- Within the Castle we can host civil ceremonies and celebrations to suit any style of wedding whether you are looking for something more traditional, informal or extravagant.
- As well as the reception rooms, there are also numerous unique features including the spectacular Cantilevered Stairway, Central Stone Staircase with decorative ceiling, captivating cloisters and hidden doorways.
- We are pleased to be able to offer both indoor and outdoor spaces for your ceremony. The Chapel is perfect for a traditional style ceremony or blessing, with huge stained glass windows, pews and an ornate painted ceiling.
- The Central Courtyard offers a magnificent outdoor setting, with ornamental trees and views down to the Gatehouse, surrounded by original crenellation.
- For your reception, the castle is a fantastic entertaining space with great versatility. Welcome your guests in the Library, with glorious views and steps down to the South Lawns. Here they can enjoy drinks and canapes.
- The grand Ballroom is a spectacular location for the wedding breakfast. With tall ceilings, lavish chandeliers and grand mirrors it offers the perfect backdrop for your first meal as a married couple.
- We have carefully created our menus to include a wide variety of exciting dishes, beautifully presented, using only the highest quality ingredients, which are locally sourced wherever possible. There is also a ceremonial sword to cut your wedding cake.
- The castle grounds boast a wide array of gardens offering endless possibilities for exquisite couples photographs. These include stunning water features, island Pavilions, a waterfall and a 200 year old Wisteria Arch. The Gothic Tower at the centre of the maze offers panoramic views of the estate.
- There are 25 spacious guest bedrooms, for family and friends to stay, including a ground floor accessible bathroom. It also includes breakfast in the impressive formal Dining Room the following morning.
What’s included?
• Exclusive use of Hampton Court Castle for your wedding celebration.
• 600-year-old Chapel or stunning Courtyard for your civil ceremony or blessing.
• A choice of reception drinks (2 per person) and canapes (4 per person).
• Delicious three-course wedding breakfast with tea & coffee.
• House wine for your wedding breakfast (half a bottle per person).
• House prosecco for your toast drink.
• A choice of our classic evening food options.
• Bar service from 6pm with carriages at midnight.
• All Hampton Court Castle glassware, tableware, white linen, tables & chairs.
• Use of cake stand, cutting sword, postbox, table plan stand & table name stands.
• Complementary food tasting for two people.
• Honeymoon Suite available from 11am on the wedding day for getting ready.
• Access to the neighbouring formal gardens exclusively for photographs of the wedding couple.
Additional Guests
The castle can accommodate up to 120 day guests for the ceremony and wedding breakfast. 50 day guests are included in this package. Additional Adult day guests will be charged at £130 per person, Young Adults at £110 and Children at £60. You can also add up to 50 Evening Only guests, charged at £25 per person.
When you arrive (postcode HR6 0PN) please stop at the main castle gates and use the intercom to let us know you are here. Then head straight down the main drive, removing any ropes you encounter, past the front of the castle, and park in front of the glass doors on the right hand side. One of us will come out and meet you there.
Describe the best wedding that happened at Hampton Court Castle?
A gorgeous couple from Brazil, the bride was Brazilian and the groom English. It was such a romantic wedding and the weather for the ceremony in the Castle Courtyard couldn’t have been better. They had lots of live music, including a small band playing in the Arkwright Courtyard after the meal on the Friday night. There were lots of little Brazilian touches with gorgeous flowers and colours. They made really good use of the venue and had great guests. It was such a fun wedding to be part of.
What is your No. 1 wedding planning tip for couples?
Try and enjoy the planning process and not get too many others involved - it’s your day.
What’s your favourite personal touch you’ve seen at a wedding?
A pretty sweet cart built by the bride’s father especially for the wedding.
Describe Hampton Court Castle in 5 adjectives
Breathtaking, romantic, historic, serene and flexible.
Where’s the best photo spot at Hampton Court Castle?
Too many to choose from! If I really had to choose then perhaps the maze or the waterfall.
Have you had any celebrity guest or wedding at Hampton Court Castle?
Olympic medal winner, Laura Deas whose wedding was then featured in Hello magazine.
Well, less of a midnight treat, more of an evening buffet treat! I love the cheese board.
What is Hampton Court Castle most unique feature?
Probably its exclusivity. Being able to stay in the castle and have it all to yourself is quite a unique experience.
What part of your business are you most proud of?
I think it is our experience of creating a day that works for each individual couple. We spend a lot of time working through ideas and details to make sure their day flows well and everyone enjoys themselves. The venue itself is quite flexible, we have had weddings here in all seasons and the most stunning opportunities for photographs. We’re lucky to be able to host such amazing weddings.