The Castle at Colchester Weddings

Event Space in a Museum
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Private space
Castle Bailey, Colchester, CO1 1TJ
Colchester

About this space

What can be more dreamy than getting married at one of the most important castles in English history?

Colchester Castle is a Norman castle, erected in the second half of the 11th century. Its keep was built over the foundations of the Roman Temple of Claudius and is the largest in Europe. Since 1860, the castle has been home to Colchester Museum. It is now a Grade I listed building and a scheduled monument.

You can choose from three charming spaces to host your wedding ceremony and reception, and come evening, when the visitors are gone, the entire castle will be exclusively yours to explore.

The Chapel boasts a white vaulted ceiling and is the perfect choice for a romantic ceremony.

The beautifully decorated Charles Grey Room features an original wooden mantelpiece and large doors that open onto the museum galleries. It is a great space to enjoy a wedding breakfast with your family and friends.

And when night falls, the in-house DJ will get you on the dance floor and make sure you have a royally good time!


Prices

Monday
9:00 – 0:00
from £550 min. spend
Per session
9:00 – 0:00
from £550 min. spend
Note: Alcohol licence until 0:00. Extension available. All prices include VAT.
Tuesday
9:00 – 0:00
from £550 min. spend
Per session
9:00 – 0:00
from £550 min. spend
Note: Alcohol licence until 0:00. Extension available. All prices include VAT.
Wednesday
9:00 – 0:00
from £550 min. spend
Per session
9:00 – 0:00
from £550 min. spend
Note: Alcohol licence until 0:00. Extension available. All prices include VAT.
Thursday
9:00 – 0:00
from £550 min. spend
Per session
9:00 – 0:00
from £550 min. spend
Note: Alcohol licence until 0:00. Extension available. All prices include VAT.
Friday
9:00 – 0:00
from £550 min. spend
Per session
9:00 – 0:00
from £550 min. spend
Note: Alcohol licence until 0:00. Extension available. All prices include VAT.
Saturday
9:00 – 0:00
from £550 min. spend
Per session
9:00 – 0:00
from £550 min. spend
Note: Alcohol licence until 0:00. Extension available. All prices include VAT.
Sunday
9:00 – 0:00
from £550 min. spend
Per session
9:00 – 0:00
from £550 min. spend
Note: Alcohol licence until 0:00. Extension available. All prices include VAT.

Capacity

Standing
up to 150
Theatre
up to 80

Catering and drinks

In-house catering
External catering not allowed
Venue provides alcohol
BYO alcohol not allowed

Facilities

Wi-Fi
Whiteboard
PA system / speakers
Air conditioning
Natural light
Storage space
Free parking is available on-site
Projector
Flatscreen TV
Flipchart
Conference call facilities
Quiet space
Accommodation available

Music & sound equipment

Own music allowed
Bring your own DJ
Noise restriction

Accessibility

Wheelchair accessible
Accessible toilets
Accessible parking spot available
Lift to all floors

Rules of the space

Allowed events

Promoted and ticketed events
Wedding licence
Temporary event notices (TENs) available

Host rules

This space also has a dancefloor for your dance party.


Reviews and ratings

(1 review and rating - )

SF
Sarah F.
September 2023
Excellent communication
5.0

Steeped in history, Colchester boasts a variety of diverse venues to make your wedding dreams come true! Take your pick from the monumental 11th century Colchester Castle, the glamorous Town Hall, the romantic Summerhouse or the lavish Charter Hall. Whatever the size of your celebration, you’ll find a venue that ticks all of your boxes.

Each space offered by Colchester Weddings provides a unique setting that will keep your guests talking about your special day for years to come. And to make sure it is nothing short of perfect, the experienced events team will be with you every step of the way, to help you create a bespoke wedding day experience.

Colchester is a historic market town in Essex, known for being Britain’s first recorded city. It is located on the site of the former Camulodunum, the first capital of Roman Britain. Given its rich history, Colchester boasts many architectural landmarks worth exploring. Surrounded by picturesque villages and situated not far from the coast, it is a great destination for a get-away. The A12 links the town to London (50 miles) and the Colchester railway station also provides good connections. London Stansted Airport is less than 30 miles away.


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