The Castle Westenhanger is a spectacular fairytale location for your wedding. A scheduled ancient monument with a Grade I listed Manor House, it enjoys a rich history and has been connected to many notable figures, including Henry VIII & Queen Elizabeth I. The venue has excellent transport links and local accommodation options. It is located in the quaint village of Westenhanger between Ashford and Folkestone near the South Kent Coast, with Westenhanger train station a short walk away. Suitable for both intimate and large weddings, with capacity for up to 120 ceremony guests. For 2024 weddings, packages start from £8,150 based on 50-day guests and up to 200 evening guests. Packages include exclusive venue hire, a dedicated wedding coordinator, reception drinks, your wedding meal, wine for the guests, an evening buffet, a professional DJ, access to our exclusive online wedding planning tool, and much more. You will have a choice of three stunning licensed ceremony areas. These include the thatched gazebo on the castle lawn, the banqueting hall in the castle, or the bright and spacious marquee. After the ceremony, toast your nuptials in their private bar before feasting on an unforgettable wedding breakfast in the marquee, with its views of the castle ruins and manor house. The in-house chefs pride themselves on providing a first-class dining experience, using only the freshest ingredients. They will collaborate with you to create a menu that will delight your guests, catering to all styles and culinary preferences. Enjoy a three-course feast, hog roast, or BBQ across a range of cuisines. You’ll love the endless photo opportunities that can be found at The Castle Westenhanger, including the ornate medieval dovecote lit up by candlelight. We can’t wait to meet you!

Personal Message from the Manager

Name of Wedding Contact: Tania & Jackie

Thank you for considering The Castle Westenhanger for your wedding day. We have decades of experience and will be by your side throughout your wedding planning journey to ensure you have the day of your dreams. We can't wait to meet you and show you around our breathtaking castle and manor house.

Experience

Year Business Was Established

2018

No. of Weddings Hosted

More than 50

No. of People In Team

125

Overview of The Castle Westenhanger

Wedding Venue Type

Castle

Wedding Venue Capacity

Dining Capacity

250

Reception Capacity

300

Wedding Ceremony & Reception

Dancefloor Available

Confetti Permitted

Sound System Available

Outdoor Ceremony Available

Wedding Licence

Wedding Venue Details

Disabled Access

Open Flame Permitted

Grade I/II Listed Building

Bridal Changing Facilities

Exclusive Use

Outdoor Reception Space

Marquee Permitted

In-House Wedding Coordinator

On-Site Parking

Pet Friendly

Wedding Catering

In-house Catering

Asian Catering

Halal Catering

Kosher Catering

Alcohol Licence

In-House Wine List

Cultural Specialists

Asian Wedding Specialist

Muslim Wedding Specialist

Pricing for The Castle Westenhanger

Packages (total price)

£8,150 - £18,230

Number of guests included: 80

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Reviews for The Castle Westenhanger
(68)

H & O

Happy couple married in September

September 2024

Perfect in every way

We could not recommend the venue more highly. From the first meeting we felt truly supported, right up until the day itself. The admin system makes the organising process simple and stress-free, the team provide advice as you go. The venue itself is beautiful. The weather was not on our side, but the indoor ceremony was amazing (despite being a change of plan on the day). The food was delicious - loads of guests complimented it and there was a huge amount of choices. The service was professional and slick - we could not fault them. The spaces available to get ready in are excellent, really spacious and make the day feel so special. There are countless spots available for photo opportunities. It was faultless start to finish and would make the same choice again without hesitation.

Kerry Murdoch

Happy couple married in July

August 2024

Experience of a lifetime!

Westenhanger Castle is an absolutely outstanding venue. It is one of beauty and elegance and the service we received was exceptional. All of our guests were blown away by their day, we cannot thank the Senior Management and staff enough!! Experience of a life time!!

Amanda Hicking

Happy couple married in June

August 2024

Very special day

This venue is nothing short of exceptional. With such beautiful grounds that are taken care of with such precision, you just couldn’t wish for a more beautiful setting for your special day. Our interactions throughout with Jackie, Tania and Vicky were just phenomenal. Nothing was too difficult and every proposal we placed their way was accommodated as very best they could. If you’re looking for that place for your special day, quite simply…go here.

This place is a gem and an absolutely stunning setting for special occasions. We had our daughter’s wedding there in June. The staff were attentive from the moment we first visited to look around, to the time we left having packed up everything the morning after the wedding. The food was delicious and generous portions the drinks were flowing. The castle is authentic and steeped in history which gives it a magical atmosphere.

