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Pennsylvania Castle Estate

From £16,837

Based on a weekday wedding in June. Includes 2-night venue hire and accommodation.

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Set on the cliffs of Dorset's dramatic coastline, complete with stunning sea views, manicured grounds and unique accommodation options, The Penn Estate provides the perfect backdrop for events and weddings throughout the year.
Key Info
Pennsylvania Castle Estate
Pennsylvania Road
Portland
Dorset
DT5 1HZ
Website: www.thepennestate.co.uk
Tel: 01305 820 918
Email: events@thepennestate.co.uk
 
 
Capacity
Ceremony:120
Dinner:120
Standing:120
Facilities
Licensed For Marriage:Yes
Accommodation:40
Exclusivity:Yes
Food & Drink
Catering:Preferred Supplier
Bar:Couple's Choice
Licensed Until:11pm
Other
Pets Welcome:No
Disabled Facilities:No
Child Friendly:Yes
Pricing
From £16,837

Based on a weekday wedding in June. Includes 2-night venue hire and accommodation.

Starting price includes:
  • Exclusive hire.
  • Accommodation for up to 20 guests.
  • Ceremony.
  • Wedding breakfast for up to 120 guests.
  • Reception.
Additional costs:

These items are not included in the price above but can be added for an additional fee:

  • Food and drink.
  • Additional accommodation.

Please contact the venue for detailed prices.

About
Setting

The Penn Estate’s clifftop location provides stunning views of Church Ope Cove and the UNESCO World Heritage Jurassic Coastline. The venue’s neo-gothic castle design combines intimacy, elegance, and grandeur, having been beautifully refurbished with a modern look throughout. Couples are encouraged to explore the grounds, which feature sweeping manicured lawns, a picturesque Italian Garden, and a romantic English Rose Garden-perfect settings for evening cocktails and garden games.

Ceremony

Several licensed ceremony spaces are available at The Penn Estate, offering both indoor and outdoor options with spectacular sea views.

Reception

The venue offers various dining spaces depending on guest numbers and the season. The Dining Room can seat up to 60 guests year-round, while The Orangery, available during the summer, can accommodate up to 100 guests. The Penn Estate has built strong relationships with a selection of recommended caterers who offer a wide range of food and drink options to suit any event.

The Penn Estate offers a bespoke service to ensure each wedding or event is tailored exactly to the couple’s vision. The in-house team, led by Tessa, specialises in floral arrangements and venue styling, from large-scale installations to intimate setups. The venue’s Events Team provides support from the initial viewing through the planning process and the event day itself, ensuring everything runs smoothly.

Accommodation

Pennsylvania Castle and Clifftops Lodges are available on a minimum two-night exclusive-use basis and can accommodate up to 40 guests. The Castle provides space for up to 20 guests in nine en-suite rooms, while Clifftops Lodges offer accommodation for an additional 20 guests across ten bedrooms in five luxury self-catering lodges. The Estate is also home to The Front Rows, a collection of cliffside caravans available for guests to book directly.

Food & Drink

The Penn Estate works with a selection of recommended caterers who provide a fantastic range of food and drink options. Depending on guest numbers and the time of year, dining can take place in the Dining Room, seating up to 60 guests, or The Orangery, which accommodates up to 100 guests during the summer months.

Sustainability

The Penn Creative Collection, the in-house team responsible for floral elements and venue styling, emphasises sustainable practices where possible. Floral arrangements are made in-house using carefully selected blooms to align with the venue’s sustainability goals.

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I used to film weddings and if there was one thing I learnt… it was your wedding day goes by in a flash! With this in mind, we knew we were looking for a two day event to enable us to enjoy the time with our friends and family and not feel it was all over too quickly. The first venue we looked at was The Penn…. we never looked at another!

We fell in love with The Penn the first time we visited and every subsequent moment we’ve been the there we have smiles on our face’s. The team were amazing, they looked after us and catered for every aspect of the weekend, every detail covered wonderfully.

If you want a memorable wedding in a stunning venue with a gorgeous view and a fantastic team to make it perfect.

Oliver & Marie

Many thanks again for everything over our wedding weekend and for your lovely card and gift of the gin. We had a great time and our guests loved the venue!

 

Married August 2023

Fadzi & Clive

The most beautiful backdrop for a wedding, with stunning sea views and the beautiful castle adding to the UK ‘destination’ wedding vibe.

Naturally, being the first to host a Hindu Ceremony at the estate bought some apprehension, but that was soon alleviated when we did a venue visit. We first visited the estate in the rain, and fell in love the second we stepped inside, with Jo taking us around and enabling us to see our vision, accommodating and discussing all of our traditions and how they could be brought to life.
Over the months to follow, Chloe and the team at Penn were in constant contact, always willing to accommodate all of our questions, giving such fantastic ideas that made the events so unique and wonderful.

