The Castle Westenhanger

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£7,650 - £18,230 for a package
Up to 250
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The most romantic, exclusive-use castle wedding venue in Kent. Three licensed ceremony areas to choose from, suitable for intimate weddings and large weddings with up to 300 reception guests.
The Castle Westenhanger Pricing & Costs

Packages
(total price)

Prices Start At
£7,650
Maximum Price
£18,230
Number of Guests Included
80
Contact us for a wedding package price that's tailored to your dream day.
What is included in this pricing:
Exclusive use
Furniture included
Private room(s) included (non-exclusive use)
Wine / soft drinks allowance per guest
Multiple course wedding breakfast
Wedding coordinator available on the day
Non consumables (e.g. linen, lights etc.)
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The Castle Westenhanger Features & Capacity

Overview

Venue Type
Castle
Dining Capacity
250
Reception Capacity
300
Usual Access Time
09:00 AM
Usual Finish Time
12:00 AM

Ceremony & Reception

Dancefloor Available
Confetti Permitted
Sound System Available
Outdoor Ceremony Available
Wedding Licence

Venue

Disabled Access
Open Flame Permitted
Grade I/II Listed Building
Bridal Changing Facilities
Exclusive Use
Outdoor Reception Space
Marquee Permitted
In-House Wedding Coordinator
On-Site Parking
Pet Friendly

Food and Drink

In-house Catering
Asian Catering
Halal Catering
Kosher Catering
Alcohol Licence
In-House Wine List

Cultural Specialists

Asian Wedding Specialist
Muslim Wedding Specialist
The Castle Westenhanger Full Description
The Castle Westenhanger is a spectacular fairytale location for your wedding. A scheduled ancient monument with a Grade I listed Manor House, it enjoys a rich history and has been connected to many notable figures, including Henry VIII & Queen Elizabeth I. The venue has excellent transport links and local accommodation options. It is located in the quaint village of Westenhanger between Ashford and Folkestone near the South Kent Coast, with Westenhanger train station a short walk away. Suitable for both intimate and large weddings, with capacity for up to 120 ceremony guests. For 2024 weddings, packages start from £8,150 based on 50-day guests and up to 200 evening guests. Packages include exclusive venue hire, a dedicated wedding coordinator, reception drinks, your wedding meal, wine for the guests, an evening buffet, a professional DJ, access to our exclusive online wedding planning tool, and much more. You will have a choice of three stunning licensed ceremony areas. These include the thatched gazebo on the castle lawn, the banqueting hall in the castle, or the bright and spacious marquee. After the ceremony, toast your nuptials in their private bar before feasting on an unforgettable wedding breakfast in the marquee, with its views of the castle ruins and manor house. The in-house chefs pride themselves on providing a first-class dining experience, using only the freshest ingredients. They will collaborate with you to create a menu that will delight your guests, catering to all styles and culinary preferences. Enjoy a three-course feast, hog roast, or BBQ across a range of cuisines. You’ll love the endless photo opportunities that can be found at The Castle Westenhanger, including the ornate medieval dovecote lit up by candlelight. We can’t wait to meet you!

Personal Message from the Manager

Name of Wedding Contact: Tania & Jackie
Thank you for considering The Castle Westenhanger for your wedding day. We have decades of experience and will be by your side throughout your wedding planning journey to ensure you have the day of your dreams. We can't wait to meet you and show you around our breathtaking castle and manor house.

Experience

Year Business Was Established
2018
No. of Weddings Hosted
More than 50
No. of People In Team
125
Reviews
(55)
Greg & Megan
Happy couple married in April
April 2024
The perfect venue for our perfect day
We had our special day here in April 2024 and all we can say is incredible! The booking process was easy and so personal, the online planning system was so easy to use and the Westenhanger team were always at the end of an email if we needed anything at all - nothing was too much trouble. The day went perfectly to plan thanks to the wonderful wedding coordinators, the food was amazing, the DJ was brilliant - genuinely there was nothing we would have changed. We can’t thank the Westenhanger team enough for everything that they have done in making sure that our wedding day was perfect.
Jo and Michael
Happy couple married in April
April 2024
Absolutely amazing!
We had our wedding here last Saturday and it was honestly such an amazing day! The venue is stunning, the staff were so friendly and supportive every step of the way, the food was delicious - even down to service of the wedding breakfast it was so efficient. So many of our guests have complimented us on the choice of venue for the above reasons too. My husband and I also had a few little extras we wanted to include in our day and this was never an issue. I am so glad we got married here, everything was just perfect!
Jonathan & Sarah Baker
Happy couple married in April
April 2024
Mr and Mrs Baker 5th April 2024
Where do we start? From the moment we viewed the venue, we were welcomed with open arms. Every single member of staff were so accommodating and helpful and the wedding day ran effortlessly. The venue itself is absolutely beautiful and all of our guests had the best day! We cannot thank you enough and we will never forget the best day of our lives. Thank you so much for everything. We could personally like to thank Tanya, Jackie, Joe and Michaela for everything, and Michaela this was your first wedding going solo and you were just fantastic and worked so so hard!!
Mr & Mrs Mahon
Happy couple married in March
March 2024
The best most amazing day of our lifes
Thank you so much westenhanger for all your help. Your team are amazing. And we couldn't of wished for a better wedding day xxx
James and Kayleigh
Happy couple married in March
April 2024
Wonderful and Professional Venue - Faultless!
We recently got married at Westenhanger Castle, and it was a magical day. The staff were amazing throughout the planning process, and were eager to answer any questions we had quickly and effectively. The wait staff during the meal were complimented by many guests on their service and presentation, and the food was delicious. We had a contact throughout the day overseeing everything, and they liaised with suppliers when things needed checking. They could not do enough for us, and were happy to accommodate our requests. Compared to other venues of similar size at the same time, we also found it great value for money. Finally, the venue itself is spectacular, the ruins, manor, and marquee are all very well maintained and decorated tastefully. We cannot recommend this venue enough.
Chloe & Jack
Happy couple married in December
January 2024
The most magical venue
The team at Castle Westenhanger were absolutely amazing on and before our special day! No question was too much for them and they couldn't have made us feel any more relaxed and looked after on the day. The price is amazing for what you get in the packages and the food is absolutely delicious! The venue is absolutely beautiful with so much character and history. We had a Christmas wedding and the decor that the venue set up was stunning and made it so magical. Our guests keep saying that it was the best wedding they'd ever attended and most of that is down to the Westenhanger team! We had the best day of our lives and we can't recommend the venue enough.
The Castle Westenhanger Location & Contact Details

Address

Stone Street, Hythe, Kent, CT21 4HX, England

Travel Notes

The Castle Westenhanger is situated in the village of Westenhanger between Ashford and Folkestone near the South Kent coast. It is approximately three miles from the town of Hythe, eight miles from Folkestone, 11 miles from Ashford, 15 miles from Dover and 66 miles from London, with excellent road links courtesy of the M20 (Junction 11). Sat nav postcode for The Castle Westenhanger is CT21 4HX.

Nearest Town

Hythe

Nearest Motorway & Junction

M20 (Junction 11)

Nearest Train Station

Westenhanger

Nearest Airport

Gatwick

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