Farnham Castle

Welcome to Farnham Castle Farnham Castle is a stunning, iconic and exclusive multi-award-winning venue for weddings, set in five acres of beautiful grounds overlooking the historic market town of Farnham, on the Surrey and Hampshire border. The Castle boasts Grade I and Grade II Listed Buildings with the most incredible history and is the perfect destination for couples dreaming of somewhere truly unique. For destination weddings and international guests, we are conveniently located just an hour from London, and between London Gatwick and Heathrow Airports. Couples planning from afar can even step inside the venue today using the live virtual tour on our website. What’s more, the Castle is just a short stroll from Farnham town centre. With its beautiful, cobbled streets and charming independent cafés, guests travelling from further afield can easily settle in and make a full weekend of their visit. Show-round appointments are available 7 days a week, 9am to 7pm. Your Castle Experience The possibilities at Farnham Castle are endless, and we’d love to help you create an unforgettable wedding day. We can host exclusive weddings of any size, from intimate gatherings of 30 guests to larger celebrations of over 250 and have proudly hosted couples from all around the world. We also have the best grounds for marquees, offering the most spectacular backdrops and views. Our flexible approach means that you can choose exactly where your ceremony takes place, and where your guests dine, celebrate, and party. When you book your wedding at Farnham Castle, our venue is exclusively yours. Make It Uniquely Yours: Ceremony Options Because we have so many fabulous and unique ceremony spaces, you can easily find the perfect setting for your day: The Great Hall Capacity: 260 guests Best suits: Grand civil ceremonies The feel: Magnificent and awe-inspiring, perfect for making a grand entrance. The Lantern Hall Capacity: 160 guests Best suits: Civil ceremonies The feel: Historic, simple, and deeply romantic with beautiful lancet windows. The East Lawn & White Rose Garden Capacity: Flexible Best suits: Outdoor civil ceremonies The feel: Natural, scenic and secluded with a spectacular Castle Keep backdrop. The Norman Chapel Capacity: 80 guests Best suits: Religious ceremonies (Church of England) The feel: Traditional, sacred, and deeply historic. The Winchester Suite Capacity: 160 guests Best suits: Civil ceremonies The feel: Elegant, classic, and beautifully refined with garden views. The Library Capacity: 84 guests Best suits: Intimate civil ceremonies The feel: Warm, historic, and beautifully atmospheric. The Bishop’s Chapel Capacity: 60 guests Best suits: Intimate religious ceremonies (Church of England) The feel: Peaceful, intimate, and with historic, ornate panelling. Your Wedding Breakfast The Great Hall is the perfect setting for your wedding breakfast. With its soaring high ceilings, magnificent historic paintings, and a grand fireplace, the space offers an unforgettable backdrop for your first meal as a married couple. Our Food At Farnham Castle, we have our very own team of exceptional in-house chefs who create the most wonderful menus using the finest ingredients. We are proud to have our own Kitchen Garden and to partner with many fantastic local suppliers. We offer a range of dining menus, with drinks included, to cater for every taste and budget. For a late-night snack, why not offer your guests wood-fired pizzas from our pizza oven while your entire party enjoys a spectacular firework display? However you want to celebrate, our experienced team of Wedding Specialists will be happy to guide and advise you through your planning stages and will be with you throughout your day to ensure it is managed to perfection. Getting Ready & Staying Over Getting ready on-site has so many benefits, and our ‘Gatehouse’ and ‘Pembroke’ are two perfect suites for you and your wedding party to enjoy being together as you prepare for your day. Once your celebrations are over, you have danced the night away in our Great Hall, and enjoyed nightcaps in our Tindle Bar, your guests will be overjoyed to head to one of our 33 en-suite Castle bedrooms. Meanwhile, you will be delighted to reach the tranquillity and luxury of our Honeymoon Suite. Making a Weekend of It The magic doesn't have to end when the evening reception finishes. Join your guests for breakfast in our Library the following morning to make sure that everyone has celebrated with you until the very last minute before heading out to explore Farnham's lovely town centre.