Haunted Wedding Venues: 15 Spooky Spots to Tie the Knot
Fancy making your special day a spooky one? Check out our roundup of the most hair-raising haunted wedding venues in the UK to tie the knot
Many people dream of a fairy-tale wedding full of flowing ball gowns, delicate flowers and cute fairy lights. However, if this isn’t quite your cup of tea, there are plenty of more sinister options. A haunted wedding venue is the perfect spot for couples with a penchant for the paranormal, and our list includes some spine-chilling wedding venues that will be perfect for all guests, both the invited and the uninvited.
If you’re not afraid of things that go bump in the night, then please, read on…
Our Top 15 Spook-tacular UK Wedding Venues
From harrowing spirits to terrifying tales, these might just be the most haunted wedding venues in the UK.
1. Amberley Castle - West Sussex
Thrill-seeking couples should definitely consider saying their vows in the Grade I listed 12th century Amberley Castle. It boasts twelve acres of landscaped gardens, medieval stonework, and enough space for up to 250 guests; 251 if you include resident ghost Emily, a young girl said to be hanging around the Herstmonceux Room.
- Pricing: Menus from £250
- Capacity: 2-250
2. Loseley Park - Surrey
Nestled in the heart of 1,400 acres of rolling countryside, you’ll find the glorious Loseley Park. The main ghost here is a mysterious woman in brown who has a love story all of her own- it’s said she commutes to nearby Baynards Park to spend time with their famous ghost, the headless Sir Thomas More. How sweet.
- Pricing: Menus from £100
- Capacity: 50-200
3. Farnham Castle - Surrey
This picturesque wedding venue has more than one supernatural guest. Farnham Castle is said to be home to a spooky monk, phantom-like voices and ghostly children running across the upper balcony. If you’re lucky (or unlucky), you might even catch a glimpse of the shadowed figure which haunts the guardroom, and the young girl who lives on the staircase.
- Pricing: From £4,000
- Capacity: 30-265
- Deals: In addition to a late availability deal in June 2025, this venue also has a ghoulishly good intimate wedding package for couples with guest lists under 50. For £9,500, nearlyweds can enjoy a luxurious ceremony, wedding suite, food and drink menu and so much more with their Winchester Wedding Offer.
4. Lumley Castle - Durham
Believed to be the most haunted place in County Durham, this 14th century manor house is a seriously scary venue. The ghost of Lady Lily Lumley is a likely uninvited guest, along with the mischievous phantom Black Jack, who enjoys playing pranks on guests. Lumley Castle itself is beautiful, so if you want a scenic wedding, go ahead and book it… if you dare.
- Pricing: From £250
- Capacity: 2-132
5. Best Western Plus Mosborough Hall Hotel - South Yorkshire
Mosborough Hall Hotel provides an idyllic setting for your special day, and also offers the opportunity to purchase a haunted ghost package. Learn all about the grizzly story of the famous White Lady before trying to catch a glimpse of her in the Lord John Darcy Suite. Legend has it you can still hear her arguing with her lover (hopefully not a foreshadowing of things to come).
- Pricing: Menus from £35
- Capacity: 10-250
- Deals: Dreaming of a frighteningly festive wedding? This venue offers a wonderful Winter Warmer Package for £4,995, which caters for up to 80 guests throughout the colder months.
6. Hever Castle - Kent
Renowned for being the childhood home of one of King Henry the VIII's former wives, Anne Boleyn, her strong-willed spirit is rumoured to wander the grounds of Hever Castle from time to time... and we can see why! The breathtaking estate boasts a stunning Italian garden, a Guthrie pavilion, and an oak-paneled ceremony room overlooking a 38-acre lake.
That's a view worth haunting, in our opinion. After all, who wouldn't want a member of the royal family at their wedding?
- Pricing: Menus from £150
- Capacity: 25-200
- Deals: From complimentary canapes to late availability discounts, there are so many treats (and no tricks!) to be enjoyed at this venue.
7. Aston Hall - Birmingham
Part of the Birmingham Museums group, Aston Hall regularly hosts civil ceremonies in the Great Hall before giving guests the opportunity to enjoy the Lady Holte’s gardens. Guests can also enjoy the company of the Holte family’s daughter Mary, said to still be locked up in a cell after she tried to run away with a servant.
- Pricing: Upon request
- Capacity: Up to 400
8. Warwick Castle - Warwickshire
Who wouldn’t want to get married in one of the most famous castles in British history? But be warned; iconic Warwick Castle has more than a few skeletons in its closet. One of its many supernatural lodgers include Sir Fulke Greville, a tower resident allegedly murdered by his manservant. If that doesn’t put you off, make things extra spooky by going around Halloween - you might even catch a séance or two.
- Pricing: From £8,000
- Capacity: 10-120
- Deals: Whether you're after a micro wedding or a winter celebration, there are some fiendishly good savings on offer at this stunning wedding venue. Check out their listing for more details.
