5 Castle Venues That Can Be Exclusively Yours This Summer

Allerton Castle is one of  England’s most elegant Gothic revival stately homes, complete with its original Ballroom, Drawing Room, Billiard Room and Great Staircase entrance. While the present version of the castle was built in 1848 by The Lord Mowbray, Segrave and Stourton, people have resided on the site for over 1,000 years.

Once owned by the Grand Old Duke of York, brother to King George IV, this historic venue is most recognizable these days for its appearance in popular films and TV shows such as The Secret Garden and Sherlock Holmes.

If you are looking for a fairy-tale 18th century venue, set among 200 acres of breathtaking parkland and tranquil gardens, then Allerton Castle is the venue for you.

 

2. Walton Castle, Somerset

Walton Castle is a 16th Century castle located in Clevedon, North Somerset. This historic venue is most coveted for its hill-top location which offers panoramic views over; the Bristol Channel to nearby Wales; six nearby English counties ; the surrounding countryside and the nearby seaside town of Clevedon.

Rent out this secret gem for a weekend and you will have exclusive access to the stunning central tower with it’s renovated kitchen and relaxing lounge, a heated 10 meter swimming pool and exercise area, a ‘games’ turret which includes a mini-bar, darts board, pool table and table football and of course the 5 double en-suite bedrooms located in the surrounding turrets.

One of the most unique aspects to this private castle is the staff who run it, who have over 30 years event planning experience between them and will find you anything you require to make your time here special; be it a PlayStation for the kids, over-sized tea pots for a theme party or a game of archery to help with those team building sessions

 

3. Amberley Castle, West Sussex

Set in an idyllic corner of English countryside, with 12 acres of beautiful landscaped gardens and medieval stonework forming an evocative backdrop, it is no wonder that Amberley Castle has been used exclusively by royalty, politicians and VIPs throughout its history.

Venture inside this West Sussex venue and you are greeted by 900 years of history – suits of armour and intricate coats of arms alongside fine fabrics and beautiful antiques complete the setting.

This 12th century castle, which began life as a manor house for the Bishop of Chichester over, now offers the perfect mix of traditional meets contemporary. With so many facilities on the grounds (a putting course, croquet lawn and tennis court to name a few) and with such serene and beautiful gardens, once guests arrive here, they rarely feel the need to go anywhere else.

 

4. Hever Castle, Kent

Dating back to 1270 and offering a fine collection of antiques, Italian walnut panelling and old working fireplaces, Hever Castle is another stunning castle venue that can be exclusively yours.

The castle has three very distinct areas to host that special event depending on what you are looking for; the castle itself if you are looking for stately grandeur, The Astor Wing if you want a country house feel or The Italian Garden if you are looking for a stunning lakeside location.

If you are looking for the most quintessentially English venue for your next summer party, or simply a unique site for a summer wedding, then the award winning rose garden at Hever Castle, with more than 4,000 beautifully displayed bushes creating a kaleidoscope of colour, is the place for you.

 

5. Clearwell Castle, Gloucestershire