The best castles for events and celebrations, hand-picked by our independent experts. No-one knows more about these castles than we do. If you would like to benefit from our unrivalled knowledge free of charge, speak to a castle expert.
Warwickshire, England
Sleeps 238 guests in 119 rooms. Price on application.
Our Experts Say:
This unique property was originally a 12th-century Cistercian abbey nestling in England’s historic heartland. Coombe Abbey has been restored to its former glory and combines a taste of history with a sense of luxury. Set within 500 acres of breath-taking parkland, it is the perfect backdrop for all occasions. See more
Ledbury, Herefordshire, England
Sleeps 23 guests in 12 rooms. Price on application.
Our Experts Say:
Eastnor Castle is situated in the spectacular Malvern Hills; its 5000 acre estate includes four small lakes, rolling hills and woodland parks, all of which combine to provide the perfect fairytale setting. The castle has recently undergone a triumphant renaissance, and many of the castle treasures are now displayed for the first time in richly decorated Italianate and Gothic splendour. See more
Bristol, England
Sleeps 52 guests in 26 rooms. From £15,500 per night (includes breakfast, dinner quoted separately).
Our Experts Say:
Thornbury Castle Hotel resonates with history. But step behind the heavy oak doors and you'll find a magnificent hotel with roaring fires, delicious modern cuisine and sumptuous bedchambers. Thornbury Castle has the claim of being visited by Henry VIII and Anne Boleyn. Today, the 500 year-old castle with its beautiful oriel windows, Tudor hall and historic parkland is a place of tranquillity, with easy access from London. There has even been a vineyard within the castle walls for over 500 years, from which Thornbury Castle wine is still produced. See more
West Sussex, England
Sleeps 38 guests in 19 rooms. Price on application.
Our Experts Say:
Located 90 minutes form London, surrounded by beautiful English countryside, Amberley Castle is a unique luxury hotel steeped in over 900 years of history. Within its Medieval walls lies a picturesque retreat which seamlessly blends ancient architecture and history with modern design and contemporary cuisine, cooked to the highest standards. See more
North Essex, England
Sleeps 2 guests in 1 room (optional accommodation for a further 21 guests). Price on application.
Our Experts Say:
Hedingham Castle, surrounded by ancient ramparts and medieval parkland, overlooks a sea of seemingly endless countryside on the Essex-Suffolk border. This 900-year-old estate, filled with woodlands and beautiful landscaped gardens, is just over an hour from London. Privately owned by the Lindsay Family, Hedingham Castle is a timeless and romantic haven and is among the best preserved Norman keeps in England. See more
Norfolk, England
Sleeps 30 guests in 15 rooms. From £5,500 per night (meals quoted separately).
Our Experts Say:
Middleton Castle, a 15th-century Grade I listed property in Norfolk, offers a luxury retreat for up to 30 guests. Surrounded by a private moat and exquisite gardens, the castle features Medieval architecture, elegant interiors, and modern comforts. The castle includes spacious reception rooms, a grand dining room and is just two hours from London. See more