9. Wollaton Hall - Nottinghamshire
The incredible Grade I listed Elizabethan Wollaton Hall is a regular haunt for ghost hunters, eager to hear the murmuring voices in the corridors and catch a glimpse of the White Lady in Room 19. If it's a haunted house wedding venue you're after, couples tying the knot can choose between several impressive settings - The Great Hall is not to be missed.
- Pricing: From £2,500
- Capacity: 2-1,000
10. Ettington Park Hotel - Warwickshire
This mansion is home to a ghostly woman in white, the former governess ‘Lady Emma’, known to float through the corridors before disappearing through walls. Ghostly guests aside, the impressive turrets and ornate high ceilings make Ettington Park Hotel a beautiful wedding destination, even if it was previously named the most haunted venue in the UK.
- Pricing: Menus from £85
- Capacity: 2-120
- Deals: Two wonderful packages are on offer at this spooktacular venue - the Ettington Package and the Exclusively Yours package. Both are available January to March 2025, and allow couples to save up to £1,000 on the price of their wedding.
11. Craig Y Nos Castle - Powys
The former home of an opera singer, former TB hospital, current most haunted castle in Wales - Craig Y Nos Castle has certainly got stories to tell. Nearlyweds have the option to tie the knot in the show stopping Adelina Patti Theatre - although the eponymous ghost may not be too happy about this. If you’re dying to visit post-nuptials, check out Craig Y Nos’s sister website dedicated entirely to ghost hunting.
- Pricing: Upon request
- Capacity: Up to 150
- Deals: If it's a wedding package you're after, then you'll be spoilt for choice at this devilishly great venue. With no less than 12 all-inclusive packages to choose from, couples can find the perfect fit to make their spooky dreams come true. Check out their listing for details on each of the available deals.
12. Leeds Castle - Kent
Leeds Castle isn't just stunningly beautiful - it's also filled with nail-biting ghost stories that guests will relish hearing during your spooky celebration! Now, there are plenty of tales of ghouls and ghosts haunting the corridors of this historic building, but the most famous prophesy of all involves the Duchess of Gloucester.
It's said that her spirit has been seen wandering the halls of the great castle, where she was imprisoned until her death.
On a brighter note, the castle itself is truly something to behold! Surrounded by an impressive moat, the estate also boasts Fairfax Hall, a barn wedding venue that offers the perfect place to host your wedding reception.
- Pricing: Menus from £150
- Capacity: 14-1,000
13. Hampton Court Palace - London
Throwing a wedding in the heart of the country's historic capital city offers rich opportunity to discover ghost stories from many years ago, and there's no grander place to tie the knot that Hampton Court Palace.
We've already checked in on Anne Boleyn, but you might be wondering where the rest of King Henry VIII's ex-wives choose to spend their afterlives. Well, that place is Hampton Court Palace itself - and not a bad choice, in our opinion. The palace is said to be haunted by the ghosts of Jane Seymour and Catherine Howard, and visitors sometimes say they can hear their screams rippling through the halls.
If that doesn't put you off, then this venue can also provide a strikingly beautiful backdrop for your special day, thanks to its beautiful Garden Room, Banqueting House and immaculate gardens.
- Pricing: From £3,500
- Capacity: 2-1,500
14. Hedingham Castle - Essex
Exchange your vows by candlelight at this gorgeous Georgian Country House, surrounded by majestic views and regal architecture that will provide the most jaw-dropping wedding photographs.
And if a supernatural sighting excites you, then you may want to keep your eyes peeled for dark shadows surrounding the walls of Hedingham Castle. They're believed to be the ghost of Polly, a local woman from the late 18th century who was considered - by her peers - to be a witch due to her beautiful appearance.
- Pricing: Menus from £206
- Capacity: 40-150
- Deals: From midsummer sales to all-inclusive midweek wedding packages, this venue has something for every couple to take advantage of! Check out its listing for all the details.
15. The Bodleian Libraries - Oxford
Of course, the The Bodleian Libraries are famous for many things beyond ghost stories. Home to students at Oxford University, it's renowned for being one of the most beautiful buildings in British history. Nevertheless, the libraries are also rumoured to be the haunting grounds of the late King Charles I - all because he wasn't allowed to borrow a book from the library in 1645!
Some say he now haunts the libraries, running riot through the reading room at night. Talk about holding a grudge..
Aside from this royal rebellion, couples will love tying the knot beneath the vaulted ceiling, surrounded by spectacular late-Gothic architecture in one of the UK's most striking cities.
- Pricing: From £2,900
- Capacity: 2-150
- Deals: Couples that book this venue through Hitched can enjoy a free engagement photoshoot and champagne!
If ghosts and ghouls aren’t quite your style, why not check out some other unusual wedding venue ideas?
