With seating for up to 150 guests (including the bride & groom), you can choose one of many table layouts, with our top table options including a traditional top table to seat eight, a bespoke half-moon top table that seats six, or a sweetheart table for couples to enjoy an intimate table for two.

Our tables are 5ft rounds which can fit a maximum of 10 people on, and we also offer banqueting style tables which can fit a maximum of 74. We allow around 2 hours for your wedding breakfast and usually around half an hour for speeches which can be done before or after your meal. We include all table linen, cutlery, napkins, crockery and glassware – again with various upgrade options available.

Of course – we offer an in-house PA System, which will allow you to play music for your ceremony. This can be played via CD, iPhone or iPod, although we do not have Wifi in this room, so please make sure you download your playlist in advance. We ask for three to four tracks whilst your guests are taking their seats; your entrance track; two to three songs whilst you are signing the register; and one exit track for you both.

We welcome live musicians to perform inside at any point throughout the day, with singing waiters also being welcome at the Castle as a fun surprise for the guests to get the party started

A priest or vicar cannot marry you legally at the Castle as our licence is for civil ceremonies only. However, you are welcome to have a blessing with your priest/vicar following your civil ceremony.

St Peter’s Church is located right next door to the Castle and is a popular option for our couples who want to have a religious ceremony.

Yes, our Chiavari chairs are included as part of your package, and we have lots of sash colours to choose from and are included in all of our packages and venue hires to tie in with your colour theme and personalise this beautiful space.

The Ballroom has a beautiful neutral-coloured aisle carpet already included and set-up for you on the day. This is also included in your package.

The use of our Ballroom for your civil ceremony is included, however the cost of the Registrar for your ceremony is not included. The Registrar would need to be booked individually by yourselves for legal reasons. We can provide you with estimated costs and contact details on how to book your Registrar.

Our Bandstand, which is adjacent to the Croquet Lawn, is our licenced outdoor ceremony space, which is a popular option in the summertime!

We suggest a ceremony time of between 1pm and 2pm. This is perfect to allow guests plenty of time to arrive and check in, but also making the most of your time at the venue. You are, however, welcome to have a later ceremony if you prefer.

We will have the Ballroom as your indoor back up option in case the weather is not on your side; to afford you every opportunity to have the outdoor ceremony, the decision will be made on the morning of your wedding.

We have two ceremony options – indoors in our Ballroom, or outdoors in the Bandstand.

The civil ceremony will last approximately 20 to 30 minutes, depending on whether you decide to have a reading of your choice during the ceremony.

Our maximum capacity for the evening reception is 250 guests. This is based on using the whole of the castle and both bars within the venue.

Last orders at the bar are 11.45pm, with a music cut-off time of midnight. You will have the option to apply for a Late Licence, which will extend the party until 1am.

The day after your wedding, we kindly ask that guests vacate their rooms by 10am after breakfast (which is served from 8.30am to 9.30am) and be offsite from the castle by 11am.

Of course! Your guests staying within the area of the venue are welcome to return to the castle the day after your wedding for breakfast. We ask that you complete your final numbers form at least three weeks before the wedding and include the total number of guests you expect for breakfast. Any additional guests will be charged at £16.50 per adult and £7.50 per child.

We offer in-house silk flowers throughout the venue. Our silk flowers displayed in the Ceremony room will remain neutral in colour. Should you wish to add additional flowers to the decorations, you are welcome to arrange this with your florist, who will be able to set these up on the day from 11am.

Our resident DJ and disco are included in your package, and you may wish to provide us with a song request list of any favourite tracks you would like played, including your first dance.

You are welcome to personalise the castle however you wish with additional decorations. Your Personal Wedding Manager will be more than happy to set these up for you on the day. Please discuss this with directly during your Planning Meeting (ideally three to five months before your wedding).

You will work together with our DJ to create perfect wedding playlist.

We do allow fireworks; however, we do ask that the only supplier that is used for this is Firemagic. Sparklers are also allowed to be used, but you would need to provide these for your guests.

One of our unique qualities is that we are able to offer exclusive use of your very own castle from midday on the day of your wedding for you and your guests to enjoy.

Unfortunately we are unable to allow bouncy castles within the grounds of the castle. This is due to health and safety, but also to ensure our immaculate gardens are maintained for your wedding day.

Guests can arrive to the Castle from 12pm on the wedding day.

Your suppliers can arrive anytime from 11am to set-up on the day of your wedding. We are unable to accept any items into the venue the day before your wedding.

The castle has disabled parking spaces as well as ramp access into the castle via the Drawing Room doors. We have disabled toilets on both the lower ground floor by the disco, and the upper ground floor by the drawing room bar.

We also have one ground floor bedroom with disabled facilities in the castle grounds. The Wyndham, located in the village, has 6 ground floor bedrooms for those that find stairs challenging, but they are not equipped for wheelchair access.

If you have accessibility issues and are due to visit or attend an event at Clearwell Castle or The Wyndham, we highly recommend that you call us to discuss your specific needs in advance of your visit.

