Located on 139 acres of beautiful English countryside, spattered with ancient Roman ruins and an unrivalled view of the English Channel, sits the beautiful and iconic Lympne Castle. A notable landmark that has welcomed kings and nobility for centuries, Lympne Castle will fulfill your fantasy and make your dreams a reality. Experience both medieval and Edwardian eras in the West Drawing Room (West Wing) of Lympne Castle. The room, added during the castle’s restoration by architect Sir Robert Lorimer, boasts a stunning view from its large bow window facing the southeast coast. The wood panelling and stone fireplace add to the room’s warm and imposing ambiance, making it the perfect setting for your ceremony with a seating capacity of up to 90 guests or your wedding breakfast for up to 50 guests. In the Great Hall at Lympne Castle, panelled walls, wooden roof beams, and gothic arched windows transport you to a time of lively conversation, clinking goblets, and musical feasts. Perfect for a grand civil ceremony, this room can accommodate up to 120 guests for a ceremony and a wedding breakfast for up to 90 guests. From the terrace of Lympne Castle, you and your guests can enjoy the stunning views of the castle grounds and towards the English Channel, noting the historic ruins of Stutfall Castle and the curve of the natural coast line that once adorned the castle doorsteps. Make use of our top and bottom lawns, along with our castle turret for your ceremony and/or drinks reception. Just a brief stroll from the castle’s entrance, you’ll discover our delightful and beautifully appointed self-catering cottages. These inviting abodes provide cozy accommodation. The quaint and unassuming historic stone exterior unfolds into spacious havens fitted with period piece furniture and decorated in the manor fit for a stay at an English castle. The Cottages at Lympne Castle offer a range of two to three bedrooms each.

Personal Message from the Manager

Name of Wedding Contact: Kate

Lympne Castle is a fairytale castle on the Kent coast with magical panoramic views of the Romney Marsh. It truly is a wonderful venue, so much so I even held my own wedding at the castle. From the moment you book you with us you will have a dedicated Wedding Co-Ordinator to see you through and look after your needs on your day so you can enjoy your wedding in total confidence.

Experience

Year Business Was Established

1974

No. of Weddings Hosted

More than 50

Public Liability Insurance

Yes

No. of People In Team

Overview of Lympne Castle

Venue Type

Castle

Dining Capacity

Reception Capacity

140

No. of Bedrooms

Sleeps No. of People

Bridal Suite

Standard Room

Usual Access Time

09:00 AM

Usual Finish Time

12:00 AM

Ceremony & Reception

Church Within Walking Distance

Sound System Available

Wedding Licence

Outdoor Ceremony Available

Confetti Permitted

Dancefloor Available

Venue

Water View

Landscaped Gardens

Exclusive Use

Bridal Changing Facilities

Disabled Access

On-Site Parking

In-House Wedding Coordinator

Grade I/II Listed Building

Outdoor Reception Space

Pet Friendly

Food and Drink

Corkage Charge for Own Alcohol

In-House Wine List

In-house Catering

Alcohol Licence

Pricing for Lympne Castle

Venue Hire Only

Prices Start At

£5,000

Maximum Price

£8,500

Hire a castle for a day - what more can we say! You can't get more exclusive than that! Venue hire includes exclusive use of the entire castle and all function rooms - we host each element of your wedding in different parts of the castle, so you can be sure you're getting your moneys worth. Oval tables & banqueting chairs, plus all table linen, glassware, crockery and cutlery are also included. Use of our newly refurbished bridal suite and groom room are offered to couples from 9am on the day. Venue hire price ranges due to seasonality.

What is included in this pricing:

Exclusive use

Non consumables (e.g. linen, lights etc.)

External caterers not permitted

Furniture included

Wedding coordinator available on the day

Multiple course wedding breakfast

Couple accommodation included

In-house Catering
(price per head)

Prices Start At

£110

Maximum Price

£128

We offer a two or three course wedding breakfast and the price per head includes our standard drinks package of two welcome drinks, table wine and toast drink per person. New for 2024, we also have the option to upgrade to our Homegrown Curation drinks package, which includes a choice of locally produced wines and spirits such as Chapel Down.

