Hedingham Castle

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£1,950 - £7,500 for Venue Hire
Up to 150
8 Bedrooms
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Description

If you are looking for one of the most romantic settings in England, look no further than Hedingham Castle. Set in 160 acres of formal gardens, lakes and woods, the 900 year old Norman Keep provides a stunning centre point to your day. Ceremonies take place on the majestic Banqueting Floor of the Castle, with receptions in the permanent Marquee in the gardens of the Georgian Mansion House. Smaller receptions can also be held in the Castle itself, and the Garden Cottage is available for preparation and for the couple’s first night.

Personal Message from the Manager

Name of Wedding Contact: Lottie
At Hedingham Castle we understand that the whole planning journey can feel at times rather intimidating. We are here to help. Offering you our vast knowledge and advice, ensuring that your planning process is enjoyable and stress free every step of the way. Every wedding is different, it is our objective to ensure that everyone has the best possible experience in creating a day that exceeds your dreams.

Experience

Year Business Was Established
2004
No. of Weddings Hosted
More than 50
Public Liability Insurance
Yes

Overview of Hedingham Castle

Wedding Venue Type
Castle
Wedding Venue Capacity
Dining Capacity
150
Reception Capacity
200
Wedding Venue Accommodation
No. of Bedrooms
8
Sleeps No. of People
17
Bridal Suite
Honeymoon Suite

Wedding Ceremony & Reception

Church within walking distance
Sound system available
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Wedding Venue Details

Open Flame Permitted
Water view
Landscaped gardens
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Wedding Catering

Corkage Charge for Own Alcohol
In-House Wine List
In-house catering
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Pricing for Hedingham Castle

Wedding Venue Hire Only
£1,950 - £7,500
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The venue hire fee cost includes the following: Use of the Castle for the ceremony, use of the grounds, House, Marquee, all staff, cutlery, crockery, table linen, glassware, cake stand and knife, table plan easel, your own personal Wedding Coordinator, use of the Cottage for pre bridal preparations (for the bride and bridesmaids), the Cottage for your overnight stay and use of a Mercedes Car to transport everyone up to the Castle from the Cottage.
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Packages (price per head)
£122 - £217
Minimum number of guests: 70
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Packages (total price)
£8,554 - £15,214
Number of guests included: 70
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Reviews for Hedingham Castle
(16)

Matthew & Suzanne
Happy couple married in October
November 2018
Magical day

From first viewing to sitting down with Sarah, everyone was just fantastic & so helpful & understanding, such a beautiful place too. Our day was perfect & ran smoothly with Sarah & gang advising us every step of the way. An overwhelming yet astounding place to be.

Kim
Happy couple married in July
August 2018
Great venue, average staff

We & our guests had the best day, the venue is beautiful. Staff can be quite patronising, and not great planners compared to other event venues. Various hidden charges, so think there is better value for better venues out there. Looks good in photos!!

Laura Shoesmith
Happy couple married in August
January 2018
The prefect day

The interior of the castle is truly breathtaking and makes a perfect setting for a romantic wedding of any size. The staff are very friendly and couldn’t be more helpful. A huge plus is the venue offer a ceremony only wedding which can keep the costs down.

Chloe & Marc
Happy couple married in November
October 2016
An amazing day

What an amazing day we had! Thank you Lauren for everything, it was perfect and you totally got my vision. Beautiful venue, delicious food, great reception, what more could we ask for?

Lauren and Peter Tutton
Happy couple married in June
October 2016
Outstanding service throughout the day

“We can’t thank you enough for the incredible planning and support on the day to help make our wedding so perfect. Our friends and family can’t stop talking about how beautiful the venue was and outstanding service throughout the day. Thank you!”

Sarah and Chris Pye
Happy couple married in May
October 2016
"We could not of dreamt for more!

“We had an amazing wedding day and we could not of dreamt for more! Stress-free in the preparation and on the day. I love looking back on the day. I love looking back through our photos to re-live the day. Thank you so much. Sarah and Chris”

Maria & Kieran
Happy couple married in November
October 2016
Really can’t thank you enough

We really can’t thank you enough for everything you did to make our wedding truly magical. Lauren, today would never have happened without you! You are a credit to Hedingham Castle and you have made the whole experience of setting up the big day so enjoyable and easy.

Charlotte and Joe Bricknell
Happy couple married in September
October 2016
..breath taking, beautiful and truly romantic

“Friday 13th - Lucky for some. Hedingham Castle is the most breath taking, beautiful and truly romantic wedding venue that any bride could wish for. As the sun shone on the castle, we couldn't of imagined getting married any where else but here. The day was wonderful, with one guest describing its as 'layers of a cake', with each layer is another surprise. First we exchanged vows in the candle lit castle surrounded by our family and friends. Next we took our first walk as husband and wife over the beautiful bridge, surrounded by rose petal confetti. We were then greeted into the Main House, with a glass of champagne by the lovely staff, where we relaxed on the lawn, with a string quartet playing. We then made our way into the Marquee where we ate, drank and danced the night away. What we would give to do it all over again. I cannot thank the team at Hedingham enough, for making every single part of our dream come true. We would like to thank all of our suppliers for going above and beyond to make everything as we imagined. Thank you, Charlotte & Joe Bricknell “

Donna & Mark
Happy couple married in December
October 2016
The most magical, special wedding day

Wow and thank you. We had the most magical, special wedding day at Hedingham. It truly is the most spectacular venue. However what makes everything work and run to plan are the people. From the Open Day we could see that the Castle’s staff were professional, courteous and friendly. Ladies, thank you so very much for all you did for us and to everybody who made our day wonderful from start to finish.

Michelle & Richard
Happy couple married in November
October 2016
We could not have asked for a better wedding!

Thank you so much for all of your hard work and patience over many months. We could not have asked for a better wedding. Thank you for a beautiful Castle, great food and entertainment. We are very grateful.

Location & Contact Details for Hedingham Castle

Wedding Venue Address
Bayley Street, Halstead, Essex, CO9 3DJ, England, United Kingdom
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What is your No. 1 wedding planning tip for couples?

Don't stress! We will look after you every step of the way when you are planning your wedding at Hedingham Castle.

Describe Hedingham Castle in 5 adjectives

Historic Luxury Unique Romantic Fairytale

Have you had any celebrity guest or wedding at Hedingham Castle?

Matt Le Blanc, Elizabeth Hurley, Sean Bean, Alexander McQueen, David Starkey, Jamie Lang, Jamie Oliver, Joey Essex, Izabella Blow, Helena Bonham-Carter, Stjepan Hauser, Ronan Keating, Larry Lamb, Anna Chancellor, James Fleet, Jay Kay, Matt Cardle, and Henry VII.

What’s your favourite canapé?

Either Salt Beef & Gherkin on Ciabatta, with Mustard Mayonnaise OR our delicious Mac 'n' Cheese bites.

What is Hedingham Castle most unique feature?

Our beautiful 900-year-old Norman Keep in which our wedding ceremonies are held.

What part of your business are you most proud of?

We are most proud of our personal touches. We are a family business and a family home and we love to welcome new couples into our family.
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