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Last update: January 2026

A stunning Grade I listed Castle, in the heart of the Kent countryside. Surrounded by lush greenery, with unrivalled views of the English Channel, you can truly immerse yourself in wedded bliss! Our magical castle is exclusive to you and your guests.

Facilities and Capacity

Lympne Castle is a fairytale castle on the Kent coast with magical panoramic views of the Romney Marsh & English Channel. Located a short drive from the coastal towns of Hythe & Folkestone, and with transport links to central London.

You'll have full and exclusive use of the castle and grounds from 9am - 11.30pm on the day of your wedding. Including a choice of three locations for all weathers to say 'I Do'; the stunning top & bottom lawn for outdoor lovers OR the West Wing drawing room, along with the whole of the castle grounds to capture those magical moments, and the historic Great Hall for wedding breakfast and evening party.

Transparent pricing; our pricing is split into venue hire cost and catering cost per person - allowing you to build a wedding package tailored to your budget and needs.

We offer fantastic in-house catering; menus to suit your style, with a calm and precise service. Restaurant quality and standards from an in-house kitchen and team.

Our dedicated team of wedding co-ordinators are on hand throughout the entire process to assist with all of your planning needs! 💞

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Frequently asked questions

Venue type:

In the country
Castle
Historic
Church
Outdoor license
Unique weddings

Ceremony options:

Civil ceremony licence

Dining options:

Seated meal facilities
Corkage option
Alcohol licence
Buffet meal facilities
In-house catering

Evening entertainment:

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:

Wedding coordinator

Venue leisure facilities:

Hairdresser
Beautician

Other features:

Exclusive use
Accessible facilities
Car parking
Confetti permitted
Pet-friendly
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Reviews for Lympne Castle

Ethan
Ethan Sent on 12/01/2026
5 out of 5 rating

A Christmas Wedding at the 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.
Cindy
Cindy Sent on 04/01/2026
5 out of 5 rating

Cindy & Lewis 12.12.2025

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!
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Stephanie Sent on 01/07/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Lympne Castle - Amazing

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.
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Kerry Sent on 29/06/2025
4.8 out of 5 rating

Our perfect day...

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.
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Kate Sent on 21/10/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Stunning venue, excellent staff, outstanding experience

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.
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Angela Sent on 17/10/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Gorgeous venue that could decorate to our own style

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
J
Jurgita Sent on 11/07/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Book this for your wedding - you won’t be disappointed!

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!
S
Sarah Sent on 04/07/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Faultless from start to finish!

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
Ellie
Ellie Sent on 03/07/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Ellie White

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!
Maria
Maria Sent on 28/06/2024
5 out of 5 rating

May Wedding

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.
J
Jane Sent on 25/06/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Our dream wedding day

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
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Katie Sent on 30/01/2020
5 out of 5 rating

Breath-taking wedding venue

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.
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Clarissa Sent on 11/01/2020
5 out of 5 rating

Best Wedding Venue - Look no further

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.
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Laura Sent on 07/11/2018
5 out of 5 rating

An amazing venue with fantastic staff

well what can I say!! an amazing venue with fantastic staff. From beginning to end we were given so much personal service from everyone at the castle but Aimee was amazing!!! from small little touches around the castle to making me and my now husband feel calm before the big moment...Aimee must have had a Mary Poppins bag as she had everything we needed on hand from sewing kits to mints, scissors and glue and we couldn't have asked for a better day. Thank you for making our day so special ...even to the last touch of a hug goodbye this morning .
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Rosy Sent on 06/11/2018
5 out of 5 rating

Our wedding day was perfect

To Sue,
Thank you so much for coordinating & running our wedding so smoothly. It was a great day & we really enjoyed it, the setting and the positive vibes. You did an amazing job from start to finish & we really appreciate your hard work. It has been fantastic working with you from start to finish - we could not have had anyone better than you. Our wedding day was perfect. We don't think it could have gone any better, even though it was drizzly and cloudy it did not effect us. All of our guests have said what a lovely wedding it was, so well put together & they loved the food. Lympne castle will always be special to us.
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