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Last update: April 2025
Farnham Castle is a stunning, iconic and exclusive multi-award-winning venue for Weddings, set in five acres of beautiful grounds, overlooking the historic, market town of Farnham, on the Surrey and Hampshire border. The Castle boasts Grade I and Grade II Listed Buildings with the most incredible history, and is the perfect destination for couples dreaming of somewhere unique.
Show-round appointments are available 7-days a week, 9am to 7pm.
Facilities and Capacity:
The possibilities at Farnham Castle are endless, and we’d love to help you create an unforgettable day, whether you’re planning a wedding weekend, a 2-day celebration, a rehearsal dinner, or something entirely different.
Our flexible approach means that you can choose where your Ceremony takes place, and where your guests dine, celebrate and party. When you book your wedding at Farnham Castle, our wedding venue is exclusively yours - from our historic Lantern Hall, to our elegant Winchester Suite, and from our stunning Great Hall to our magnificent Great Lawn. We also host outdoor ceremonies on our East Lawn, overlooking our White Rose Garden, and if you’d like a Religious Ceremony at Farnham Castle we offer two beautiful Chapels from very different architectural periods.
We are able to host exclusive use and dry-hire weddings of any size; from intimate weddings for 30 guests, to larger celebrations for over 250, and we have quite literally hosted weddings for couples from all around the world. We also have the best grounds for Marquees, with the most spectacular backdrops and views.
For Destination Weddings and international guests we are conveniently located just an hour from London, and between London Gatwick and Heathrow Airports.
Getting ready on-site has so many benefits, and our ‘Gatehouse’ and ‘Pembroke’ are two perfect suites for you and your wedding party to enjoy being together as you prepare for your day.
Once your celebrations are over, and you have danced the night away in our Great Hall, and enjoyed night caps in our Tindle Bar, your guests will be overjoyed to head to one of our 33 en-suite Castle bedrooms and you will be delighted to reach the tranquility and luxury of our Honeymoon Suite. Join your guests for Breakfast in our Library the following morning to ensure that everyone has celebrated with you until the very last minute.
Services Offered:
At Farnham Castle we have our very own team of exceptional in-house chefs, who create the most wonderful Menus using the finest ingredients. We are proud to have our own Kitchen Garden, and also to use many local suppliers. We even have a bespoke ‘Castle sausage’ on the Breakfast Menu.
We offer a range of Dining Menus, with drinks included, in order to cater for every taste and budget. A typical menu for your guests could include a Champagne reception with Canapes, a three-course dining experience, including your choice of carefully selected wines, a surprise course, your toast, and our very popular Dessert Bar. For a late-night snack why not offer your guests Wood-fired Pizzas from our Pizza oven, whilst your entire party enjoys a spectacular Firework display.
However you want to celebrate, our experienced team of Wedding Specialists will be happy to guide and advise you through your planning stages, and will be with you throughout your day to ensure that your Wedding is managed to perfection.
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Frequently asked questions
Venue type:
In the country
Asian wedding
Castle
Stately home
Historic
Landmark
Church
Outdoor license
Unique weddings
Ceremony options:
Chapel or temple on-site
Fire ceremony
Civil ceremony licence
Religious ceremony license
Dining options:
Seated meal facilities
Alcohol licence
Buffet meal facilities
In-house catering
Evening entertainment:
Marquee available
Dance floor
Entertainment licence
Live band facilities
Evening reception facilities
DJ facilities
Outdoor fireworks permitted
Overnight accommodation:
Overnight accommodation for wedding couple
Overnight accommodation for guests
Venue staff assistance:
Master of ceremonies/toastmaster
Wedding coordinator
Other features:
Exclusive use
Accessible facilities
Car parking
Helipad
Confetti permitted
Changing room for wedding guests
Pet-friendly
Elephant baraat permitted
Horse baraat permitted
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Reviews for Farnham Castle
Darren Sent on 21/04/2024
5 out of 5 rating
Our dream wedding!
From our very first interaction with the team on our first viewing, from the booking process through to the planning of our big day, it was all fantastic.
We were very lucky to work with Gema as our main wedding planner, totally unflappable, calm, organised, all over the detail.
Our wedding day in the stunning venue, bathed in spring sunshine, was delivered flawlessly. We cannot think of one thing we would want differently. Food, service, team, drinks, venue - all 10/10.
