Rose Castle

I had known for years that Rose Castle was somewhere I could only dream of having my fairytale wedding. My partner and I would walk our dogs in the fields around Rose Castle for years, talking about how beautiful the venue was. When we got engaged with the castle in the background, we tried not to get our hopes up when we went to view it, as we had never actually seen inside. But it exceeded all our expectations.

From the second we walked in, we instantly knew it was the place for our wedding. Even though we had never considered having a chapel wedding, the chapel ended up being the real selling point for us.

We had a moment during our planning process where there were some changes within the team at Rose Castle. However, Becca came into her role and completely reassured us, making us feel excited about our wedding all over again. Nothing ever felt like too much to ask, and we always felt so supported.

One of the things we loved most about Rose Castle was how much freedom we had to make the weekend feel completely personal to us. We were able to choose our own menu and even create a personalised cocktail menu, which made the day feel even more special and unique to us.

I’m sure many people say this, but our wedding truly could not have been more perfect. We were also able to come to the castle the day before the wedding and set up with all of our family and friends. It meant so much to us to have everyone together, preparing for the big day and getting everything ready without feeling rushed. It made the whole experience feel like a full wedding weekend rather than just one day.

The night before, I spent the evening with my bridesmaids and our mums, and the staff went above and beyond to make my “movie night” happen, complete with a projector screen and pizzas in the beautiful Chinese Room. Having the castle to ourselves meant we were able to soak in the beginning of our magical weekend, all sat together in the chapel watching our amazing florists begin to set up.

A special mention has to go to Reuben, who was also incredible. He made sure we had everything we needed and, even when things looked like they might go wrong, he was always there with a quick solution. We genuinely felt like we were in the safest hands.

The morning of our wedding was spent with all my bridesmaids and the other special women in my life, getting ready between two bedrooms — one for hair and one for make-up — with the added bonus of being able to use the kitchen for breakfast. For me, it was the perfect morning. I was able to really soak it all in, spending time outside taking in the views, watching our wedding being set up and having time for myself to get ready.

All of our guests commented on how stunning the venue was. As the day turned into night, our wedding ended with an amazing party before we stayed the night with all our friends and family.

The bar staff were also fantastic — even if our wedding party did manage to drink the bar dry not once, but twice! The staff went out to get more drinks for us both times, which really showed their commitment to making sure our guests had the best possible time.

I could not recommend Rose Castle more highly. From both me and my husband, we could not be more grateful to Becca, Reuben and the rest of the team — the chefs, gardeners, bar staff and everyone behind the scenes — for being such a special part of making our perfect wedding weekend everything it was.

Rose Castle will always hold such a special place in our hearts, and we will forever be grateful that we got to have our fairytale wedding there.

We got married at Rose Castle on 16th May 2026, and the day was everything we had dreamed of. After getting engaged in December 2023 we looked at quite a few wedding venues, but instantly knew we had found our venue when we first visited Rose Castle, it’s truly unlike anywhere else in Cumbria and has been renovated to an absolutely exceptional standard. From our arrival at the Castle on the evening before our wedding our experience was amazing, we had such a special time hosting a small welcome party with a close family on the Friday night before welcoming everyone for our wedding on Saturday.
A special thank you to Becca, Owen, and Mary for making our planning process and wedding day such an enjoyable experience. We would absolutely recommend Rose Castle to anyone looking for a wedding venue in Cumbria!

We had our day at Rose Castle and it was an actual dream come true. Not only is it an absolutely sensational place, we were also so well looked after both on the day and in the lead up to it. Carol took over our planning and was always so quick to come back to us, giving us some tips, ideas, just always going the extra mile to make our day special. She really ensured the day was completely unique to us. Owen arranged the link we sent out to all guests to choose their food, recommended a song etc. This was such a useful way of making sure they had everyone’s food choices meaning we didn’t have to worry about it at all! And it was also so easy to track to ensure all guests completed it. It was an actual game changer! Paul looked after us on the day and what a lovely man he is. He ensured the day ran smoothly and I don’t think we could’ve done without him! Time went by so quickly and he was amazing at keeping us to schedule.

