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Your Castle Experience
From intimate gatherings of 30 to celebrations of over 250, our flexible approach means you choose exactly where your ceremony takes place, where your guests dine and celebrate, and how your day unfolds right down to the grounds, which offer some of the most spectacular marquee backdrops around.
With so many unique ceremony options on offer, from the awe-inspiring Great Hall to the intimate, candlelit Bishop's Chapel, you'll find the perfect setting for every part of your day. Say your vows in one of two historic on-site chapels or choose from a range of civil ceremony spaces including the romantic Lantern Hall and the scenic East Lawn, set against a spectacular Castle Keep backdrop. Afterwards, celebrate your wedding breakfast in the Great Hall itself, beneath soaring ceilings, historic paintings and a grand fireplace.
Getting ready on-site in our Gatehouse or Pembroke suites means you and your wedding party can spend the morning together, and when the dancing is done, your guests can retire to one of our 33 en-suite Castle bedrooms while you unwind in the tranquillity of our Honeymoon Suite. Join everyone again the next morning for breakfast in the library and make a full weekend of it exploring Farnham's cobbled streets and independent cafés.
Our Food
Our in-house chefs create menus using the finest ingredients, many from our own Kitchen Garden and trusted local suppliers, with a range of dining options to suit every taste and budget, drinks included. For a late-night touch, treat your guests to wood-fired pizzas from our pizza oven while fireworks light up the sky above the Castle.
However you imagine your day, our experienced Wedding Specialists will guide you through every step of planning and be by your side throughout, so your celebration at Farnham Castle is managed to perfection from first look to last dance.
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- LLaura and Connar01/10/2025Thank you!Thank you!Connar and I just wanted to say a huge thank you for everything you did to make our day so special. Everything went as perfectly as we could imagine and we are very grateful for all the hard work that goes on behind the scenes. Thank you! Connar and I just wanted to say a huge thank you for everything you did to make our day so special. Everything went as perfectly as we could imagine and we are very grateful for all the hard work that goes on behind the scenes. Thank you!
- AAditi and Sam01/09/2025Everything ran so smoothly...Everything ran so smoothly...Sam and I just wanted to say a massive thank you to yourself and the entire team at Farnham for making Saturday such an incredible day! Everything ran so smoothly and was just as we wanted, we’re so grateful for how stress-free you made the day for us and our families, and so many of our guests commented on how great the whole team were.Sam and I just wanted to say a massive thank you to yourself and the entire team at Farnham for making Saturday such an incredible day! Everything ran so smoothly and was just as we wanted, we’re so grateful for how stress-free you made the day for us and our families, and so many of our guests commented on how great the whole team were.
- IIsabelle & Barry01/09/2025One of a kind wedding venue One of a kind wedding venueWhen my husband and I arrived at Farnham Castle, we knew that was where we wanted to get married. The spectacular setting and venue speak for themselves. They need very little decoration for you and your guests to feel wowed. What really sets Farnham Castle apart, however, is the service. Jenna was incredibly communicative and accommodating throughout the whole process. I would thoroughly recommend Farnham Castle as a wedding venue.When my husband and I arrived at Farnham Castle, we knew that was where we wanted to get married. The spectacular setting and venue speak for themselves. They need very little decoration for you and your guests to feel wowed. What really sets Farnham Castle apart, however, is the service. Jenna was incredibly communicative and accommodating throughout the whole process. I would thoroughly recommend Farnham Castle as a wedding venue.
- KKristina & Harry01/09/2025Incredible VenueIncredible VenueWhat an incredible venue! We had the best time celebrating our special day here last month and loved all the little areas we were able to access for our guests, from the rose garden for the ceremony to the drinks reception on the lawn, we made full use of the space. Another detail that was paramount to us was the reliability of the staff. Not only did several guests compliment the service they were delivered, they also commented on how friendly they were too. Special shout out to Julia!What an incredible venue! We had the best time celebrating our special day here last month and loved all the little areas we were able to access for our guests, from the rose garden for the ceremony to the drinks reception on the lawn, we made full use of the space. Another detail that was paramount to us was the reliability of the staff. Not only did several guests compliment the service they were delivered, they also commented on how friendly they were too. Special shout out to Julia!
