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.

20th June 2025
Guest - Michelle

Attended for a friend's wedding. Beautiful venue inside and out. The gardens were picture perfect. Loads of rooms to celebrate in. Food was amazing.

20th June 2025
Groom - Clive

So glad that we chose Clearwell Castle as our wedding venue and Emily as our wedding planner. From initial viewing, food tasting and meetings with Emily we had a brilliant day that ran like clockwork, great service from all the staff, lovely food (wedding breakfast, evening buffet and family and friends breakfast before departure).

20th June 2025
Bride - Carolann

We had our wedding at Clearwell Castle on Saturday 10th May, and we honestly cannot praise the venue and team highly enough. The castle itself is absolutely stunning, set in a breathtaking location with immaculate grounds that made for the perfect backdrop to our special day.

20th June 2025
Bride & Groom - Elise & Corey

Emily was everything I could have asked for! She supported us throughout the process, gave guidance when required and made our vision come to life. Emily was absolutely amazing, a credit to the venue and an integral part of our experience.

20th June 2025
Bride & Groom - Sian & Sam

All the pictures looked amazing with the grounds in the background. Everyone went above and beyond, had no complaints and everything was done in a timely manner.

20th June 2025
Bride & Groom - Abigail & Samuel

The grounds are extremely well kept and such a beautiful seasonal array of flowers. Laura was fantastic at getting us booked in and providing lots of helpful advice and information.

20th June 2025
Bride & Groom - Andrea & Rob

Laura was fantastic at providing the info we needed to book. Everyone we've spoken to in the build-up has been beyond helpful, and our wedding planner Emily has been fantastic.

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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

  • Tuesday July 15th 2025
    Midday - 7pm | Viewings Available By Appointment
  • Thursday July 17th 2025
    Midday - 7pm | Viewings Available By Appointment
  • Tuesday July 22nd 2025
    Midday - 7pm | Viewings Available By Appointment
  • Wednesday July 23rd 2025
    Midday - 5pm | Viewings Available By Appointment
  • Sunday July 27th 2025
    Midday - 4pm | *OPEN DAY* - Viewings Available By Appointment
  • Friday August 1st 2025
    5pm | Summer Dinner Date
  • Monday August 25th 2025
    2pm - 6pm | Bank Holiday Garden Party
  • Wednesday September 3rd 2025
    6pm | Dinner Date Event
  • Tuesday October 7th 2025
    6pm | Dinner Date Event