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There can hardly be a more perfect setting for a wedding than a castle hidden in an enchanting forest. Clearwell Castle sits within the natural beauty of the Forest of Dean, and as you follow the winding drive through the trees, its magnificent façade rises into view, a scene that feels lifted from a fairy tale. This award-winning wedding venue is just 45 minutes from Bristol, yet it feels a world away.
Your ceremony can take place in the church-like Ballroom, where a dramatic 75-foot aisle leads to a raised dais, framed by leaded windows and arched glass that look out over the grounds. If you’d prefer to marry outdoors, the bandstand in the manicured gardens offers an al-fresco setting with the castle as your backdrop. The same elegant Ballroom hosts civil ceremonies and receptions, and the castle welcomes up to 250 guests for the reception and evening party.
Across 20 acres of grounds, guests can sip drinks on the cocktail terrace, play on the croquet lawn and pose for photographs beneath the iconic Portcullis. Inside, grand reception rooms with charming décor and plush furnishings give the castle the warmth of a traditional country manor. Dinner is prepared by the in-house chefs, and when the night turns to dancing, the contemporary Cellar Bar offers a spacious dancefloor and disco lighting.
The whole property can be yours, with exclusive use of the castle and grounds. Fifteen castle bedrooms, including the Gresham Honeymoon Suite, and a further twenty-four at The Wyndham, a short stroll away, mean your closest family and friends can stay close by. And if one day isn’t enough, you can make it two.
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- NNatasha23/12/2025Can't recommend the venue and team highly enough.Can't recommend the venue and team highly enough.Clearwell Castle was the most spectacular venue for our wedding. We can't recommend the venue and team highly enough. Always there to help us in preparation, answer any questions and simply put so much into the day that it didn't feel stressful for us in the lead up at all! Phaedra was a brilliant Personal Wedding Manager, running things seamlessly before, during and after the event, as well as the rest of the staff working on the day - we are so thankful. We'd highly recommend Clearwell Castle.Clearwell Castle was the most spectacular venue for our wedding. We can't recommend the venue and team highly enough. Always there to help us in preparation, answer any questions and simply put so much into the day that it didn't feel stressful for us in the lead up at all! Phaedra was a brilliant Personal Wedding Manager, running things seamlessly before, during and after the event, as well as the rest of the staff working on the day - we are so thankful. We'd highly recommend Clearwell Castle.
- LLily23/12/2025We had our dream wedding and Clearwell.We had our dream wedding and Clearwell.We had our dream wedding and Clearwell. It is a beautiful venue, and everything ran smoothly, and we couldn't have asked for a better venue for our special day, and would highly recommend it. Our guests all commented on how wonderful the venue was and had a lovely time. Ann and Ruby were outstanding! I love that they made us feel calm and relaxed about everything happening, keeping us informed about things and overall gave amazing vibes like our wedding was the only thing that mattered. We had our dream wedding and Clearwell. It is a beautiful venue, and everything ran smoothly, and we couldn't have asked for a better venue for our special day, and would highly recommend it. Our guests all commented on how wonderful the venue was and had a lovely time. Ann and Ruby were outstanding! I love that they made us feel calm and relaxed about everything happening, keeping us informed about things and overall gave amazing vibes like our wedding was the only thing that mattered.
- CChloe & Connor23/12/2025Knew straight away we wanted to get married there.Knew straight away we wanted to get married there.The open day we attended was brilliant, and we sort of knew straight away we wanted to get married there. Emma (who helped us on the day) was and has been amazing throughout the whole process. The food was amazing; it came out quickly and was still hot, and everyone had good feedback. DJ was brilliant and played everything we asked for and some requests. The fish and chip supper was also amazing, and went down a treat. The open day we attended was brilliant, and we sort of knew straight away we wanted to get married there. Emma (who helped us on the day) was and has been amazing throughout the whole process. The food was amazing; it came out quickly and was still hot, and everyone had good feedback. DJ was brilliant and played everything we asked for and some requests. The fish and chip supper was also amazing, and went down a treat.
- KKeighley & Ross23/12/2025I was so emotional and loved every moment.I was so emotional and loved every moment.Everything was set up beautifully! I was so emotional and loved every moment and attention to detail! Inside the house, everything looked as i imagined! Perfect and classical. Grass and grounds were beautifully cared for and just made the scenery magical. Food is just amazing! I would 100% recommend the food to anyone. Breakfast the following morning - Loved how everything was set out and so delicious, a peaceful breakfast which was needed from the night before.Everything was set up beautifully! I was so emotional and loved every moment and attention to detail! Inside the house, everything looked as i imagined! Perfect and classical. Grass and grounds were beautifully cared for and just made the scenery magical. Food is just amazing! I would 100% recommend the food to anyone. Breakfast the following morning - Loved how everything was set out and so delicious, a peaceful breakfast which was needed from the night before.
