Clearwell Castle Wedding Venue

(30)
Moderate (££)
Up to 150
39 Bedrooms
Exclusive Use
Wedding Licence
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There can hardly be a more perfect setting for a wedding than a castle hidden in an enchanting forest, especially when it can be all yours for your special day!
Clearwell Castle Wedding Venue Features & Capacity

Overview

Venue Type
Castle
Dining Capacity
150
Reception Capacity
250
No. of Bedrooms
39
Sleeps No. of People
79
Bridal Suite
Honeymoon Suite
Usual Access Time
12:00 PM
Usual Finish Time
12:00 AM
Late Night Extension
Yes

Ceremony & Reception

Church Within Walking Distance
Sound System Available
Fireworks Permitted
Wedding Licence
Dancefloor Available
Outdoor Ceremony Available
Confetti Permitted

Venue

Landscaped Gardens
Exclusive Use
Bridal Changing Facilities
Disabled Access
Grade I/II Listed Building
On-Site Parking
Ballroom
Outdoor Reception Space
In-House Wedding Coordinator

Food and Drink

In-House Wine List
In-house Catering
Alcohol Licence

Cultural Specialists

Other
Clearwell Castle Wedding Venue Full Description
There can hardly be a more perfect setting for a wedding than a castle hidden in an enchanting forest. Clearwell Castle, nestled within the natural beauty of the Forest of Dean, is a dreamlike award-winning wedding venue. A fairy tale land just 45 minutes from Bristol, the castle can host both civil ceremonies and receptions in its gorgeous Ballroom and it can accommodate up to 250 guests for the reception and party. The whole property can be yours for a day, or even two.

Personal Message from the Manager

Name of Wedding Contact: Georgie
We very much look forward to welcoming you through the doors of our magical Castle venue!

Experience

Year Business Was Established
1998
No. of Weddings Hosted
More than 50
Public Liability Insurance
Yes
Reviews
(30)
Mr and Mrs Farrington
Happy couple married in October
November 2019
Perfect day at a dream venue
Our wedding at Clearwell Castle went so smoothly and every detail was perfect! We were blown away by the amount of effort that all the staff put in, making sure that the smallest of requested details was correct. We visited several times in the run up to our wedding and spoke to the team at the Castle frequently, which made it a lot easier to plan and a lot more fun! Our personal wedding manager, Lottie, was amazing. It made me feel so much more confident to know that she was there to keep everything running correctly - and she did an amazing job! The day unfolded so seamlessly, with no stresses or input from us, so we relaxed and enjoyed the day. The food was lovely, can't speak highly enough of that. The downstairs bar and dance floor for the evening do is great, and it's really nice to have a few separate rooms for people who find the disco a bit overwhelming. Good to have the food away from the dance floor in the evening as well! All in all, a simply beautiful day and a wonderful experience. Couldn't recommend more highly!
Gabriella and Darren
Happy couple married in July
October 2019
Magical
From the moment we visited Clearwell Castle we knew it was where we wanted to get married. It had everything we could ask for, and more, and nowhere else had ticked every box. Even the drive to the venue was picturesque. The staff were friendly and helpful in the run up to the wedding and when we took family to open days. Ann, our wedding planner, couldn't have been more accommodating, nothing was too much trouble and I completely trusted the day would run smoothly with her leading it. The day was a whirlwind of magic; everything went smoothly, every detail attended to. A truly unforgettable day from the atmosphere, the food which was outstanding and I can not say enough about the team at Clearwell Castle. We wouldn't have changed a thing. All the guests were blown away by what a stunning area and impressive venue and grounds it was and how it was the perfect day and such an amazing venue. We're still talking about it now and will be for a very long time! As we start our life as husband and wife we will be sure to return on dinner dates you run throughout the year.
Juliet & Romeo
Wedding: October
October 2019
Great Venue, great food
Test
Steve and Beth
Happy couple married in December
March 2019
Simply the best
From the moment we had a tour of the venue to the after care, everything was absolutely perfect! Nothing was too much trouble and our wedding manager Georgie made the experience hassle and stress free!! We had the absolute best day and I couldn’t recommend this venue enough!! If you want the most magical day, then don’t hesitate to book your wedding here!! Thank you to everyone at Clearwell Castle
Karen and Gav
Happy couple married in October
March 2019
Fantastic venue
What can we say? We had the perfect wedding for us. Wonderful venue, great food and brilliant staff. We picked Clearwell Castle as we wanted a venue with exclusive use where we could have the ceremony and reception. From the moment we first walked round, we both knew this was where we wanted to get married. Our wedding organiser, Georgie, couldn’t do enough for us. It really took the stress out of organising the wedding and made the whole process effortless. The castle itself is beautiful as are the grounds. We were so lucky and had unexpected amazing weather on our day. One of the reasons we picked Clearwell is because we didn’t expect the weather to be so lovely in October and wanted somewhere with plenty of room in case we were all stuck indoors. The day went like clockwork, but felt relaxed and not forced. We booked all the rooms in the castle overnight and enjoyed a lovely breakfast with some of our guests the morning after. I would 100% reccomend Clearwell Castle as a brilliant place to have the perfect wedding. They really know what they’re doing and do it so well!
Ross and Amy Bartlett
Happy couple married in January
March 2019
Beautiful Venue for a Beautiful Day!!
We had the most beautiful day here at Clearwell Castle for our winter wedding.. !! The venue, accommodation, food, service and evening do exceeded all our expections.. !! The accommodation the night before our wedding was lovely also and meant that we could enjoy time with our loved ones, relax and unwind in the hot tub and also meant that there was no stress on the morning because we were already at the venue.. !! Our wedding coordinator and house manager Ann Danter was absolutely incredible pre wedding, during and post wedding ensuring that our day ran smoothly and to order.. !! Thank you again Ann. xxxxx
Clearwell Castle Wedding Venue Location & Contact Details

Address

Forest of Dean, Coleford, Gloucestershire, GL16 8LG, England

Nearest Town

Coleford

Nearest Motorway & Junction

M48 or M50

Nearest Train Station

Gloucester

Nearest Airport

Bristol

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