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Price: £4,500 – £33,500
Guests: 600
Description
Description
Within the Castle grounds we are able to offer couples a choice of ceremonies and we will be pleased to take the time to discuss all of the available options.
St Mary’s Chapel, dating from the 15th Century, sits within the heart of the gardens and is the resting place of Katherine Parr, the last wife of King Henry VIII. The beautiful building has the most wonderful uplifting atmosphere and couples are able to have their blessing ceremony with around 140 happy guests.
We also have the Library - This small, private library is a treasure trove of fine art and priceless antiques and offers a perfect location for intimate civil ceremonies from between 2 and 50 guests.
We are also able to host outdoor ceremonies with the castle, gardens and ruins as your back drop.
Wedding breakfast
Within the Castle and grounds we are able to provide spacious dining and celebration areas with our new glass Orangery for up to 150 people. The historic Castle Coach House is then the perfect spot to dance the night away. For larger parties from 150 to 600, marquees can be positioned on our North Lawn, having its own stunning backdrop of the most photogenic castle and tithe barn ruins which can ‘wow’ your guests.
Message from the team
Name of Wedding Contact: Annie Quinton Smith
Working at Sudeley Castle is a genuine pleasure. Being a family-owned business and historic house makes for the most unique and personal weddings which feel so inspiring. We only host a small number of weddings each year, meaning I get to know our couples and welcome them back for visits. I often walk around the gardens during the day and always find something new I have never seen before. It really is like stepping back in time.
Experience
Year Business Was Established
1969
No. of Weddings Hosted
More than 50
Public Liability Insurance
Yes
No. of People In Team
2
Overview of Sudeley Castle
Wedding Venue Type
Castle
Wedding Venue Capacity
Dining Capacity
600
Reception Capacity
600
Pricing for Sudeley Castle
Pricing for Sudeley Castle
What's Included?
Furniture included
Exclusive use
Choice of preferred caterers
Private room(s) included (non-exclusive use)
Non consumables (e.g. linen, lights etc.)
Wedding coordinator available on the day
We offer an 'almost dry hire' experience. You have the use of our stunning gardens and grounds, Orangery for dining with rustic trestle tables and oak cross-back chairs, The Castle Coach House for dancing (you can use the spaces how you wish but this is our favourite combo) and the Chapel for your ceremony if you wish to. We do not charge corkage, so you are welcome to provide all your own drinks, including delicious cocktails. There is also extensive free parking.
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- MMark & Poe21/08/2025Happily Ever AfterHappily Ever AfterWe fell in love with Sudeley Castle after randomly discovering it on a short mini-break to the Cotswolds in May 2023. We soon decided afterwards that it would be the perfect venue to host our Church wedding. Darcey, April, and Lady Ashcombe were extremely accommodating, patient, kind and professional. They were also very flexible. We were provided with a list of suppliers and prioritised our photographer, videographer and caterer before moving to our choice of music for the ceremony and reception. My wife was exceptional in organising the wedding and worked closely with Darcey and all our suppliers to ensure our wedding day lived up to our expectations. Lady Ashcombe personally granted us permission to have my wife's bridal entrance with a horse drawn carriage (which was a first for Sudeley) and also for me to have my guests and a fellow Lamborghini owners to display their cars on her personal front lawn outside the castle! It was incredible. Our wedding day was truly loving, magical and will stay with us forever. It exceeded our expectations. Darcey and April were so kind in helping my wife with her dress and the co-ordination was incredible. We can't praise the team highly enough. You can view highlights of our wedding on the following link: https://youtu.be/v7lTJySVKrkWe fell in love with Sudeley Castle after randomly discovering it on a short mini-break to the Cotswolds in May 2023. We soon decided afterwards that it would be the perfect venue to host our Church wedding. Darcey, April, and Lady Ashcombe were extremely accommodating, patient, kind and professional. They were also very flexible. We were provided with a list of suppliers and prioritised our photographer, videographer and caterer before moving to our choice of music for the ceremony and reception. My wife was exceptional in organising the wedding and worked closely with Darcey and all our suppliers to ensure our wedding day lived up to our expectations. Lady Ashcombe personally granted us permission to have my wife's bridal entrance with a horse drawn carriage (which was a first for Sudeley) and also for me to have my guests and a fellow Lamborghini owners to display their cars on her personal front lawn outside the castle! It was incredible. Our wedding day was truly loving, magical and will stay with us forever. It exceeded our expectations. Darcey and April were so kind in helping my wife with her dress and the co-ordination was incredible. We can't praise the team highly enough. You can view highlights of our wedding on the following link: https://youtu.be/v7lTJySVKrk
- TThomas and Joanna11/06/2025The best day of our lives! The best day of our lives!Everything was perfect from start to finish as a result of Darcey and the team. All of our guests keep talking about Sudeley and how beautiful it is. The wedding pre meets and visits to the Castle were really helpful and we particularly found Darcey's approach very 'can do' with nothing being difficult to arrange / agree. The security staff were so friendly, we loved their energy on the day and were even very kindly given a lift to the after party down the road! We would highly recommend Sudeley as a wedding venue and a place to visit to anyone. We're excited for future trips to the Cotswolds as we will look forward to walking around Sudeley for many years to come. We thought the price point of Sudeley was spot on and hope to see more suppliers be added to the recommendations list.Everything was perfect from start to finish as a result of Darcey and the team. All of our guests keep talking about Sudeley and how beautiful it is. The wedding pre meets and visits to the Castle were really helpful and we particularly found Darcey's approach very 'can do' with nothing being difficult to arrange / agree. The security staff were so friendly, we loved their energy on the day and were even very kindly given a lift to the after party down the road! We would highly recommend Sudeley as a wedding venue and a place to visit to anyone. We're excited for future trips to the Cotswolds as we will look forward to walking around Sudeley for many years to come. We thought the price point of Sudeley was spot on and hope to see more suppliers be added to the recommendations list.
