Information regarding recent developments at Bader College and Herstmonceux Castle. (20/11/2023)

Recently, we have learned about a number of structural issues at the Castle requiring immediate attention, including repairs needed to the south wall of the building. A structural engineer visited the Castle two weeks ago and confirmed that the situation is more serious than previously understood.
As a result, portions of the Castle have closed to ensure the health and safety of students, staff, and faculty, and out of an abundance of caution, all operations at the Castle have been suspended. Academic programming at Bader College has moved online until the end of the fall term, and students will continue their studies in January at the Kingston, Ontario, campus of Queen’s University in Canada. Bader College staff and professionals from Queen’s University are working very hard to ensure a smooth transition for all involved.
Bader College continues to assess the situation and the full extent of the work needed, but it is clear at this point that repairs to the Castle will take at least 12-18 months. Additionally, a complete survey of other areas of the Castle will be undertaken in late January/early February.
We realise this may be distressing news for many within the local community, and those with close ties to Bader College and the Castle. As much as possible, we will keep you informed about ongoing developments at the Castle.

General information
Gardens
Grounds
Map Download
Season Guide Download
Day Tickets Friends of Herstmonceux Castle

Book your tickets today.

Upcoming Events
Featured Events

Wednesday 8th November 2023, 7.00pm – 8.30pm

Public lecture – ‘What’s Going On? Russia’s War with Reality’
Learn More
Experiences
Drone Policy
Wedding Venue
Corporate Venue Hire
Location
Contact

Contact us today to discuss your venue requirements - +44 (0)1323 834479

A castle wedding venue that dreams are made of.

A fairytale castle wedding.

Make your way across the bridge and lose yourself within 300 acres of period gardens and ancient woodland, all surrounding a 15th century moated castle.

Play Video

A spectacular wedding venue in the heart of Sussex

Herstmonceux Castle offers a variety of indoor and outdoor wedding spaces that differ in size and style.

Whether you are looking for a traditional castle ballroom for your wedding ceremony, period gardens to entertain or an enclosed court yard within the 15th century red brick castle, we have a space to suit you and wow your wedding guests.

We offer on-site catering of the highest standard and the catering team will work with you to make sure the food is perfect and tailored to any individual dietary requirements.

Throughout the year we can also offer on-site accommodation and a wedding suite located within the castle itself, making it even easier to enjoy the day without the added stresses of travel at the end of your special day.

Due to Herstmonceux Castle operating day to day as an international study centre for students around the world, we can offer a variety of technological solutions for your day such as high speed wifi, large portable touch screens, speakers and a variety of other AV equipment.

Find The Perfect Room

Taking the stress out of your special day.

A wedding day can be a challenge to organise, however the team at Herstmonceux Castle have over 25 years of experience supporting our happy couples and special guests.

A variety of indoor and outdoor spaces.
Customised to you
Exceptional Menus and on-site catering
In-house wedding team
On-site accommodation
A/V Equipment Hire Available

Wedding Gallery

Please enjoy some of the wonderful and varied photography from our happy couples and their wedding photographers.

We would like to thank you for everything that you have done, for all your support and for ensuring our big day was the most amazing day of our lives. Everything about the day was perfect and you played a huge role in ensuring that is the case.

Oana and James

Thank you to everyone who made our wedding so perfect. Everything down to the little touches that really made the day so special. The amazing Herstmonceux Castle team we thank you! Our wedding at a castle and a fabulous stay in our apartment. The food is beautiful! The breakfast too. Thanks once again.

Kate & Colin

Thank you so much for making our wedding day such a magical experience! The staff were amazing and made us feel like royalty. We couldn’t ask for anything else. And the castle! The building and the grounds are gorgeous, made better by the beautiful weather! We can’t wait to visit again.

Mrs & Mrs Manser

We stayed here for our wedding and loved waking up to the beautiful moats and gardens. It is truly a magical place and we couldn’t have wished for a more perfect wedding day. Thank you to all the staff for making our day so special.

Grace & Joshua

It could not have been a more beautiful, magical, amazing day! Thank you so much to Carlos and all the staff who helped make it such an easy and wonderful event. Everyone has been so friendly, supportive and encouraging. Well organised and friendly from the events, catering, bar teams. The people working here help bring the magic and transform a beautiful castle into a stunning one.

Catherine & Matt

Castle Ballroom

Perfect for larger wedding ceremonies and evening receptions of up to 180 guests.

Learn More

Conference Room

Perfect for medium sized wedding ceremonies of up to 100 guests.

Learn More

Elizabethan Room

Perfect for small wedding ceremonies of up to 30 guests.

Learn More

Cloisters

Perfect for larger or smaller sized outdoor wedding ceremonies.

Learn More

Our Affiliates

With a range of beautiful rooms to choose from, period gardens, enclosed court yard, on-site accommodation and catering, you will be spoiled for choice.

Catering and Accommodation

Our dedicated team of chefs have a range of options for your special meal and we also offer on-site accommodation to remove some pressure from your special day.

Wedding Menus & Pricing

Our menus offer everything you need with a variety of options.

View Menus

On Site Accommodation

Choose from the Castle Apartment or campus accommodation.

View Accommodation

Sign up to receive our seasonal newsletter giving you advance notice of events and what to expect in the gardens in the coming months.