- CChloe and Mark23/06/2025Perfect in every way!Perfect in every way!"Where do I start.. our day was perfect in every way! Firstly, the venue is out of this world, as soon as we pulled up on the open day we knew the venue was for us. Who wouldn’t want to get married in a castle. The food was to die for, all our guests were speechless at how amazing it all was. Do not hesitate to book this venue, if we could do it again we will be back at Farnham Castle. Thank you again to Francesca and all the staff at Farnham Castle." "Where do I start.. our day was perfect in every way! Firstly, the venue is out of this world, as soon as we pulled up on the open day we knew the venue was for us. Who wouldn’t want to get married in a castle. The food was to die for, all our guests were speechless at how amazing it all was. Do not hesitate to book this venue, if we could do it again we will be back at Farnham Castle. Thank you again to Francesca and all the staff at Farnham Castle."
- NNatalie and Alistair23/06/2025Amazing throughout the whole processAmazing throughout the whole process"We cannot believe that the day has been and gone already! Although we recognise that it is a team effort, we did just want to say how amazing you have been throughout the whole process. We’re so glad that we were able to plan our wedding day alongside yourself. You made us feel relaxed, reassured and completely at ease that the day would run as smoothly as it did. I think there were points during the day where you spoke to guests and suppliers…The general consensus was ‘We love Julia!’.""We cannot believe that the day has been and gone already! Although we recognise that it is a team effort, we did just want to say how amazing you have been throughout the whole process. We’re so glad that we were able to plan our wedding day alongside yourself. You made us feel relaxed, reassured and completely at ease that the day would run as smoothly as it did. I think there were points during the day where you spoke to guests and suppliers…The general consensus was ‘We love Julia!’."
- EEmily and Oliver23/06/2025The most magical and perfect dayThe most magical and perfect day“Jenna, Thank you ever so much, we had the most magical and perfect day – everything was so special and you and the team at Farnham Castle played a massive role in that! Thanks to you especially for all of your help on the day and in the months leading up to our wedding, it was so appreciated.”“Jenna, Thank you ever so much, we had the most magical and perfect day – everything was so special and you and the team at Farnham Castle played a massive role in that! Thanks to you especially for all of your help on the day and in the months leading up to our wedding, it was so appreciated.”
- MMegan and Oliver23/06/2025I can't recommend them enoughI can't recommend them enough“I got married at Farnham Castle in December 2024 and Julia, Debs and the whole team were fantastic! From my very first viewing through to the wedding itself they were always super professional, delivered an extremely high standard of service and made the experience enjoyable! On the day they were amazing ensured everything ran super smoothly to make it a perfect day! I can’t recommend them enough!”“I got married at Farnham Castle in December 2024 and Julia, Debs and the whole team were fantastic! From my very first viewing through to the wedding itself they were always super professional, delivered an extremely high standard of service and made the experience enjoyable! On the day they were amazing ensured everything ran super smoothly to make it a perfect day! I can’t recommend them enough!”
- SSabine and Ben23/06/2025We would definitely recommend this venueWe would definitely recommend this venue“We got married at Farnham Castle on the 23rd December. We had visited the venue the year before and it immediately captured our eye. It is beautiful both inside and outside. We were looking for a venue that fitted a winter wedding and this definitely ticked all the boxes! The highlights for us included the fairy lights and décor, intimacy of the venue, food, and getting ready space. Thank you to Farnham Castle for making our day so special. We would definitely recommend this venue!”“We got married at Farnham Castle on the 23rd December. We had visited the venue the year before and it immediately captured our eye. It is beautiful both inside and outside. We were looking for a venue that fitted a winter wedding and this definitely ticked all the boxes! The highlights for us included the fairy lights and décor, intimacy of the venue, food, and getting ready space. Thank you to Farnham Castle for making our day so special. We would definitely recommend this venue!”
