Castletown Woodland Weddings & Events

02/09/2024

19/08/2024

Happy Anniversary to Angus and Kate who had their big day with us one year ago today!

Photos by Winspear Photography

17/08/2024

Huge Congratulations to Abbie and Jack who were married here on the most stunning wedding day where the weather really kept us on our toes!

As soon as the bride arrived the sun shone with a passion and continued to shine all day, echoing the warmth and beauty of the bride herself 🌸💒😍

It was smiles and laughter from morning 'til late into the night 🍾🥂

Wishing you both happiness and joy as you begin this new chapter in your lives together. We are grateful that you chose us to be a part of your special day; it was truly a pleasure!

Axe Throwing by: Diamond Edge Axe Throwing
Photography by: Cath Prescott Photography
Make up by: Sarah Mattinson-Make-up Artist

08/08/2024

These incredible shots are from the glorious wedding of Sam & Amy earlier in the season by one of the guests who clearly has an eye for photography 📷 🌲🌺🌸

Thank you so much for sharing - the venue looked magnificent and so elegant...Just like the lovely bride 😍 💒

06/08/2024

01/08/2024

Throwback to June for the absolutely stunning wedding of Natalie and Luke

Hot pinks and pretty florals, with a Greek inspired meal followed by delicious brownies from Louise, the hilarious and heartfelt speeches, singalongs in the woods with Mark, a DJ set from the groom and their pretty little angel walking down the aisle with the bridesmaids!

It was just the most perfect festival wedding in the hidden woodland

Shoutout to the vendors for their hard work and the bride for organising the most incredible day 😍💃💒

Photos -
Entertainment - Mark the Piano Guy - Pianoman & wedding singer
Celebrant -
Make -up J'adore Beautique - Carlisle
Bride’s dress - wed2b
Suits -
Camper - B Spoke By Spike-Chauffeured Services
Yurts - Northern Star Tepees
Disco - Gaz and Daz

25/07/2024

We LOVE when we get to see Dinky the VW Camper!

Lovingly restored to all its glory by B Spoke By Spike-Chauffeured Services - it is the perfect way to travel to the venue in style.

There are other vehicles available from this amazing wedding vendor whom we love working with. They will even add in a private tour of your Lake District wedding if you would like some quiet time with your loved ones away from the hustle and bustle.

Photos by Raindrops and Roses of the gorgeous O'Pray wedding
And by Castletown Woodland Weddings

20/07/2024

Special shoutout to Cumbria Marquees who are a FANTASTIC wedding vendor to work with and helped us to create this perfect dreamy wedding set up with Chivari chairs and Round Table Hire.

Decor by Grace & Annie's Event Hire

Photo by Castletown Woodland Weddings of the gorgeous O'Pray wedding 😍 💒

17/07/2024

Huge Congratulations to the stunning Kerry & Roy who celebrated a very special anniversary by renewing their vows with us on a sunny afternoon in June.

Rather than stress about the football being on their special day, it was embraced and a large screen was put up for guests to enjoy the game in the beautiful woodland...and what an incredible day it was! From fire breathers to football and everything in between.....clearly a match made in heaven!!

Photographer was Joshua Wyborn Photographic
Videographer was Jay Gilmour Media
Bespoke dress Georgie-Mae Bridal
Seamstress Gabrielle Couture Bridal
Hair
Make Up So Elegant
Florist Peaky Bloomers Creative Florist.
Venue Stylist Rockin Wonderland
Children's entertainment Stardust Parties
Desserts So Sweet and Scrumptious
Fire Eaters were Doble Fuego
and finally Peter Tyson for the screen to show the England game

13/07/2024

Where else could you have an outdoor first dance 💃

Absolutely stunning photos by Raindrops and Roses of the gorgeous wedding party of Mr & Mrs O'Pray

09/07/2024

The amazing So Sweet and Scrumptious Ice Cream and Desserts are the perfect addition to your fairy-tale woodland wedding and we can't thank the lovely ladies enough for bringing some sweetness to guests this season

For most weddings with ice cream...the van was busier than the bar 🤣🤣

The only problem was deciding what to have....everything looked incredible!!

Did you get an ice-cream this season from So Sweet and Scrumptious? We would love to see your photos below (we know that *many* photos were taken!) 🤣⤵

06/07/2024

Throwback to last Saturday for the charming wedding of Sam & Amy where the sun was shining and the flowers were in full bloom.

The venue looked absolutely spectacular in the pink, sage and cream theme with hessian runners and pretty florals, as did the dazzling bride and angelic bridesmaids.

It was smiles all day and a really relaxed festival theme was just perfection itself!

