Welcome to Pengersick Castle, Cornwall’s most unique small wedding venue. This 15th Century gem is steeped in history with tales of shipwrecks, smuggling and hidden treasure. Grade I listed and dating back to 1520 the castle's quiet charm and imposing character comes complete with ornate fireplaces, massive beams, stone mullion windows and of course suits of armour. Cosy in the winter with roaring fires and cool in the summer, the castle makes the most magical backdrop for your special day. With stunning, beautifully maintained private gardens and grounds of 5 acres, and magnificent far-reaching views from the battlements Pengersick never fails to inspire. Your own Tudor Castle for the day – when you hire Pengersick Castle for your special day it is exclusively yours for the day. Every room in this amazing Tudor Castle is licensed for weddings and civil ceremonies. Or why not choose The Bower in our enchanting Medieval Garden for your perfect day. Our principal ceremony room is the Solar approached via one of the most finest Tudor stone spiral staircases in the country. With an expanse of natural light and open plan feel this room makes the perfect setting for wedding ceremonies. A blank canvass for you to dress with flowers and fill with candles for the ultimate way to declare your love for one another and say your vows. We are happy to work with any local or national suppliers to create a day truly special to you. From a toast drink and canapes on the lawn to a romantic dinner for two served in the magnificent Gun Room. All this and more, just a five minute walk from the glorious surf beach of Praa Sands, enchanting Pengersick Castle will give you an unforgettable and magical Wedding Ceremony and Celebration experience. Pengersick Castle is owned and managed by an independent UK Registered Charity so all funds raised through hosting weddings and events directly go towards maintaining this amazing and unique little piece of Cornish history.

Personal Message from the Manager

Name of Wedding Contact: Jay Hodgetts

A thing of beauty is a joy forever - we love welcoming couples at Pengersick Castle where the only limitation is your imagination. Your special day is our speciality. Jay x

Experience

Year Business Was Established

2016

No. of Weddings Hosted

More than 50

Public Liability Insurance

Yes

No. of People In Team

Overview of Pengersick Castle

Venue Type

Castle

Reception Capacity

No. of Bedrooms

Sleeps No. of People

Bridal Suite

Honeymoon Suite

Usual Access Time

08:00 AM

Usual Finish Time

10:00 PM

Ceremony & Reception

Wedding Licence

Sound System Available

Confetti Permitted

Outdoor Ceremony Available

Venue

Pet Friendly

Exclusive Use

Landscaped Gardens

On-Site Parking

Outdoor Reception Space

Bridal Changing Facilities

Marquee Permitted

Open Flame Permitted

Grade I/II Listed Building

Food and Drink

External Catering Permitted

No Corkage Charge for Own Alcohol

Pricing for Pengersick Castle

Venue Hire Only

Prices Start At

£550

Maximum Price

£1,925

We have a simple price structure depending upon the time of the year, length of hire and number of guests.

What is included in this pricing:

Exclusive use

Choice of preferred caterers

Day before set up available

Reviews for Pengersick Castle
(5)

Kirsty and Ben

Happy couple married in May

June 2021

Incredible venue and hosts!

Found Pengersick when we were looking for a small venue and fell in love instantly. The castle is pristine and the gardens are Tudor through and through! Jay and Martyn who run the place are the most amazing people too - Jay can chat for hours about the history of the castle, the horticultural choices made etc and Martyn cooks the best breakfasts we’ve had! Although COVID robbed us of our wedding ceremony in the castle, we took our honeymoon here and they suggested a mini wedding photo shoot which we happily agreed on. Couldn’t recommend it highly enough!

Debra Munford

Wedding: September

April 2021

Wonderful, grade 1 listed, romantic castle,

Wonderful, grade 1 listed, romantic castle, fabulous location, and with super helpful, friendly team. Couldn't recommend them enough. Very dog friendly too.

Dave Hackett

Happy couple married in October

April 2021

Fantastic value for money

We had an amazing wedding here in August 2020. The castle and grounds are fantastic and everyone of our guests thought the place was amazing and have never experienced a venue like this before. Martin and jay who run the castle went the extra mile to make sure our day ran smoothly! I cannot recommend this place enough and what fantastic value for money and it’s dog friendly which poppy our cockerpoo loved it aswell. 👰🏼🤵🏰🐶

Jacki Clement

Happy couple married in February

April 2021

Pengersick castle is a wonderful unique wedding venue

Pengersick castle is a wonderful unique wedding venue. Your hosts are warm and welcoming and make sure you are well looked after. If you want a wedding that is dreamy and beautiful, this castle is perfect. I loved stargazing from the rooftop, it was absolutely magical.