What is included in this pricing:

Bespoke menu available

Corkage charge applicable

Cutlery included

Table linen included

Multiple course wedding breakfast

Reviews for Lympne Castle
(84)

Kate & Tom

Happy couple married in September

October 2024

Our perfect wedding!

We got married at Lympne Castle a few weeks ago and it was perfect. The location is outstanding - a beautiful castle, stunning grounds and a view over the sea. The staff are friendly and hard working. Joy - the event manager - was fantastic to work with, and made sure our day flowed seamlessly and enjoyably. I love what the new owners have done with castle - keeping its history and beauty while adding some quirky new features such as the dog-themed bistro and medieval bar. Couldn't recommend this location more highly. Not just for weddings, but for any sort of event, or casual lunch/drink. Will be back many, many more times.

Jurgita & James

Happy couple married in July

July 2024

Book this for your wedding/reception - you won’t be disappointed!

So we got married in the church (next door) and hired out one of the rooms in the castle for our reception. I can’t fault the service. It was spectacular and really made our day special. I don’t think I’ve ever had service like that where the staff are so professional, personable and just amazing all round. We were aware that we didn’t hire out the venue or anything like that specifically for our wedding - it was a room in the castle so we didn’t really expect much. But the staff made us feel like we did. They even roped in some of the gardeners to pull smoke bombs for one of our pictures! The staff made every effort. Laura and Mike were great and went beyond expectations. We just have no complaints at all with anything. It was an amazing day. The castle itself is picture perfect and for us was the perfect setting. It’s rich in history and the attention to details is incredible. There’s multiple rooms of varying sizes. We had a small wedding so hired out one of the smaller rooms but it looks like they can cater to a wedding of any size. We also stayed in one of the cottages within the castle grounds along with the guests which were equally perfect. Pretty much every wedding I’ve been to the food has been mediocre at best. But the food here was great. Everybody really enjoyed the food. The kitchen obviously know what they’re doing so kudos to them. This is honestly the best place to have your wedding. You’re in very safe hands with the staff here, the castle is gorgeous (and the views!) and the we couldn’t think of a better place to do it. Thank you for the special day!

Sarah & Tom

Happy couple married in March

July 2024

Faultless from start to finish!

Our wedding day was absolutely faultless from start to finish! The wedding team were so helpful and knowledgable throughout the planning process and our coordinator Dan looked after us for our wedding day - thank you Dan! Lympne Castle is such a beautiful venue, and we can't wait to visit again once the castle bedrooms are ready! Love, Sarah & Tom

Ellie & Andrew

Happy couple married in June

July 2024

You made our wedding perfect!

From start to finish, the staff at Lympne Castle were amazing. Professional, courteous, and incredibly helpful. We planned our own wedding, and although I feared it would become overwhelming, Kate made it so easy for us. The day came off without a hitch and everything was just beautiful, from the venue to the food. I am so grateful to all the wonderful staff, Kate and Mike, Joy, and all the sweet and charming servers.

Maria & Kenneth

Happy couple married in May

June 2024

Beautiful and Intimate Occasion

Lympne Castle could not have made our wedding day more special, it was a beautiful and intimate occasion from start to finish. We got to decorate the chairs as we liked and having the rooms to get changed in made it very easy in the end. The food was good and the staff very helpful, especially Mike and Laura. Everything was thought about and all ideas welcomed and accommodated where possible. We had the best day and would repeat it in a heartbeat to soak it all up again. The castle was a little bit of history that made the start of our adventure even more magical. Thank you to everyone at Lympne Castle.

We're probably biased, as we were married at Lympne Castle (long time ago!) - location is fantastic, inside and outside areas are lovely and the staff were so nice. Cakes and drink was good too! We'll be back soon to try out the Sunday lunch and probably one of their special events.

Mr & Mrs J

Happy couple married in May

June 2024

Our dream wedding day!

