Set against the beautiful backdrop of the Cotswold Hills, Sudeley Castle is steeped in history. With royal connections spanning a thousand years, it has played an important role in the turbulent and changing times of England’s past.

The Castle was once home to Queen Katherine Parr, following her marriage to Sir Thomas Seymour, and Lady Jane Grey. Henry VIII, Anne Boleyn and Queen Elizabeth I all visited Sudeley. King Charles I stayed here and his nephew, Prince Rupert, established his headquarters at the Castle during the Civil War.

Following its destruction by Cromwell’s troops, Sudeley lay neglected and derelict for two hundred years.

In 1837, Sudeley was bought by John and William Dent, of the Worcestershire glove making company of that name. They began the ambitious restoration programme.

Today Sudeley Castle is the family home of the Dent-Brocklehursts and Lord and Lady Ashcombe. They are dedicated to Sudeley's continued restoration and regeneration of the gardens, with particular emphasis on conservation and sustainability.

Accommodation. Accommodation is available for up to 40 delegates in our country cottage complex. The cottages are all centred around the Chandos Hall, a beautifully converted Georgian Smithy providing an excellent venue for the smaller conference, seminar, training or teambuilding weekend. The Sudeley Conference Village, whilst modern, is sympathetically designed to blend in with its historic surroundings.

Wedding Receptions. What could be more romantic than a wedding in the grounds of a castle with the backdrop of the beautiful Cotswold Hills? At Sudeley Castle we have years of wedding venue experience and have hosted everything from lavish celebrity weddings to more intimate ceremonies.

This is a truly unique venue, rich in history, with over 1200 acres of grounds, romantic ruins and award winning gardens creating a beautiful and dramatic backdrop for your wedding photographs. Whether it's a Spring / Summer Wedding or an Autumn / Winter Wedding we can provide that exclusive setting at an affordable price.

You will have the option of our "baronial" style Banqueting Hall for evening receptions seating up to 100 guests or we can arrange a lavish marquee on one of our lawns, with the illuminated backdrop of the Castle, for larger functions.

Our recommended Wedding Organiser will take you through every step, advising on menu suggestions, marquee design, flowers, decorations and entertainment. Ensuring that on the day, everything runs smoothly and you can simply relax and enjoy. Alternatively you may wish to hire the venue and plan the day yourself.

Corporate Hospitality. The beauty of Sudeley's setting and the majesty of the castle itself combine to provide the perfect venue for a variety of corporate and private functions. If you are planning a high profile conference, exclusive evening dinner, a day of outdoor teambuilding activities or your wedding reception, the Sudeley Castle event team will assist by providing excellence in event management

The Castle boasts 1200 acres of unspoilt grounds, a perfect location for specialist outdoor events for all motivational, incentive and hospitality requirements.

Flexibility is the key to the services we offer.

Our event team can provide a variety of ideas to match your specific needs, including shooting days, 4x4 off road safaris, family fun days, team building challenges, etc.

Private Parties. For a truly memorable night, Sudeley Castle offers the excellence in evening entertainment. From the private intimacy of a Banqueting Hall dinner to a spectacular marqueed summer ball set against the magnificent backdrop of the flood-lit castle ruins.

We can cater for a host of occasions, such as; medieval banquets, casino and games evenings, themed parties, summer balls, private dinners, murder mysteries, etc.

Gourmet catering is guaranteed with a wide ranging selection of menus and wines.