Philip Hazelwood

Happy couple married in February

April 2021

We highly recommend getting married or visiting Pengersick.

Pengersick Castle is a truly fantastic wedding venue. We had the most wonderful day celebrating in December 2020! Pengersick Castle has charm, character and a variety of unique spaces to choose from for the ceremony, reception and photos! It's also a great location with mature gardens and in close reach of the beach! Jay and the team were warming and went above and beyond to make our day everything we wanted it to be! We highly recommend getting married or visiting Pengersick. We cant wait to return.

Location & Contact Details for Pengersick Castle

Wedding Venue Address

Pengersick Castle,, Praa Sands, Cornwall, TR20 9SJ, England, United Kingdom

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Describe the best wedding that happened at Pengersick Castle?

All our weddings are the best because a wedding is all about recognising and celebrating the love two people have for one another as they start a new life journey together. Not forgetting the serious side of getting married, the love, fun, laughter and smiles as couples celebrate their special day here at Pengersick Castle is priceless.

What is your No. 1 wedding planning tip for couples?

Don't panic. Take each stage step by step - this is your special day. Communicate. We find our couples start by choosing the venue (and of course the date) before doing anything else. At Pengersick Castle we will happily hold your chosen date whilst you contact the Registrars. Once you can confirm the Registrars can attend on your chosen day you can then build around that to create something really special. There is a great range of highly professional and dedicated suppliers to choose from out there and as we are not tied to any particular one we are happy to work with anyone you may wish to choose. This helps to make putting everything together a little easier for you if one particular supplier can't make your date. A wedding planner can help you bring everything and everyone together but we do not insist that you use one. What we do ask though, is that you produce a time line as to how you want your day to run - thus ensuring everyone knows who is doing what and when.

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

We love seeing all those little personal touches that makes this YOUR special day. We've seen wedding cakes decorated with Lego figures for the Lego fans out there. Then there have been weddings where the couples four legged friends have been ring bearers or best dog(s) or dog of honour suitably attired in matching bow ties. We've seen fabulous flowers, amazing food and vintage cars. We had one 'Mother of The Bride" who made all their bunting, table runners and napkins. Being a castle, cake cutting has often just had to be with a giant broad-sword, the stuff of Arthurian legends. Early evening weddings with lots of candles - the fairy-tale castle dream. We currently have a wedding in the planning stages that may be said in Cornish. And many more - in fact too many to have one favourite.

Describe Pengersick Castle in 5 adjectives

Magical. Unique. Dreamy. Romantic. Exclusive.

Where’s the best photo spot at Pengersick Castle?

Pengersick Castle, and its stunning gardens and grounds is a photographer's delight. At every turn there is something to delight the eye and camera. From the top of our battlements (yes you can go onto our battlements) to some hidden, secret corner of the garden or our woodland there are so many photo opportunities to capture those special moments forever. Not only that, but being just 500m away from the beach a beach walk with your photographer is a real must.

Have you had any celebrity guest or wedding at Pengersick Castle?

Pengersick Castle is a celebrity in its own right - it has appeared in films and TV shows. We do believe in discretion and integrity so it would be wrong to name names - we welcome, and give our very best to everyone.

What’s your favourite canapé?

Too many to choose from - I love to be delighted and surprised by new combinations of textures and flavours - little bursts of fun. My sense of humour wants to say cheese and pineapple on cocktail sticks - artistically stuck into a potato covered in foil to look like a hedgehog!

What’s your favourite midnight treat?

Marshmallows. Marmite on Toast (you either love it or hate it). Turkish delight. Jaffa cakes

What is Pengersick Castle most unique feature?

A romantic, hidden little castle.

What part of your business are you most proud of?

There are lots of parts of our business we are proud of. From the fabulous reviews and lovely kind words our couples leave in our many reviews and the gorgeous 'thank you' cards we receive, to our totally dedicated team of staff and volunteers. We are proud to have the privilege to create something uniquely special that can be enjoyed by everyone yet at the same time ensures the future of this amazing little piece of history.

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