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About Clearwell Castle

Choosing Clearwell Castle as the venue for your upcoming event, be it a birthday party or corporate away day, is a bit like entering another world for the day. A real life castle straight out of a fairytale, the site dates back to the mid 15th-century when the first hall was built. Since then, Clearwell has developed into the stunning building you see today, surrounded by 20 acres of grounds, and complete with plush decor and boutique hotel rooms.

In terms of planning your special event, there are plenty of spaces that you can take over and make your own. The jewel in Clearwell's crown is the Ballroom which spans 75 feet, huge, arched windows and an original, carved fireplace. The real pièce de résistance, though, is the elevated snug, positioned through an archway and flanked by towering windows; it gives the room an almost church-like feel. Here, you can host up to 150 people for a special dinner and drinks.

If you picture a more freely social event where guests can mingle and chat with a drink in hand, the Cocktail Bar is a fabulous spot. In the daytime it's the perfect place because you can wander over to the cocktail terrace and enjoy a tipple outside, too. Or, for evening soirees, try the Cellar Bar. An underground den of atmosphere and fun, the Cellar Bar has a vaulted ceiling and classic chequerboard floor and is a great place for dancing the night away.

If any of your guests fancy making a full night of it and staying over at the castle, there's a selection of boutique bedrooms that they'll love. And, when it comes to catering, the award-winning team can provide everything in-house from nibbles and canapes, three-course meals or even a hog roast or BBQ.

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Venue Facilities
Accommodation on site
Dance floor
Garden or courtyard
Garden or courtyard
Parking
River or lake on site

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Venue Type
Country house
Venue Style
Traditional

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£35.00Christmas Party Night
Christmas events
Christmas Party Night

12 Dec 2024

We’ve had such an amazing response for our Christmas Party Nights last year that we’re putting on another on Thursday 12th December 2024. If you joined us last year then make sure you book for this one! It’s going to be just as festive!

Our Christmas Party Night is a fantastic night of dancing and festive food, with our fully stocked bar available as you spend the night in our Castle.

Our Castle will be dressed for Christmas with beautiful decorations and grand trees, and if you want to let loose and start the festive season right, then book your tickets now.

Christmas Party Buffet Menu
Pulled Pork Buns with Apple Sauce & Creamy Coleslaw
Sausage and Apple En-Croute
Turkey and Cranberry Sliders
Sesame and Honey Chicken Thighs
Honey Glazed Salmon Skewers
Coronation Cauliflower Sliders (ve)
Beetroot and Caramelised Shallot Tarts (ve)

Garlic and Herb Potato Wedges
Potato and Grain Mustard Salad
Vegetable Falafel Salad (v)
Cherry Tomato, Red Onion and Basil Salad (ve)

Salted Caramel Cheesecakes
Sherry Trifle (v)
Chocolate Fudge Cake

Please note – If anyone in your party has any dietary requirements or allergies, please inform us when booking or placing your order and we can offer alternatives.

Tickets & Booking
Tickets priced at £35 per person inc. welcome drink, buffet and DJ & disco until late!

Why not make this a Christmas mini-break by making it an overnight stay? Add accommodation and not only will you enjoy a peaceful night’s sleep in one of our superb bedrooms, but you’ll also tuck into a fully-cooked buffet breakfast served the following morning. To find out more about our accommodation, speak with our team when booking. Rooms from £125 based on two people sharing.

To book, please contact us at 01594 832 320 or email events@clearwell-castle.co.uk and join us for the party of the season!

 

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£75.00Winter Ball
Christmas events
Winter Ball

13 Dec 2024

This year, we’ll be hosting our winter event on Friday 13th December 2024 and it will be the perfect evening of festive cheer, delicious food and drink, and spectacular entertainment.

Not only will you enjoy a festive-themed cocktail and canapes on arrival, with music from our local choir to get you in the Christmas spirit, but you will be able to see the house in all its Christmas glory before heading to the Ballroom for a delicious three-course meal.

The dishes have been hand-picked by our Head Chef to offer a mouth-watering menu of flavours – the perfect meal for a festive evening in a country house.

This will be followed by dancing until late with entertainment throughout the evening.

Whether you’re arranging your office party, a big family celebration or a pre-Christmas Day get-together with your friends, our Winter Ball will be the ideal setting for you to celebrate the season and end the year on a high!

