Dry Hire Weddings

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Dry Hire Weddings at The Castle Westenhanger

Celebrate your cultural heritage at a romantic English castle nestled in the Kent countryside, with a Georgian manor house, a spacious marquee, and ample parking for your guests. The Castle Westenhanger’s professional and experienced team is fully trained in delivering five-star events across various cultural and religious requirements. Find out more about the dry hire package, which allows you the flexibility to create your dream day for up to 300 guests.

Pricing & Guest Numbers

Pricing depends on the day of the week, month, and year of your wedding or event. As a guide, our wedding dry hire packages start from £7,580.

The Castle & Manor House: 120 Seated
The Marquee: 300 Seated or 300 Standing

The Castle Westenhanger's Dry Hire Package Includes

Exclusive use of the venue, marquee, and grounds from 12.30pm to 12.30am.
Set-up access from 6am outside and 9am inside on the morning of your wedding, with earlier access available for an additional charge.
Access to the on-site dressing areas from 9am with earlier access available for an additional charge.
On-the-day duty manager to open and close the venue, and oversee the health and safety of all guests at your event.
Complimentary parking for all guests.
Use of catering kitchen by our approved catering partner.
Use of 300 chairs, and up to 30 x 6-foot round tables.
White crockery, silver cutlery, glassware, and white table linen.
Access to our online event planning portal.
Table numbers and name holders.
Post box for cards and envelopes.
Two easels for displaying signage.
An elegant cake stand and knife.
Fully staffed bar.
Spaces for prayer.
Cloakroom facilities.

The dry hire package does not include drinks packages, catering, wedding planners, ushers, and support staff.

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Approved Catering Partners

We are proud to partner with a number of leading caterers who will work with you to create a menu to delight your guests. Our spacious on-site catering kitchen is able to be used by our list of approved catering partners, who you will be invited to choose from should you wish to hold your wedding or event at The Castle Westenhanger.

About The Castle Westenhanger

Romantic and regal, The Castle Westenhanger in Kent is a scheduled ancient monument connected to a Grade 1 listed manor house. The venue offers plenty of space for a Mandap, Havan Kund, or Anand Karaj, complimentary parking, and endless photo opportunities.