mysterious woman in brown who has a love story all of her own- it’s said she commutes to nearby Baynards Park to spend time with their famous ghost, the headless Sir Thomas More. How sweet.
Farnham Castle - Surrey
This picturesque wedding venue has more than one supernatural guest. Farnham Castle is said to be home to a spooky monk, phantom-like voices and ghostly children running across the upper balcony. If you’re lucky (or unlucky), you might even catch a glimpse of the shadowed figure which haunts the guardroom, and the young girl who lives on the staircase.
Lumley Castle - Durham
Believed to be the most haunted place in County Durham, this 14th century manor house is a seriously scary venue. The ghost of Lady Lily Lumley is a likely uninvited guest, along with the mischievous phantom Black Jack, who enjoys playing pranks on guests. Lumley Castle itself is beautiful, so if you want a scenic wedding, go ahead and book it… if you dare.
Best Western Plus Mosborough Hall Hotel - South Yorkshire
Mosborough Hall Hotel provides an idyllic setting for your special day, and also offers the opportunity to purchase a haunted ghost package. Learn all about the grizzly story of the famous White Lady before trying to catch a glimpse of her in the Lord John Darcy Suite. Legend has it you can still hear her arguing with her lover (hopefully not a foreshadowing of things to come).
Pendennis Castle- Cornwall
Green fields, sea views and a historical venue part of the English Heritage group make Pendennis Castle a gorgeous wedding venue - but there’s more here than meets the eye. A host of ghostly sounds have been reported here over the years, including children’s laughter, footsteps on the staircase, and the terrifying screams of former kitchen maid ‘Maud’.
Aston Hall - Birmingham
Part of the Birmingham Museums group, Aston Hall regularly hosts civil ceremonies in the Great Hall before giving guests the opportunity to enjoy the Lady Holte’s gardens. Guests can also enjoy the company of the Holte family’s daughter Mary, said to still be locked up in a cell after she tried to run away with a servant.
Warwick Castle - Warwickshire
Who wouldn’t want to get married in one of the most famous castles in British history? But be warned; iconic Warwick Castle has more than a few skeletons in its closet. One of its many supernatural lodgers include Sir Fulke Greville, a tower resident allegedly murdered by his manservant. If that doesn’t put you off, make things extra spooky by going around Halloween - you might even catch a séance or two.
Wollaton Hall - Nottinghamshire
The incredible Grade I listed Elizabethan Wollaton Hall is a regular haunt for ghost hunters, eager to hear the murmuring voices in the corridors and catch a glimpse of the White Lady in Room 19. People visiting for more romantic reasons can choose between several impressive settings - The Great Hall is not to be missed.
Ettington Park Hotel - Warwickshire
This mansion is home to a ghostly woman in white, the former governess ‘Lady Emma’, known to float through the corridors before disappearing through walls. Ghostly guests aside, the impressive turrets and ornate high ceilings make Ettington Park Hotel a beautiful wedding destination, even if it was previously named the most haunted venue in the UK.
Craig Y Nos Castle - Powys
The former home of an opera singer, former TB hospital, current most haunted castle in Wales - Craig Y Nos Castle has certainly got stories to tell. Nearlyweds have the option to tie the knot in the show stopping Adelina Patti Theatre - although the eponymous ghost may not be too happy about this. If you’re dying to visit post-nuptials, check out Craig Y Nos’s sister website dedicated entirely to ghost hunting.
Alnwick Castle - Northumberland
Alnwick Castle is a memorable wedding venue with a magical twist; this site doubled up as Hogwarts in Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone and Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets. If that’s not scary enough for you, the castle is also rumoured to play host to a hunchback vampire who stalks the grounds and spreads disease in its wake - remember to bring a mask!
It's worth the risk of a spooky encounter if you want to have a Harry Potter themed wedding!
Blickling Hall - Norfolk
This National Trust wedding venue stands on the site of a medieval manor rumoured to be the birthplace of the famous Anne Boleyn. If you want to add some extra scare factor to your big day, have it on 19th May, the anniversary of her execution and reportedly the best time to spot her headless ghost.
If ghosts and ghouls aren’t quite your style, why not check out some other unusual wedding venue ideas?
