Services We Provide
Accessories
Clearwell Castle is pleased to offer a selection of venue accessories including wedding stationery, stylish chair covers, colourful candy stands and tantalising canapés to help make your day extra special! Click here for more details.
Accessories- Candy Stands
Treat your guests to something different on your day – choose sweets to match your colour scheme or choose old favourites that your guests will all remember from school days. We can also arrange candy jars as fun table decorations and sweets as favours – a unique touch for your special day. Talk to your Front of House Manager or contact us on 01594 832 320 if you have any sweet ideas of your own.
Accessories- Chair Covers
Please contact us on 01594 832 320 regarding our in-house chair covering service. Laundered and set up by our specially trained staff, we can provide these both inside and outside and have a range of sashes to match any colour scheme.
Accessories- Favours
Provide your guests with a special treat when they sit down for your wedding breakfast! We can provide miniature bottles of Absolute Vodka, Gordon’s Gin, Famous Grouse Whiskey, Baileys, Tia Maria and many more as well as mini bottles of Sparkling wine and mini bottles of Champagne. We can also provide bags of sweets from our Candy Stand range for children (and big kids)! Please contact us on 01594 832 320 for more details or order them from your Front of House Manager at your planning meeting.
Accessories- Giant Garden Games
Delight and entertain your guests, from the young to the young at heart, our giant garden games will keep your guests amused. Talk to your Front of House Manager or contact us on 01594 832 320
Accessories- Menu / Table number Stands
We are able to provide you with silver stands to hold menus and table numbers for your wedding. These are available to hire at £20 plus VAT for the stands only or at £60 plus VAT including up to 20 personalised menu cards for your day.
Accessories- Wedding Cakes
Our experienced in house chefs can create your wedding cake to order. We offer a range of wedding cakes, from the traditional to the unusual all of which are sure to impress your guests! Letting us organise your wedding cake will give you one less thing to worry about!
Accessories- Wedding Stationery
We can offer you a wide selection of Clearwell Castle personalised wedding stationery, ranging from save the date cards to menu cards. We can ensure that stationery is posted to you within 48 hours of your proof.
Accommodation- Bedrooms and Bridal Suite
Clearwell Castle has fifteen lovely en-suite bedrooms for you and your guests to stay in on the night of your Wedding and all prices include a Full English and Continental breakfast the next Day. The Gresham is our luxury Bridal suite and provides the perfect setting for your first night as husband and wife. There is also a pretty cottage within the grounds for the Bride and Bridesmaids to stay in and get pampered the night before the big day.
If you are attending a wedding at Clearwell Castle and would like to book overnight accommodation, please contact Amy on 01594 832 320 or email amy@clearwell-castle.co.uk
Accommodation- Bridal Cottage For The Night Before the Wedding
What better way to start your day than arriving the night before! Our Keeper's cottage is reserved exclusively for the Bride and Bridal Party from 5pm the night before the wedding. We can arrange food and wine for your arrival and a selection of girly DVDs and CDs are available for you so that you can really enjoy your last night of freedom! You might even decide to arrange for a beautician from our recommended list to meet you at the cottage the night before or the following morning for some pampering in preparation for your big day! One of the best things about staying in the Keeper's cottage is the view from your bedroom window - waking up to views of Clearwell Castle is the perfect start to a perfect day! Breakfast is also provided for you and with two ensuite bathrooms and plenty of full length mirrors, the Keeper's cottage is a wonderful setting in which to get ready on your special day!
Accommodation- Two Night Stays
Upgrade your big day to a two night stay. You can arrive from 5pm for pre-dinner drinks, followed by an informal dinner with wine and full bar facilities, overnight accommodation and a full English breakfast. Contact Katie on 01594 832 320 for more details.
Bespoke Wedding Services- Beautiful Grounds
Clearwell Castle stands at the top of Clearwell village, set deep in the heart of the Forest of Dean. The approach to the Castle takes you through the original portcullis sets the scene for a truly majestic wedding. However, you should drive a little further along the sweeping driveway for a simply breathtaking view of the Castle and gardens in all their glory. A manicured croquet lawn and lake are hidden to one side of the Castle and provide the perfect setting for your wedding reception and photos. The grounds are exclusively yours for your entire wedding day.
Bespoke Wedding Services- Dedicated Front of House Manager
Clearwell Castle has a dedicated team of wedding planners to help you plan your day from the time at which you book your date until you meet your own personal Front of House Manager at your planning meeting about 10 - 12 weeks before your wedding day. Your Front of House Manager will advise you on all aspects of your day and will be with you from 9am on the morning of your wedding, to ensure that your wedding day runs smoothly and that every detail is attended to.
Bespoke Wedding Services- Exclusive Use of Venue
Enjoy the luxury of this picture perfect Castle- just you and your chosen guests in your very own Castle for the day.
Bespoke Wedding Services- Gifts to Bride and Grooms
If you are unable to attend a Wedding and wish to send your congratulations, we can provide gifts of Champagne and flowers to the couple on their Wedding day. Please contact us on 01594 832 320 for more details.
Bespoke Wedding Services- In-house Discos
Our experienced in-house DJ will work with you and your Front of House Manager to ensure you have the perfect first dance and your chosen music to keep your guests dancing all night long!
Bespoke Wedding Services- Wedding Flowers
Clearwell Castle is used exclusively for Weddings and we work closely with local florists who supply quality silk flowers in keeping with the venue and the occasion. Pedestals and various other arrangements throughout the house, made up of neutral creams and greens mean that you do not need to spend a fortune on wedding flowers.