- HHannah and Alec02/12/2024Best day of our lives!Best day of our lives!We just wanted to say a huge thank you for making our wedding the best day of our lives. Everything was so perfect - the food, the drinks, the atmosphere and the service! Multiple guests mentioned to us how friendly the staff were, and how incredible the venue was. We appreciate that there were so many different parts to the day but it all went so smoothly and that was all down to you guys. We just wanted to say a huge thank you for making our wedding the best day of our lives. Everything was so perfect - the food, the drinks, the atmosphere and the service! Multiple guests mentioned to us how friendly the staff were, and how incredible the venue was. We appreciate that there were so many different parts to the day but it all went so smoothly and that was all down to you guys.
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Describe the best wedding that happened at your venue?
All the weddings at Farnham Castle are so special we couldn't possibly answer that question. We love seeing how every couple bring their own theme or floral scheme to the venue - and there's nothing more beautiful than a stunning floral installation hanging from our chandelier centrepiece in the Great Hall. The fairylights in our Great Hall and Stone Hall also look spectacular!
What is your No.1 wedding planning tip for couples?
Choose a venue where the staff understand exactly what you are looking. Loving the team you're working with (and the venue of course) will make your wedding planning experience ass stress-free as possible so that you and your guests can enjoy every moment.
What’s your favourite personal touch you’ve seen at a wedding?
We love how every wedding is different, but a trend that we're seeing at the moment is offering your guests a personalised cocktail or a unique shot, as the evening reception begins with a unique phrase such as: 'We tied the knot, take a shot'.
Describe your venue in 5 adjectives.
Stunning, historic, unique, extraordinary and elegant.
Where’s the best photo spot at your venue?
We are lucky to have a fantastic grounds team who keep our five acres of gardens looking beautiful all year round. Plus being an 11th century Castle, there are some fabulous architectural features around the entire venue. The Rose Garden is a favourite location for wedding photography as is the historic Keep, and the Fox's Steps for those all important confetti shots.
Have you had any celebrity guest or wedding at your venue?
Everyone, guest, bride or groom is a VIP at Farnham Castle. Recently though, Rod Stewart and his charming wife Penny Lancaster attended a wedding at the Castle. In true celeb style, they arrived by helicopter. Watch our wedding video to get an idea of what your day at Farnham Castle could look like.
What’s your favourite canapé?
We offer a selection of wedding canapes from the farm, from the sea and from the field. A favourite with our guests is our sausage (bespoke to Farnham Castle), with ale braised onions, mashed potato and thyme veal jus, followed closely by our salt and sichuan pepper dusted squid pieces with a tangy Korean gochujang, honey and garlic dipping sauce. Our Head Chef has been creating menus in the Castle Kitchens for 20+ years so he is a true expert when it comes to preparing the food for your wedding.
What’s your favourite midnight treat?
Again, our chefs are really creative when it comes to evening food. We have a huge choice of evening wedding reception food, including a selection of favourites from Wood Fired Pizza to American Diner, Paella, BBQ and Street Food. We even have Churros or doughnut stations available for couples with a sweet tooth! Speak to our Wedding Team to find out more.
What is your venue's most unique feature?
Farnham Castle was originally built for the Bishops of Winchester so, as well as several areas licensed for civil ceremonies, we also have two unique and beautiful Chapels available for Religious Ceremonies or blessings. We are one of very few venues in the whole of the UK who offer the choice of two Ceremony Chapels.
What part of your business are you most proud of?
Our passionate team. They keep everything running like clockwork and always strive to make sure that each couple has the wedding day of their dreams, surrounded by their loved ones. They are all so helpful and friendly and we receive a lot of comments about how they have made a wedding so smooth, stress-free and enjoyable. That's down not only to our Wedding Specialists and hospitality team, but also our Housekeeping Team, Our Chefs and our extraordinary Estate Team. Browse the 'Meet the Team' page on our website to get to know us - we'd certainly love to meet you!
