Polhawn Fort is a breathtaking & historic wedding venue situated in the southeast corner of Cornwall in Rame, England. Tucked away along the western tip of the Rame Peninsula, this breathtaking Napoleonic fort looks out over a dramatic landscape. Below it, waves crash against the rugged and rocky Cornish coastline, reaching all the way to the Lizard Peninsula. Around the estate, verdant lawns fill
Polhawn Fort is a breathtaking & historic wedding venue situated in the southeast corner of Cornwall in Rame, England. Tucked away along the western tip of the Rame Peninsula, this breathtaking Napoleonic fort looks out over a dramatic landscape. Below it, waves crash against the rugged and rocky Cornish coastline, reaching all the way to the Lizard Peninsula. Around the estate, verdant lawns filled with wildflowers blanket the grounds. In this secluded and sophisticated venue, couples are invited to celebrate their momentous occasion while also being able to relax and enjoy some of our various wellnes activities like Wild swimming, Sauna, Sound Healing & Yoga. Facilities and Capacity Polhawn Fort is reached by a drawbridge, which only adds to its ancient yet timeless feel. Once you cross the drawbridge, you can crest the spiral staircase to the Grand Napoleonic Hall. This hall features vaulted ceilings, stunning views of the Peninsula, and seating for up to 100 people. You can host your ceremony here, in our Ocean Room, which is best for intimate celebrations of 30 people. You also have the option of holding your ceremony in The Summer House or on our manicured lawns, where you will enjoy the beautiful seascape and calls of the seabirds. If you prefer your wedding breakfast indoors, you will be serenaded by the crackling of fire logs and bathed in warm candlelight. Services Offered Weddings at Polhawn Fort are entirely bespoke. This means that you can decorate however you desire throughout the different spaces while still having our helpful team by your side throughout. All-inclusive packages come with three-night stays over the weekend, or two- to four-night midweek breaks. The on-site accommodations can sleep 16 in beds and eight more on sofa beds and zbeds. All the rooms are cosy and overlook the ocean. Here, you and your loved ones will enjoy an elegant and exclusive experience in one of the most romantic wedding venues in the UK.
Polhawn Fort, Rame, Cornwall, PL10 1LL, England
5.0 average from 49 reviews
We originally found Polhawn Fort through this site years ago when looking for a wedding venue and nothing ever compared since! Polhawn is absolutely perfect in everyway! Whether it's rain or sunshine you have it all! The sew views are incredible, the grand hall is stunning and the private beach…
Rhiannon · 2023-09-20
Please see testimonial below: What can I say other than wow! We fell in love with this venue from the start but every visit it got more magical and the wedding day was truly out of a fairytale. James was incredible helping us set up and answering all of the little detail questions that came to…
Jordan · 2024-03-18
We were married here in March 24 and managed to have the ceremony outside on the beautiful lawn overlooking the sea. The entire venue is perfectly presented, including the accommodation which our guests loved. The staff could not be more helpful and made both the wedding and the whole weekend run…
Daisy · 2024-04-11
We had our wedding at Polhawn Fort in May and it was simply the best! When we viewed Polhawn Fort 2 years ago it took our breath away, it was the first venue we viewed and we booked in that day, absolutely stunning. All our guests were wowed too and kept saying to us we’ve won the wedding of the…
Beth · 2024-06-29
We recently had our wedding at Polhawn Fort, and we couldn’t have asked for a more magical experience. The venue itself is stunning—set on the coast with breathtaking views and beautiful gardens that made for the perfect backdrop to our special day. The decor and ambiance of the fort are equally…
Cristina · 2024-11-20
We recently had our wedding at this stunning venue and couldn’t have been happier. The location is absolutely beautiful with incredible views of Whitsand Bay. We were so lucky to have sunshine all day and the most gorgeous sunset to end the evening. The booking process was really easy and…
Lauren · 2025-04-28
The venue of our dreams! Driving into the venue is like driving into another world! We knew we wanted our wedding to be uniquely us. With my husband’s family routes in Cornwall, our love of the water and our perchant for a party, this was the place for us. We had our ceremony outside overlooking…
Saskia · 2025-09-15
Polhawn Fort is quite simply the most fantastic place. It holds a very special place in our hearts, having been where we were married back in 1995, and returning 30 years later to celebrate our anniversary there was nothing short of magical. From the moment we arrived, the staff were absolutely…
Vicky · 2025-12-14
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