Everything was a blank canvas and we really could make it our own which is a unique feature for Rose Castle. We had the pleasure of being able to arrange our own menu around the food we liked, rather than having a set menu. Being Polish, I really wanted to incorporate some traditional food items into our starters which was absolutely unreal. The whole menu was just a combination of our favourite meals and it was so special being able to enjoy them on our big day, and they were all so delicious.

We stopped at Rose Castle the night before our wedding, just us and our two best friends, and it was so special being able to enjoy the place to ourselves and take it all in before the big day. We didn’t event have to worry about putting all our decor, place names, as the team set everything up for us. The four of us had a lovely breakfast the morning of before going our separate ways to get ready. Carol was with us during this time, making sure we had everything we needed, taking plenty of photos for us as we had chosen not to have a photographer during this time to make the experience as relaxed as possible. She was amazing at keeping us calm, and being such a positive presence.

Everything was just perfect from the moment we arrived the afternoon before until we left the day after our wedding. I cannot thank Carol, Owen, Paul and the whole team at Rose Castle enough for all their help in the lead up to our wedding and on the day. They really are all so amazing at what they do.

We had the most fantastic wedding at Rose Castle, and I honestly cannot recommend this venue highly enough. From start to finish, everything was exceptional!
The setting is absolutely breathtaking. It is a truly spectacular venue, surrounded by wonderful views of the Cumbrian fells that created the most magical backdrop for the day. I felt like a princess getting married in the most perfect castle.
Carol, our wedding planner, was a dream to work with. She guided us through every step with such calm professionalism and genuine care, making the whole planning process feel effortless. Nothing was too much trouble, and she was amazing on the day - frequently checking in with me to make sure everything was Ok. She also made sure that the men from the bridal party were all in the right place, at the right time, wearing the right clothes, with their button holes in straight!
The food was outstanding — the menu was completely tailor-made for us and executed beautifully. Our guests are still talking about it! Every course was delicious.
The whole day felt intimate, romantic, and truly unforgettable.
We couldn’t have wished for a more perfect place to get married and celebrate.
Rose Castle will always hold a special place in our hearts. 💕

The wedding planner at Rose Castle is fantastic and will do everything she can to make your day perfect. The food was exceptional and was beautifully presented. We were very happy with the wedding breakfast service and the whole day ran smoothly.

Rose Castle were very flexible with food options, so that we could work to a set budget.

We got married at Rose Castle this weekend!
Although we had some staff changes and multiple different coordinators which made us feel a bit uneasy, we finally met Carol!

She couldn't have been more attentive if she tried! Settling any worries we had and making us feel like real VIPs!
From then on, anything we could think of, Carol found a way to achieve!

The day went beautifully, the chefs meal catered to our choices was absolutely exquisite! Not a scrap left on anyone's plates! Absolutely delicious!
The wait staff were attentive and friendly also!

The venue is not only stunning inside and out but we had exclusive use of the castle, which our older guests appreciated. If the disco in one room was too much, they could simply feel free to go and sit in the library on a comfortable sofa.

All our guests commented on how stunning the venue was, how relaxed and smooth the day went and how friendly the staff were.

The morning should have been chaotic but for me, it was relaxing and calm. Whenever an issue came to my attention, Carol had already sorted it! Any future brides, really couldn't be in better hands than with her.
Finally, the night before my wedding, my grandfather unfortunately had to be taken to hospital in an ambulance, I was heartbroken he was going to miss my ceremony but Carol had co-ordinated with my videographer to facetime him live! It absolutely meant the world to me that she not only came up with a solution but made it happen! My gramps (and his nurses who watched with him) had the best seats in the house.

Beautiful venue! Talented wedding coordinator! And an unforgettable day!

From the very start we walked in we were created by Carol and her amazing staff. I’ve been to a lot of weddings but this has to be one of the most amazing weddings we have ever been to. Ben Vanessa wedding Was just magical and will be a memory that we will never forget. From the most beautiful venue, the food was outstanding. I would love to do it all over again. A massive thank you to Carol she really does go above and beyond nothing was too much of a bother and to her amazing staff. 10 stars guys.