Searles Castle
Searles Castle, built in 1915 as a private mansion in Windham, New Hampshire, stands as a fully restored Romanesque Revival estate that now serves as an exceptional venue for destination weddings.
Searles Castle is an estate destination wedding venue in NH, United States, hosting 250 at dinner, where a wedding for 80 guests costs about US$26,000 (our estimate), reached from Manchester-Boston Regional Airport (MHT), 45 minutes.
About Searles Castle
Searles Castle, built in 1915 as a private mansion in Windham, New Hampshire, stands as a fully restored Romanesque Revival estate that now serves as an exceptional venue for destination weddings.
The 23-room castle features original stonework, grand halls, and manicured grounds that transport guests to another era.
Rated 4.7 out of 5 on Google, the venue offers ceremony and reception spaces within its historic walls and across its estate grounds.
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Capacity
- Seated dinner
- 250 guests
- Smallest party taken
- 50 guests
Staying over
- Rooms
- 0 rooms
- Sleeps
- 0 guests
- Rooms for the party nearby
- Yes
The ceremony
- Outdoor ceremony
- Yes
Money
- A wedding for 80 guests
- About US$26,000, rooms extraAisle estimate
- Price
- US$150 to US$225 per headAisle estimate
House rules
- Weddings held
- All year
- Exclusive use required
- Yes
- Music until
- 11pm
Getting there
- Nearest airport
- MHT, 45 min by carAisle estimate
- Parking
- Yes
- Guest transport
- Yes
The spaces
- Reception indoors
- Yes
- Reception outdoors
- Yes
- Space for dancing
- Yes
- Indoors or out
- Both
- Setting
- Countryside, historic, elegantAisle estimate
The place
- Gardens
- Yes
- Private grounds
- Yes
- Historic building
- Yes
Services
- Coordinator on the day
- Yes
Food and drink
- Outside caterers allowed
- No
Venue highlights
- Built in 1915 as a private mansion and meticulously restored to preserve original architectural details
- 23-room Romanesque Revival castle with multiple ceremony and reception halls
- On-site grounds accommodate ceremonies, cocktail hours, and outdoor celebrations
- Google rating of 4.7/5 reflects consistent guest satisfaction and venue quality
A sample wedding weekend
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- 3:00 PMGuest arrival and check-in at local accommodations
- 11:00 AMVenue setup and final preparations
- 2:00 PMGuest arrival and cocktail hour
- 3:00 PMCeremony in castle or grounds
- 4:00 PMReception and dinner service
- 10:00 AMGuest departure
Costs and booking details
- Getting there
- MHT · about 45 min by carAisle estimate
Guests fly into Manchester-Boston Regional Airport.
- Direct line
- (603) 898-6597
Answered by the venue in local hours.
Questions about the venue
What is the capacity range at Searles Castle?+
The venue accommodates between 20 and 150 guests, with flexible room configurations to suit your party size and celebration style.
Can we hold both ceremony and reception at the castle?+
Yes. Searles Castle offers multiple indoor halls and outdoor grounds suitable for ceremonies, receptions, cocktail hours, and other wedding events.
Is the castle available for overnight guest accommodations?+
The castle itself is a venue space. We recommend contacting the venue directly at http://atthecastle.com/ or speaking with your Aisle coordinator for nearby lodging options in the Windham area.
What is included in a castle rental?+
Details on what is included in your rental, such as tables, chairs, linens, kitchen access, and ceremony setup, should be confirmed directly with the venue.
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Sources and booking notes
Confirm your dates, guest numbers, room arrangements and inclusions with the venue before booking. An enquiry does not reserve a date. Figures labelled Aisle estimate are modelled from regional rates and public sources; they are not venue quotes.
Sources for individual venue facts
Seated dinner: 250 guests
“Our in-season (mid-April until mid-November) has a maximum capacity of 250.”
Read the source for seated dinnerSmallest party taken: 50 guests
“Mondays through Thursdays has a guest count minimum of 50.”
Read the source for smallest party takenRooms: 0 rooms
“No, we do not have rooms on site, but there are hotels in Salem, NH: La Quinta Inn, Holiday Inn, and the Artisan Hotel at Tuscan Village.”
Read the source for roomsSleeps: 0 guests
“No, we do not have rooms on site, but there are hotels in Salem, NH: La Quinta Inn, Holiday Inn, and the Artisan Hotel at Tuscan Village.”
Read the source for sleepsRooms for the party nearby: Yes
“No, we do not have rooms on site, but there are hotels in Salem, NH: La Quinta Inn, Holiday Inn, and the Artisan Hotel at Tuscan Village.”
Read the source for rooms for the party nearbyOutdoor ceremony: Yes
“The lush, sprawling grounds surrounding the castle are perfect for your outdoor wedding, with picturesque views that create the ideal setting for your ceremony or reception.”
Read the source for outdoor ceremonyOutside caterers allowed: No
“All the food is done through our exclusive caterer, Simply Elegant Catering.”
Read the source for outside caterers allowedWeddings held: All year
“Just 30 minutes north of Boston, Searles Castle’s expertly kept grounds and facilities offer a storybook destination year-round, boasting beautiful views that include the greens of spring, the foliage of the fall, and the beautiful freshly fallen snow in winter.”
Read the source for weddings heldExclusive use required: Yes
“NHC Events at Searles Castle in Windham hosts only one function per day in the courtyard.”
Read the source for exclusive use requiredMusic until: 11pm
“Due to town noise restrictions, all events need to end by 11pm.”
Read the source for music untilParking: Yes
“Upon guest arrival, we have a parking attendant in the guest parking lot showing you where to park.”
Read the source for parkingGuest transport: Yes
“We do also provide a complimentary shuttle from the guest lot to the ceremony and reception area.”
Read the source for guest transportReception indoors: Yes
“Whether you envision an elegant indoor reception or a romantic outdoor celebration in our brilliantly draped tent, this enchanting New Hampshire venue ensures your wedding day is nothing short of magical.”
Read the source for reception indoorsReception outdoors: Yes
“Celebrate your love in a brilliant fabric laden tent, where you and your guests will enjoy a luxurious reception.”
Read the source for reception outdoorsSpace for dancing: Yes
“Use of stage and 27’ by 21’ dance floor (Tented Weddings only)”
Read the source for space for dancingIndoors or out: Both
“Whether you envision an elegant indoor reception or a romantic outdoor celebration in our brilliantly draped tent, this enchanting New Hampshire venue ensures your wedding day is nothing short of magical.”
Read the source for indoors or outGardens: Yes
“Capture your memories in the serene gardens or near the castle’s magnificent towers, all while being surrounded by the enchanting beauty of this historic venue.”
Read the source for gardensPrivate grounds: Yes
“Searles Castle is private property.”
Read the source for private groundsHistoric building: Yes
“Capture your memories in the serene gardens or near the castle’s magnificent towers, all while being surrounded by the enchanting beauty of this historic venue.”
Read the source for historic buildingCoordinator on the day: Yes
“Your own personal consultant that will be with you every step of the way”
Read the source for coordinator on the day