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Last update: May 2025
The Castle Westenhanger is a spectacular fairytale location for your wedding.
A scheduled ancient monument with a Grade I listed Manor House, it enjoys a rich history and has been connected to many notable figures, including Henry VIII & Queen Elizabeth I.
Convenient Location
The venue has excellent transport links and local accommodation options. It is located in the quaint village of Westenhanger between Ashford and Folkestone near the South Kent Coast, with Westenhanger train station a short walk away.
Suitable for Weddings of up to 300 Reception Guests
Suitable for both intimate and large weddings, with capacity for up to 120 ceremony guests.
For 2024 weddings, packages start from £8,150 based on 50-day guests and up to 200 evening guests. Packages include exclusive venue hire, a dedicated wedding coordinator, reception drinks, your wedding meal, wine for the guests, an evening buffet, a professional DJ, access to our exclusive online wedding planning tool, and much more.
Choice of Wedding Ceremony Areas
You will have a choice of three stunning licensed ceremony areas. These include the thatched gazebo on the castle lawn, the banqueting hall in the castle, or the bright and spacious marquee.
Sumptuous Wedding Breakfast
Toast your nuptials in the private bar before feasting on an unforgettable wedding breakfast in the marquee, with its views of the castle ruins and manor house. Our in-house chefs pride themselves on providing a first-class dining experience, using only the freshest ingredients for your wedding breakfast. They will collaborate with you to create a menu that will delight your guests, catering to all styles and culinary preferences. Enjoy a three-course feast, hog roast, or BBQ across a range of cuisines.
Unforgettable Venue
You’ll love the endless photo opportunities that can be found at The Castle Westenhanger, including the ornate medieval dovecote lit up by candlelight and the ruins of Rosamond’s Tower.
Dedicated Wedding Coordinator
Weddings at The Castle Westenhanger are run by our exceptional event planning team at Glow Events. It’s our mission to make your wedding planning journey as enjoyable and stress-free as possible, and we'll work with you to create the day of your dreams - just see our endless 5-star reviews.
You’ll be supported by a dedicated wedding coordinator who will be by your side throughout your planning journey, and you’ll be granted access to our exclusive online wedding planning tool.
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Reviews for The Castle Westenhanger
What an amazing venue to get married in!
A magical gem.
The Most Magical Day
The magic is created as soon as you walk in and even more so on my day as we had snow!! Transported into a winter wonderland with the most beautiful atmosphere and decorations.
The staff were honestly so incredible and I cannot even begin to thank you for guiding me through my day. You took everything out of my hands and I trusted you all. Your professionalism and expertise ensured that our day ran smoothly. Every single guest commented on how amazing the dinner service was and so professional. Also the food was stunning.
The evening DJ was great and although I took a turn for the worst, due to a sickness bug I couldn’t help but get up and boogie. The evening guests shared that the buffet was incredible.
On behalf of my Husband and I we would like to thank you all for creating and being a part of the most magical day. And if you’re anything like me and do not do ‘Typical’ this is the place for you. Westernhanger will always have a place in our hearts and we’ve made our own history in this incredible historical place.
Autumnal dream
Viking wedding
Stunning venue and great experience from start to finish!
The venue itself is of course stunning and a real stand out feature is the space for both the bridal party and groomsmen to get ready for the big day! All the staff on the day made sure everything went smoothly and we were able to relax and enjoy the day!
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