Hampton Castle

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Price: £29,500 – £39,500
Guests: 120
Bedrooms: 25

Description

Hampton Castle specialises in two-day weddings, which include exclusive use of the castle, all 25 bedrooms for two nights, and food and drink for 50 guests.

The arrival. Hampton Castle stands in a 600-acre Herefordshire estate, landscaped in its time by Humphry Repton and George London, and painted by Turner. The arrival is part of the occasion: a gatehouse, a 200-metre drive lined with trees, and a 600-year-old drawthrough at the end of it.

The night before. Your celebration begins in the Arkwright Wing. There is a bar in one of the county's oldest brewhouses, a dining room, a games room and a private courtyard, with dinner for everyone staying in the castle.

The ceremony. Exchange vows in the 600-year-old Chapel, with pews, ornate stained glass and a painted ceiling, or outdoors in the Central Courtyard, framed by topiary with views back down the drive. Both are licensed for civil ceremonies and seat up to 120.

The reception. Drinks and canapés in the Library, which has a secret door of its own and steps down to lawns with views over the estate. The Grand Ballroom was designed in the 1750s for exactly this: floor-to-ceiling mirrors, a decorative ceiling, chandeliers and tall windows that fill the room with early evening light. It seats 120, with room for a further 50 in the evening. Catering is in-house throughout, and couples are invited to a complimentary tasting for two.

The bedrooms. Twenty-five castle bedrooms for the people you never want to say goodnight to. Sleeping 54, every one inside the walls. No cottages, no converted barns, no annexe. This is not a hotel: every room is exclusively yours, with roll-top baths, four-poster beds and views over countryside, gardens or courtyards, including a ground-floor accessible ensuite. Breakfast is served in the formal Dining Room the next morning.

Photographs. The castle grounds offer a wide array of settings for couples photographs, including access to the neighbouring Hampton Gardens for couples photography: water features, island pavilions, a waterfall and a 160-year-old Wisteria Arch, with the Gothic Tower at the centre of the maze giving panoramic views of the estate.

Experience

Year Business Was Established
2005
No. of Weddings Hosted
More than 50
Public Liability Insurance
Yes
No. of People In Team
14

Overview of Hampton Castle

Wedding Venue Type
Castle
Wedding Venue Capacity
Dining Capacity
120
Reception Capacity
170
Wedding Venue Accommodation
No. of Bedrooms
25
Sleeps No. of People
54
Bridal Suite
Honeymoon Suite

Wedding Ceremony & Reception

Fireworks permitted
Wedding license
Dancefloor available
Outdoor Ceremony Available
Confetti permitted

Wedding Venue Details

Landscaped gardens
Exclusive use
Bridal Changing Facilities
Disabled access
Grade I/II Listed Building
On-site parking
Ballroom
Outdoor Reception Space
In-house wedding coordinator

Wedding Catering

In-House Wine List
In-house catering
Alcohol license
Bar

Pricing for Hampton Castle

Packages (total price)
£29,500.00 – £39,500.00
Number of guests included: 50
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What's Included?
Exclusive use
Furniture included
Wine / soft drinks allowance per guest
Wedding coordinator available on the day
Non consumables (e.g. linen, lights etc.)
Canapés included
Multiple course wedding breakfast
Guest accommodation included
Couple accommodation included
What's Included? Exclusive use of Hampton 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 canapés (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 after the ceremony with carriages at midnight on the wedding day. All Hampton Castle glassware, tableware, white linen, tables & chairs. Use of cake stand, cutting sword, postbox, table plan stand & table name stands. Complimentary food tasting for two people. Access to the neighbouring Hampton Gardens, exclusively for photographs of the wedding couple. Use of the Arkwright Wing for your night before celebrations – including games room, dining room, bar service and courtyard. This is available exclusively for guests staying in the castle the night before your wedding, with a two-course meal included. All 25 of our fabulous castle bedrooms are included in this package for both nights, with breakfast. We can accommodate up to 54 overnight guests. Guest arrival is from 5pm the day before, with departure 10am the day after the wedding. 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 £150 per person, Young Adults at £125 and Children at £85. You can also add up to 50 Evening Only guests, charged at £25 per person.
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Location & Contact Details for Hampton Castle

Wedding Venue Address

Hope under Dinmore, Hereford, Herefordshire, HR6 0PN, England, United Kingdom

Travel Notes

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.

Nearest Town

Hereford

Nearest Motorway & Junction

M50 Junction 2

Nearest Train Station

Hereford or Leominster

Nearest Airport

Birmingham, Bristol or Cardiff

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Describe the best wedding that happened at your venue?

We once had a couple who had a gothic, romantic vision for their wedding day. The bride had her own fabulous style and rocked a Vivienne Westwood gown complete with black netting. Their ceremony in the Central Courtyard was dramatic and unforgettable; a live opera singer sang Nessun Dorma while the bride walked down the aisle, and thunder rumbled as they exited the ceremony as a married couple. The Castle was filled with hundreds of deep red roses, the lights were dimmed and the rooms were filled with lanterns, creating an intimate and moody atmosphere. The couple also shared a love for Italy, and incorporated their favourite Italian dishes and drinks into the day.



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 couple once booked a live artist to paint mini portraits of their wedding guests, which were then given to them as favours.

Describe your venue in 5 adjectives.

Enchanting, majestic, dramatic, authentic, romantic.

Where’s the best photo spot at your venue?

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 your venue?

We like to respect the privacy of any high-profile weddings.

What’s your favourite canapé?

Beef ragu croquettes with old Winchester mayo... simply delicious.

What’s your favourite midnight treat?

Well, less of a midnight treat, more of an evening hog roast!

What is your venue's most unique feature?

Our multi-day weddings, 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 ideal for weddings, perfect for all seasons and the most stunning opportunities for photographs.

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