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Caitlin Sent on 20/04/2026Mr & Mrs Robson
Farnham Castle was one of two venues we looked at. As soon as stepped through the door - we knew that it was the place for us! From start to finish the service was impeccable. Heather, our wedding coordinator, went above and beyond for us, and made the day so very special. We can’t fault Farnham Castle at all. The food was perfect, the venue is STUNNING, and everything went so smoothly on our day.
Farnham Castle really is one of the best venues and we couldn’t have been happier with our choice.
Because of the team and everything else - we had a day that we will never forget!!! -
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Rachel Sent on 16/09/2026The BEST Day in an incredible venue!
Farnham Castle was the first venue we visited and we quickly proceeded to cancel other venue appointments! The castle is such an incredible venue, the team are brilliant and we had so many compliments about the day. The food is fantastic, including the evening pizzas and we loved that all our favourite people could stay on site after the party. Julia was our wedding planner and she was amazing, so professional and nothing was too much trouble. We had the best day and would highly recommend booking this as your venue!! -
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Celine Sent on 04/09/2026The most magical day
We opted for an intimate package with Farnham Castle - after coming for one of their wedding open evenings. The organisation from that point on was absolutely amazing - we had the highly efficient Julia planning the wedding with us, and she was able to make all our dreams come true. We wanted a bespoke day and we had it! We highly recommend Farnham Castle for intimate and bigger ceremonies alike - the venue is simply magical. The food is outstanding ; canapes are creative and so tasty. Overall a wonderful experience for us and our guests! -
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Amy Sent on 19/08/2026The best day of our lives. We'd pick this venue again and again!
Farnham Castle is absolutely stunning. The grounds were full of gorgeous flowers which made for the perfect backdrop for our photos, and the venue itself offers a wonderful variety of spaces that work seamlessly together throughout the day.
We had our ceremony in the Lantern Hall, which is intimate and romantic, almost replicating a chapel setting. For our wedding breakfast and evening party, we were in the Great Hall - a wonderfully impressive and grand room that perfectly and seamlessly transforms into a dancefloor setting in the evening, with great space for a band and dancing.
The castle also has a great number of on-site hotel rooms for guests - spacious, well-equipped, and at a very reasonable price including breakfast the next morning. It was lovely to spend the following morning with our friends and family debriefing over breakfast. The honeymoon suite was grand and beautiful.
The Coordination: Our coordinator Mallory went above and beyond in the six months leading up to the day – answering our (very extensive!) emails of questions and requests, organising calls and in-person meetings, and keeping us calm on the day itself. She was inconspicuous and professional during the running of the day, incredibly organised, and did it all with a smile. The day ran smoothly and seamlessly thanks to her.
The Food: Unbelievable. Similar quality to fine dining. The kitchen dealt with our tweaks and dietary requirements with ease, adjusting our menu seamlessly. One coeliac guest noted "it was the tastiest gluten-free food I've ever eaten," and so many of our guests reached out in the days that followed to say it was the best wedding menu they'd ever had. The food was also served and cleared away quickly, with every guest at a table receiving their plates at the same time - no awkward waiting while the person next to you sits without their dish.
A Note on Inclusivity for Same-Sex Couples: We had a same-sex female wedding with two brides, and the venue was generally very accommodating. Inclusive language was used throughout our planning process, and we never had any of those awkward "there's no groom" conversations that we experienced at other venues. They even allowed us to replace the St George's Cross with a Pride flag for the day (at an additional cost), which was a lovely touch.
However, something to be aware of: the spaces available to get ready in the morning are quite heteronormative. There's a beautiful outbuilding (the Gatehouse) over two floors traditionally for the bride - lovely big windows flooding it with light, making the perfect photo space, with plenty of rooms so things don't get cramped. The other space is a very "manly" room traditionally for the groom - painted dark blue, dark wood furniture, limited light, and open-plan with no privacy or alternative rooms for hair and makeup. There is also no bathroom in this space, meaning you’d have to leave to use the toilet and risk being seen by guests. We'd made the decision for both brides and bridesmaids to get mostly ready together in the Gatehouse, then separate for the final 90 minutes to keep our dresses a surprise. This meant one bride had to migrate to the groom's room, get dressed in front of her whole party, and have portrait/first-look photos in a less well-lit, less pretty space. It was also cramped, with bridesmaids having to squat in a corner to avoid being seen in parent reveal and first-look photos. There was also a slight logistical challenge with pre-ceremony registrar meetings, as we had to coordinate guests being seated around 20 minutes earlier than scheduled to avoid them seeing the brides walking around the castle fully dressed. It would be wonderful if the venue could consider a second, more feminine or gender-neutral getting-ready space that accommodates a bride and her party - especially for same-sex weddings where both parties need that beautiful prep experience.
A Few Other Notes: The reception/hotel staff were occasionally a little disorganised, particularly with a few guests whose early check-in rooms weren't available at the suggested time despite having paid for early check-in. They were also slow to respond to emails and not particularly informative regarding guest bookings. It's also worth noting that "exclusive hire" may not mean quite what you expect - we were told the whole castle would be reserved for our wedding party regardless of room bookings, but later found this wasn't entirely accurate. Something to clarify upfront.
Finally, this venue is by no means cheap, and there are plenty of additional costs that aren't immediately obvious (aisle carpet, fairy lights, individual charges per chair if you want the more modern design). We know this is standard for most venues, but worth considering if you want the highest spec of everything. We were fortunate enough to increase our budget and are so glad we did, because our day was absolutely perfect and the venue looked incredible.
Local Supplier Recommendations
● Senior Mac Photography
● W4 Videographers
● Grey Vine & Co Flowers
● Catherine Taylor Hair & Beauty
In summary, Farnham Castle gave us the most perfect, magical wedding day. The venue is breathtaking, the food is outstanding, and Mallory made the whole experience feel effortless. With a few small improvements to inclusivity of spaces and transparency on accommodation, this venue would be truly flawless. We couldn't recommend it more highly.
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Jay Sent on 26/07/2026Fantastic wedding!
We couldn’t have asked for a better wedding venue than Farnham Castle. The venue is absolutely stunning, the food was incredible, and the service from every member of staff was exceptional. They made the whole planning process easy and our wedding day truly unforgettable.
A special mention to Julia, who was fantastic throughout. She was professional, organised, and made everything completely stress-free, ensuring the day ran perfectly from start to finish. Thank you to Julia and the whole team for making our day so special! -
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Jess Sent on 11/07/2026June Wedding
So lovely, beautiful venue and it was very well done and professionally put together. I was very happy with the results on the day. -
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Leslie Sent on 20/05/2026Farnham Castle was our dream wedding!
We got married at Farnham Castle in May 2026 and everything was perfect. The venue was even more beautiful than we had hoped, Mallory our coordinator was amazing throughout the whole process, and the service on the day was perfect. It was also so helpful that the venue has catering in-house and a list of preferred vendors, which made the whole planning process so much easier. Highly recommend! -Leslie and Ben
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