We cannot begin to thank Chloe enough for her incredibly amazing organisational skills and laid back personality in making our wedding such a success. She honestly was a joy to work with and just made our events smooth sailing, always present but never adding to our stress! She truly is superwoman in every way!

Chloe, Jo, Kiya and Kirsty, and the whole team at Penn all deserve awards and recognition for how wonderful they have been and how amazing they are as an event planning team!

From the bottom of our hearts, thank you for allowing us to bring our culture and traditions to your wonderful venue, and for accommodating each and every single one of them for us. So much love for Penn Events Team and the wider team.

 

Married June 2024

Priya & Nayan

Just a quick note to say thank you once again – we had simply the best weekend and so did all of our guests! Your team was fantastic and the whole weekend went so smoothly. We really can’t thank you enough and hope to be back at Penn one day!

 

Married May 2024

Kaiya & Tom

Tessa, from Penn Creatives, was our florist – and it was the best decision we’ve ever made. We talked to a few local florists initially, but when we started discussing it with Tessa we knew she really got our vision and was the right person. We wanted what Tessa termed “a bright tropical explosion,” and worked closely with Tessa who bought this to life and really went above and beyond. The result was spectacular, I’ve never seen anything like it. The flowers really made the day.

Catherine & Rishi

It was honestly the best day of our lives. Everything was amazing, everybody had a great time, there wasn’t anything we would change – not even the weather. It was just fantastic, thanks in large part to you. We trusted you from the start, and you pulled it out of the bag. It means the world that you enjoyed working with us, too.

 

Married August 2022

Miri & Chloe

Thank you again for all your hard work last weekend at our wedding, we had the best day and are already planning an excuse to come back!

 

Married June 2024

Abi & Graham

We couldn’t have even dreamed of the wedding we had at The Penn! You and the team honestly made it so very special for us and we just loved every single second of it! Our guests haven’t stopped texting / calling about it and have all said it was the best wedding they had ever been to, so thank you for all your hard work and dedication. We were just blown away by the whole day! You really took into account everything we were excited about and made it all run so smoothly. We wish we could do it all over again!

Philippa & Sam

We got married at Penn Castle last week, and it was fantastic. The staff, particularly Jo and Chloe, were incredibly responsive and helpful in planning our wedding. On the day they made us feel relaxed and took care of everything. They were also extremely flexible when it came to the ceremony location, allowing us to decide up to 5 minutes before given the unpredictable weather. Most venues wouldn’t be this accommodating, whilst Penn were organised and set up both indoor and outdoor options. The location is spectacular as is the team. Thank you Penn team for an unforgettable day. We can’t thank you enough!

 

Married June 2024

Emily & Henry

We wanted to say a huge thank you for making our wedding day so amazing and a day we’ll never forget. We very much appreciated the time and support you gave us from when we booked Penn 14 months ago right through to last Sunday when we left. Nothing was too much trouble, and the various suggestions you made to enhance our day and your attention to every detail were perfect.

 

Married July 2023

Sarah & Adrian

There is not enough words to express how thankful we are to you all. The day was 1000% better than we could ever have imagined, you guys were simply amazing and we couldn’t have asked for anything more from you and your team. The whole wedding party were blown away by the Castle and the attentiveness of your team. We also loved our few days after the wedding staying in Ope – it was breath taking!

Lauren & Jamie

Thank you, thank you, thank you. We had the most incredible day. Thank you for your patience, with our organisation, and enthusiasm. Our families loved The Penn so much they have been talking about renting the Castle and Clifftops for a mega Christmas or New Year celebration so fingers crossed we will be back!

Dylan & Charlotte
FAQs
What are your maximum guest numbers?

- During the summer months, our Orangery is open, meaning 100 guests

- During the winter months, when the pool is available, 60 guests

What are your drinks options?

We don't charge corkage; clients can provide all drinks for their chosen caterer and the Penn bar team to serve. We can help where needed. You can browse our Penn Estate Cellar for locally sourced wines and spirits. Our licensed evening bar is open for the reception so guests can purchase their drinks.

What is your finish time?

Music, dancing, and drink service may take place until 11.00pm.

Do you have recommended caterers?

We have a list of fantastic recommended caterers. They can offer various catering options to suit every style and occasion.

Can you recommend florists and stylists?

Our team is dedicated to florals and styling; from large-scale installations to smaller, more intimate offerings, they will create a look truly bespoke to you. If you'd like to utilise our in-house styling service, the team will work closely with your event manager to ensure your wedding is seamlessly planned and beautifully styled.

Do you accept additional evening guests?

No

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