A Gothic Revival castle deep in the Forest of Dean, Clearwell offers exclusive-use weddings for up to 150 seated guests in its church-like ballroom and over 250 in the evening, with 15 castle bedrooms and further estate accommodation for 100+ guests.
Clearwell Castle is a multi-award-winning castle set in 20 acres of grounds in the Forest of Dean, Gloucestershire. The approach runs through the forest to a striking facade, and the grounds hold a cocktail terrace and a croquet lawn. Inside are grand reception rooms, charming decor and plush furnishings, with all the comforts of a traditional country manor.
Ceremonies take place in the church-like Ballroom, which has a 75-foot-long aisle, a raised dais and leaded windows, or on the bandstand in the gardens with the castle as a backdrop. The in-house chefs create menus to suit any taste, with hand-picked house wines to accompany the wedding breakfast. The castle can host up to 150 guests for the wedding breakfast and up to 250 for the evening reception. The modern Cellar Bar is designed for the evening, with a spacious dancefloor and disco lighting. For the wedding night there are fifteen Castle bedrooms and, a short stroll away at The Wyndham, a further twenty-four bedrooms and bar facilities; couples can upgrade to stay for two nights. With over 30 years of experience in all-inclusive weddings, the team offers exclusive use and a dedicated personal wedding manager.
Enquire about Clearwell Castle →What's includedExclusive use of house and grounds; dedicated Personal Wedding Manager; in-house catering team and chefs; hand-picked house wines; comprehensive packages; finishing touches
Up to 150 guests for the seated wedding breakfast and up to 250 guests for the evening reception.
Yes — the castle has 15 bedrooms, and The Wyndham next door offers 24 further rooms plus additional estate properties, accommodating over 100 guests in total.
Indoor ceremonies take place in the spectacular 75-foot ballroom, and outdoor ceremonies are available on the bandstand in the castle's manicured gardens.
All-inclusive packages start from £6,000. A dedicated Personal Wedding Manager will tailor the package to suit your plans.
Yes — the castle can host a night-before gathering for up to 50 guests, making it ideal for a full wedding weekend.
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