Lympne Castle was truly perfect in every way. The Bridal Suite is stunning and was such a great space to enjoy the morning with my bridal party. We were lucky enough to get married on the lawn outside, the view is unbelievable and our guests were wowed! Our wedding breakfast was held in the Great Hall and genuinely felt like something out of a fairytale. The food throughout the day was amazing and the staff were so attentive and accommodating - especially our wedding coordinator Kate (we can’t thank you enough!!). I’d recommend Lympne Castle in a heart beat and our guests still talk about how magical the venue was - can we do it again please?! Love, Mr & Mrs J

Benedict - GoogleReview

Wedding: December

February 2024

Superb!

Enjoyed a birthday meal celebration in the same room that the couple got married in several years earlier. Service was superb, layout & ambience perfect. Roaring fireplace, delicious Christmas dinner. Even the heavy rain couldn't dampen the mood. Brilliant visit! Food & drinks: Incredible, delicious. Even the gravy jugs, dinner plates & vegetable platters were quirky and fabulous editions!

Fantastic venue & setting for my daughter’s wedding, Mike & Kate are a credit to the castle helping to plan the big day, and running the event on the day, and getting Pineapple cottage ready for their overnight stay. Thank you all so very much. Regards Ian

It was our first time back since the new ownership. We always liked the venue (easy load in, amazing views, it’s a castle!). But it has improved dramatically. Really friendly staff from our perspective, and a great atmosphere. Also, the food was better than before, it was lovely (we just had cooked buffet, but it was great). Apparently they will be turning the upstairs rooms into accommodation in the future. It has so much potential and it’s great to see it being used.

Location & Contact Details for Lympne Castle

Website

Phone

Wedding Venue Address

The Street, Lympne, Kent, CT21 4LQ, England, United Kingdom

Travel Notes

Conveniently located just a few miles from junction 11 of the M20 and can be easily reached by car, with a journey time of approximately 1.5 hours from central London. You can also take a train from Charing Cross or Waterloo East to Ashford International. For international travellers, Gatwick Airport is just over an hour’s drive away, and Ashford International Station is within a 30-minute drive (via M20, Junction 10).

Nearest Town

Hythe, Kent

Nearest Motorway & Junction

Junction 11

Nearest Train Station

Westenhanger

Nearest Airport

London Gatwick

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Describe the best wedding that happened at Lympne Castle?

The best thing about weddings at the castle, is they're all so unique. Our most memorable wedding took place on a beautiful day in Spring, the couple were both history enthusiasts, so the castle was the perfect setting for them to say I-do. They worked with our wedding team to organise an array of entertainment for their guests such as jugglers, jesters, backgammon, giant chess and even archery. The guests were enjoying the activities so much that they didn't want to sit down for the wedding breakfast - until they caught the smell of a full hog roast with all the trimmings! It was a fantastic day and so wonderful to see the couples dreams of a medieval themed wedding come to life!

What is your No. 1 wedding planning tip for couples?

Set a budget from the start and try to stick to it! This will help you determine your guest list and will help you decide what's most important to you both.

What’s your favourite personal touch you’ve seen at a wedding?

A bride had sadly lost both her parents and was planning to walk down the aisle alone, which was very upsetting for her. When it came time to enter her groom walked down the aisle and met her and walked arm in arm with her. It was the most special moment as they walked into their married life together. There wasn't a dry eye in the room and you could tell it meant so much to the bride.

Describe Lympne Castle in 5 adjectives

Beautiful Unique Breathtaking Magical Exclusive

Where’s the best photo spot at Lympne Castle?

This is a hard one as there are so many spots and areas of natural beauty surrounding the castle, however, my personal favourite would have to be the turret in the rear garden over looking the Kent coast and English Channel!

Have you had any celebrity guest or wedding at Lympne Castle?

We've had plenty of VIP guests over the years due to the luxury and grandeur of the castle. We've also had a few film and TV productions at the castle and Paul McCartney famously recorded at the castle with Wings.

What’s your favourite canapé?

Japanese breaded prawns with honey and wasabi but the honey and mustard sausage skewers are a favourite amongst guests.

What’s your favourite midnight treat?

You cannot beat a bacon roll at the end of the night to see your guests off.

What is Lympne Castle most unique feature?

It is a grade 1 listed, exclusive use castle with breathtaking views stretching from Hythe to Rye and on a clear day you can see France.

What part of your business are you most proud of?

The staff, nothing is ever too much trouble and they go above and beyond for our guests!

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