We also ask that our couples inform us at their earliest convenience if they have guests attending their event with specific requirements regarding access.

Absolutely. Children are very welcome at the castle on any wedding day and even have their very own children’s games room to enjoy!

We can only allow neutral colour paper confetti to be thrown inside or fresh petals to be thrown outside. This is because we feel it is of paramount importance for every hirer to feel that the venue is their home. If confetti from previous events was still lying around this feeling would, we believe, be undermined.

Unfortunately, we are unable to allow pets to stay within the venue or overnight in our accommodation. Should you wish for your pet to take part in your special day – i.e. for the ceremony or photographs – you are welcome to discuss this with your Personal Wedding Manager.

Yes, we have Wi-Fi available for all guests.

Yes we do allow Candles but must be within our Naked Flame Policy:-

All naked flames/candles must be fully encased at the sides, with the tip of the flame at least 5cm below the rim of the encasement. Furthermore, with the exception of enclosed hurricane lamps outside, all naked flames must be placed at least 70cm above floor height.

The Keeper’s Cottage known as our Bridal Cottage can accommodate up to six people. The Keeper’s Cottage also includes a luxurious hot tub for you and your girls to use the night before your big day. We also have a further two estate cottages, which can be used the night before and night of your wedding subject to availability. The North Lodge can sleep six people, and the Portcullis View Studio can sleep two people. To book the cottages and check availability, please contact the office.

Keeper’s Cottage is the perfect place to get ready whilst waiting to move up into the Honeymoon Suite. You are welcome to start with hair and makeup at a time that best suits you, and your Personal Wedding Manager will bring over breakfast for you as well!

Just a short stroll away from the Castle is The Wyndham. Our sister property offers a total of 24 bedrooms, a private bar and function space making it the perfect place for you to relax with friends and family ahead of your big day.

The Wyndham and its accommodation can also be booked for the night of and the night after your wedding should you and your guests wish to extend the stay and explore the Forest of Dean.

For all wedding guests, breakfast is served in the Ballroom at the Castle the day after the wedding– it is the perfect time to catch up with everyone and debrief the night before!

We have ample parking for all guests, including three electric car charging stations.

The Castle boasts 12 magnificent bedrooms located on the upper floors of the Castle, all of which are exclusively reserved for you on your wedding night. Continuing the same grand Castle decor, the bedrooms are all individually themed so your guests can enjoy the novelty of sleeping in a Castle bedroom for the night. Complete with four-poster beds, ensuite bathrooms and sprawling views, your guests are sure to feel at home. Your guests can enjoy a drink at the bar before checking into their rooms from midday on the wedding day. Breakfast is included in all of our accommodation and is served in the Ballroom between 8.30am and 9.30am, with check-out being at 10am.

Out in the Courtyard, we have our Coachman’s rooms, which are a further 3 double bedrooms, including an accessible bedroom, that are great for housing your additional guests. We also have North Lodge, a cottage that sleeps six, and Portcullis View, a studio which sleeps two, within the Castle grounds, and these are available for any night you may need them subject to availability!

Breakfast is served from 8.30am to 9.30am in the Ballroom the morning after your wedding, and all guests staying in The Wyndham will also join you for breakfast in the Main Castle Ballroom.

Check-out of the bedrooms is at 10am, and we ask you to please be offsite by 11am.

Unfortunately, we are unable to provide travel cots or additional beds, however, your guests are welcome to bring their own travel cots with them on the day. Additional beds are not permitted.

All the rooms include tea & coffee making facilities, are fitted with ensuites, with towels and complimentary toiletries provided also. There are also irons, ironing boards and hairdryers available upon request.

Yes, we have WiFi available for all guests.

With seating for up to 150 guests, you can choose one of many table layouts, with our top table options including a traditional top table to seat eight, a bespoke half-moon top table that seats six, or a sweetheart table for couples to enjoy an intimate table for two.

Our tables are 5ft rounds which can fit a maximum of 10 people on, and we also offer banqueting style tables which can fit a maximum of 74. We allow around 2 hours for your wedding breakfast and usually around half an hour for speeches which can be done before or after your meal. We include all table linen, cutlery, napkins, crockery and glassware – again with various upgrade options available.

I’m afraid due to our licence and company policy, alcohol is not permitted to be bought into the venue from offsite.

we do not permit any external catering (apart from your wedding cake.)
We have our own team of chefs onsite at the castle, who will work with you to create the perfect wedding breakfast.

Of course – our Executive Chef will work with you to create your own personal wedding breakfast menu or evening buffet.

We can cater for all dietary requirements – we ask that these are stipulated against the relevant guests’ names on the menu summary you will submit to your Personal Wedding Manager 30 days prior to your wedding.

We allow you to offer your guests 2 starters, 2 mains and 2 desserts, one of which should be a vegetarian option. (Our Luxe package does allow you to choose 3 main course options!).

You are more than welcome to bring in your own decorations to dress the venue, this includes candles, although we do ask that they are covered with tea light holders or hurricane vases. Your Personal Wedding Manager will be responsible for setting everything up for you on the day.

