Lympne Castle

We are beyond grateful for the wedding of our dreams coming to life at Lympne Castle. We fell in love with this venue on our first visit and cancelled all our other venues as we could simply not have had our wedding anywhere else. Joy, our wedding planner at the castle, brought every detail to life with such care and attention to detail. The food was incredible with big portions that are often not found at weddings, including the fantastic Focaccia bread that everyone devoured instantly. Every guest said they have never seen such a beautiful wedding venue and we will certainly be visiting again soon. Thank you to all the team and staff who worked at our wedding! Lily & Ethan.

From the moment my new Bride was driven through the gates and saw Lympne Castle for the first time on her “Don’t Tell The Bride” journey it’s been one amazing surprise after another!

She was to get ready at the Castle and was treated to the spacious and stunning Queens Room to organise herself with her "Principle Ladies" and the rest of her entourage. Breakfast treats including specially requested Apricot Bellini's were fresh and satisfying.

All our guests told us how wonderful the day was, from the ceremony and guitarist playing “Can’t Help Falling in Love…” thru to the amazing Highland Piper who welcomed guests with traditional Scottish music as they arrived and then walking us into the Wedding Breakfast playing the less traditional “Star Wars” theme tune! Then the singing waiter and his great set finishing with “New York, New York…”. The food was excellent and I was glad I had previously been treated to a full tasting session as part of the Wedding preparations to help in selecting the menu. This, combined with the stunning views from the Castle and high quality staff looking after us made it a beautiful day.

Although I knew about everything beforehand, actually experiencing it myself on the day was, as I say, fabulous. We had 5 young children amongst the guests and its always a worry beforehand that they become bored and tired, no worry there though! They loved being in a real castle and I am glad I provided a dozen full-sized celebrity cardboard cut-outs to decorate the Great Hall for the evening disco - the kids had great fun with them – especially “Mr Bean” who ended going home with my one of my new step grandchildren!

We then had our show dance (the only element of the day my new Bride was aware off!) in front of the “Strictly Judges” cardboard cut-outs - which was a great success…

We also rented 3 of the cottages on-site for the guests with families - this ws perfect as they could get the kids ready before the ceremony and they proved not only comfortable, stylish but excellent value for money as they were fully occupied and the guests staying in them could stay overnight making them so convenient.

Then finally staying in the Billiards Bed Room in the Castle was a wonderful end to a superb day…

Organization at the Castle made my arrangements easy, with ease of communication and flexibility with their normal operations to cater for my specific requirements.

Given the quality of the staff, the food, the amazing location and unique ambiance of the castle I believe it offers true value for money!

For the new Mrs Gordon though, this was just the start of the surprises – she had no idea what I had organised for our Honeymoon...!

We had our wedding at Lympne Castle in June and to say it was an amazing day would be an understatement! We viewed a few venues and couldn’t get past loving the Castle. The whole planning process was great, Castle were quick to respond and tried to work with us on all our requests.

On the wedding day, the staff could not have been more helpful, we did some stuff DIY and the Castle team helped us out with the whole setup on the morning and the place looked amazing and had everything exactly as we wanted it.

All our guests couldn’t stop talking about how beautiful the venue was, the views are amazing and the gardens were so well maintained, we were also so lucky with the weather. Every single person from housekeeping, reception, Estates team and serving staff were just so friendly and helpful, nothing was too much trouble for them.

Canapes, wedding breakfast and hog roast were all beautiful and people commented on how good it was and also how generous the portion sizes were.

We had some family stay in the cottages and these were so lovely plus the softest towels 😊 Icing on the cake was for us as a couple to get to stay in the Queens room that night, the room is amazing and was such a perfect way to end a wonderful day.

We just had the most relaxing and perfect day and everything went smoothly from start to finish. Special mention to our coordinator Emma and to Mike for being so helpful and facilitating us having the most unforgettable day. We cannot wait to come back to visit and relive it again. We definitely recommend the Castle as a wedding venue

Sinead and Tom x

We got married on 12.12.2025 at the castle and it was the best day of our lives.
From the very start Joy helped us and was on board with our vision and nothing was too much or too different she absolutely made it happen with the team and the day was so very magical and special.
Everything ran smoothly and we couldn’t fault a thing it was just perfect!
The food was exquisite and views were amazing and the accommodation was perfect. Joy was just amazing and I would highly recommend booking your wedding at the castle. Also I would recommend a Christmas wedding the magic is just there and there are already so many decorations that the venue have already got. Was just beautiful and 3 weeks later everyone is still talking about magical the day was!

I cannot put into words how amazing our day was, not only because of the venue itself but because of the staff and the wedding co-ordinates that helped us throughout the process and on the big day. Everything ran smoothly and nothing was ever to much to ask. The food was unbelievably good and the venue was beautiful inside and out. It’s a place we and our friends and family will now never forget.

The service we received from our first enquiry was amazing. We were informed of all our choices and Joy was so helpful and flexible as we weren't having a formal day.
The day itself, couldn't have gone better, from my arrival through to the end of the evening. All of the staff were not only professional, but friendly and helpful, nothing was too much trouble. I was having a quiet moment with a friend, just sitting out from the party, and one of the guys happened to come up as he was about to go home. He offered to get us some water, which was very kind and very much appreciated! This reflected how special we were both made to feel during the day. Thank you to everyone at Lympne Castle.