Thanks so much Farnham Castle, to Gema and indeed the whole amazing team we interacted with. You literally gave us the best day of our lives.
Darren & Elliott
We were very lucky to work with Gema as our main wedding planner, totally unflappable, calm, organised, all over the detail.
Our wedding day in the stunning venue, bathed in spring sunshine, was delivered flawlessly. We cannot think of one thing we would want differently. Food, service, team, drinks, venue - all 10/10.
Thanks so much Farnham Castle, to Gema and indeed the whole amazing team we interacted with. You literally gave us the best day of our lives.
Darren & Elliott
Sabine Sent on 05/01/2025
4.4 out of 5 rating
Perfect location for a winter wedding
We got married at Farnham Castle on the 23rd December. We had visited the venue the year before and it immediately captured our eye. It is beautiful both inside and outside. We were looking for a venue that fitted a winter wedding and this definetly ticked all the boxes! It has covered steps for the confetti shot incase it rains and it has a warm feel inside with fairy lights throughout. It was also important for us that once our guests were inside, they didn't have to go out again until the end of the night!
Organising the wedding was made so simple with our wedding co-ordinators, Laura (who left part way through) and Jenna, which made the planning process enjoyable and relatively stress free. They always responded quickly to emails or phone calls and were willing to discuss our requests for some other non conventional things thrown into the day. It felt like the team were invested in making our day unique and special. Most things are provided by the venue so I would recommend checking beforehand if you want anything non-traditional or extras added in as they may cost more or not allow certain things to be brought in from external suppliers (such as food and drink items) but this didn't specifically effect us.
On the day, we had some last minute guest changes and they were really responsive and helpful with geting them sorted out without stressing out the bride! The day ran so smoothly and went better than I could ever have imagined. The castle looked stunning with Christmas trees and fairy lights throughout. Getting ready in the gatehouse was perfect for me and my bridesmaids and we had plenty of space to spread out and get ready with breakfast, hot drinks and prosecco! We had about 100 guests which was perfect for the space, and we had so many compliments from them all about the venue. The food was amazing and exactly how it was when we went for our private tasting (the creme brulee is the best!). They are very responsive and flexible to all sorts of dietary requirements which made it stress free. There was plenty of overnight accomodation with a great breakfast included. The rooms are not ready for check in until 3pm, which is part way through the wedding day, but as there was no event the night before our guests had the option to check in at 11am (for an extra cost). We had a small incident with a member of staff in the evening which put a slight dampner on the evening for me but we fed that back to the team and they were responsive to the feedback. However, as a whole the staff were amazing and really took care of us on the day. They always were checking in to make sure we were fed and watered throughout the day. The highlights for us included the fairy lights and decor, intimacy of the venue, food, and getting ready space. Thank you to Farnham Castle for making our day so special. We would definitely recommend this venue!
Organising the wedding was made so simple with our wedding co-ordinators, Laura (who left part way through) and Jenna, which made the planning process enjoyable and relatively stress free. They always responded quickly to emails or phone calls and were willing to discuss our requests for some other non conventional things thrown into the day. It felt like the team were invested in making our day unique and special. Most things are provided by the venue so I would recommend checking beforehand if you want anything non-traditional or extras added in as they may cost more or not allow certain things to be brought in from external suppliers (such as food and drink items) but this didn't specifically effect us.
On the day, we had some last minute guest changes and they were really responsive and helpful with geting them sorted out without stressing out the bride! The day ran so smoothly and went better than I could ever have imagined. The castle looked stunning with Christmas trees and fairy lights throughout. Getting ready in the gatehouse was perfect for me and my bridesmaids and we had plenty of space to spread out and get ready with breakfast, hot drinks and prosecco! We had about 100 guests which was perfect for the space, and we had so many compliments from them all about the venue. The food was amazing and exactly how it was when we went for our private tasting (the creme brulee is the best!). They are very responsive and flexible to all sorts of dietary requirements which made it stress free. There was plenty of overnight accomodation with a great breakfast included. The rooms are not ready for check in until 3pm, which is part way through the wedding day, but as there was no event the night before our guests had the option to check in at 11am (for an extra cost). We had a small incident with a member of staff in the evening which put a slight dampner on the evening for me but we fed that back to the team and they were responsive to the feedback. However, as a whole the staff were amazing and really took care of us on the day. They always were checking in to make sure we were fed and watered throughout the day. The highlights for us included the fairy lights and decor, intimacy of the venue, food, and getting ready space. Thank you to Farnham Castle for making our day so special. We would definitely recommend this venue!
