£600 - £9,450 for Venue Hire
Up to 60
Bedrooms
Exclusive Use
Wedding Licence
Hay Castle is an exclusive wedding venue at the heart of the "Town of Books". Unveiling a unique synergy between historic and contemporary design, it really is the perfect space for hosting relaxed and stylish weddings, blessings & civil ceremonies.
Hay Castle Pricing & Costs
Venue Hire Only
Prices Start At
£600
Maximum Price
£9,450
Hay Castle can accommodate up to 60 guests for an exclusive full day wedding, plus an additional 40 evening guests.
Please note, for a ceremony only hire - the castle will be open to the public in the day excluding the ceremony space you have hired.
2024...
£600 Medieval Tower Ceremony Only (12 guests) | £1,000 The Old State Room Ceremony Only (60 guests) |
£5,250 Exclusive Full Day Wedding (11:30am-Midnight) |
£7,900 Castle Lawn Wedding Reception (May-Sep, 11:30am-Midnight) |
What is included in this pricing:
Wedding coordinator available on the day
External caterers not permitted
Exclusive use
Multiple course wedding breakfast
In-house catering(price per head)
Prices Start At
£60
Maximum Price
£120
What is included in this pricing:
Wine allowance per guest
Bespoke menu available
Corkage charge applicable
Minimum numbers apply
Multiple course wedding breakfast
Hay Castle Features & Capacity
Overview
Venue Type
Castle
Dining Capacity
60
Reception Capacity
60
Usual Access Time
11:00 AM
Usual Finish Time
12:00 AM
Ceremony & Reception
Church Within Walking Distance
Dancefloor Available
Outdoor Ceremony Available
Wedding Licence
Natural Petal confetti only
Confetti Permitted
Sound System Available
Venue
Disabled Access
Landscaped Gardens
Outdoor Reception Space
Water View
In-House Wedding Coordinator
Scheduled Ancient Monument including Norman Tower viewing platform with stunning views
Open Flame Permitted
Pet Friendly
Grade I/II Listed Building
Exclusive Use
Marquee Permitted
Food and Drink
Alcohol Licence
Corkage Charge for Own Alcohol
In-house Catering
In-House Wine List
Bar
Western / European
Mediterranean
Vegan
Hay Castle Full Description
Hay Castle warmly invites couples to unite in a unique and special way; an ancient monument beautifully embellished with contemporary design. A site of great historical interest and a centre for literature, the arts and education. Hay Castle sits proudly in the heart of Hay-on-Wye, the famous Town of Books; an inspiring location, home to the globally renowned Hay Festival and set against the impressive backdrop of the Black Mountains. Offering a relaxed and elegant environment, Hay Castle provides both a fascinating and stunning space to hold weddings, blessings and civil ceremonies. Our tale goes back almost a thousand years, from medieval sieges to the swinging sixties and with a select number of weddings hosted here each year, this is a rare opportunity to weave your story into the fabric of Hay Castle's history.
Experience
Year Business Was Established
2022
No. of Weddings Hosted
Between 10 and 30
Public Liability Insurance
Yes
No. of People In Team
2
Hay Castle Location & Contact Details
FAQs
Find out a bit more from our FAQs
What is your No. 1 wedding planning tip for couples?
In our opinion, the hardest part to wedding planning is choosing your wedding venue and the date but then the fun can begin! :)
What’s your favourite personal touch you’ve seen at a wedding?
An LED light up sheep - the family were sheep farmers!
Where’s the best photo spot at Hay Castle?
We have many but the Medieval Tower viewing platform overlooking the roof-tops of Hay-on-Wye, the Radnorshire Hills and the river Wye is a firm fave .
What’s your favourite midnight treat?
Cheese... to add to those sweet post-wedding dreams
What is Hay Castle most unique feature?
The dreamy backdrop of the castle on one side with incredible views extending to the Black Mountains on the other.
Bridebook Benefits
Bridebook Discount2024 Exclusive Weekend Wedding -£1,000 on Venue Hire
Bridebook Special OfferVenue hire discount for weddings held in 2024 / 10% discount for residents of Hay-on-Wye