Corporate Responsibility
People often assume that old buildings are very environmentally unfriendly but that really doesn’t have to be the case. We have been working with environmental consultants and the Carbon Trust and have been able to make many small but significant changes to our venues- heating the houses with efficient boilers, thermostats on hot water tanks, heaters and lights on time clocks, energy efficient light bulbs, pipe and loft insulation and of course we recycle all glass, cans, paper and plastic. These are things our Bride and Grooms would never notice but they make a big difference to our carbon output.
Food and Beverage- Bar Facilities
Clearwell Castle has two bars- a dedicated Cocktail and Champagne Bar and a main bar in the disco area. During the day, you and your guests can enjoy Pimms, Champagne and cocktails in the Drawing Room or outside on the lawns on sunny days and in the evening, our fully stocked bar has a selection of beers, spirits, wines and Champagnes ensuring there is something for everyone. We can even order in special beverages just for your day to ensure your special day is exactly as you dreamt.
Food and Beverage- Delectable Welcome Drinks
From Mojitos on the lawn to our sumptuous house wine with personalised Clearwell Castle labels, we can source any drinks you would like for your Wedding day.
Food and Beverage- Ethical Food Sourcing
We strive to support local businesses that produce quality ingredients, which in turn ensures that our catering continues to exceed our guests’ expectations. All our vegetables are grown locally and our cheese selection includes some of the finest local cheeses. We also ensure that wherever possible we only purchase Fish from sustainable Fisheries which follow strictly eco-friendly practices and Fish are never sourced from controversial origins.
Food and Beverage- Fairtrade Produce
All our tea and coffee products carry the Fairtrade label ensuring that disadvantaged producers in developing countries are getting a better deal. We also offer an excellent selection of wines to compliment your menu, including a Fairtrade and Organic selection.
Food and Beverage- Free Range Produce
We are responsible and ethical when purchasing products. Our chefs aim to use only free range Chicken, Turkey, pork and eggs. Our Gressingham Ducks come from Maple Tree Farm in Suffolk and our beef and Lamb are British. We ensure that wherever possible we only purchase Fish from sustainable Fisheries which follow strictly eco-friendly practices and do not source their Fish from controversial origins.
Food and Beverage- Vegetable and Herb Gardens
We grow our own seasonal vegetables and herbs which our Head Chef uses to supplement your freshly prepared Wedding Breakfast.
Food and Beverage-Fantastic Food
Our fabulous Head Chef Philip and his team will work with you and your Front of House Manager to create your perfect menu for your special day- from dipped strawberries to canapes and the wedding breakfast to your wedding cake- we pride ourselves on offering first class food.
Loop System for Hearing Aid Users
For the benefit of our hearing impaired couples and guests, we are pleased to offer a portable loop system- please ask your Front of House Manager for more details.
Venue Mementos- Bathrobes
What a perfect memento of your special day- we can provide you and your guests with Clearwell Castle personalised bathrobes. These also make fantastic thank you present ideas for your Bridesmaids, Best Men and families.
Venue Mementos- Country House Weddings Umbrellas
Protect your guests from the rain with our lovely personalised umbrellas. White with gold detailing, these umbrellas can also be purchased as lovely mementos of your special day- ask your Front of House Manager for more details.
Venue Mementos- Venue Prints
A unique guest book idea- our beautiful Clearwell Castle prints by artist David Brindley can be purchased and handed around your reception for guests to write tributes on the mount. Ask your Front of House Manager for more details.
Venue Mementos-History Books
Read all about the history of the fascinating Clearwell Castle in our wonderful history book. Commissioned by a local historian, these books make fabulous mementos of your special day with us as well as fabulous gifts for your friends and family.
Wedding Ceremonies- Civil ceremonies, Civil Partnerships and Churches
The stunning Ballroom provides a stunning setting for your civil ceremony. With a 75ft aisle, leaded windows and pedimented ceilings, this venue has an aura of serenity most often found only in churches. Alternatively, for a more traditional ceremony or blessing, there is a church in Clearwell village, just a short walk away.
Wedding Ceremonies- Civil Partnerships
Clearwell Castle is licensed for Civil Partnerships and provides the perfect location for your special day- please contact us for details and ideas.
Wedding Services- Vow Renewal
We offer vow renewal ceremonies and receptions at Clearwell Castle- have the big day you always wanted or simply reaffirm your commitment to one another with a special day here.
Services We Recommend
Recommended suppliers and local accommodation
From fireworks to jazz bands and pipers to wedding cars, if we don't provide a service in-house then our years of experience means that we can recommend the best selection of local suppliers to you.
Wedding Cars- Castle Cars of Ross
Choose between a classic Daimler Supercharged V8 stretched limousine or a Limited Edition R Type Bentley to take you to the church or to add even more extra special touches to your photographs. Please call Harry on 07982 591140
for more details.
Wedding Doves- Doves of Distinction
Doves of Distinction specialise in the release of pure white doves at weddings and receptions.
Mark the start of your new life together with the release of a pair of beautifully elegant white doves during your wedding. Doves are the symbol of peace, love and happiness and will be a truly special symbol of your marriage. The release of our doves will provide fantastic photo opportunities and will be something that you and your guests will remember forever.
For more information, contact Harry on 07982 591140.
Wedding Photography - Abbey House Studios
Wonderful photographs from Abbey House Studios.
Abbey House Studios
Wedding Photography - Lensmonkey Photography
Stunning photographs from Phil Chappell.
Lensmonkey Photography
Wedding Photography - Limelight Studio
Fantastic photographs from Limelight Studio.
Limelight Studio
Wedding Photography - Sian Trenberth
Beautiful photographs from Sian.
Sian Trenberth
Wedding Photography - The Owl and the Pussycat Photography
Stunning photos from 2010 Wedding Ideas Awards Winner.
The Owl and the Pussycat Photography