Khatija Sent on 27/12/2024
5 out of 5 rating
An absolute dream come true....
If anyone is contemplating on having their wedding, celebration, or event at Farnham Castle – we would recommend it without hesitation based on our experience hosting our two-day November wedding there. The enchanting venue paired with the incredible hospitality from the staff allowed everyone to relax and fully immerse themselves in the celebration.
The preservation of Farnham Castle creates an aura that allow everyone to take a break from the hustle and bustle of daily life. The elegant décor of the ceremony rooms transports people as close to a fairy tale as one can get. Whilst a simple stroll around the castle grounds gave our guests a sense of peace.
From behind the scenes, the catering and hospitality team know exactly what they’re doing. Their menu – everything from the canapes, the wine selection, and drinks choices at the bar had something for everyone. Breakfast in the Library allowed everyone to recharge and relive the memories they made the night before.
And all of this would not be possible without the support of Piper, Deborah and Geraldine. They were accommodating and honest about what could and could not be done and most of all, they listened to what we had to say and endeavoured to deliver above and beyond our expectations. Their attention to detail and ability to execute plans with precision made our dream wedding come to life. For anyone else out there looking at Farnham Castle, you’re in good company!
The preservation of Farnham Castle creates an aura that allow everyone to take a break from the hustle and bustle of daily life. The elegant décor of the ceremony rooms transports people as close to a fairy tale as one can get. Whilst a simple stroll around the castle grounds gave our guests a sense of peace.
From behind the scenes, the catering and hospitality team know exactly what they’re doing. Their menu – everything from the canapes, the wine selection, and drinks choices at the bar had something for everyone. Breakfast in the Library allowed everyone to recharge and relive the memories they made the night before.
And all of this would not be possible without the support of Piper, Deborah and Geraldine. They were accommodating and honest about what could and could not be done and most of all, they listened to what we had to say and endeavoured to deliver above and beyond our expectations. Their attention to detail and ability to execute plans with precision made our dream wedding come to life. For anyone else out there looking at Farnham Castle, you’re in good company!
Cassie Sent on 10/11/2024
5 out of 5 rating
The perfect location for our special day
We got married at Farnham Castle on 14th September 2024, and we had the most perfect day we could ever imagine. The castle itself is absolutely stunning, with incredible backdrops everywhere you look (so the pictures are amazing!). It was a real treat to have exclusive use for 24 hours, knowing our guests could roam and enjoy and it was all ours for the day. The food was delicious, and all of our guests commented on how good it was (“best wedding food ever”) and how they managed to have everything perfectly cooked for that number of people was very impressive! We had a lot of different things going on, and the team at the Castle managed to facilitate this. Having the Gatehouse to get ready in was an added bonus and meant the girls could get ready in a relaxed style.
A few things that could be improved (but in no way lessened how amazing our day was!):
- We struggled a little bit with communication in the lead up to the wedding, having to send a number of emails to get answers. We believe this is due to the coordinators being too busy running other weddings (understandably!) but it did require a fair bit of chasing from our side.
- there were a number of additional costs that we weren’t expecting - eg: a £20 per room fee for early check in (normal check in is 3pm which was during our ceremony). As the accommodation was not cheap and there was no wedding the night before, we felt this was a little cheeky. If we wanted a different wet weather option for our reception (luckily not needed on the day), we were quoted £150 to use this room.
- Breakfast was delicious but took a very long time to be served, and a number of our guests were panicking about making check out time as it took over an hour to be served.
Overall, we were very happy with everything Farnham Castle delivered on the day - it really was better than we could have ever imagined!
Thank you to the team, and especially our coordinator, for everything they did for us!
A few things that could be improved (but in no way lessened how amazing our day was!):
- We struggled a little bit with communication in the lead up to the wedding, having to send a number of emails to get answers. We believe this is due to the coordinators being too busy running other weddings (understandably!) but it did require a fair bit of chasing from our side.
