Lympne Castle Weddings
Some couples look for a venue. Others look for a story. At Lympne Castle, you will find both – a genuine medieval castle perched high above the English Channel.
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The Castle
Long before it hosted first dances, Lympne Castle stood watch over the English Channel. Its earliest buildings rose in 1080 AD, and in the 12th century the site grew as part of the Archbishop of Canterbury’s estate. For over 900 years the castle has gathered stories — medieval banquets, a working farm, a convalescent home for Canadian soldiers, and glamorous guests including royalty. The castle hosted its earliest wedding in 1964, and in 1978 Sir Paul McCartney and Wings recorded part of their album Back to the Egg within these walls. Today, lovingly restored and marrying historic allure with contemporary comfort, the castle begins its most romantic chapter yet — the one it writes with couples like you.
Outdoor Ceremonies
Set on 145 acres of rolling Kent countryside, the estate unfolds like the pages of a storybook — terraced lawns, walled gardens and wildflower borders, scattered with ancient Roman ruins and crowned by an unrivalled view across the English Channel. On a clear day, the coast of France glimmers on the horizon. Wander the long garden path for confetti moments, steal away to the wrought-iron gate for portraits above the marsh, or let your guests drift across the lawns, glasses of something sparkling in hand, as the sun melts into the sea. Every corner is a photograph waiting to happen.
Wedding Packages
Every love story is unique — and so is every wedding we host.
Choose the day that sounds like yours.
The whole castle, the whole day, entirely yours. From 12pm until midnight, celebrate with up to ninety guests by day and 150 by night — the Queen’s Room for your wedding morning, overnight stays for you and your guests, and every room dressed for celebration. For parties of sixty or more, year-round.
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Tying the knot needn’t be a grand affair. Gather up to forty of your closest people for a ceremony indoors or under the open sky, then settle into the West Wing for a candlelit wedding breakfast. Monday to Wednesday, all year round.
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Short, sweet and utterly memorable. Say your vows as the afternoon softens, raise a glass as the sun sets, and dance the evening away in the West Wing — the whole celebration, distilled into one golden evening. For parties of forty to fifty, Monday to Wednesday.
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For the smallest, most sacred of ceremonies. Exchange vows in the beautiful chapel tucked within the gardens — up to ten of you in all — then dine privately in Harry’s Room. Quiet, candlelit and profoundly yours. Monday to Wednesday, all year round.
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For couples dreaming of a more personal celebration, our private dining rooms offer an elegant setting where every detail feels meaningful. Rich in character and charm, panelled walls glowing in candlelight, these beautifully appointed spaces are the perfect backdrop for intimate ceremonies, wedding breakfasts, rehearsal dinners and celebrations shared with your closest family and friends.
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Begin Your Wedding Journey2026 to 2027 Venue Hire
From Canapés to Candlelit Feasts
Wedding Day Extras
The gap between the ceremony and the wedding breakfast is where guests start checking the time. Hand them a bow on the top lawn and that hour becomes the part of the day they talk about afterwards. Croquet and garden games can be set out on the lawns too. Ask our weddings team about adding archery to your plans.
Stay at the Castle
Every wedding includes an overnight stay in one of our 16 regal bedrooms for the happy couple. Additional rooms and cottages are also available at an extra cost, so your family and friends can stay close and enjoy the celebration right to the end.
The Queen’s Room
Ye Olde Billiard Room
The King’s Chamber
FAQs
Venue hire depends on the season and the day of the week, and food and drink are priced per head. Once we have received your enquiry, we will send the full brochure and an estimated price breakdown.
The castle’s indoor ceremony spaces are moments from the lawns, so if the weather turns, your ceremony moves inside without anyone leaving the castle.
Yes. The West Wing is licensed for civil ceremonies, and you can also marry in the Great Hall, the Chapel or on the castle lawns.
The castle is in the village of Lympne, near Hythe, a short drive from the M20 and from Folkestone, which has high-speed trains to London. Parking on site is free for you and all your guests, moments from the castle entrance.
A tiered seasonal three course wedding breakfast to cater to your individual budgets and taste plus evening options to choose from. Drinks packages cover reception drinks, wine with the meal and a Prosecco toast, and you can ask about our Home-Grown Curation drinks packages.
Lympne Castle is a historic building, and some areas have stairs and uneven surfaces. Our team is experienced in planning routes and arrangements so every guest can share fully in your day. Speak to your wedding coordinator about any specific needs.
Our recommended suppliers are a good place to start, as they have experience with the castle and its team.
Wedding Enquiries
Send us your date and guest count. Our weddings team will reply with availability and the packages that fit.
