This award-winning, charming venue is nestled in 20 acres of picturesque grounds accessed via a sweeping driveway that is home to a historic Portcullis and a secluded lake that provide a wonderful backdrop for big-day photos. A surprise for guests are donkeys, Molly and Tigger that greet them on arrival! Ceremonies take place inside the castle in the magical Ballroom which is a grand, church-like setting featuring a 75-foot long aisle set under glittering chandeliers, or outside in the Bandstand with the magnificent castle exterior as the backdrop. The wedding breakfast also takes place in the Ballroom for up to 150 guests with a wide choice of menus available and the opportunity for couples to create their own. Ceremony licence? Yes Contact: 01594 832 320 | www.clearwell-castle.co.uk www.facebook.com/clearwellcastleweddingvenue www.instagram.com/clearwellcastle ♥ We love... that the team can work with couples on their very own bespoke cocktail. QUEEN’S HOTEL CHELTENHAM This hotel, part of the Mgallery Hotel Collection, originally opened its doors in the same year as Queen Victoria’s Coronation in 1838, leading to the property being named in her honour. Today, it offers original Victorian features that pay homage to its royal name. It commands a prime position on what is now one of Cheltenham’s most charming Georgian streets, suitably placed for guests to explore the delights that the city has to offer along with a selection of parks including Sandford Park, Pittville Park and Imperial Gardens located just a short walk away. The hotel’s restaurant, Victoria’s, draws inspiration from the surrounding countryside and farmland, with the team working closely with local producers and farmers to create much-loved classic dishes with a contemporary twist. Weddings take place in the Regency Suite for up to 120 loved ones with its floor-to-ceiling arched windows and golden chandeliers. Ceremony licence? Yes Contact: 01242 514 754 | https://queenshotelcheltenham.co.uk www.facebook.com/QueensHotelCheltenham www.instagram.com/queenscheltenhamweddings ♥ We love... the iconic listed staircase perfect for big-day photographs. CLEARWELL CASTLE, ROYAL FOREST OF DEAN, GLOUCESTERSHIRE Images courtesy of www.bethcrockatt.com Photography of ceremony room at Clearwell Castle courtesy of www.joelewisphotography.co.uk 18
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