Hampton Court Castle is a beautiful 15th century castle set in 500 acres of Herefordshire countryside. An exclusive-use venue with exquisite reception rooms, renowned gardens & 24 unique bedrooms.
Within the castle we can host civil ceremonies and celebrations to suit any style of wedding whether you are looking for something more traditional, informal or extravagant. As well as the reception rooms, there are also numerous unique features including the spectacular counter-levered stairway, central stone staircase with decorative ceiling, captivating cloisters and hidden doorways.
We are pleased to be able to offer both indoor and outdoor spaces for your ceremony. The chapel is perfect for a traditional style ceremony or blessing, with huge stained glass windows, pews and an ornate painted ceiling. The central courtyard offers a magnificent setting, with ornamental trees and views down to the gatehouse, surrounded by original crenellation.
For your reception, the castle is a fantastic entertaining space with great versatility. Welcome your guests in the library, with glorious views and steps down to the south lawns. Here they can enjoy drinks and canapes.
The grand ballroom is a spectacular location for the wedding breakfast. With tall ceilings, lavish chandeliers and grand mirrors it offers the perfect backdrop for your first meal as a married couple. We have carefully created our menus to include a wide variety of exciting dishes, beautifully presented, using only the highest quality ingredients, which are locally sourced wherever possible. There is also a ceremonial to cut your wedding cake.
The castle grounds boast a wide array of gardens offering endless possibilities for exquisite photographs. These include stunning water features, island pavilions, a waterfall and a 200 year old Wisteria Arch. The gothic tower at the centre of the maze offers panoramic views of the estate.
There are 24 spacious guest bedrooms, for family and friends to stay, with breakfast in the impressive formal dining room the following morning. Here you can really enjoy the intimacy of your exclusive castle getaway.
With the castle available for weddings all year round, there is something for every season whether it be the first greens of spring, the glory of summer blooms, soft tones of autumn leaves or a magical winter wedding with roaring open fires.
Reviews for Hampton Court Castle
Recommended by 100% of couples
Alan Lamb
Felt like the king & queen of our very own castle
I wanted a castle with accommodation & a chapel as I didn't want our guests to spend the day traveling to and from different venues. With these requirements finding a venue was harder than I thought, however as soon as we walked into Hampton court castle we knew this was where we wanted to get married. We decided to book the castle and rooms for two nights as many of our guests had to travel from London, this removed the potential stressful journey on the day. During the planning we made many visits to the castle, Andrea and her family were always welcoming, they make you feel like you belong no matter how often you visit. Our planning meetings often felt like chatting with friends with Andrea's mum providing tea and cookies, a big thank you to Andrea for paying us such kind attention. The castle offers a more personal service; it never felt like a commercial production line. We were keen to use local suppliers however not being local made this difficult; again Andrea stepped in and made some great recommendations. The week leading up to our wedding was a whirlwind; it was such a relief when we arrived at the castle the afternoon before the big day. Having our family and friends around this night was a real added treat, which I sure would not be possible elsewhere, the food was great and the carol singers Andrea recommended were amazing. Everyone had a great experience, they all commented on the awesome venue, the friendliness and the incredible rooms, which are all distinctively different. The roll top baths went down particularly well with the female guests. We felt like the king and queen of our very own castle, a real fairy tale dream come true.
Sent on 28/01/2013
Mel & Neil · Married on 02/09/2017
Magical wedding weekend
We held our wedding at Hampton Court Castle over two days, September 1st & 2nd 2017.
Sent on 28/03/2018
When we first decided to look for a suitable Castle venue, we visited Hampton Court Castle purely on a whim. Upon driving through the entrance, we were immediately captivated by the majesty of the Castle and the breathtaking natural beauty of the surrounding grounds and gardens. Once we viewed the interior facilities and met the staff, we were absolutely convinced that there was no other choice for our big day!
Family and friends from around the world joined us on Friday for a complete medieval banquet in the atmospheric Coningsby Hall, catered entirely by the Hampton Court staff, which was absolutely amazing! The wedding festivities on the following day were everything we could have wished for. From the humanist ceremony in the beautiful, historic chapel, to the sumptuous reception in the garden and ballroom, and the photographs around the incredible grounds, we enjoyed a unique, magical wedding weekend.
We cannot thank the team enough for their tireless efforts to help bring together this once-in-a-lifetime experience.
David & Franky · Married on 17/06/2017
Dream come true
Hampton Court Castle was my dream wedding venue as a child and being able to make the dream a reality was an incredible experience. The impeccable grounds and rooms formed the perfect weekend and we were delighted to be blessed with incredible weather – the courtyard was the perfect spot for the ceremony but knowing we could use the chapel (also beautiful) if the weather did not hold gave us a huge level of comfort. The staff on the day were incredibly attentive and the whole weekend was a seamless experience.
Sent on 28/03/2018
