Weddings

Set amid 1,200 acres of rolling Cotswolds countryside, Sudeley offers breath-taking backdrops from romantic ruins to formal gardens, fountains and pristine lawns framed by blooming flowerbeds and ancient yew hedges. The castle's rare charm captivates the heart and inspires memories to treasure, forever.

Sudeley offers a limited number of wedding dates each year, to make sure each couple receives our undivided care and attention. With many options available, we specialise in bespoke and one-of-a-kind celebrations. We’ll personally be on hand throughout the planning process and on the big day itself to ensure that you have an unforgettable and enchanting day.

Contact us to begin planning your special day.

A stroll through the grounds and gardens reveal an array of breath-taking backdrops offering endless possibilities to make your wedding day magical. From rolling Cotswolds hills, formal rose gardens and manicured lawns to romantic ruins and ancient archways, your day will be framed in beauty.

St Mary's Chapel

Beside the castle at Sudeley stands the exquisite church of St Mary's. Built in around 1070, this ancient chapel hosts blessing ceremonies that can be delivered by a local vicar, celebrant or even a friend. The chapel lies in the heart of Sudeley's gardens and can accommodate up to 130 guests.

The Library

Within the castle walls, the richly decorated library is available for civil ceremonies. Filled with antiques, fine art, tapestry, and an extensive collection of rare and delicate books, this special room is home to some of Sudeley's greatest treasures. Available for a maximum of 50 people, the room offers a grand yet cosy setting and comes with a grand piano for musical accompaniments.

Lawns, Gardens & Rose Covered Ruins

If you’re dreaming of an open-air wedding, Sudeley Castle has a number of glorious settings in which vows can be made. The Haha offers views over the rose garden with the castle as your backdrop and long, pastural views over the rolling Cotswolds hills. The ancient Tithe Barn frames your ceremony with flower-scented ruins of dream-like quality.

The Queen's Garden

Luxuriously encased in double-planted, 200 year old yew hedges, The Queen's Garden is the magnificent centrepiece of Sudeley’s gardens and a quintessentially English setting in which to host your drinks reception. Named after four of England’s Queens –Anne Boleyn, Katherine Parr, Lady Jane Grey and Elizabeth I - the garden brims with roses and has a sparkling fountain at its centre. There are several options for marquees where guest can take in views of time-softened ruins of Sudeley's Royal Apartments.

Orangery & Castle Coach House

The light filled Orangery and adjoining Castle Coach House and bar offer versatile spaces in which to accommodate up to 150 guests. The elegant glass structure and wrought iron work offer a classical blank canvas to transform into your dream venue. The far reaching views across the terrace to the rolling Cotswold Hills beyond make for a fairy tale backdrop and a perfect, sunlit location in which to share your wedding breakfast.

The Castle Coach House is steeped in history, perfect for dancing the night away or dining within the castle walls.

The North Lawn

For larger celebrations, the manicured North Lawn comfortably accommodates marquees of all sizes. Located between the tree-lined castle entrance and the flower strewn ruins of Sudeley's glorious Tithe Barn.

Wedding celebrations are reflected in the large carp pond, offering magical photography moments.

Mulberry Lawn

Surrounded by castle walls and the spectacular ruins of the Royal Apartments, this exquisite lawn enjoys unrivalled romantic backdrops and a sense of history - perfect for open air drinks receptions or alfresco dining.

Sudeley's enviable position in the heart of the Cotswolds and estate portfolio means we are able to offer a wide selection of accommodation for over 100 guests.

There are 17 holiday cottages on the estate offering relaxed, comfortable and thoughtful accommodation with individuality. Ranging from beautifully renovated ancient buildings, including a paper mill, an old forge, 18th-century workers’ cottages, to new cottages built in distinctive Cotswold stone, the Sudeley Castle Cottages and farmhouses are perfect for groups of three to 14 guests.

All the properties have been carefully and thoughtfully decorated and furnished, many come with gardens and are dog-friendly.