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Last update: November 2024

Begin your fairytale love story at Lympne Castle, a historic wedding venue located in Lympne, Kent. For more than 1000 years, royals and elegant guests alike have visited this exquisite setting for celebrations and parties. Nestled in the countryside, with coastal views and stunning grounds spanning 139 acres, Lympne Castle blends modern luxuries with period décor, creating the ideal backdrop for your happily ever after.

Facilities and Capacity

Step inside the West Drawing Room of Lympne Castle's West Wing and travel back in time to the medieval and Edwardian eras. With grand bow windows, a stunning stone fireplace, and wood panelling, the warmth embraces you as you celebrate your love, mingle with guests, and dine like royalty. Invite up to 90 of your nearest and dearest for a ceremony overlooking the coast or up to 30 people for a cosy wedding breakfast. More extravagant affairs can take place in the Great Hall, which has space for up to 120 ceremony-goers and 90 dining guests. The gothic windows, wood-panelled walls, and high ceilings are reminiscent of a bygone era, creating the perfect atmosphere for a grand feast and a night of merriment. On those blissful British summer days, make use of the terrace and lawns for a picturesque outdoor vow exchange or a lavish cocktail hour looking out on the English Channel and ancient ruins. Your friends and family will not have far to go after the celebrations are over. Lympne Castle's self-catering stone cottages are simply splendid, with antique furniture and all the modern amenities you may need.

Services Offered

Begin your planning journey with Lympne Castle's dedicated wedding coordinator. Their superb service ensures your big day is executed flawlessly, curating an enchanting experience for you and your guests. Delight in the culinary expertise of the in-house catering team, which will design delectable dishes for a formal seated meal or a more casual buffet. Those travelling from further afield will appreciate the castle's superb transport connections to London and France. There are also further accommodation options in Hythe for parties with an extended guest list. Contact the fabulous team at Lympne Castle to learn more and get one step closer to wedded bliss.

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Frequently asked questions

Venue type:

In the country
Castle
Historic
Church
Outdoor license
Unique weddings

Ceremony options:

Civil ceremony licence

Dining options:

Seated meal facilities
Corkage option
Alcohol licence
Buffet meal facilities
In-house catering

Evening entertainment:

Dance floor
Entertainment licence
Live band facilities
Evening reception facilities
DJ facilities
Outdoor fireworks permitted

Overnight accommodation:

Overnight accommodation for wedding couple
Overnight accommodation for guests

Venue staff assistance:

Wedding coordinator

Venue leisure facilities:

Hairdresser
Beautician

Other features:

Exclusive use
Accessible facilities
Car parking
Confetti permitted
Pet-friendly
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Reviews for Lympne Castle

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Kate D. Sent on 21/10/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Stunning venue, excellent staff, outstanding experience

We couldn't be happier with how our wedding turned out. The venue is just stunning - a beautiful castle, lovely grounds, and overlooking the sea. We had a very small wedding of 15 guests, and we were treated like royalty. We had access to the full castle and spent the day wandering between different sections, enjoying every single one. The food (we had a BBQ) was delicious, and the staff were wonderful. It was all coordinated by Joy who was a pleasure to work with. She spent the day seamlessly coordinating everything behind the scenes, whilst looking after and playing with our dog which was such an appreciated touch! We stayed at the cottages on the castle and they were fantastic. Not only big and full of character, but it also made logistics so much easier having our guests at the location. The new castle bistro (the Naughty Dog) also meant everyone had a place to meet, drink and eat inbetween wedding events.

The best thing about the castle is that it caters for all types of weather. So no matter what you get on the day, you'll still have an incredible experience.

Finals things: the photos you'll get will be outstanding. What a backdrop! And the prices are extremely reasonable. We highly highly recommend this venue.
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Ellie F. Sent on 03/07/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Ellie White

From start to finish, the staff at Lympne Castle were amazing. Professional, courteous, and incredibly helpful. We planned our own wedding, and although I feared it would become overwhelming, Kate made it so easy for us. The day came off without a hitch and everything was just beautiful, from the venue to the food. I am so grateful to all the wonderful staff, Kate and Mike, Joy, and all the sweet and charming servers. You made our wedding perfect!
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Maria W. Sent on 28/06/2024
5 out of 5 rating

May Wedding

Lympne Castle could not have made our wedding day more special, it was a beautiful and intimate occasion from start to finish. We got to decorate the chairs as we liked and having the rooms to get changed in made it very easy in the end. The food was good and the staff very helpful, especially Mike and Laura. Everything was thought about and all ideas welcomed and accommodated where possible. We had the best day and would repeat it in a heartbeat to soak it all up again. The castle was a little bit of history that made the start of our adventure even more magical. Thank you to everyone at Lympne Castle.
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Angela H. Sent on 17/10/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Gorgeous venue that could decorate to our own style

Great venue, beautiful and so many amazing comments from our guests. The different rooms and spaces made it more and gave the variety we wanted

The team also worked very well to be flexible with last minute changes to make it work and I can’t thank them enough for that

The views are stunning
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Jurgita V. Sent on 11/07/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Book this for your wedding - you won’t be disappointed!