- there were a number of additional costs that we weren’t expecting - eg: a £20 per room fee for early check in (normal check in is 3pm which was during our ceremony). As the accommodation was not cheap and there was no wedding the night before, we felt this was a little cheeky. If we wanted a different wet weather option for our reception (luckily not needed on the day), we were quoted £150 to use this room.
- Breakfast was delicious but took a very long time to be served, and a number of our guests were panicking about making check out time as it took over an hour to be served.
Overall, we were very happy with everything Farnham Castle delivered on the day - it really was better than we could have ever imagined!
Thank you to the team, and especially our coordinator, for everything they did for us!
Tilly Sent on 04/10/2024
5 out of 5 rating
Perfect Surrey Wedding Venue
The venue is absolutely stunning, with so many choices for ceremony locations and endless photo opportunities. Our guests all complimented the quality of the food and loved the espresso martinis we served after dinner.
We loved that so many of our family and friends could stay at the venue with us and the breakfast the next morning was great. The getting ready rooms for both the bride and groom were fantastic.
Even with some light rain, the venue ensured we could have our wedding outside in the rose garden, which was picture-perfect, with the old keep in the background of our photos.
Our coordinator Gema was incredible at every step of the planning process and was calm, organised and professional on the day.
We would definitely recommend Farnham Castle to other couples getting married in Surrey!
We loved that so many of our family and friends could stay at the venue with us and the breakfast the next morning was great. The getting ready rooms for both the bride and groom were fantastic.
Even with some light rain, the venue ensured we could have our wedding outside in the rose garden, which was picture-perfect, with the old keep in the background of our photos.
Our coordinator Gema was incredible at every step of the planning process and was calm, organised and professional on the day.
We would definitely recommend Farnham Castle to other couples getting married in Surrey!
Eloise Sent on 03/10/2024
4.8 out of 5 rating
Our fairytale summer wedding at Farnham Castle!
We could not have been happier with our wedding at Farnham Castle. From the offset, the team were communicative and helpful and 6 months before our wedding we were assigned our wedding organiser, Gema who was simply incredible! Gema was always available to answer our many questions whether about the larger or finer details, which made us feel surprisingly relaxed in the lead up to the wedding.
Having quite complex dietary requirements, I knew straight away when I saw the food options that we would be in safe hands. At both the complimentary food tasting event and afterwards, Chef Simon went through in great detail with us all our food choices and we were so happy with how delicious it all tasted on the day and the canapes in particular got demolished almost immediately! We also opted for their newer dessert bar option which was a super fun and relaxed way to finish the meal.
There is no doubt that Farnham Castle is a stunning venue but what sets it apart from other places are the incredible staff, and attention to detail that they put into every aspect of your day. We would highly recommend Farnham Castle and it truly was a fairytale wedding!
Having quite complex dietary requirements, I knew straight away when I saw the food options that we would be in safe hands. At both the complimentary food tasting event and afterwards, Chef Simon went through in great detail with us all our food choices and we were so happy with how delicious it all tasted on the day and the canapes in particular got demolished almost immediately! We also opted for their newer dessert bar option which was a super fun and relaxed way to finish the meal.
There is no doubt that Farnham Castle is a stunning venue but what sets it apart from other places are the incredible staff, and attention to detail that they put into every aspect of your day. We would highly recommend Farnham Castle and it truly was a fairytale wedding!
Clare Sent on 16/09/2024
4.8 out of 5 rating
August 2024 Wedding
Farnham Castle was a dream venue! As soon as we looked around we knew it was for us, and the friendliness of the staff and the help they provided us with planning and on the day was second to none. So many of our guests have since told us it was the best wedding they have ever been to - this is surely down to the relaxed and professional staff at Farnham. Nothing was too much trouble and on the day they ensured everything went off without a hitch (and if there were any, they made sure we never knew!) A special mention to Laura who looked after us the whole way through and made sure the day ran smoothly. A stunning venue, fantastic staff, and the best day ever was had by all.
Kim S. Sent on 29/08/2024
5 out of 5 rating
Beautiful venue
We loved having our wedding at Farnham Castle. The venue is so beautiful and everything is very well organised. Us, as the couple getting married, felt that we didn’t need to stress at all about the finer details prior to and throughout our wedding day- everything seemed to just “magically” happen. Gema, who was our assigned wedding organiser, was simply incredible. Anything we wanted she- just like that- managed to organise and got it done. The food was incredible, the venue itself is just so incredible!
