Hay Castle

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£600 - £9,450 for Venue Hire
Up to 60
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Description

Hay Castle warmly invites couples to unite in a unique and special way; an ancient monument beautifully embellished with contemporary design. A site of great historical interest and a centre for literature, the arts and education. Hay Castle sits proudly in the heart of Hay-on-Wye, the famous Town of Books; an inspiring location, home to the globally renowned Hay Festival and set against the impressive backdrop of the Black Mountains. Offering a relaxed and elegant environment, Hay Castle provides both a fascinating and stunning space to hold weddings, blessings and civil ceremonies. Our tale goes back almost a thousand years, from medieval sieges to the swinging sixties and with a select number of weddings hosted here each year, this is a rare opportunity to weave your story into the fabric of Hay Castle's history.

Experience

Year Business Was Established
2022
No. of Weddings Hosted
Between 10 and 30
Public Liability Insurance
Yes
No. of People In Team
2

Overview of Hay Castle

Wedding Venue Type
Castle
Wedding Venue Capacity
Dining Capacity
60
Reception Capacity
60

Wedding Ceremony & Reception

Church Within Walking Distance
Dancefloor Available
Outdoor Ceremony Available
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Wedding Venue Details

Disabled Access
Landscaped Gardens
Outdoor Reception Space
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Wedding Catering

Alcohol Licence
Corkage Charge for Own Alcohol
In-house Catering
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Pricing for Hay Castle

Venue Hire Only

Prices Start At
£600
Maximum Price
£9,450
Hay Castle can accommodate up to 60 guests for an exclusive full day wedding, plus an additional 40 evening guests. Please note, for a ceremony only hire - the castle will be open to the public in the day excluding the ceremony space you have hired. 2024... £600 Medieval Tower Ceremony Only (12 guests) | £1,000 The Old State Room Ceremony Only (60 guests) | £5,250 Exclusive Full Day Wedding (11:30am-Midnight) | £7,900 Castle Lawn Wedding Reception (May-Sep, 11:30am-Midnight) |
What is included in this pricing:
Wedding coordinator available on the day
External caterers not permitted
Exclusive use
Multiple course wedding breakfast

In-house Catering
(price per head)

Prices Start At
£60
Maximum Price
£120
What is included in this pricing:
Wine allowance per guest
Bespoke menu available
Corkage charge applicable
Minimum numbers apply
Multiple course wedding breakfast

Reviews for Hay Castle
(2)

Flosinjail
Wedding: May
July 2023
Lovely venue

Lovely venue for the wedding party photos! and all the books your could dream of! Not very disabled friendly as there are lots of steps! A few rogue cats around looking for titbits and belly scratches!

Julia Butler & Tom Clements
Happy couple married in July
August 2022
First wedding reception at Hay Castle

Dear Helen, Sarah and all at Hay Castle. Thank you so much for all your efforts, generosity and adaptability which helped to make our wedding day on 2nd July such a success. So many guests were able to enjoy the castle during the reception and absolutely loved their time in its surroundings. Very best wishes for what I'm sure will be a busy but rewarding summer. Thanks again, see you soon.

Location & Contact Details for Hay Castle

Wedding Venue Address
Oxford Road, Hay On Wye, Powys, HR3 5DG, Wales, United Kingdom
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What is your No. 1 wedding planning tip for couples?

In our opinion, the hardest part to wedding planning is choosing your wedding venue and the date but then the fun can begin! :)

What’s your favourite personal touch you’ve seen at a wedding?

An LED light up sheep - the family were sheep farmers!

Where’s the best photo spot at Hay Castle?

We have many but the Medieval Tower viewing platform overlooking the roof-tops of Hay-on-Wye, the Radnorshire Hills and the river Wye is a firm fave .

What’s your favourite midnight treat?

Cheese... to add to those sweet post-wedding dreams

What is Hay Castle most unique feature?

The dreamy backdrop of the castle on one side with incredible views extending to the Black Mountains on the other.

Bridebook Benefits

Bridebook Discount2024 Exclusive Weekend Wedding -£1,000 on Venue Hire
Bridebook Special OfferVenue hire discount for weddings held in 2024 / 10% discount for residents of Hay-on-Wye