So we got married in the church (next door) and hired out one of the rooms in the castle for our reception.

I can’t fault the service. It was spectacular and really made our day special. I don’t think I’ve ever had service like that where the staff are so professional, personable and just amazing all round. We were aware that we didn’t hire out the venue or anything like that specifically for our wedding - it was a room in the castle so we didn’t really expect much. But the staff made us feel like we did. They even roped in some of the gardeners to pull smoke bombs for one of our pictures! The staff made every effort. Laura and Mike were great and went beyond expectations. We just have no complaints at all with anything. It was an amazing day.

The castle itself is picture perfect and for us was the perfect setting. It’s rich in history and the attention to details is incredible. There’s multiple rooms of varying sizes. We had a small wedding so hired out one of the smaller rooms but it looks like they can cater to a wedding of any size. We also stayed in one of the cottages within the castle grounds along with the guests which were equally perfect.

Pretty much every wedding I’ve been to the food has been mediocre at best. But the food here was great. Everybody really enjoyed the food. The kitchen obviously know what they’re doing so kudos to them.

This is honestly the best place to have your wedding. You’re in very safe hands with the staff here, the castle is gorgeous (and the views!) and the we couldn’t think of a better place to do it.

Thank you for the special day!
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Sarah Sent on 04/07/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Faultless from start to finish!

Our wedding day was absolutely faultless from start to finish! The wedding team were so helpful and knowledgable throughout the planning process and our coordinator Dan looked after us for our wedding day - thank you Dan!
Lympne Castle is such a beautiful venue, and we can't wait to visit again once the castle bedrooms are ready!
Love, Sarah & Tom
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Jane D. Sent on 25/06/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Our dream wedding day

Lympne Castle was truly perfect in every way. The Bridal Suite is stunning and was such a great space to enjoy the morning with my bridal party. We were lucky enough to get married on the lawn outside, the view is unbelievable and our guests were wowed! Our wedding breakfast was held in the Great Hall and genuinely felt like something out of a fairytale. The food throughout the day was amazing and the staff were so attentive and accommodating - especially our wedding coordinator Kate (we can’t thank you enough!!). I’d recommend Lympne Castle in a heart beat and our guests still talk about how magical the venue was - can we do it again please?! Love, Mr & Mrs J
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Katie Sent on 30/01/2020
5 out of 5 rating

Breath-taking wedding venue

I could not imagine anywhere else more perfect for a wedding. It was our first and only venue viewing, we fell so in love with it that we booked a date there and then. We loved that our ceremony, reception and accommodation (we used the cottages) were all within the grounds plus the added bonus of the new bridal preparation room. We also had the benefit of Christmas trees and log fires which made our winter wedding particularly festive in the castle setting. The building and views are stunning - our guests were in awe! Aimee, our coordinator was first class in communications, expertise and ensuring the preparations and day ran to schedule. Nothing was too much trouble for her, even helping the grooms party with their buttonholes, a kind and personal touch. The staff were fabulous too and made us all smile with their lovely comments about our celebrations. The brilliant chefs offer an impressive menu, catering for all dietary choices and it is both delicious and beautifully presented. Lympne Castle had everything we could have wished for and more, it is a truly special venue, one of a kind.
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Clarissa Sent on 11/01/2020
5 out of 5 rating

Best Wedding Venue - Look no further

Lympne Castle is the most perfect wedding venue. Not only is it absolutely stunning, has roaring fires, beautiful grounds and views but you get the whole venue exclusive which for us was a big bonus!

From the moment we booked it as a venue we were assigned a wedding coordinator - ours was Aimee and she was fantastic! Anything we needed she was super quick to reply and so helpful. We visited the castle lots and went to one of their dinner nights (which I highly recommend.) Our wedding day couldn't have been as smooth as it was if it wasn't for Aimee and her staff they made everything so easy for us and she even held my umbrella and helped me across to the church in the morning.

