Castle House is a hotel and wedding venue in Hereford. A Grade II listed Georgian villa that was once two townhouses, the hotel sits next to the remains of the old Hereford Castle moat, a reminder of the city’s strategic importance during Edward I’s conquest of Wales between 1272 and 1284.
The castle was demolished after the English Civil War and Castle Green, behind the hotel, now forms the heart of the city. The current structure was built in the early 18th century. To combine the two houses, the diving wall was removed in the 19th century and what was previously two staircases became the single wide one that remains today. After being run as a boarding house in the 1920s, Castle House has been a hotel since the 1940s. The Watkins family, who run the hotel, source much of the restaurant’s produce from their own Ballingham Hall farm.
Such storied surroundings mean Castle House is a great place to celebrate a wedding in the heart of Hereford. Exclusive use is a great way to ensure only you and your guests have access to the hotel and reception rooms. The hotel is also licensed to host civil ceremonies. These are typically hosted in the orangery-style dining room, which overlooks the old castle moat.
With the ceremony complete, the happy couple can step out onto the garden terrace to enjoy champagne and canapes with their guests. This setting also provides the perfect backdrop for the all-important wedding photos.
All wedding breakfast menus are bespoke to the newly married couple. Such personal service is a cornerstone of a wedding at Castle House, resulting in celebrations that run seamlessly and create lasting memories. An example menu could include chicken liver parfait to start, roast sirloin of beef for mains, and sticky toffee pudding for dessert.