Wedding venue at a glance
Gloucestershire

Clearwell Castle

Day capacity: 150
Evening capacity: 250
Accommodation capacity: 79
Night before capacity: 50
Packages from: £7,000
  • 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...

31st July 2022
Groom & Groom - Pete & Chris

From the moment we booked, the team have been fabulous!

28th March 2025
Bride & Groom - Nour & Joshua

Lucy Edwards was an absolute gem throughout our entire wedding journey, and we cannot thank her enough for making our special day truly unforgettable. From the very beginning, her professionalism, attention to detail, and genuine care put us at ease. She went above and beyond at every step, anticipating our needs and ensuring everything ran seamlessly.

30th December 2024
Bride & Groom - Mr & Mrs Brown

We cannot tell you how wonderful the team were at Clearwell Castle. Our wedding coordinator Phaedra was exceptional. Attention to detail and everyone of the team from front of house, waiting staff, grounds men and the DJ made our day absolutely everything we dreamed of and unique to us.

28th March 2025
Mother of Bride - Julie

Just sat here reflecting on my Daughter's wedding yesterday. Such a beautiful venue, inside and out.

5th December 2024
Bride & Groom - Claire & Ross

We are on cloud 9 after our beautiful wedding. Clearwell Castle made a fairy tale wedding come true.

28th November 2024
Bride & Groom - Ellie Mae & Daniel

Clearwell Castle was decorated as we had hoped and looked stunning with the Christmas trees. The external areas of the castle were impeccable and well maintained.

28th March 2025
Bride - Sophie

We had our wedding here the Sunday just gone. Everything was exceptional from start to finish. Our wedding coordinator Emily was outstanding, and the venue is absolutely beautiful, and I mean breath taking.

14th April 2025
Bride & Groom - Lily & Luke

The castle was decorated beautifully, super clean and overall perfect. The gardens are absolutely stunning and well kept, the whole grounds are gorgeous. The bedrooms were all stunning and very well cleaned.

14th April 2025
Bride - Rina

First of all, the team know what they're doing. They are extremely organised, since the first enquiry to the end of the wedding day and the next morning, they have exceeded our expectations. They have made it so easy for us.

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Our Industry Accolades

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

  • Friday April 25th 2025
    Midday - 5pm | Viewings Available By Appointment
  • Tuesday April 29th 2025
    Midday - 6pm | Viewings Available By Appointment
  • Thursday May 1st 2025
    Midday - 5pm | Viewings Available By Appointment
  • Tuesday May 6th 2025
    Midday - 6pm | Viewings Available By Appointment
  • Sunday May 11th 2025
    Midday - 4pm | *OPEN DAY* Viewings Available By Appointment
  • Sunday June 15th 2025
    Midday | Father's Day