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Last update: December 2025
The Castle Westenhanger is a unique and romantic wedding venue steeped in history and bursting with charm. The fairytale medieval castle is nestled in the beautiful Kent countryside and offers exclusive use on your special day. Create your own piece of history within the ancient walls of The Castle Westenhanger.
Your romantic and regal wedding morning
The Castle Westenhanger has two spacious dressing areas on the ground floor and first floor of the manor house, allowing you and your partner to get ready at the venue while remaining completely separate. The Elizabeth Suite and The Discovery Room have recently been renovated to look spectacular in your wedding photos while ensuring you feel relaxed, comfortable, and at home. There is something so romantic about getting ready on separate floors of the manor house.
Your magical ceremony awaits
Choose from our equally spectacular indoor and outdoor ceremony areas, seating up to 120 guests. Gather your loved ones on the castle lawn for a fairytale ceremony under the romantic thatched roof gazebo, surrounded by ancient ruins. Or invite your guests into the cosy and quirky banqueting hall, a medieval setting with beautiful architectural features and a roaring fire pit.
Memories that last a lifetime
Post-ceremony, you and your guests can enjoy refreshments and games on the castle lawn against the backdrop of the impressive manor house or in the hidden bar inside the castle’s historic turret. Invite your guests to join you in the elegant marquee with views across the castle lawn.
An unforgettable experience
Dance the night away to your choice of favourite songs played by our in-house DJ, included in your package. The marquee benefits from having an adjoining bar, keeping all of the entertainment in one place to create a buzzy atmosphere.
When taking a break from dancing, you will love exploring the castle ruins as the sun sets, taking photos, and enjoying drinks on the spacious castle lawn.
Bespoke quote tailored to your dream day.
Wedding packages at The Castle Westenhanger start from £8,150. Prices vary depending on the month, day of the week, and year you decide to hold your wedding. All packages include exclusive use of the venue, in-house catering, use of our spacious dressing room and the support of our experienced team.
Discover the timeless charm of The Castle Westenhanger where historic grace meets your dream wedding day, we’re excited to be part of your journey. Contact us to find out more.
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Frequently asked questions
Venue type:
In the country
Unusual weddings
Asian wedding
Castle
Stately home
Historic
Landmark
Marquees and tents
Outdoor license
Unique weddings
Ceremony options:
Fire ceremony
Civil ceremony licence
Dining options:
Seated meal facilities
Private catering allowed
Alcohol licence
Buffet meal facilities
In-house catering
Evening entertainment:
Marquee available
Dance floor
Entertainment licence
Live band facilities
Evening reception facilities
DJ facilities
Outdoor fireworks permitted
Venue staff assistance:
Wedding coordinator
Other features:
Exclusive use
Accessible facilities
Car parking
Confetti permitted
Changing room for wedding guests
Pet-friendly
Elephant baraat permitted
Horse baraat permitted
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Reviews for The Castle Westenhanger
Lynne Sent on 16/10/2025
5 out of 5 rating
Affordable dream castle
I found the venue online and their fantastic website allows you to see estimated cost based on the date and number of people. Very practical! I was surprised that it was within our budget. So i booked to view it and we were inlove with the place! Tanya was so lovely showing us the place. Right there I knew we found the venue. Full of character & history yet very well maintained. From the sonas website that made planning so much easier to our event coordinator, Kelly! Everyone was so professional and helpful. Onto the wedding day, all the guests were complementing the food and staff service , it was like 5 stat hotel service. Our guests were all praises with the venue. I couldn’t find a fault! Best decision we made! I highly recommend it. Imagine getting married ina dreamy castle without breaking the bank. A dream come true.
Lindsy Sent on 11/10/2025
5 out of 5 rating
Lindsy and Marcs wedding
The Ladies are Amazing , My Venue went into administration and had 2 weeks until we were supposed to married. I phoned up and spoke to the amazing Vicki, it then all fell into place. The amazing Kelley was the super hero of the day. I Don't know how Kelleys day went but mine was amazing from start to finish.
Let's talk about the Venue !
The Castle Westenhanger
Beautiful , stunning. I was a princess the whole day.
The character of the old building , the turret, the getting ready room were amazing. The old ship in the grounds and the ruins , all my guest (and me ) commented on how stunning and beautiful this place is.
The marquee reception was spacious and we had a fantastic evening.