- NNikesh & Taijal20/08/2023A dream come true!A dream come true!Sudeley Castle is breathtaking and it’s magnificent scenery is only boosted by Annie the events coordinator who went above and beyond into making our day run as smoothly as possible! Not only is the setting absolutely breathtaking, it’s vast size allowed us ample room to be able to take a whole range of photos with our friends and family on our special day. We were so soaked up in the moment that we wish we had time to take more! Sudeley Castle is breathtaking and it’s magnificent scenery is only boosted by Annie the events coordinator who went above and beyond into making our day run as smoothly as possible! Not only is the setting absolutely breathtaking, it’s vast size allowed us ample room to be able to take a whole range of photos with our friends and family on our special day. We were so soaked up in the moment that we wish we had time to take more!
- OOlivia and Jordan28/07/2023The most wonderful day of our lives The most wonderful day of our livesWow. Simply wow! What a venue! Nestled in the heart of the Cotswolds is the most magical and spectacular wedding venue you could ever imagine. I have always dreamt of having the perfect wedding day and getting married in this spectacular venue sure lives up to it. Annie, the wedding co ordinator was simply amazing, she took away ever single stress or worry that I had and took it on as her own. She simply is the best asset to Sudeley! The castle will always hold a special place in my heart. It truly is the most wonderful and spectacular venue ❤️Wow. Simply wow! What a venue! Nestled in the heart of the Cotswolds is the most magical and spectacular wedding venue you could ever imagine. I have always dreamt of having the perfect wedding day and getting married in this spectacular venue sure lives up to it. Annie, the wedding co ordinator was simply amazing, she took away ever single stress or worry that I had and took it on as her own. She simply is the best asset to Sudeley! The castle will always hold a special place in my heart. It truly is the most wonderful and spectacular venue ❤️
- GGeorgie & James22/06/2023The most beautiful venueThe most beautiful venueSudeley Castle was the most perfect venue. We had a blessing in the Chapel and had our wedding breakfast in the Banqueting Hall following drinks in the Rose Gardens. All our guests said how beautiful the venue was and we could not have had a more beautiful venue. Sudeley Castle was the most perfect venue. We had a blessing in the Chapel and had our wedding breakfast in the Banqueting Hall following drinks in the Rose Gardens. All our guests said how beautiful the venue was and we could not have had a more beautiful venue.
- JJessica & Zac22/06/2023Thank you for everything!!! Thank you for everything!!!We honestly had the best day of our entire lives. It was everything we dreamed of and more. Everyone has been flooding us with messages saying what an utter blast they had too. Sudeley was just the best venue. The buildings and grounds are beautiful and breathtaking. I wanted our guests to continually be surprised throughout the day with different locations for different wedding elements, taking them on a journey. Sudeley really facilitated that and gave our guests a really magical experience. We honestly had the best day of our entire lives. It was everything we dreamed of and more. Everyone has been flooding us with messages saying what an utter blast they had too. Sudeley was just the best venue. The buildings and grounds are beautiful and breathtaking. I wanted our guests to continually be surprised throughout the day with different locations for different wedding elements, taking them on a journey. Sudeley really facilitated that and gave our guests a really magical experience.