- FFaye & James23/12/2025The house is absolutely stunning.The house is absolutely stunning.The house is absolutely stunning and in keeping with the period. Everything is tastefully decorated and timeless. The grounds are beautiful and incredibly well-maintained; they looked picture-perfect. The bedrooms are lovely and are in keeping with the style of the rest of the house. We had multiple emails, calls and Zoom calls with Phaedra. She was absolutely incredible, nothing was a problem, and she made me feel very at ease with the whole Process. The house is absolutely stunning and in keeping with the period. Everything is tastefully decorated and timeless. The grounds are beautiful and incredibly well-maintained; they looked picture-perfect. The bedrooms are lovely and are in keeping with the style of the rest of the house. We had multiple emails, calls and Zoom calls with Phaedra. She was absolutely incredible, nothing was a problem, and she made me feel very at ease with the whole Process.
- AAmy & Tom23/12/2025Such a beautiful venue - so clean and tidy.Such a beautiful venue - so clean and tidy.Such a beautiful venue - so clean and tidy. Everything was so well presented. All the gardens were very well maintained. The honeymoon suite was beautiful. It was in amazing condition and very clean and tidy. Ela was just incredible. We cannot thank her enough for everything. The wedding breakfast was amazing and presented beautifully. Loved the breakfast the following morning. A good variety of food, which was constantly being stocked up! Such a beautiful venue - so clean and tidy. Everything was so well presented. All the gardens were very well maintained. The honeymoon suite was beautiful. It was in amazing condition and very clean and tidy. Ela was just incredible. We cannot thank her enough for everything. The wedding breakfast was amazing and presented beautifully. Loved the breakfast the following morning. A good variety of food, which was constantly being stocked up!
- HHaylee & Matt23/12/2025The grounds made for gorgeous photo opportunities.The grounds made for gorgeous photo opportunities.The grounds made for gorgeous photo opportunities. The honeymoon suite was amazing and incredible to get ready in with my bridesmaids on the day of the wedding. On the build-up to the wedding, Phaedra was incredible - she was very supportive and helped us with all our enquiries. The wedding breakfast food was amazing and commented on by a number of the guests. The two wines we had for the wedding breakfast were lovely. The grounds made for gorgeous photo opportunities. The honeymoon suite was amazing and incredible to get ready in with my bridesmaids on the day of the wedding. On the build-up to the wedding, Phaedra was incredible - she was very supportive and helped us with all our enquiries. The wedding breakfast food was amazing and commented on by a number of the guests. The two wines we had for the wedding breakfast were lovely.
- JJoe and ellie06/08/2024Magical day ! Stress-free Magical day ! Stress-freeAnn was our wedding coordinator and she honestly was the best ! She made sure everything ran smooth , everyone was where they should be leaving us to enjoy and relax on our big day. And wow such beautiful views we had!!Ann was our wedding coordinator and she honestly was the best ! She made sure everything ran smooth , everyone was where they should be leaving us to enjoy and relax on our big day. And wow such beautiful views we had!!
- ZZara & Sam21/05/2024We had an amazing day.We had an amazing day.We would both just like a say a big thank you to Phaedra, our Personal Wedding Manager for all her organising and planning for our wedding day and ensuring everything ran smoothly, we both really appreciate it. We had an amazing day.We would both just like a say a big thank you to Phaedra, our Personal Wedding Manager for all her organising and planning for our wedding day and ensuring everything ran smoothly, we both really appreciate it. We had an amazing day.
- VVictoria & Andrew21/05/2024Amazing!Amazing!Just wanted to say a massive thank you to Hannah and her team for all their help and effort on our special day! We are so truly thankful for all that everyone at The Castle did for us. Amazing.Just wanted to say a massive thank you to Hannah and her team for all their help and effort on our special day! We are so truly thankful for all that everyone at The Castle did for us. Amazing.
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Describe the best wedding that happened at your venue?
Every wedding is individual and unique and we strive to create the dream wedding day for each and every couple that hold their day at this spectacular castle. A wedding is a special occasion and we feel privileged to get to play a part for so many people.
What is your No.1 wedding planning tip for couples?
Relax and enjoy it!
What’s your favourite personal touch you’ve seen at a wedding?
The speeches – laughter and tears, stories and jokes, insightful and reflective, a chance to say thank-you and a chance to say welcome, speeches are both emotional and personal.
Describe your venue in 5 adjectives.
Picturesque
Exquisite
Breath-taking
Homely
Unexpected
Where’s the best photo spot at your venue?
The Portcullis. Day or Night. A fabulous backdrop for photos within the Castle grounds.
Have you had any celebrity guest or wedding at your venue?
Many a time but sadly we have to keep the who and the when to ourselves!
What’s your favourite canapé?
Rare peppered roast beef served in a mini Yorkshire pudding with a horseradish cream mousse! Yum!
What’s your favourite midnight treat?
The night porters cheese on toast with a splash of Worcestershire sauce – a classic and a favourite for lots.
What is your venue's most unique feature?
Our beautiful ballroom; the perfect ceremony location with its 75-foot aisle giving a grand entrance. The Ballroom exudes elegance. A feature fireplace, high ceilings, arched windows with views in to the grounds. The backdrop for the ‘I do’s’.
What part of your business are you most proud of?
Being a team who deliver exceptional customer service to our couples and their guests to make their dream wedding day happen.