Everything that the staff do is perfect - the food is superb and the whole venue flows nicely for guests. If you are thinking of getting married here look no further or even for a party - it's a fantastic venue and you won't be disappointed.
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Laura Sent on 07/11/2018
5 out of 5 rating

An amazing venue with fantastic staff

well what can I say!! an amazing venue with fantastic staff. From beginning to end we were given so much personal service from everyone at the castle but Aimee was amazing!!! from small little touches around the castle to making me and my now husband feel calm before the big moment...Aimee must have had a Mary Poppins bag as she had everything we needed on hand from sewing kits to mints, scissors and glue and we couldn't have asked for a better day. Thank you for making our day so special ...even to the last touch of a hug goodbye this morning .
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Rosy Sent on 06/11/2018
5 out of 5 rating

Our wedding day was perfect

To Sue,
Thank you so much for coordinating & running our wedding so smoothly. It was a great day & we really enjoyed it, the setting and the positive vibes. You did an amazing job from start to finish & we really appreciate your hard work. It has been fantastic working with you from start to finish - we could not have had anyone better than you. Our wedding day was perfect. We don't think it could have gone any better, even though it was drizzly and cloudy it did not effect us. All of our guests have said what a lovely wedding it was, so well put together & they loved the food. Lympne castle will always be special to us.
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Verity Sent on 24/10/2018
5 out of 5 rating

Absolutely Faultless

The service we received from Lympne Castle was absolutely faultless. Not only is the venue beautiful, but the venue staff ensured that everything ran smoothly. Particular thanks must go to Aimee who made sure that our day was perfect. Plenty of our guests commented on how great the service was and we would fully recommend this venue to any future grooms or brides out there!
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Christine Sent on 15/10/2018
5 out of 5 rating

Can not recommend highly enough.

We had our wedding ceremony and celebration at the castle this weekend.

We had the most amazing day in this beautiful location. Getting married in front of a stunning view out to the sea with the warmth of the sun shining though the tall windows. Bubbles on the terrace in the grounds of this impressive but intimate castle. High quality menu that catered for all requirements and a great wine offering.

Hosted by Sue and her team, who were incredibly professional and ensured every little detail was attended to without prompting.

Can not recommend highly enough.

Thank you so much Sue for all your help and ensuring our special day ran perfectly.

Christine & David
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Kishan Sent on 17/08/2018
5 out of 5 rating

Outstanding

Hello Sue,

We are back in Trinidad now, after our wonderful trip to England, to attend Kishan & Lauren's wedding at Lympne Castle ... and what a wedding it was !!!

We have to thank you for doing such a fantastic job of organising everything, to perfection. Nothing can beat the beautiful setting of Lympne, but the excellent service from the Lympne staff, made all the difference. We have received rave reviews of the wedding, and though I am saying 'thank you', I really cannot take any of the credit.

Special thanks must go to the chef who went the extra mile to make the callaloo soup (which looked better than the one I make :-) and curried goat - everyone enjoyed !! The food was all delicious and the presentation is beyond words - luckily, I took photos to include in my album. Whoever made the rum punch did a great job - my sister Mala (the rum punch expert) gave it a 10/10.

We all have lovely memories of Kishan & Lauren's special day and we thank you and the Lympne team for doing such an outstanding job. It will be a hard act to follow when we do the celebration in Trinidad early next year.

All the best to you & everyone at Lympne Castle.
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Fiona Sent on 07/08/2018
5 out of 5 rating

Fiona and Dave Miller July 2018

After spending two weeks researching Kent wedding venues, we chanced upon Lympne Castle and rang Rod to find out a little more. We drove down to see the castle in the snow and fell in love with it straight away. We had our engagement shoot there in extreme wind and rain and our wedding took place on the hottest day of the century!

Having experienced the castle, in all extremes of weather, it remains a stunning, yet intimate and homely venue. You really do have the run of the Castle for the entire day, which is rare with other wedding venues these days, particularly castles. The staff were amazing at every stage. We hadn't left ourselves much time to plan our wedding, but never felt pressured to make decisions.

Apart from the stunning views, magnificent ceremony room and Great Hall for the reception, the terrace and lawn are a perfect backdrop for photos and all our guests could talk about was what an amazing place this was! The food was incredible, with more than 1 guest saying it was the best food they had ever had at a wedding. The day went seamlessly and we really didn't have to worry about anything other than enjoying our special day.

This is a real testament to Aimee's professionalism and attention to detail as everything happened on time, without us having to do anything. Lympne Castle got under our skin from the moment we first visited and holds a very special place in our hearts.

We would thoroughly recommend this venue and the team and we feel very lucky that we were able to have our wedding here.
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