- AAndrew & Haruka22/06/2023Couldn’t recommend it more highly! Couldn’t recommend it more highly!The majestic and traditional feel of Sudeley Castle and St. Mary’s Chapel were the quintessentially English backdrop we sought for our international wedding and the support from Annie, the event manager, was second to none and we knew we were in safe hands from the start. The suppliers recommended by Sudeley Castle also exceeded our expectations and helped to deliver a magical ceremony and unforgettable experience which both we and our guests were immensely impressed by. The majestic and traditional feel of Sudeley Castle and St. Mary’s Chapel were the quintessentially English backdrop we sought for our international wedding and the support from Annie, the event manager, was second to none and we knew we were in safe hands from the start. The suppliers recommended by Sudeley Castle also exceeded our expectations and helped to deliver a magical ceremony and unforgettable experience which both we and our guests were immensely impressed by.
- JJack Holuba12/06/2023I’m still daydreaming of how wonderful a weddingI’m still daydreaming of how wonderful a weddingThe setting of my magical wedding. One of the best days of my life. Professional staff helped work with my planner to ensure a magical day. It’s worth visiting in regular time too. Only place on private property where a queen is buried in England. The gardens are spectacular and a real treat to visit. I’m still daydreaming of how wonderful a wedding I had there!The setting of my magical wedding. One of the best days of my life. Professional staff helped work with my planner to ensure a magical day. It’s worth visiting in regular time too. Only place on private property where a queen is buried in England. The gardens are spectacular and a real treat to visit. I’m still daydreaming of how wonderful a wedding I had there!
- LLouise & Mike14/08/2019Cherished memories that will linger forever.Cherished memories that will linger forever.We also wish to extend our gratitude to all the staff at Sudeley for their help and enthusiasm. There's a special culture evident amongst the staff whether it be the sincere well wishes of the volunteers or those directly involved in shaping and coordinating our wedding celebration. Special thanks go to Sarah for her guidance, navigating the proceedings, which made the day such a success. Lee's mouth-watering menu and Greg overseeing the evening catering ensured it really was a peerless service. The day was an astounding celebration beyond all our expectations, with cherished memories that will linger forever. We also wish to extend our gratitude to all the staff at Sudeley for their help and enthusiasm. There's a special culture evident amongst the staff whether it be the sincere well wishes of the volunteers or those directly involved in shaping and coordinating our wedding celebration. Special thanks go to Sarah for her guidance, navigating the proceedings, which made the day such a success. Lee's mouth-watering menu and Greg overseeing the evening catering ensured it really was a peerless service. The day was an astounding celebration beyond all our expectations, with cherished memories that will linger forever.
- PPippa Ward - Celebrant10/08/2019Air of enjoyment and enthusiasm...Air of enjoyment and enthusiasm...Just a quick message to say that I conducted my first ceremony at Sudeley Castle last Saturday and felt the need to send feedback regarding my experience at your beautiful venue. Immediately I was made to feel welcome (trust me, not always the case at a wedding venue where things are frenetic). Sarah was very efficient and exacting in her approach with a lovely air of enjoyment and enthusiasm for her role. She was also seemingly relaxed which really helped everyone involved in the smooth running of proceedings. Every member of staff I met throughout the afternoon was extremely professional and I cannot speak more highly of them. I would have no reservation in recommending your stunning venue to any prospective couples. Just a quick message to say that I conducted my first ceremony at Sudeley Castle last Saturday and felt the need to send feedback regarding my experience at your beautiful venue. Immediately I was made to feel welcome (trust me, not always the case at a wedding venue where things are frenetic). Sarah was very efficient and exacting in her approach with a lovely air of enjoyment and enthusiasm for her role. She was also seemingly relaxed which really helped everyone involved in the smooth running of proceedings. Every member of staff I met throughout the afternoon was extremely professional and I cannot speak more highly of them. I would have no reservation in recommending your stunning venue to any prospective couples.
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Describe the best wedding that happened at your venue?
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What is your No.1 wedding planning tip for couples?
Enjoy the journey, not just the day.
What’s your favourite personal touch you’ve seen at a wedding?
Every guest received a hand written note from the couple and placed it on the tables
Describe your venue in 5 adjectives.
Elegant, divine, magical, romantic, opulent
Where’s the best photo spot at your venue?
There are so many but one of our favorites is at the Tithe Barn in front of the water having the ruins and flowers in the background and with the reflection of the water.
Have you had any celebrity guest or wedding at your venue?
We have but we never kiss and tell
What’s your favourite canapé?
A mini Yorkshire pudding, with rare roast beef, and horseradish cream
What’s your favourite midnight treat?
Boa Buns bursting with flavor
What is your venue's most unique feature?
The historical figures who have walked these halls is something so special about Sudeley, as well as its private location and the castle being hidden within the trees.
What part of your business are you most proud of?
We are a family owned business and it truly feels like family here every day.
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