We upgraded our Dj Package (decore and more lights) and it was really worth it , my photos are amazing.
I Will 100% recommend this stunning venue.
If I could do it all over again I would.
Let's talk about the Venue !
The Castle Westenhanger
Beautiful , stunning. I was a princess the whole day.
The character of the old building , the turret, the getting ready room were amazing. The old ship in the grounds and the ruins , all my guest (and me ) commented on how stunning and beautiful this place is.
The marquee reception was spacious and we had a fantastic evening.
We upgraded our Dj Package (decore and more lights) and it was really worth it , my photos are amazing.
I Will 100% recommend this stunning venue.
If I could do it all over again I would.
Katie Sent on 21/08/2025
5 out of 5 rating
Dreamy Wedding Venue
The venue was so supportive and helpful with any of our choices
The team were lovely both leading up to the day and on the day
The venue itself is also dreamy. It was stunning enough that everyone said how beautiful it was, but it wasn't the scene stealer of the day- because it highlighted us as a couple perfectly.
Thank you to everyone at the venue for giving us a perfect day
The team were lovely both leading up to the day and on the day
The venue itself is also dreamy. It was stunning enough that everyone said how beautiful it was, but it wasn't the scene stealer of the day- because it highlighted us as a couple perfectly.
Thank you to everyone at the venue for giving us a perfect day
Louise Sent on 14/08/2025
5 out of 5 rating
The Best Wedding Venue!
We first looked at this venue 2 years ago. We had a small list of places to view and this was first on our list. When we drove up to the venue we couldn't believe how beautiful it was.
The lady who showed us around was so lovely and told us the history of the castle.
The grounds were absolutely stunning and had a magical feeling.
We spoke to one another and neither of us wanted to look anywhere else. We had fallen in love with it.
The team were fantastic and any email I sent was quickly answered. No request was too much for them. They even allowed us to have a unicorn attend on the day.
Fast forward 2 years and we finally said I do.
We couldn't have asked for a better day.
We even had one of our guests say she had never been to a wedding before and no other wedding she would be invited to, could ever top the one at the castle.
If you are looking for the most magical place to get married, I highly recommend The Westenhanger Castle, you will not be disappointed
The lady who showed us around was so lovely and told us the history of the castle.
The grounds were absolutely stunning and had a magical feeling.
We spoke to one another and neither of us wanted to look anywhere else. We had fallen in love with it.
The team were fantastic and any email I sent was quickly answered. No request was too much for them. They even allowed us to have a unicorn attend on the day.
Fast forward 2 years and we finally said I do.
We couldn't have asked for a better day.
We even had one of our guests say she had never been to a wedding before and no other wedding she would be invited to, could ever top the one at the castle.
If you are looking for the most magical place to get married, I highly recommend The Westenhanger Castle, you will not be disappointed
Penny Sent on 13/08/2025
4.8 out of 5 rating
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Absolutely Magical and Perfect - A History Lover's Dream Venue!
I couldn't be happier with our wedding at Castle Westenhanger! As someone who loves history and all that Kent has to offer, this venue delivered a completely perfect and magical wedding day.
Exceptional Staff & Seamless Service:
The staff were absolutely exceptional - they knew exactly what they were doing and handled everything so smoothly that our guests didn't even register being moved from place to place. The day just flowed with complete perfection around us, and any hiccups that occurred were resolved without us even being aware of them. The team was incredibly flexible, saying "yes" to every request we made throughout the day, from moving guests between tables to adjusting how the DJ took requests.
Outstanding Wedding Planner:
Our wedding planner Jackie was spectacular! I really cannot stress this enough, what an asset to the venue Jackie is! We felt so looked after and cared for. When we had to postpone our wedding by a year, the venue was incredibly understanding and helpful throughout the process.
Stunning Ceremony & Grounds:
Our outdoor ceremony was absolutely stunning, beautifully protected from the wind within the castle walls. The photo opportunities within the grounds are so special, and the Dove Cote adds such a unique element to the venue. The hidden dance floor reveal was a spectacular moment that our guests are still talking about!
Exceptional Food & Service:
The food throughout the day was outstanding - every single guest has commented on how beautiful and delicious everything was. We chose the hot British classics for the evening, served directly to our guests on trays so they didn't have to queue anywhere. The service was impeccable.
