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Venue type:
Castle / Fort Description: Hidden away for 900 years near the picturesque village of Amberley in the chalk South Downs, Amberley Castle is a magnificent historical treasure that offers a truly unique experience. Through the Portcullis and 60 ft curtain walls you will find beautiful landscaped gardens, fine examples of medieval architecture and an unrivalled atmosphere of peace and tranquility.
Amberley Castle offers 19 luxurious hotel bedrooms and suites, many with four-poster beds and all featuring Jacuzzi bathrooms. The hotel's facilities include two restaurants, lounge areas, tennis court, croquet lawn, gardens and lakes, 18-hole professional putting course and a stunning thatched-roof tree house complete with rope bridge.
The castle is still completely enclosed by a high curtain wall, which is only flanked by a magnificent twin-tower gatehouse to the south and a kitchen block and a garderode tower with gun loops to the north. Square internal towers stood at the corners, with a small water-gate in the west wall and a Norman postern in the east wall.
Practicalities
Prices: on application Ceremony/Reception: Ceremony & reception Capacity for ceremony: 12-40 Seated meal capacity: 56-150 Buffet meal capacity: 150 Total venue capacity: 150
Licensed bar: yes Late licence bar: yes Accommodation: yes
Additional services
Toastmaster: can be arranged Hairdresser: can be arranged Florist: can be arranged Band: Photographer: can be arranged DJ: can be arranged Event planner: yes
Further info & directions
Additional details: Amberley Castle is also available for exclusive use hire giving you and your guests total privacy in which to capture the spirit of dreams and legends.
When hired on an exclusive use basis, the Castle can cater for up to 56 wedding guests in the Castle itself and up to 150 guests in a marquee within the grounds.
Directions by public transport: By helicopter Guests from London can reach the Castle within 25 minutes following the scenic route with a view along the Thames to the Houses of Parliament, The City and The Millennium Dome before heading south across the beautiful Surrey and Sussex countryside.
Flights are also available from other destinations to Amberley.
Directions by car: From Arundel: Follow the signs to London, after 4 miles you will come to a roundabout. Take the 3rd exit signposted to Amberley B2139. In Amberley pass the station on the right side and look for the Union Flag on the left, which clearly marks the entrance of the driveway to Amberley Castle.
From Storrington: In Storrington (roundabout where the Tesco petrol station is) follow the sign to Amberley B2139. After 4 miles you will arrive in Amberley. Ignore the signs to “Amberley Village” and look for the Union Flag on the right, which clearly marks the entrance of the driveway to Amberley Castle.
