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Cardigan Castle is a hotel destination wedding venue in Cardigan, United Kingdom, hosting 120 at dinner and 160 standing.

Cardigan Castle

CardiganWales, United Kingdom

Cardigan Castle is a historic venue in Cardigan, West Wales, licensed to hold legal ceremonies on site, indoors or outdoors in the gardens.

Guests
120 at dinner160 standing
Cost
From £7,000as a package
Ceremony
Legal ceremony on site
Getting there
CWLabout 2 h by car

About the venue

Cardigan Castle is a historic venue in Cardigan, West Wales, licensed to hold legal ceremonies on site, indoors or outdoors in the gardens.

The castle seats up to 100 guests for a ceremony, 120 for a seated dinner and holds 160 standing, with a dance space, an on-site bar and in-house catering.

On-site accommodation sleeps 30 across studios, apartments, double and twin rooms with private bathrooms, a deluxe studio, a superior double and a one-bedroom cottage.

Full buyout is available, and wedding packages that include ceremony space, reception space, catering and drinks start from £7,000.

  • Licensed for legal ceremonies on site, with indoor and outdoor ceremony options
  • Capacity for 100 seated at the ceremony, 120 seated for dining and 160 standing
  • Packages from £7,000 including ceremony space, reception space, catering and drinks
  • On-site accommodation sleeping 30 guests, from studios to a one-bedroom cottage

Short answers

How much does a wedding at Cardigan Castle cost?
The venue quotes from £7,000 as a package.
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How many guests does Cardigan Castle hold?
Cardigan Castle holds 120 at dinner and 160 standing.
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How do guests get to Cardigan Castle?
Fly into CWL, about 2 h by car.
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Capacity, rooms and facilities

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Capacity

Seated dinner
120 guests
Standing reception
160 guests
Ceremony, seated
100 guests

Staying over

Sleeps
30 guests
Room types
7 listed
Whole property to yourselves
Yes

House rules

Children
Yes

Getting there

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Nearest airport
CWL, 120 min by car
Parking
Yes
Step-free access
Yes

Questions about the venue

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Can we legally marry at Cardigan Castle?
Yes. The castle is licensed for legal ceremonies on site, and ceremonies can be held indoors or outdoors, seating up to 100 guests.
How many guests can the castle hold?
The venue seats 120 for dining and holds 160 standing, with 100 seated for a ceremony.
Is accommodation available at the venue?
Yes, on-site accommodation sleeps 30 guests across studios, apartments with shower, double and twin rooms with private bathrooms, a deluxe studio, a superior double room and a one-bedroom cottage.
What do wedding packages cost and what is included?
Packages start from £7,000 and include ceremony space, reception space, catering and drinks.
How do we get there, and is the venue accessible?
The nearest airport is Cardiff (CWL), around a 120-minute transfer, and parking is available on site. The venue is accessible and children are welcome.

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  • Seated dinner: 120 guests

    “The Pavilion provides the perfect reception venue seating up to 120 people for a wedding breakfast and up to 160 for the evening celebrations.”
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  • Standing reception: 160 guests

    “The Pavilion provides the perfect reception venue seating up to 120 people for a wedding breakfast and up to 160 for the evening celebrations.”
    Read the source for standing reception

  • Ceremony, seated: 100 guests

    “The 1176 is licensed for wedding ceremonies of up to 100 guests and can seat up to 40 guests for wedding breakfast dining.”
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  • Sleeps: 30 guests

    “Cardigan Castle has 5* self-catering and 4* B&B accommodation sleeping up to 30 people on site.”
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  • Room types: 7 listed

    “Studio”
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  • Whole property to yourselves: Yes

    “With the castle closed to visitors, the Aur package offers exclusive use of the whole site for you and your guests.”
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  • Legal ceremony on site: Yes

    “Look no further than Cardigan Castle, a fully licensed wedding venue which is located in the heart of Cardigan surrounded by centuries of history and beautifully landscaped gardens.”
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  • Outdoor ceremony: Yes

    “This wedding venue is well equipped to create the day (or weekend!) of your dreams as it can cater for a variety of ceremony sizes from as little as six people in the intimate Bluebird Room to more than 100 people in an outdoor ceremony.”
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  • In-house catering: Yes

    “Our chef will work with you to create the most delicious menu and our wedding team will help you to design and coordinate the event, leaving you to enjoy the big day.”
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  • Bar on site: Yes

    “Best of all, the bar is licensed until midnight.”
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  • Price: From £7,000 as a package

    “Prices are also very reasonable with a wedding for 60 people including your Ceremony, drinks and canapes reception plus a three-course wedding breakfast starting at just £7,000.”
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  • Included: Ceremony space, reception space, catering and drinks

    “Prices are also very reasonable with a wedding for 60 people including your Ceremony, drinks and canapes reception plus a three-course wedding breakfast starting at just £7,000.”
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  • Children: Yes

    “Cardigan Castle is the perfect place for Children to explore, discovering it’s vast history and engaging in nature.”
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  • Nearest airport: CWL, 120 min by car

    “CWL Cardiff Airport (About 2 h by car; the nearest airport with scheduled flights).”
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  • Parking: Yes

    “Parking is reserved for those staying at the Castle.”
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  • Step-free access: Yes

    “Paths are wheelchair friendly and we have wheelchairs available if required.”
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  • Event spaces: Banquet room

    “Meeting/banquet facilities”
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  • Reception indoors: Yes

    “The Pavilion provides the perfect reception venue seating up to 120 people for a wedding breakfast and up to 160 for the evening celebrations.”
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  • Space for dancing: Yes

    “Celebrate, eat and dance the night away in Cardigan Castle’s Grand Pavilion, our elegant marquee-style venue.”
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  • Gardens: Yes

    “Couples can exchange vows in a variety of stunning settings, from the historic Castle Green House to the beautifully landscaped gardens overlooking the Teifi River.”
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  • Historic building: Yes

    “Cardigan Castle has stood on this site for over 900 years.”
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  • Coordinator on the day: Yes

    “Our chef will work with you to create the most delicious menu and our wedding team will help you to design and coordinate the event, leaving you to enjoy the big day.”
    Read the source for coordinator on the day
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