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Highcliffe Castle
Wedding Venue
Highcliffe Castle
Rothesay Drive
Highcliffe
Dorset
BH23 4LE
England
tel:- 01425 278807
fax:- 01425 280423
web address:- www.highcliffecastle.co.uk
e-mail:- weddings@highcliffecastle.co.uk
Highcliffe Castle :-
Grade 1 listed building set in lovely grounds, not far from beach.
Venue type Historical Building
Venue type Historic Building
Venue type Stately Home
Number of function rooms available for weddings: Wedding Suite
Function room names and capacities: Ceremonies take place in the beautiful Winter Garden, a light and sunny room seating up to 100 guests with spectacular views of the gardens.
Receptions are held in the wedding suite: comprising of state Dining Room, seating up to 80 guests, the ocatgon room which is the central hub and bar, and the drawing room, usually housing entertainment. Evening receptions hold up to 150 guests.
There is also the opportunity to add the Great Hall to your hire, seating up to 100 guests. Please enquire for details.
Guests rooms available: n/a
Honeymoon suite available: n/a
Garden suitable for marquees: No
Local accommodation: Situated just 4 miles from Christchurch and 6 miles from Bournemouth there is plenty of accommodation available in the local area. Details can be obtained from the Christchurch Information Centre on 01202 471780.
Choice of wedding breakfast menus - Yes
Alcohol License - Yes
Licensed for Civil Ceremonies Yes
Evening Reception Facilities Yes
Car Parking Facilities Yes
Gardens or outside locations suitable for wedding photography: A beautiful and romantic Grade 1 Listed building set in cliff-top grounds overlooking Christchurch Bay and with views of the Isle of Wight, provides the perfect setting and backdrop for your wedding day and photographs.
Local picturesque areas suitable for wedding photography: Just a short walk down a 'zig-zag' path lies the Highcliffe Castle beach providing a really special and unusual setting for photography.
Venue History: Built in the early 1830s by Lord Stuart de Rothesay using materials salvaged from French medieval buildings. The Castle remained a family home until 1950. In the late 1960s two fires rendered the Castle derelict and subsequent storm damage furthered this. In 1977, it was purchased by Christchurch Borough Council and in the early 90's a programme of repairs began with the support of English Heritage and the Heritage Lottery Fund. Highcliffe Castle is now a popular visitor attraction and one of the busiest wedding venues in Dorset.
Recommended by Photographer:- Kim Collins
Wedding Trivia:
Rain on your wedding day is actually considered good luck, according to Hindu tradition!
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