Lulworth Castle
Seventeenth-century castle and eighteenth-century courtyard, East Lulworth, Dorset
Lulworth Castle, built in 1608 as a hunting lodge, offers a restored exterior, a natural interior and an eighteenth-century courtyard for civil ceremonies, with marquee space on the lawns.
Lulworth Castle at East Lulworth, near Wareham in Dorset, was built in 1608 as a hunting lodge. It has received seven reigning monarchs and came through a fire in 1929, after which restoration returned the exterior to its original appearance. The interior is left in a natural state, which gives couples a blank canvas for any theme.
The Lulworth Courtyard, an eighteenth-century courtyard in the castle grounds, is set up for civil ceremonies and celebrations, with two multi-purpose function rooms leading off it and indoor and outdoor space whatever the weather. Marquees can add covered space on the lawns behind the castle. Couples may also apply to marry at St Andrew's Church or St Mary's Roman Catholic Chapel nearby. Nominated caterers cover a range of styles and budgets, and weddings take place all year on any day of the week.
Lulworth Castle
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The Essentials
- Where
- East Lulworth, Wareham, Dorset
- Built
- 1608, as a hunting lodge
- Price
- On enquiry
- Ceremony
- Civil in the courtyard, or St Andrew's Church or St Mary's Roman Catholic Chapel by application
- Catering
- Nominated caterers
- Season
- All year, any day of the week
A hunting lodge with royal visitors
Lulworth Castle was built in 1608 as a hunting lodge and has played host to seven reigning monarchs. It came through a fire in 1929.
A blank canvas
Restoration returned the exterior to its original appearance and consolidated the interior, which remains in a natural state suited to any wedding theme.
The Courtyard
The eighteenth-century courtyard in the grounds has two multi-purpose function rooms and indoor and outdoor space, for civil ceremonies and celebrations in any weather.
Churches and marquees
St Andrew's Church and St Mary's Roman Catholic Chapel lie close by, and marquees can extend the space on the lawns for larger celebrations.
Built in 1608
The castle began as a hunting lodge and has hosted seven reigning monarchs.
Natural interior
The interior is left in its natural state as a canvas for any wedding theme.
Lulworth Courtyard
An eighteenth-century courtyard with two multi-purpose function rooms for civil ceremonies.
Marquee space
Marquees on the lawns behind the castle add covered space for large celebrations.
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Dorset
Lulworth Castle
East Lulworth, Wareham, Dorset, BH20 5QS, England
Getting there
- Southampton (SOU)
- Exeter (EXT)
Nearest station
Wool (South Western Railway) is the nearest station, about 3.0 miles from the venue in a straight line.
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Lulworth Castle
When was Lulworth Castle built?
It was built in 1608 as a hunting lodge. A fire in 1929 was followed by restoration of the exterior.
Where can a civil ceremony be held?
The eighteenth-century Lulworth Courtyard in the castle grounds is set up for civil ceremonies and celebrations.
Can couples marry in a church?
Couples can apply to marry in St Andrew's Church or St Mary's Roman Catholic Chapel, close to the castle and courtyard.
What if more covered space is needed?
Marquees can be added on the lawns behind the castle, or at the courtyard.
Who provides the catering?
The castle and courtyard work with nominated caterers who cover a range of styles and budgets.
When can weddings take place?
Weddings are held throughout the year and on any day of the week.
