The Castle Westenhanger

from £6,500

Welcome to The Castle Westenhanger in Kent, a luxury castle wedding venue nestled in 14 acres of magnificent countryside. Romantic and regal with breathtaking ruins to be found at every turn, The Castle Westenhanger is your medieval fairytale dream.

Overview

Pricing

from £6,500 to £17,320

Exclusive venue hire from 9am until midnight
Exclusive use of the dressing room
Personal wedding coordinator
One reception drink
Three course sit down wedding breakfast
A choice of silver or wooden cake stand and knife
One glass of sparkling wine per guest for toast drinks
Half a bottle of wine per person
Evening buffet – a choice of a hot or cold buffet, hog roast (supplement applies)
Complimentary wine and food tasting by appointment for the wedding couple
Professional DJ and disco lighting
Microphone and use of sound system for background music
Crockery, cutlery, glassware and table linen
Table and seating options
Easel for table plan
Parking for guests

For a personal quote please contact the venue and mention Coco

Need To Know

Ceremony Capacity : 120
Dinner Capacity : 300
Standing Capacity : 300
Licensed for Marriage : Yes
Catering : In-house
Bar : In-house
Accommodation : No
Child Friendly : Yes
Pets Welcome : Yes
Late License : 12am
Exclusivity : Yes
Disabled Facilities : Yes

Contact Details

The Castle Westenhanger

Stone Street
Westenhanger
Hythe
Kent
CT21 4HX

Website: www.westenhangercastle.co.uk

Telephone: 01303 261 068

Email: team@westenhanger.sonas.email

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About

The Setting

The Castle Westenhanger is a scheduled ancient monument with a Grade I listed Manor House and 14 acres of magnificent grounds. It enjoys a rich history and has been connected to many notable figures throughout history, including Henry VIII and Queen Elizabeth I.

The Castle Westenhanger is nestled in the village of Westenhanger between Ashford and Folkestone near the South Kent Coast. It is approximately three miles from the town of Hythe, eight miles from Folkestone, 11 miles from Ashford, 15 miles from Dover, and 66 miles from London, with excellent transport links via the M20 (Junction 11).

The Vibe

Romantic and regal with breathtaking ruins to be found at every turn, The Castle Westenhanger is your medieval fairytale dream.

Enjoy a choice of two stunning ceremony options, from the purpose-built thatched gazebo on the castle lawn, to the beautiful indoor ceremony area located in the castle. After the ceremony, toast your nuptials in their private bar before feasting on an unforgettable wedding breakfast in the marquee, with its views of the castle ruins and manor house.

You’ll love the endless photo opportunities that can be found at The Castle Westenhanger, including the ornate medieval dovecote lit up by candlelight. Once the sun sets over the castle, enjoy a dramatic firework display above the ruins of Rosamond’s Tower before dancing the night away with your guests surrounded by amazing history.

You’ll be supported by a dedicated wedding coordinator who will be by your side throughout your planning journey, and you’ll also enjoy access to their exclusive online wedding planning tool that’s dedicated to reducing time-consuming wedmin.

Testimonials

We held our wedding at Westenhanger Castle on 4th June 2021, after delaying a year due to Covid. The team were always so responsive and answered any questions posed to them. On the day of our wedding Tania, Jackie and team could not have done any more. They made sure our guests and us were always looked after at all times. Absolutely fabulous service. The food was tasty, the portions large and was served hot. We held the whole wedding in the Manor House and this is a perfect setting for a smaller wedding. Would 100% highly recommend Westenhanger Castle, stunning location, wonderful staff and a very relaxed atmosphere.

Claire

We had our wedding here at the end of May 2021. The building is beautiful, the food is delicious but it’s the staff that really make this venue 5 star. In my view, you couldn’t have a better setting for your wedding but you never know what your day will really be like. Tania has been so supportive, kind, and facilitative beforehand. Tania and Jackie on the day were nothing short of dedicated and then there are all the other staff like Alice on the day who just can’t do enough to help. The castle has several beautiful options for the ceremony and you are spoilt for choice whatever the weather. The food was commented on by all our guests to not only be delicious but big portions too! Your day at The Castle Westenhanger will be wonderful, rest assured. The staff will insist on it!

Peter

We have just had our wedding at this beautiful venue. We had the most perfect day imaginable. Tania – amazing, Jackie – amazing and the rest of the staff – amazing! Our wedding ran so smoothly and calm, the castle grounds are absolutely stunning and we couldn’t have felt anymore love and support from the staff than we have. The food was absolutely out of this world with a wide variety to choose from on the menu.

I can honestly recommend this venue with every ounce of me. Even during a pandemic Tania and Jackie were supportive, calm, kind and helpful. Both ladies have a welcoming nature and we can’t thank them for the amount of love we have recieved. I will be forever recommending this venue a thousand times over!

Gemma-Louise

We had our wedding here and it was FANTASTIC! The morning of the wedding went smoothly and things were just done around us without really realising. The venue staff were attentive and nothing was too much trouble. The food was amazing and the catering staff professional and efficient. If you are considering getting married then please do it here.

Abigail