Civil ceremonies

Sudeley Castle is licensed for civil ceremonies in three unique and atmospheric rooms.

  • Bride and Groom in Library ceremony
  • Groomsmen in Library ceremony
  • Sudeley Castle Family Library long angle
  • Sudeley Castle Family Library viewed from table
  • Library showing fireplace and Sheldon tapestry

The Dent Brocklehurst family’s Library is available for civil ceremonies and civil partnerships. The Library is a beautiful room filled with antiques, fine art, tapestry and of course an extensive collection of antique and rare books. The library is available for a maximum of 50 guests.

The Banqueting Hall is a spacious yet cosy room steeped in history, with an open fire. This room and accommodate from 80-100 guests.

The Terrace Pavilion sits proudly against the western range of the Castle. Complete with stunning views of the Cotswold Hills and access to the sun-drenched terrace. This can accommodate up to 110 guests.

Wedding blessings

  • St Mary's Church aerial view
  • Church pews decorated with green foliage and white roses
  • Bride and Groom walking down aisle after ceremony
  • Bride and Groom at alter for wedding vows
  • Groomsmen with confetti outside church door
  • Bride and groom walking through guests with confetti outside church
  • Bride poses outside church viewed between hedges
  • White garden in bloom to side of St Mary's Church
  • Bride and Groom sat on bench outside St Mary's Church with white flower archway
  • Katherine Parr's Tomb within St Mary's Church
    Katherine Parr's Tomb

Our beautifully refurbished 15th century St Mary’s Chapel is truly magical and is situated within the heart of the grounds and gardens. The chapel offers the opportunity to celebrate your marriage and re-affirm your vows in a traditional setting. The Chapel can accommodate just over 100 guests.

Outdoor Wedding blessings

  • Bride and Groom saying vows on ha-ha behind Queen's Garden
  • Groomsmen holding hands through wedding vows in the Queen's Garden, with views of castle ruins
  • The Queen's Garden with white and orange roses showing views of castle and church
  • The East Wing with full foliage
  • White roses in bloom in the Queens Garden
  • Aerial view of the Secret Garden with castle East Wing
  • Long view of Queen's Garden in bloom
  • Tulips in bloom in the Secret Garden
  • Aerial view of the Castle and Queen's Garden
  • Yellow roses in bloom in the Queen's Garden

Outdoor wedding blessings can be held among the beautiful grounds. We have several lawns and gardens which are perfect for outdoor blessings - the secret garden, Queens’ garden, Mulberry lawn or up on the ha-ha overlooking the Castle.

Availability: We are fully booked for 2021 and 2022. We welcome enquiries for 2023 and onwards.

We would love to talk to you about your special day

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  • Alan & Pippa

    June 2018

    We are so glad that we chose Sudeley Castle for our wedding. Not only was it a memorable event for us, it was also a memorable experience for our guests. I have heard from many of my guests that they were all amazed by the lovely setting, the historical castle as well as the wonderful arrangement of the day.

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