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£550 - £1,925 for Venue Hire
Dining Capacity
1 Bedrooms
Exclusive Use
Wedding Licence
Pengersick Castle Full Description
Welcome to Pengersick Castle, Cornwall’s most unique small wedding venue.
This 15th Century gem is steeped in history with tales of shipwrecks, smuggling and hidden treasure.
Grade I listed and dating back to 1520 the castle's quiet charm and imposing character comes complete with ornate fireplaces, massive beams, stone mullion windows and of course suits of armour. Cosy in the winter with roaring fires and cool in the summer, the castle makes the most magical backdrop for your special day.
With stunning, beautifully maintained private gardens and grounds of 5 acres, and magnificent far-reaching views from the battlements Pengersick never fails to inspire.
Your own Tudor Castle for the day – when you hire Pengersick Castle for your special day it is exclusively yours for the day. Every room in this amazing Tudor Castle is licensed for weddings and civil ceremonies. Or why not choose The Bower in our enchanting Medieval Garden for your perfect day.
Our principal ceremony room is the Solar approached via one of the most finest Tudor stone spiral staircases in the country. With an expanse of natural light and open plan feel this room makes the perfect setting for wedding ceremonies. A blank canvass for you to dress with flowers and fill with candles for the ultimate way to declare your love for one another and say your vows.
We are happy to work with any local or national suppliers to create a day truly special to you. From a toast drink and canapes on the lawn to a romantic dinner for two served in the magnificent Gun Room.
All this and more, just a five minute walk from the glorious surf beach of Praa Sands, enchanting Pengersick Castle will give you an unforgettable and magical Wedding Ceremony and Celebration experience.
Pengersick Castle is owned and managed by an independent UK Registered Charity so all funds raised through hosting weddings and events directly go towards maintaining this amazing and unique little piece of Cornish history.
Personal Message from the Manager
Name of Wedding Contact: Jay Hodgetts
A thing of beauty is a joy forever - we love welcoming couples at Pengersick Castle where the only limitation is your imagination. Your special day is our speciality. Jay x
Experience
Year Business Was Established
2016
No. of Weddings Hosted
More than 50
Public Liability Insurance
Yes
No. of People In Team
10
Pengersick Castle Features & Capacity
Overview
Venue Type
Castle
Reception Capacity
40
No. of Bedrooms
1
Sleeps No. of People
2
Bridal Suite
Honeymoon Suite
Usual Access Time
08:00 AM
Usual Finish Time
10:00 PM
Ceremony & Reception
Wedding Licence
Sound System Available
Confetti Permitted
Outdoor Ceremony Available
Venue
Pet Friendly
Exclusive Use
Landscaped Gardens
On-Site Parking
Outdoor Reception Space
Bridal Changing Facilities
Marquee Permitted
Open Flame Permitted
Grade I/II Listed Building
Food and Drink
External Catering Permitted
No Corkage Charge for Own Alcohol
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FAQs
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Describe the best wedding that happened at Pengersick Castle?
All our weddings are the best because a wedding is all about recognising and celebrating the love two people have for one another as they start a new life journey together. Not forgetting the serious side of getting married, the love, fun, laughter and smiles as couples celebrate their special day here at Pengersick Castle is priceless.
What is your No. 1 wedding planning tip for couples?
Don't panic. Take each stage step by step - this is your special day. Communicate.
We find our couples start by choosing the venue (and of course the date) before doing anything else.
At Pengersick Castle we will happily hold your chosen date whilst you contact the Registrars. Once you can confirm the Registrars can attend on your chosen day you can then build around that to create something really special.
There is a great range of highly professional and dedicated suppliers to choose from out there and as we are not tied to any particular one we are happy to work with anyone you may wish to choose. This helps to make putting everything together a little easier for you if one particular supplier can't make your date.
A wedding planner can help you bring everything and everyone together but we do not insist that you use one. What we do ask though, is that you produce a time line as to how you want your day to run - thus ensuring everyone knows who is doing what and when.
What’s your favourite personal touch you’ve seen at a wedding?
We love seeing all those little personal touches that makes this YOUR special day.
We've seen wedding cakes decorated with Lego figures for the Lego fans out there. Then there have been weddings where the couples four legged friends have been ring bearers or best dog(s) or dog of honour suitably attired in matching bow ties.
We've seen fabulous flowers, amazing food and vintage cars.
We had one 'Mother of The Bride" who made all their bunting, table runners and napkins. Being a castle, cake cutting has often just had to be with a giant broad-sword, the stuff of Arthurian legends.
Early evening weddings with lots of candles - the fairy-tale castle dream.
We currently have a wedding in the planning stages that may be said in Cornish.
And many more - in fact too many to have one favourite.
Describe Pengersick Castle in 5 adjectives
Magical.
Unique.
Dreamy.
Romantic.
Exclusive.
Where’s the best photo spot at Pengersick Castle?
Pengersick Castle, and its stunning gardens and grounds is a photographer's delight. At every turn there is something to delight the eye and camera. From the top of our battlements (yes you can go onto our battlements) to some hidden, secret corner of the garden or our woodland there are so many photo opportunities to capture those special moments forever.
Not only that, but being just 500m away from the beach a beach walk with your photographer is a real must.
Have you had any celebrity guest or wedding at Pengersick Castle?
Pengersick Castle is a celebrity in its own right - it has appeared in films and TV shows.
We do believe in discretion and integrity so it would be wrong to name names - we welcome, and give our very best to everyone.
What’s your favourite canapé?
Too many to choose from - I love to be delighted and surprised by new combinations of textures and flavours - little bursts of fun.
My sense of humour wants to say cheese and pineapple on cocktail sticks - artistically stuck into a potato covered in foil to look like a hedgehog!
What’s your favourite midnight treat?
Marshmallows.
Marmite on Toast (you either love it or hate it).
Turkish delight.
Jaffa cakes
What is Pengersick Castle most unique feature?
A romantic, hidden little castle.
What part of your business are you most proud of?
There are lots of parts of our business we are proud of.
From the fabulous reviews and lovely kind words our couples leave in our many reviews and the gorgeous 'thank you' cards we receive, to our totally dedicated team of staff and volunteers. We are proud to have the privilege to create something uniquely special that can be enjoyed by everyone yet at the same time ensures the future of this amazing little piece of history.
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