Bespoke Weddings

atCaldicot Castle

Your fairy-tale wedding venue awaits you here at Caldicot Castle. Our dedicated team will work with you every step of the way to fulfil the wedding of your dreams. For over 900 years the magnificent spectacle of Caldicot Castle has dominated the landscape. Set within 55 acres of parkland overlooking the River Nedern, Caldicot Castle is an ideal setting for your Wedding Day. We invite you to hold your Wedding Ceremony, Reception and Evening celebrations in our unique surroundings.  

Whether you are planning an intimate gathering or larger celebration, we are sure that our magnificent Courtyard and our exciting Gatehouse Banqueting Hall will not fail to impress. A blend of heritage and splendour will make your day one to cherish and remember forever.

We do, however realise that your special day should be as unique as you are. We would therefore be delighted to discuss your individual requirements and budgets in order to ensure that Caldicot Castle is your first choice of Wedding Venue. 

A little bit of History…

Caldicot Castle was first built as a fortress in the Norman times. In the 14th Century it passed from the De Bohn family to the Woodstock’s who were next in line. It was then that the Woodstock family converted the castle from a fortress into a sumptuous residence worthy of their status.

In 1855 Joseph Cobb purchased the castle and returned it to its former medieval grandeur. The Great Gatehouse was fully restored and both of your ceremony rooms are within this grand two-story part of the Castle.  

Civil Ceremonies & Civil PartnershipsThere are three rooms available to hire for civil

ceremonies & civil partnerships at Caldicot Castle.

The Solar RoomThe Solar Room is perfect for an intimate ceremony and provides an idyllic surrounding to exchange your vows. The Solar Room can seat up to 40 people plus 10 standing.

The Guard RoomThe Guard Room makes a lovely intimate space for a wedding ceremony or a drinks reception. We can light a roaring fire in the wood burning stove. This room is at ground floor level with no steps. It can seat 50 people with 10 standing.

The Banqueting HallThe Banqueting Hall is perfect for a larger ceremony but equally is suited for a smaller gathering. The Babqueting Hall can seat up to 80 people, with 10 standing.

The Solar Room and the Banqueting hall can only be accessed by a staircase, unfortunately resulting in no disabled access.

WEDDING AND PARTY PRICES 2015-2016Low Season March, April, Oct, Nov. High Season May, June, July, Aug, Sept Mon-Thurs Fri-Sun

Ceremony only (up to 2hrs) includes use of grounds for photographs. Guard room 40 £250 £300

Ceremony only (up to 2hrs) includes use of grounds for photographs. Banqueting hall 80 £500 £600

Ceremony + drinks reception (up to 3hrs) includes use of grounds for photographs. Drinks cost not included as above + £50

as above + £50

Ceremony + drinks reception+ wedding breakfast (11am-5pm) includes use of grounds for photographs. Food & Drinks cost not included £800 £1,100

Ceremony + drinks reception + wedding breakfast+evening party (11am-11pm) includes use of grounds for photographs. Food & Drinks cost not included. Security required. £1,400 £1,700

Wedding Breakfast (no ceremony) banqueting hall + bar (1pm-5pm) £500 £700

Wedding Breakfast (no ceremony) banqueting hall + bar. Evening party in guard room (1pm-11pm). Security required. £700 £900

Wedding photography only 1 hr between 11am-4pm (Castle closes at 5pm) £75 £75

Additional hrs for setting up, dressing per hr or any part there-of £75 £75

Afternoon Party ( 3hrs) with bar £110 £150

Evening Party 7pm-11pm with bar open. Security required £400 £600

Gardens Open High Season(for your marquee)Security recommended £375 £575

Gardens Open Low Season (for your marquee)Security recommended £275 £375Gardens Closed High Season 9am-12pm(no public entry) Security required £5,250 £5,250Gardens Closed Low Season 9am-12pm (no public entry)Security required £4,250 £4,250

EXTERNAL CONTRACTORS Mon-Thurs Fri-SunExternal contract

Fireworks POA POADove Release £100Harpist 2hrs £250Fire Eater & Juggler 2hrs £280Trumpeter Herald 1 hr £180String Quarter 2 hrs £400Archery Tournament from £300Falconry Display from £300Master of Ceremonies from £300Full Medieval Entertainment 3 hrs £900Juggler 2hrs £100Storyteller/puppeteer £210hire of chairs £4 per chairhire of round tables to seat 10 £15 per tableUse of Castle toilets FREEHire of portaloos/cabin loos POAExternal Catering POAGuided tours of Castle (groups of 10)external staff POATable linen/waiting staff/security staff POAHIRE or SUPPLY BY CASTLE

Prosceco (per bottle) £15 £15Champagne (per bottle) £29 £29Classic Pimms (per glass) £4 £4Orange Juice (per 1 litre jug) £5 £5House Wine (per bottle) £13 £13House Wine (per 1 litre jug) £18 £18Beer (per 1 litre jug) £12 £12hire of wine glasses (per glass) £2 £2hire of champagne flutes (per glass) £2 £2use of rustic pottery/crockery per person £2 £2piano/internal sound system banquetting hall £30 £30Cake stand, table and knife FREE FREEfires in hearths where applicable FREE FREEcandles in wall scones and on tables FREE FREEGuided tours of Castle (groups of 10)internal staff £30 per tourBar Prices and Tea Shop prices on application POAchildrens treasure hunt with prizes (per child) £5 £5

Additional InformationIf you wish to hold a marriage or civil

partnership ceremony at Caldicot Castle you will need to book and pay for the Registrar

directly. For further details and their separate charges please contact:

Register Office, Monmouthshire County Council, Radyr, Usk,

NP15 1GA. 01873 735435

Catering 

We do not have in-house caterers except for banquets. We have several caterers who we use regularly that we

would be more than happy to recommend. We do however welcome a caterer of your choice,

subject to the necessary H&S checks.

Unfortunately due to the nature of Caldicot Castle we cannot provide accommodation for the wedding party or guests.

However we would be happy to provide a list of local hotels and B&B’s.

Please be advised there is a no smoking policy inside the Castle walls.

  We are here to help in any way we can and ensure you have the

wedding day you have always dreamed of.For more information or to book a venue showing please contact

us: 

Email: CaldicotCastle@monmouthshire.gov.uk Telephone: 01291 420241

Caldicot CastleChurch Road

CaldicotMonmouthshire

NP26 4HUwww.caldicotcastle.co.uk

 

 Credit: Clare Adams, Photographer at LoveSeen, www.loveseen.co.uk