From it’s fantastic location set high on the cliffs of Ravenscar overlooking the North Yorkshire Moors, historical hotel Raven Hall is this year holding Bonfire Night Festivities so get your scarf and mitts at the ready for a spectacular show. Read more...
If you’re looking for a wedding venue in the South East, then don’t miss this Sunday’s Wedding Fair at The Star in the historical village of Alfriston between 11 and 4pm. Read more...
Venue type:
Castle / Fort Description: St Donat's Castle offers the perfect backdrop for your special day. Set in the beautiful grounds of Atlantic College in the Vale of Glamorgan and yet just a 40 minute drive from central Cardiff.
St Donat's Castle was once the home of the American newspaper magnate William Randolph Hearst and played host to many Hollywood stars of the day. Today the Castle is home to an international sixth form college and is available on a limited number of dates per year for weddings and celebrations.
Your guests will be able to enjoy this exclusive venue which dates from the 13th century and comes complete with landscaped gardens and stunning views across the Bristol Channel.
In addition to several rooms in the Castle that can accommodate between 70 and 200 guests there is also space available in the extensive grounds for a marquee seating up to 400.
Practicalities
Prices: on application Ceremony/Reception: Ceremony & reception Capacity for ceremony: 300 Seated meal capacity: 150 - 400 Buffet meal capacity: 150 - 400 Total venue capacity: 400
Outside space: Yes Bridal suite: No Photography inside: Yes Photography outside: Yes Parking: Yes - complimentary Disabled access: To some areas of the Castle Confetti permitted: Yes
Food + entertainment
Licensed bar: Yes Late licence bar: No Disco facilities: External Type of cuisine: External caterers for weddings Vegetarian menu: Yes Accommodation: No
Additional services
Toastmaster: supplied by external catereres Hairdresser: No Florist: Recommended suppliers Band: Allowed Photographer: Recommended suppliers Videographer: Recommended suppliers DJ: Recommended suppliers Event planner: Contact St. Donat's Castle
Further info & directions
Directions by public transport: Nearest railway stations are LLantwit Major, Bridgend and Cardiff Central
Directions by car: Leave the M4 at Junction 33 (Cardiff West and Airport) and at the first major exit take the A48 towards Bridgend • From near Cowbridge, the College is sign-posted; • At Pentre Meyrick, turn left and follow the road to Llantwit Major; • Just before Llantwit Major, the route is sign-posted to the right at a traffic circle; • Continue on the B4265 for approximately one mile; • Turn left at the staggered junction (sign-posted) and follow the narrow farm road; • At the next T-junction, turn left and enter through the second set of gates on your right to St Donats Castle and the campus (signposted by brown tourist signage).
.jpg)
.jpg)
.jpg)
.jpg)
.jpg){kind=link}
.jpg){kind=link}
.jpg){kind=link}
.jpg){kind=link}