Exquisite Winter Ball Menu 2024
Starter
Torn Buffalo Mozzarella, Semi Dried Plum Tomato (v)
Grilled Ciabatta, Herb Salad & Basil Pesto

Cranberry, Pear & Stilton Tart (v)
Frise & Chestnut Purée

Main
Pan-Fried Potato Gnocchi (ve)
Roasted Squash, Lemon & Cracked Pepper, Wilted Rocket

Roast Tenderloin of British Beef
Yorkshire Pudding, Pomme Purée, Winter Greens & Rich Roast Gravy

Dessert
Sticky Toffee Pudding
Brandy Ice Cream & Butterscotch Sauce

Chilled Lime Cheesecake
Blackcurrant Purée, White Chocolate

Please note – If anyone in your party has any dietary requirements or allergies, please inform us when booking or placing your order and we can offer alternatives.

ve = vegan

Tickets
Tickets are now available at £78.50 per person and include a welcome drink, canapes and a delicious 3-course meal followed by tea & coffee. This event is for advance bookings only and we advise you to book early as spaces are limited!

Accommodation
Why not make this a Christmas mini-break by making it an overnight stay? Add accommodation and not only will you enjoy a peaceful night’s sleep in one of our superb bedrooms, but you’ll also tuck into a full English breakfast the following morning. Price from £125  based on 2 people sharing for a room at The Wyndham or £150 per room for a Castle room. To find out more about our accommodation, speak with our team when booking.

Dress Code
This will be a night to remember, so dress to impress in your finest cocktail dresses and lounge suits.

For more information and to book, please contact us on 01594 832 320 (Mon-Fri, 9am-5pm) or email events@clearwell-castle.co.uk

We hope to see you there – this will be the highlight of your Christmas calendar!

 

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£52.00Dinner Date Event
Supper clubs
Dinner Date Event

02 Jan 2025

Everyone welcome! These evenings are not to be missed! Prices from £52 per person and include a welcome drink, 4-course meal consisting of starter, sorbet, main and dessert, finished with tea & coffee and petit fours. There is also the option to make it a mini-break and stay in one of our rooms - priced at a reduced rate from £125 per standard room and from £150 per premium room, breakfast included! Must be booked in advance.

A very warm welcome awaits you!

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£47.50Valentine's Dinner
Valentines Day
Valentine's Dinner

14 Feb 2025

What’s a more romantic setting than a castle in winter lit with candles and a roaring fire, and enjoying a sumptuous three-course meal with your soulmate as you’re serenaded? Well if that sounds like a dream to you, then spend the night with us…

Join us for a meal in our Ballroom on Friday, 14th February 2025, and indulge in dishes that have been hand-picked by our chefs for this special occasion. To make it extra special, you can even stay the night in our castle – a lovely retreat for any couple.

We’ll also be joined by the lovely Emma Katherine throughout the evening, who will perform a range of love songs to ensure the night is one to remember.

You’ll be greeted by a glass of English Sparkling Rosé on arrival, followed by a three-course meal, which includes a Shin of Beef Carbonnade and Herb-Crusted Cod for the main, and a Chocolate Sharing Platter for the dessert. 

Check-in is from 3pm, with welcome drinks at 6pm and dinner served at 7pm. Dress to impress!

Valentine’s Hamper
Why not treat yourselves to a romantic extra with a Valentine’s Hamper? It includes a Clearwell Castle Signature Scented Glass Candle (worth £24.50), 20cl mini bottle of Serenello Prosecco, and Dark Chocolate & Raspberry Truffles and White Chocolate & Baileys Truffles, priced at £29.50.

Valentine’s Day Menu
Starters
Sticky soy pork belly, celeriac purée, apple salad

Salmon ceviche, mango and pomegranate

Roasted butternut squash veloute, ciabatta crouton (ve)

Pan-fried wild mushrooms, toasted sourdough, baby watercress salad (v)

Main course
Shin of beef carbonnade, pomme purée, honey-roasted root vegetables

Roasted chicken breast, feta cheese and sun blush tomato farce, ratatouille vegetables

Herb-crusted cod, crushed new potatoes, lemon and capers

Roasted vegetable wellington, mushroom duxelles, cranberry reduction (ve)

Dessert
The Chocolate Sharing Plate 
Melted white/dark chocolate pots, toasted homemade marshmallows, strawberries, biscotti biscuits, mini chocolate fondants

White chocolate & raspberry cheesecake, raspberry purée, pecan brittle (veo)

Lemon posset, lavender shortbread (veo)

Apple & apricot crumble, crème Anglaise (veo)

Please note – If anyone in your party has any dietary requirements or allergies, please inform us when booking or placing your order and we can offer alternatives.

v = vegetarian | ve = vegan | veo = vegan on request

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Location

Church Road, Clearwell, Forest of Dean, Gloucestershire, GL16 8LG

01594 832320

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