Your Midlands Wedding - August/September 2026 (Issue 105)

Celebrate your special day in the beautiful surroundings of - Grand rooms - Stunning views - Amazing history www.hartleburycastle.com/weddings Hartlebury Castle offers a romantic and atmospheric venue for your wedding. Say “I do” in a magnificent castle surrounded by history, beauty and countryside charm Hartlebury Castle is a beautiful 17th-century house set in the Worcestershire countryside. The venue is a blend of medieval and Georgian character, with high ceilings adding to the sense of grandeur. The Castle is owned and managed by Hartlebury Castle Trust, so booking a wedding here contributes to the Trust’s vision of sharing its history. You can choose to host your ceremony in the Great Hall, with a large feature fireplace and a sweeping staircase creating a grand setting for 100 guests. Elizabeth I once dined in this room, which has also seen visits from Queen Elizabeth II and King Charles III when he was Prince of Wales. The Carriage Circle can also accommodate 100 for the “I dos”. An outdoor setting, it offers the stunning Castle as your backdrop. It’s spacious but still has a feeling of intimacy thanks to its surrounding walls and flower beds. In the event of rain, additional spaces such as the Long Gallery can be opened up, allowing guests to mingle during reception drinks. The Saloon offers a feeling of intimacy too with space for 60 loved ones. The 18th-century papier-mâché work offers a Bridgerton vibe. For more intimate vows still, the Bishop’s Study can accommodate 12 and is ideal if you’re looking for simplicity with character. The large desk can be used for signings and is an eyecatching feature for photographs. The Gothic chapel with its stained-glass windows also provides a wonderful space for a blessing and showstopping photographs. For receptions, the Great Hall, Saloon and Carriage Circle are combined to accommodate 140 guests. While dancing to a live band or DJ in the Great Hall, the Saloon offers a quieter space to chat, and the Carriage Circle offers the chance to relax al fresco. A dressing room is available for one partner and their party to get ready in on the day, with a secondary space also potentially available for the other partner. Plus, you’ll have access to the venue the afternoon before to decorate. Find out more at www.hartleburycastle.com/weddings Hartlebury Castle Scan to view video

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