Appleby Castle, Exclusive Hire

This magnificent historic castle boasts unrivalled luxury and a spectacular backdrop, making it one of the finest wedding venues in the Lake District. With a wealth of impressive ceremony and reception spaces, this venue effortlessly provides the grandeur that your wedding day deserves.
Couples can now walk the same path as renowned historic figures and be a part of the story of this incredible castle. The square stone keep, the tapestry-adorned walls and the impressive Great Hall provide remarkable backdrops for a truly unique wedding day.
When it comes to exchanging your vows, the elegant, oak-panelled Ceremony Room offers a grand setting with views over the valley below, while the enchanting Garden Rotunda lets you exchange your vows in the great outdoors, taking in your idyllic surroundings while your guests are seated around you on the lawns.
After the ceremony, The Lower Hall and outside terrace are perfect for your drinks reception, providing wonderful spots for raising a glass with your guests and taking in the authentic setting and beautiful scenery.
For an unforgettable wedding breakfast, The Great Hall provides a remarkable setting full of history and grandeur. Enjoy a feast worthy of royalty, provided by expert wedding caterers, Campbell & Rowley, on dramatic banqueting tables.
Appleby Castle boasts a number of exquisite bedrooms throughout the castle. Many of the stunning rooms are home to ornate four-poster beds and include lots of period features for a traditional stay, while the thoughtfully renovated servant's quarters provide comfortable accommodation for your friends and family.


Use of the 12 bedrooms in the castle & three holiday cottages. The total sleeping capacity is 48 people. Use of two great halls and four reception rooms, a dining room, a separate lounge room and a tavern. The bailey walls are 15 feet high enclosed in 27 acres of private land.