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Farnham Castle Wedding Venue

An Extraordinary Castle Wedding Venue in Surrey

Surrey, Farnham

£10,800 - £25,000

300 guests

60 reviews

From King John, King Henry VIII to Elizabeth I and Queen Victoria, Farnham Castle has provided royal entertainment for centuries

Romantic and elegant venue features providing incredible photographic opportunities

Farnham Castle has two beautiful chapels for couples wishing to celebrate a Church of England marriage ceremony

A passionate team of in-house chefs who will create outstanding modern British cuisine for your wedding day, inspired by our Castle Gardens

Complimentary Wedding Menu Tasting Event

33 En-suite guest bedrooms located in and around the Castle

Prices & Key Facts

Prices

Price Band: ££ - £££

Typical Price: £21,000

Price Range: £10,800 - £25,000

Based on a typical wedding reception for 80 guests, including venue hire, wedding menu and drinks.

Hire Price Range: £3,000 - £15,000

Per Person Price Range: £130 - £210

Capacity

Guests for a ceremony: 265

Guest Capacity (min/max): 60 / 300

Guests for sit down meal: 60 - 210

Space for more? (e.g. marquee): Yes

Accomodation

Accommodation Rooms: 33

Accommodation Capacity: 75

About Farnham Castle

A beautiful, Castle Wedding Venue located on the border of Surrey and Hampshire, offering Civil Wedding Ceremonies, Chapel Ceremonies, Outdoor Weddings, incredible dining menus, stunning grounds and gardens plus overnight accommodation.

Wedding Preparation
Prepare for your wedding in our stylish Gatehouse and Pembroke rooms, available from 8am and 9:30am respectively.

Wedding Ceremonies
Farnham Castle offers four beautiful rooms to get married including two chapels, The Norman Chapel & Bishop's Chapel, for eligible couples wishing to celebrate a Church of England wedding ceremony. Farnham Castle is able to host beautiful outdoor wedding ceremonies on the Great Lawn, Fox's Steps and overlooking our pretty Rose Garden. Please contact us to find out more about hosting an outdoor wedding at Farnham Castle.

Wedding Receptions
Wedding Receptions take place in our Great Hall which features a focal point fireplace and magnificent gilt framed portraits; a stunning setting for your memorable reception and evening celebrations. The wooden floor, beautiful stained-glass windows and soft neutral colour scheme make the Great Hall a spectacular room to impress your guests throughout the day and night. After your Dining Experience, you are welcome to invite evening suppliers such as a band or DJ in to the Castle to transform the Great Hall for evening festivities.

Food & Drink
Our experienced in-house team of chefs will create outstanding modern British cuisine for your wedding day, inspired by our Castle Kitchen Gardens, and our team of Wedding Specialists are available to chat with you 7 days a week, to ensure a seamless delivery of your special day. Should you book your wedding at Farnham Castle, we'd love to invite you to one of our Menu & Wine Tasting Evenings, where you'll get to sample a 4-course menu with paired wines.

Overnight Accommodation
On your wedding night, drift up to the beautiful and spacious Guildford Suite, while your guests spend the night in one of our 33 en-suite bedrooms before joining you for breakfast in the Library the following morning. We offer a combination of single, double, twin and family rooms for your guests, bookable direct with our Reception Team.

The Details

Type of Ceremony

Civil ceremony licensed

Chapel on premises

Humanist / Celebrant weddings

Outdoor Ceremonies

Receptions Only

Venue Setting

Countryside

Town

Venue Type

Castles & Palaces

Stately home

Country House

Mansion

Land For Hire / Rent My Field

Unique & Unusual

Other

Intimate Venue

Outdoor Weddings

Weekend Hire

Historic

Walled Garden

Additional Facilities

Outdoor ceremonies

Exclusive use

Honeymoon suite

Guest rooms

Orangery Or Marquee

Dance floor

Live music permitted

Discos permitted

Fireworks permitted

Wedding coordinator

Onsite car parking

One wedding per day

Licensed bar

Wedding packages

Bespoke weddings

Catering Options

Inhouse Caterers

BBQ & Hog Roasts

Asian

Caribbean

Contact & Location

Farnham Castle

ADD LINE 1, Farnham, GU9 0AG, Surrey, United Kingdom

FAQs

Yes. We would be more than happy to discuss the option of allowing you to celebrate your wedding at Farnham Castle on an exclusive use basis.

Yes. Couples can hold a civil wedding ceremony in the Lantern Hall which can seat up to 150 guests. Wedding ceremonies can also take place in our Winchester Suite, Library or Great Hall, and from Spring 2021 couples will be able to get married on the Fox's Steps of the Castle. Farnham Castle has two Chapels where couples are able to celebrate Church Of England ceremonies should they choose to.

Couples are more than welcome to have a celebrant ceremony outdoors. Speak to our team to find out more.

We have an extensive wine list and a professional team of experienced chefs who can help pair your chosen wedding breakfast menu with an excellent choice of wine from our list.

Our in-house team of chefs have been working together for many years. They are true experts at what they do, and the food they produce is second to none. You will be invited to a menu tasting experience should you choose to book your wedding at Farnham Castle.

The bride and her bridal party may access the private Gatehouse from 8am to start getting ready as early as possible. Wedding suppliers are granted access in to Farnham Castle from 10am on the morning of a wedding. If the Castle is available, there may be the option to have a pre-stay, the night before your wedding. Speak to our team regarding availability.

Carriages tend to be at Midnight, although we can offer the extension of a late licence should you require one. Please speak to our team to discuss further details.

We do have noise limitations in place, however you and your guests would not notice as bands and DJs sound fantastic in the Great Hall.

Yes - although a licence is required, but our specialist wedding team can help you obtain one. We have a selection of recommended firework companies who know Farnham Castle really well. We can certainly point you in the right direction if you would like to feature a firework display during your evening wedding reception.

Yes - we allow biodegradable confetti to be thrown on the Fox's steps, leading out of the Lantern Hall after your wedding ceremony. We can recommend an excellent supplier of biodegradable confetti should you require one.

Unfortunately we do not allow open flames at Farnham Castle, but in the past we have seen couples use faux candles and these look just as good.

Our stunning honeymoon suite is a beautiful room featuring a large, comfortable bed, a king-size bathroom (with slipper bath), a seating area and incredible views over the Castle grounds and the historic town of Farnham.

Yes - we offer 33 comfortable guest rooms in and around the Castle Estate, including the honeymoon suite.

As Farnham Castle is located at the top of Castle Street in the town of Farnham, there are several hotels close by and on the outskirts of town for your guests to enjoy, should there not be enough bedrooms for everyone at the Castle itself.

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