Wedding venue at a glance
Gloucestershire

Clearwell Castle

Day capacity: 150
Evening capacity: 250
Accommodation capacity: 79
Night before capacity: 50
Packages from: £6,000
  • Exclusive use
  • Dedicated wedding manager
  • In-house catering team

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A Hidden Gem in The Stunning Forest of Dean

Complete with grand reception rooms, a 75-foot-long aisle and accommodation aplenty, the multi-award-winning Clearwell Castle offers a magnificent backdrop for your fairy-tale castle wedding with all the comforts of a traditional country manor.

A Fairy-tale Castle Wedding Venue in the Heart of Gloucestershire

Set in 20 acres of grounds, complete with a cocktail terrace and croquet lawn, Clearwell Castle boasts a dreamy castle exterior paired with charming decor, plush furnishings, and comfort around every corner. Our beautiful manor house & grounds are nestled within the romantic Forest of Dean and offers an enchanting venue for your wedding day.

Make your way through the forest and notice the magnificent facade, which affords picture-perfect photo opportunities. Despite its elegance and grandeur, this Gloucestershire venue is warm and ready to welcome you.

The church-like Ballroom boasts a 75-foot-long aisle, raised dais and leaded windows. Alternatively, couples can opt for an al-fresco affair on the bandstand within our manicured gardens with their very own Castle backdrop. Fine dining follows, with our team of in-house chefs able to create menus to suit any taste, with hand-picked house wines available to complement the exquisite wedding breakfast.

The modern Cellar Bar has been designed with your evening reception in mind and offers a contemporary setting to end your night in further celebration with a spacious dancefloor and disco lighting. The addition of The Wyndham just a short stroll away means there are now an additional twenty-four bedrooms (and bar facilities) on top of the fifteen Castle bedrooms for your wedding night. If one night is not enough, you can upgrade and stay for two!

Complete Wedding Packages

Your wedding is unique to you, and as such, we’ve designed our all-inclusive packages to provide you with a range of options to suit all tastes, preferences & budgets.

What Our Couples Say About Us

As an exclusive-use wedding venue,
we know a thing or two about running perfect wedding days,
but don't just take our word for it...

6th August 2024
Bride & Groom - Steph & Josh

We had the most perfect day at The Castle!

A huge thank you to Emily for everything she did in the run up and on the day of our wedding.

2nd August 2024
Bride & Groom - Ellie & Joe

We had a magical day, stress free Wedding Day!

Ann, our Personal Wedding Manager and she honestly, was the best! She made sure everything ran so smoothly; everyone was where they should be leaving us to enjoy and relax on our big day.

1st August 2024
Bride & Groom - Lucy & Jordan

We could not have asked for more during our wedding here at Clearwell Castle.

26th July 2024
Bride & Groom - Sarah & Michael

The castle is exceptionally well presented. Everything is beautifully clean and well kept.

8th June 2024
Bride & Groom - Heidi & Chris

Thank you so much for EVERYTHING!

Hannah and the Clearwell team were a dream to work with and we are literally over the moon that we had Hannah as a Personal Wedding Manager.

5th June 2024
Bride & Groom - Laura & Owen

Our day was perfect from start the finish.

We would like to say a huge thank you to Phaedra and the staff for all their hard work.

31st May 2024
Bride & Groom - Kelly & Andrew

We had a fantastic day at Clearwell Castle, better than we could ever have hoped for.

29th May 2024
Bride & Groom - Mr & Mrs Goddard

We had the most perfect day it was everything we could have hoped for and more.

26th May 2024
Bride & Groom - Sarah & Richard

We wanted to thank Ann and the team for everything they did for us on the run up to and on the day of our wedding.

10th May 2024
Bride & Groom - Bethan & Graham

Thank you Clearwell Castle for a wonderful wedding day.

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Catering & Services

We have developed our own in-house services and forged relationships with trustworthy suppliers that know our venue and how we work. All of which means that everything you need for the perfect wedding is at your fingertips.

Events & Open Days

  • Sunday December 8th 2024
    Midday - 4pm | *OPEN DAY* Viewings Available By Appointment
  • Monday December 9th 2024
    Midday - 5pm | Viewings Available By Appointment
  • Wednesday December 11th 2024
    Midday - 6pm | Viewings Available By Appointment
  • Friday December 13th 2024
    7pm | Winter Ball
  • Monday December 16th 2024
    Midday - 6pm | Viewings Available By Appointment
  • Thursday January 2nd 2025
    6.00pm | Dinner Date Event
  • Wednesday February 12th 2025
    6.00pm | Dinner Date Event
  • Friday February 14th 2025
    7pm | Valentine's Dinner
  • Sunday March 30th 2025
    Midday | Mother's Day Lunch
  • Sunday April 20th 2025
    Midday | Easter Lunch