A Fairy Tale Wedding Venue
A venue like no other
Your wedding is one of the most important days of your life, a day that you and your guests will hold forever as a treasured memory.
With this in mind, Castle Goring is proud to offer a selection of locations to celebrate and create those special memories. Whether it be the grandeur of the State Rooms in the main building, the magnificent Ceremonial Hall with its double height ceiling or on the South Lawns in a Marquee with the fabled Greco-Roman south facade as your backdrop.
Castle Goring, which is not open to the public and assures you of exclusive use for the duration of your wedding, offers you a wedding venue to realise all of your wedding dreams whichever season you choose.
So, let your imagination run away with itself and let us turn your wedding day dreams into a reality at Castle Goring.
Castle Goring walk through
The Ceremonial Hall
A beautiful space seating up to 100 guests for your ceremony.
The Ceremonial Hall is a beautiful oval room with grand double doors to the rear and smaller traditional entrance to the side. This room is licensed for ceremonies and can comfortably seat up to 100 guests. You can also seat 70 guests in a traditional seating style for a formal wedding breakfast.
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Castle Rooms
State Rooms, Queen Victoria Rooms & State Dining Room
On the first floor within the main building there is an enfilade of 3 large interconnecting State Rooms known as the Aphrodite Drawing Room, the Galba Drawing Room, and the Library, which are perfect for enjoying reception drinks and canapes and for after-dinner relaxation.
The State Dining Room also on the first floor can seat at least 24 guests for a formal wedding breakfast around the mahogany dining table formerly used at Buckingham Palace. There are two further interconnecting rooms on the first floor which guests are also encouraged to use, Queen Victoria’s Rooms, which can be used for a variety of purposes.
The Terrace
Another amazing space for ceremonies, drinks and pictures
Our stunning terrace is also licensed for ceremonies and offers the perfect setting for an outdoor wedding. This is also another delightful space to enjoy your reception with guests spilling onto the lawns. The balcony and staircases which adorn the back of the Castle link directly back into the State Rooms so guests are free to go back and forth as they explore the property.
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The Marquee
A beautiful marquee on the lawn accomodating up to 150 seated guests, however can accommodate upto 220.
The marquee would be situated on the South Lawns of the Castle and would be the location for the formal meal for the day.
The marquee has a fully clear wall to the front to allow guests to enjoy the elegant façade of the building as well as let in lots of natural light. The setting is very neutral with ivory lining and light carpet. The standard structure can accommodate up to 120 guests for dining and larger marquees are also available by arrangement.
The Bride’s Dressing Suite
Mary & Percy Shelley Bridal Suite
The Bridal Suite, named in honour of the great romantic couple who owned the castle originally, is perfect for getting ready the morning of the wedding.
The room is filled with natural light, a beautiful imperial-sized bed with a fantastic domed canopy and exquisite French furniture. There are also comfortable sofas and statement furniture offering the perfect backdrop for pre-wedding photos.
Many brides find the bridal suite, which also has a large en-suite bathroom with an elegant roll top bath and shower facilities, the ideal setting for preparing for their wedding – with their bridesmaids, hairdressers, make-up artists, and manicurists on hand to share in the occasion and the Prosecco.
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The Food
The Castle Kitchen
The Kitchen at Castle Goring is overseen by our top Chefs who along with Castle Goring’s preferred caterers/event organisers, have over 35 years’ experience in the hospitality and events industry. With Harding’s reputation for delivering exceptional food and drink paired with outstanding service and event management you know your wedding is in safe hands.
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