Dating to 1259, Kasteel Cleydael is a moated medieval castle 10 km west of Antwerp on a 400-acre estate, offering exclusive use of its historic halls, 1,000 m² paved terrace, and glass-ceiling courtyard for weddings of 25–160 seated guests or up to 180 for cocktail receptions through exclusive caterer Woods Catering.
Kasteel Cleydael has been standing since 1259 — a fact that becomes viscerally real the moment you cross the moat and pass under the square tower that anchors its Flemish medieval form. The castle sits on a 400-acre estate in Aartselaar, 10 kilometres west of Antwerp, set in grounds that feel genuinely removed from the surrounding suburban landscape. Three round corner towers, authentic period stonework, a glass-ceiling covered courtyard, and a 1,000 m² paved terrace complete a setting that requires almost no decoration to feel extraordinary.
Every booking reserves the entire castle — exclusive use is the standard rather than a premium option — guaranteeing full privacy for up to 160 seated guests or 180 for a cocktail reception. Woods Catering handles all on-site food and drink, with menus ranging from BBQ and walking dinners to formally seated galas. The venue has been hosting events for over twelve years and offers weekday pricing advantages for couples with date flexibility.
Enquire about Kasteel Cleydael →The castle accommodates 25–160 guests for seated dinners and up to 180 for cocktail receptions.
Yes — every booking reserves the entire castle and estate, guaranteeing complete privacy for your event.
Woods Catering is the exclusive on-site catering partner, offering seated dinners, walking dinners, cocktail receptions, and BBQ.
Yes — the castle has a glass-ceiling covered courtyard as well as a 1,000 m² paved terrace.
At Cleydaellaan 36, 2630 Aartselaar — approximately 10 km west of Antwerp city centre.
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