Practical Considerations:
There was plenty of parking for our 120 guests, the staff were incredibly helpful with everything. We used the venue's DJ and would suggest being quite prescriptive with song choices if you have specific preferences, though they followed our general direction perfectly.
Perfect Flexibility & Atmosphere:
The staff were practically invisible unless you needed them, and then they appeared immediately. The venue's flexibility and the team's professionalism made our day absolutely perfect.
Castle Westenhanger is a stunning venue that delivers on every level - I'm so pleased we chose this magical place for our special day!
April Wedding
Exceptional Staff & Seamless Service:
The staff were absolutely exceptional - they knew exactly what they were doing and handled everything so smoothly that our guests didn't even register being moved from place to place. The day just flowed with complete perfection around us, and any hiccups that occurred were resolved without us even being aware of them. The team was incredibly flexible, saying "yes" to every request we made throughout the day, from moving guests between tables to adjusting how the DJ took requests.
Outstanding Wedding Planner:
Our wedding planner Jackie was spectacular! I really cannot stress this enough, what an asset to the venue Jackie is! We felt so looked after and cared for. When we had to postpone our wedding by a year, the venue was incredibly understanding and helpful throughout the process.
Stunning Ceremony & Grounds:
Our outdoor ceremony was absolutely stunning, beautifully protected from the wind within the castle walls. The photo opportunities within the grounds are so special, and the Dove Cote adds such a unique element to the venue. The hidden dance floor reveal was a spectacular moment that our guests are still talking about!
Exceptional Food & Service:
The food throughout the day was outstanding - every single guest has commented on how beautiful and delicious everything was. We chose the hot British classics for the evening, served directly to our guests on trays so they didn't have to queue anywhere. The service was impeccable.
Practical Considerations:
There was plenty of parking for our 120 guests, the staff were incredibly helpful with everything. We used the venue's DJ and would suggest being quite prescriptive with song choices if you have specific preferences, though they followed our general direction perfectly.
Perfect Flexibility & Atmosphere:
The staff were practically invisible unless you needed them, and then they appeared immediately. The venue's flexibility and the team's professionalism made our day absolutely perfect.
Castle Westenhanger is a stunning venue that delivers on every level - I'm so pleased we chose this magical place for our special day!
April Wedding
Avi B. Sent on 10/11/2024
5 out of 5 rating
What an amazing venue to get married in!
We had an incredible day and are still getting so many compliments from our guests and suppliers on how beautiful the different parts of the castle and its grounds are. It was an unusual wedding (queer Jewish/Christian interfaith), but Jackie, Vicky and co helped to make sure that we had all the things that were important to us, from the vegan food and alcohol-free drinks to the gender neutral toilets to getting the dancing going before the meal had even started. The ceremony room was perfect (and a special thank you to the person who went up on a ladder to put a covering over the boar head that's mounted on the wall!), and we had some amazing photos and videos back from our photographers/videographer highlighting the beauty across the entire venue. We also really appreciate that the company running the venue sent many of the key staff members on trans awareness training so that we could have the most gender-affirming day possible. Thank you Westenhanger team!
Ellen Sent on 21/06/2024
4.8 out of 5 rating
A magical gem.
This place is a gem and an absolutely stunning setting for special occasions. We had our daughter’s wedding there in June. The staff were attentive from the moment we first visited to look around, to the time we left having packed up everything the morning after the wedding. The food was delicious and generous portions the drinks were flowing. The castle is authentic and steeped in history which gives it a magical atmosphere.
Hayleigh Sent on 10/12/2023
5 out of 5 rating
The Most Magical Day
I can honestly say hand on heart that a typical ‘Wedding’ was not a bit of me. However, there is nothing Typical about Westernhanger.
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.
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.
Becci Sent on 20/11/2023
5 out of 5 rating
Autumnal dream
Tania, Jackie and Bex are an absolutely amazing team. We had such a chill wedding day with everything running smoothly. The Castle grounds are beautiful and looked amazing in the October sunshine. The inside of the castle is perfect for the ceremony and the marquee is great for the reception. We really wanted photos in the dovecote and they turned out lovely.
Zach Sent on 02/11/2023
5 out of 5 rating
Viking wedding
All the staff from start to Finnish and after are amazing. From enquiries to information and service. Spectacular venue. If you’re looking for honestly care love and so much more. This is the venue. No faults here. Food is wonderful. Would highly recommend!! Zach and jo
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