We couldn't be happier with how our wedding turned out. The venue is just stunning - a beautiful castle, lovely grounds, and overlooking the sea. We had a very small wedding of 15 guests, and we were treated like royalty. We had access to the full castle and spent the day wandering between different sections, enjoying every single one. The food (we had a BBQ) was delicious, and the staff were wonderful. It was all coordinated by Joy who was a pleasure to work with. She spent the day seamlessly coordinating everything behind the scenes, whilst looking after and playing with our dog which was such an appreciated touch! We stayed at the cottages on the castle and they were fantastic. Not only big and full of character, but it also made logistics so much easier having our guests at the location. The new castle bistro (the Naughty Dog) also meant everyone had a place to meet, drink and eat inbetween wedding events.

The best thing about the castle is that it caters for all types of weather. So no matter what you get on the day, you'll still have an incredible experience.

Finals things: the photos you'll get will be outstanding. What a backdrop! And the prices are extremely reasonable. We highly highly recommend this venue.

Great venue, beautiful and so many amazing comments from our guests. The different rooms and spaces made it more and gave the variety we wanted

The team also worked very well to be flexible with last minute changes to make it work and I can’t thank them enough for that

The views are stunning

So we got married in the church (next door) and hired out one of the rooms in the castle for our reception.

I can’t fault the service. It was spectacular and really made our day special. I don’t think I’ve ever had service like that where the staff are so professional, personable and just amazing all round. We were aware that we didn’t hire out the venue or anything like that specifically for our wedding - it was a room in the castle so we didn’t really expect much. But the staff made us feel like we did. They even roped in some of the gardeners to pull smoke bombs for one of our pictures! The staff made every effort. Laura and Mike were great and went beyond expectations. We just have no complaints at all with anything. It was an amazing day.

The castle itself is picture perfect and for us was the perfect setting. It’s rich in history and the attention to details is incredible. There’s multiple rooms of varying sizes. We had a small wedding so hired out one of the smaller rooms but it looks like they can cater to a wedding of any size. We also stayed in one of the cottages within the castle grounds along with the guests which were equally perfect.

Pretty much every wedding I’ve been to the food has been mediocre at best. But the food here was great. Everybody really enjoyed the food. The kitchen obviously know what they’re doing so kudos to them.

This is honestly the best place to have your wedding. You’re in very safe hands with the staff here, the castle is gorgeous (and the views!) and the we couldn’t think of a better place to do it.

Thank you for the special day!

Our wedding day was absolutely faultless from start to finish! The wedding team were so helpful and knowledgable throughout the planning process and our coordinator Dan looked after us for our wedding day - thank you Dan!
Lympne Castle is such a beautiful venue, and we can't wait to visit again once the castle bedrooms are ready!
Love, Sarah & Tom

From start to finish, the staff at Lympne Castle were amazing. Professional, courteous, and incredibly helpful. We planned our own wedding, and although I feared it would become overwhelming, Kate made it so easy for us. The day came off without a hitch and everything was just beautiful, from the venue to the food. I am so grateful to all the wonderful staff, Kate and Mike, Joy, and all the sweet and charming servers. You made our wedding perfect!

Lympne Castle could not have made our wedding day more special, it was a beautiful and intimate occasion from start to finish. We got to decorate the chairs as we liked and having the rooms to get changed in made it very easy in the end. The food was good and the staff very helpful, especially Mike and Laura. Everything was thought about and all ideas welcomed and accommodated where possible. We had the best day and would repeat it in a heartbeat to soak it all up again. The castle was a little bit of history that made the start of our adventure even more magical. Thank you to everyone at Lympne Castle.

Lympne Castle was truly perfect in every way. The Bridal Suite is stunning and was such a great space to enjoy the morning with my bridal party. We were lucky enough to get married on the lawn outside, the view is unbelievable and our guests were wowed! Our wedding breakfast was held in the Great Hall and genuinely felt like something out of a fairytale. The food throughout the day was amazing and the staff were so attentive and accommodating - especially our wedding coordinator Kate (we can’t thank you enough!!). I’d recommend Lympne Castle in a heart beat and our guests still talk about how magical the venue was - can we do it again please?! Love, Mr & Mrs J

I could not imagine anywhere else more perfect for a wedding. It was our first and only venue viewing, we fell so in love with it that we booked a date there and then. We loved that our ceremony, reception and accommodation (we used the cottages) were all within the grounds plus the added bonus of the new bridal preparation room. We also had the benefit of Christmas trees and log fires which made our winter wedding particularly festive in the castle setting. The building and views are stunning - our guests were in awe! Aimee, our coordinator was first class in communications, expertise and ensuring the preparations and day ran to schedule. Nothing was too much trouble for her, even helping the grooms party with their buttonholes, a kind and personal touch. The staff were fabulous too and made us all smile with their lovely comments about our celebrations. The brilliant chefs offer an impressive menu, catering for all dietary choices and it is both delicious and beautifully presented. Lympne Castle had everything we could have wished for and more, it is a truly special venue, one of a kind.

Lympne Castle is the most perfect wedding venue. Not only is it absolutely stunning, has roaring fires, beautiful grounds and views but you get the whole venue exclusive which for us was a big bonus!

From the moment we booked it as a venue we were assigned a wedding coordinator - ours was Aimee and she was fantastic! Anything we needed she was super quick to reply and so helpful. We visited the castle lots and went to one of their dinner nights (which I highly recommend.) Our wedding day couldn't have been as smooth as it was if it wasn't for Aimee and her staff they made everything so easy for us and she even held my umbrella and helped me across to the church in the morning.

Everything that the staff do is perfect - the food is superb and the whole venue flows nicely for guests. If you are thinking of getting married here look no further or even for a party - it's a fantastic venue and you won't be disappointed.