Description
Hay Castle is a monumental wedding venue with centuries of history, nestled in the heart of the "town of books", Hay-on-Wye. The castle's origin dates back to medieval times and maintains its classic architecture whilst embracing contemporary design. With impressive views of the Black Mountains (a dreamy backdrop for newlywed photos), Hay Castle is a unique and unforgettable location to celebrate special moments.
Facilities and Capacity
The castle is licensed to host weddings, blessings and civil ceremonies for a full-day exclusive hire of the fortress and its grounds. As only a few weddings occur in this venue each year, it is a remarkable opportunity to intertwine your love story within this area's rich history. Hay Castle can host ceremonies and receptions of up to 60 guests with stunning spaces accented with iconic architecture. Couples can celebrate their wedding on the manicured castle lawns in fine weather. Alternatively, intimate ceremonies can be held on the private medieval tower viewing platform, surrounded by scenery and overlooking the town of books and the river Wye. After the ceremony, celebrations can continue with dinner and dancing accompanied by a live band or DJ in the 17th-century great hall. Pets are also warmly welcomed and accommodated by this venue so couples can include all of their beloved friends on their special day.
Services Offered
The team at Hay Castle is highly attentive and works closely with couples to elevate their wedding dreams and experience. The on-site wedding coordinator will advise you on every step of your journey, from the moment you book to your wedding day. The venue has a list of trusted suppliers who can help you personalise the venue with floral designs, decorations, music and more. Your food and drink choices will be safe in the hands of our expert catering partners, Epicure Events, who will create a bespoke banquet, for a truly memorable wedding day feast.
Reach out to Hay Castle for more information or to book a tour of the castle and grounds.
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Key Details
Capacity:
25 - 165Price from:
£3750Details & FAQs
Venue type:
- In the country
- Unusual weddings
- Castle
- Historic
- Outdoor license
- Unique weddings
Ceremony options:
- Civil ceremony licence
Dining options:
- Seated meal facilities
- Corkage option
- Alcohol licence
- Buffet meal facilities
- In-house catering
Evening entertainment:
- Dance floor
- Entertainment licence
- Live band facilities
- Evening reception facilities
- DJ facilities
Venue staff assistance:
- Wedding coordinator
Other features:
- Exclusive use
- Accessible facilities
- Confetti permitted
- Pet-friendly
- Horse baraat permitted
User Reviews
Deals
100-160 Guest Exclusive Wedding
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Expires on 30/09/2026
It is with great pleasure that we are able to offer an exclusive use castle lawn wedding to one lucky couple per year with guest numbers of 100 to 160!
Weddings in May to September
Full castle closure for exclusive use
Offsite ceremony, reception only
Additional marquee, catering tent and toilet hire required
A magical backdrop of the castle and dreamy views of the black mountains
Starting price £7,900 venue hire for 2024.
2024 Venue Hire Discount
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Expires on 16/11/2024
A fantastic discount on venue hire for full day exclusive use weddings wishing to be wed on one of our few remaining dates this year! [Sep - Nov].
Weekend -£1,000
Weekday -£500
Late Availability for 2024
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Expires on 16/11/2024
We have a selection of weekend dates currently available this year for exclusive weddings, to include:
Saturday 7th September
Saturday 21st September
Saturday 28th September
Saturday 12th October
Saturday 19th October
Saturday 2nd November
Saturday 9th November
Saturday 16th November
...and some weekday availabilty too.
Including a fab discount of £1,000 from our weekend venue hire for a full day exclusive wedding at Hay Castle.
Local Community Discount
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Expires on 31/12/2026
Couples resident to the town of Hay on Wye are eligible for a 10% discount on Castle venue hire for weddings in 2025/26.
Discount only applies to venue hire and not food, drink or equipment hire.
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