Jenny & Helen

Happy couple married in August

August 2024

Incredible service and hospitality!

We are absolutely thrilled with our experience at Castle Westenhanger. The venue was gorgeous (we really enjoyed the luxury of being able to have both bridal teams get ready in separate rooms on site), the staff were incredibly welcoming, helpful, and attentive, and the venue's catering team was professional and served us incredibly delicious food. We highly recommend hosting your wedding here!

Tara & Tommy

Happy couple married in July

August 2024

Better than anything we could have ever dreamed of!

From our very first visit to the last second of our wedding, we were completely in awe of the venue and everything it had to offer - including the staff. After following Westenhanger Castle online for years before the proposal I knew this is where I wanted our special day to be! The staff were always on hand for any questions to be answered no matter how big or small. We booked quite far in advance however there was always regular communication which was personal to us and we were able to visit any time we liked. On our wedding day, we felt like we were at home. We were all so comfortable and at ease and every single one of us was taken care of. I cannot recommend this venue enough - it is truly a place where dreams come true 🩷

Joanne Celik

Happy couple married in June

June 2024

Amazing!

We decided on The Castle Westenhanger as our wedding venue after much searching since 2022! For us, the people (Jackie & Tania) along with Vicky, head of catering) made the venue. We can’t fault any aspect of the professionalism, knowledge and patience of our experience and we could not have been in better hands from the moment we booked the date. We had so many positive comments about the beautiful venue, the amazing food, the quality of service and some guests said that it was the best place they’d ever been to for a wedding. Historic grounds, fantastic value for money, wonderful food, exceptional staff and with indoor/outdoor ceremony options, what more could you ask for? Thank you to everyone at Westenhanger. You were all integral in making our wedding day the most special of our lives.

Becka & Tom

Happy couple married in June

June 2024

The best venue and co-ordinators

We cannot thank Michaela and the team at Westenhanger Castle enough the venue was beautiful (obviously) and all the staff were welcoming, friendly and so lovely! Even though you don’t actually know them they feel like your friends! Michaela did such an amazing job from when we did our last check meeting to saying goodbye at the end of her shift! When we renew our vows we know where we are coming back to! Xx

Amanda & Andy

Happy couple married in May

May 2024

Beyond Exceptional!

What can we say…this venue is nothing short of exceptional. With such beautiful grounds that are taken care of with such precision, you just couldn’t wish for a more beautiful setting for your special day. The food was also delicious and we had so many guests comment on how it was the quality of restaurant food vs typical wedding cuisine you might expect. Such a lovely touch to allow your guests a menu choice too. But actually above and beyond the venue itself is the people. Our interactions throughout with Jackie, Tania and Vicky were just phenomenal. We were treated like the only couple to ever get married there. Nothing was too difficult and every proposal we placed their way was accommodated as very best they could. On the day itself, Jackie could not have been more perfect. Her calmness and attention to detail of every aspect of our day was ticked off so perfectly. Westenhanger Castle will forever have a special place in our hearts and our only disappointment is given it’s an exclusive wedding venue, we can’t go back every year haha! If you’re looking for that place for your special day, quite simply…go here.

Raz

Happy couple married in May

May 2024

Best venue ever

I honestly offer the highest praise for this venue. The grounds themselves are absolutely stunning, i loved the foliage on the beams. The bridal suite was huge and full of light. The staff were exceptional throughout. They did literally everything and anything to make sure our day ran smoothly. The communication was excellent and the SONAS app easy to use. The food was superb and the alcohol was lovely. I could not fault the venue at all other than possibly providing a carpet or runner down the aisle outside as while the sun shone on our day the ground was soft still and my heels got stuck but other than this my wedding day was perfect.

Location & Contact Details for The Castle Westenhanger

Website

Email

Phone

Wedding Venue Address

Benover Road, Maidstone, Kent, ME18 6EX, England, United Kingdom

Travel Notes

The Castle Westenhanger is situated in the village of Westenhanger between Ashford and Folkestone near the South Kent coast. It is approximately three miles from the town of Hythe, eight miles from Folkestone, 11 miles from Ashford, 15 miles from Dover and 66 miles from London, with excellent road links courtesy of the M20 (Junction 11). Sat nav postcode for The Castle Westenhanger is CT21 4HX.