We are able to offer an afternoon tea selection for you and your guests if you prefer a vintage style or informal wedding breakfast.

Yes. As well as our range of evening buffet selections to choose from, we are able to offer a hog roast for your evening reception if you prefer.

Yes. As well as our hog roast, we offer a barbecue selection – perfect for summer weddings!

Our in-house catering team will be more than happy to discuss any ideas or suggestions you might have.

Last orders at the bar are 11.45pm, with a music cut-off time of midnight. You will have the option to apply for a Late Licence, which will extend the party until 1am.

We are always more than happy to show you around the castle at a time to suit you both. Please contact Laura, our Sales Manager, who will be happy to discuss availability.

We allow up to two hours for the viewing appointment. This will include your tour of the venue and accommodation, and time to discuss availability and package prices.

Due to the amount of weddings which are held at the castle, viewing appointments can be difficult during a weekend. We are therefore able to offer mid-week viewings from 9am to 5pm, along with evening appointments when requested.

To check availability for your special day, please contact the Sales Manager on our office number 01594 832 320 to discuss dates for your big day! Alternatively please contact them on info@clearwell-castle.co.uk

To secure a date we require a £1,000 non-refundable and non-transferable booking deposit. This can be paid over the phone by credit or debit card or by bank transfer.

A further deposit payment schedule is also required and its exact make-up depends on the date you book and how far in advance you are booking – you can find more information on our further deposits in section 4 of our terms & conditions here.

Please note that we are not able to accept American Express for any payments.

Your final balance (known as the bulk invoice) is due no later than 30 days in advance of your wedding date. We will, of course, deduct any payments you have already made but you will find an additional £1,000 applied to your invoice at this stage. This constitutes a fully refundable damage deposit which will be refunded into your account within 14 days of your wedding. Please note that we are unable to accept any form of credit card as payment for this bulk invoice so it will need to be settled by debit card or bank transfer. You may wish to opt for a non-refundable Damage Waiver Fee of £250. You must inform us at the time you confirm your Final Requirements.

You will meet your Personal Wedding Manager three to five months before your wedding. If you would like your appointment sooner than this, please contact the office and we will be more than happy to arrange this for you.

Unfortunately, we are unable to hold dates due to how quickly our they are booked up.

You are welcome to book a date as far ahead as you require. To check availability, please just contact our Sales Manager in the office.

The Registrar will require at least 28 days’ notice for you and your partner to give notice of your marriage. Therefore, legally, you would be able to get married within four weeks.

The Classical and Luxe packages are based on a minimum of 60 guests all day and evening, available Monday to Sunday all year round. Our Party package is based on a minimum of 60 guests all day and evening, available Monday to Thursday from October to May. Our Intimate package is based on a minimum of 30 guests all day and evening, available Monday to Thursday from October to May only.

You are able to get married any day of the year with the exception of Christmas Day, Boxing Day and New Year’s Day.

Guests can arrive to the Castle from 12pm on the day.

All bedrooms will be available from 12 noon, with the exception of our estate cottages, which are available from 1pm.

Check-out from the rooms is at 10am, followed by offsite at 11am.

The castle has disabled parking spaces as well as ramp access into the castle via the Drawing Room doors. We have disabled toilets on both the lower ground floor by the disco, and the upper ground floor by the drawing room bar.

We also have one ground floor bedroom with disabled facilities in the castle grounds. The Wyndham, located in the village, has 6 ground floor bedrooms for those that find stairs challenging, but they are not equipped for wheelchair access.

If you have accessibility issues and are due to visit or attend an event at Clearwell Castle or The Wyndham, we highly recommend that you call us to discuss your specific needs in advance of your visit.

We also ask that our couples inform us at their earliest convenience if they have guests attending their event with specific requirements regarding access.

Children are more than welcome to attend the castle on a wedding day. We have four highchairs and four booster seats available to use.

Unfortunately, we do not allow pets to stay at the venue, nor in our overnight accommodation.

Following the Covid 19 Pandemic, and in recognition of the positive impact card-only payments have had on our food & drinks service, we have made the decision to go cashless indefinitely. You will require a card to make payments for any food or drinks at the bar and we accept most credit & debit cards except American Express.

Yes, we have WiFi available for all guests.

Breakfast is included in all of our accommodation and is served in the Ballroom between 8.30am and 9.30am, with check-out being at 10am.

Check-out is at 10am from your room, and offsite by 11am please.

Unfortunately, we are unable to provide travel cots or additional beds, however, you are welcome to bring their own travel cots with them on the day.

All the rooms include tea & coffee making facilities, are fitted with ensuites, with towels and complimentary toiletries provided also. There are also irons, ironing boards and hairdryers available upon request.

Yes, we have WiFi available for all guests.

Certainly. Please contact the office prior to arrival to arrange food and drinks ready for your arrival. We are also able to accommodate any specific dietary requests.

Of course. We have a number of gifts available for you to purchase. We offer a personalised print as a perfect memorable gift for the couple, or why not add a bottle of bubbly to the Honeymoon Suite for the couple to enjoy? For any special requests, please contact us and we can discuss your requirements with you.