On the day, Gema and the entire team were just amazing, behind the scenes getting the day going to plan without anyone realising. She’s a wonderful and fun person also. We’ll miss working with Farnham castle but would definitely recommend people get married there because it will be the best day for any couple ♥️
On the day, Gema and the entire team were just amazing, behind the scenes getting the day going to plan without anyone realising. She’s a wonderful and fun person also. We’ll miss working with Farnham castle but would definitely recommend people get married there because it will be the best day for any couple ♥️
Lauren Sent on 18/08/2024
5 out of 5 rating
Beyond perfect
From our first visit to Farnham we knew that this was the wedding venue for us. Gema who showed us around was amazing, informative and so welcoming! We were then lucky enough to have Laura as our wedding coordinator who was just a dream! She was such a calming presence on the day and couldn’t do enough for us.
All of the staff were incredible and everything was completely perfect. All of our guests were stunned by the venue and highly praised the food.
We cannot recommend Farnham Castle enough, it was everything we wished for and more!
All of the staff were incredible and everything was completely perfect. All of our guests were stunned by the venue and highly praised the food.
We cannot recommend Farnham Castle enough, it was everything we wished for and more!
Jade Sent on 09/08/2024
5 out of 5 rating
Our wedding was an absolute dream!
The grandeur of this venue is amazing. This was the first venue we looked at, we viewed 6 more after this but nothing compared to the castle. The lady that showed us around was lovely and we felt so welcomed and could really envision our wedding being there. Once booked we met our wedding coordinator 6 months before the wedding ant a food tasting event and were in contact throughout leading up to the wedding. Questions were always answered thoroughly and Laura, our coordinator, was always so friendly and helpful. The venue offered something that others couldn’t having a chapel onsite. This meant that we could have a religious wedding without guests having to travel to a different venue. Another thing that we loved was the rooms for the bride and groom to get ready in, which again other venues do not always offer to the groom and groomsmen. The food was amazing on the day and we had an outdoor pizza oven for our evening food which our guests loved. All of our guests commented on how amazing the venue was. It was perfect from start to finish. Our day was an absolute dream come true and we will never forget it.
Stephanie Sent on 31/07/2024
5 out of 5 rating
Amazing venue
The staff at Farnham castle were highly professional and the build up to the day with the wedding planning team was efficient and stress-free. Our guests have not stopped talking about our wedding day. They loved the food, the service and the guests that stayed at the castle gave great feedback on their accommodation. The venue itself was even more magical on the day. The grounds looked beautiful which has given us amazing photographs. Our wedding day was as perfect as we could have hoped for and more.
Sonia Sent on 12/07/2024
5 out of 5 rating
The most perfect wedding day at Farnham Castle
From start to finish our experience with Farnham Castle has been impeccable and one we will never forget. From initially visiting the venue to scope out how it would fulfill our needs to being assigned a wedding coordinator who supported us so hugely during the planning stages and into the day to ensure our wedding day ran smoothly.
We could not have wished for a more perfect wedding day and our forever grateful to the whole team at Farnham Castle for making it such a perfect day for us.
We highly recommend you consider this venue for your big day - the setting is incredible and allowed for such amazing pictures both inside and outside. We have had many compliments from our guests on the canapes, wedding breakfast and pizzas in the evening - the food and service was of such high quality.
Thank you so much to all the team. We are forever grateful to you for giving us such a special wedding day.
We could not have wished for a more perfect wedding day and our forever grateful to the whole team at Farnham Castle for making it such a perfect day for us.
We highly recommend you consider this venue for your big day - the setting is incredible and allowed for such amazing pictures both inside and outside. We have had many compliments from our guests on the canapes, wedding breakfast and pizzas in the evening - the food and service was of such high quality.
Thank you so much to all the team. We are forever grateful to you for giving us such a special wedding day.
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Wedding Open Evening
The Castle Gates will be open between 6 pm and 9 pm. Join us for drinks and canapés, meet our Team, and see our beautiful venue for yourself.
Please contact our team by phone call or email to let us know you'll be attending.
Date:
From 30/04/2025 to 30/04/2025 Schedule 18:00 - 21:00
Place: Castle Street, Farnham, Surrey
Preferred suppliers
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5.0 out of 5 rating , 63 reviews
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Castle Street GU9 0AG Farnham (Surrey)
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