Wishing you both everlasting happiness in your new life chapter together

Photos by
Large Letters by
Music from //101
Ice Cream from
Bouncy Castle from

29/06/2024

Throwback to the gorgeous wedding of Sean & Kayleigh last weekend in the glorious sunshine

The day was organised to a fine art and every last little detail was perfect

The love between this incredible couple shone through every aspect and the speeches had us all laughing and crying in equal measure

Ice Creams from So Sweet and Scrumptious, Videography & Mini Golf from Peak Media, Photo Booth from PictureThis photobooth, afternoon entertainment from Azul Duo and evening entertainment from High dynamics made for the most perfect day with lots of fun! 🤩

Stunning photography by Raindrops & Roses 🌹 makes for the dreamiest of days

29/06/2024

Come with us into the woodland for a wedding venue like no other 🌲

21/06/2024

Big shoutout to our in house florist Tracey for the incredible displays created at our fairy-tale venue 🌷🌼🌺

Tracey uses a stunning array of fresh flowers from and fresh greenery from the Castletown Gardens to bring the outdoors into the tipis, in the correct wedding scheme, and they look absolutely gorgeous!

18/06/2024

What can we say about this incredible couple and their magical day…

The sun was shining so brightly which was fitting as the ceremony was filled with warmth ☀️

After the canapés and welcome drinks it was off to the stunning Castletown Gardens for some beautiful photos and some quiet time before the party starts.

The speeches were funny and heartwarming and there wasn’t a dry eye in the room, followed by a superb Hog Roast from Border Catering.

From a full dancefloor to chilling out by the fire pit, it was an absolute pleasure to host Megan & Cy’s special day and we wish you both all the best in the new chapter of your lives together

Amazing Photos from Rosie Miranda Photography

17/06/2024

💕 We all need someone we can lean on! 💕

03/06/2024

The wedding season 2024 started with a bang this weekend with the most glorious sunshine for a gorgeous couple.

There wasn't a dry eye in the tipis during the speeches and the venue looked absolutely stunning in the lilac and yellow theme.

Look out for more photos of this momentous day coming very soon

01/06/2024

Join the HandleBards at Castletown House and Gardens for a hilarious, high-octane production of Shakespeare’s A Midsummer Night’s Dream.

13/05/2024

Did you see the Northern Lights at the weekend?

These incredible images were captured by Amanda Gilbertson of the stunning display over Rockcliffe Village, right over our gorgeous wedding venue!!

We would love to see your pictures or hear about your experience of seeing this amazing phenomenon right on our doorstep in the comments ⤵️

10/05/2024

Castletown Woodland Weddings offers the most picturesque backdrop to your perfect wedding day with a blooming garden bursting with colour and the dramatic landscape of the sweeping Eden River

We are now open for viewings and have limited availability for 2025...…

Give us a call or send us a message today to see if your date is available

🌸 🌺🌼🌳🌷🪻💒

24/04/2024

Here at Castletown Woodland Weddings we work with the best local wedding vendors to provide a unique and special wedding day for all guests.

We are working with Just Babysitting this season to showcase their brilliant ideas of built in babysitters on your wedding day.

This can take away the stress of looking after little ones and letting you (and them!) enjoy your day to the fullest

With prices as little as £18 per hour contact them on [email protected] or pop them a message to see if they have your date available for your Castletown Wedding.

08/04/2024

Castletown House and Gardens provides the most beautiful backdrop to your wedding day to create those perfect lasting memories captured on camera 📷❤ 🌸

Photos by Wild and Dreaming Photography

07/03/2024

Next month is a great opportunity for our wedding couples and guests to come and take a look at the stunning Castletown Gardens which are included as part of the package for photography opportunities if you get married with us.

29/02/2024

Traditionally on this day in history women are 'allowed' to propose - 29th February is also known Ladies' Privilege!

It is believed that a nun named Saint Bridget complained to Saint Patrick that women had to wait too long for their suitors to propose. Legend has it that Saint Patrick then decreed that women could have the opportunity to pop the question - but only on a particular day in February, every four years.

In 1288, Scotland passed a law that allowed a woman to propose marriage in a leap year, with the law also stating that any man who declined the proposal on this day would have to pay a fine. The fine could consist of a new gown, money, or more unusually, 12 pairs of gloves for the lady.

It is also said that women were expected to wear either breeches or a scarlet petticoat while they were down on one knee.

Of course, women can propose anytime they want and we love the idea of breaking or making traditions.

14/02/2024

𝘠𝘰𝘶'𝘳𝘦 𝘴𝘶𝘳𝘳𝘰𝘶𝘯𝘥𝘦𝘥 𝘣𝘺 𝘺𝘰𝘶𝘳 𝘭𝘰𝘷𝘦𝘥 𝘰𝘯𝘦𝘴
𝘈𝘯𝘥 𝘢𝘭𝘭 𝘢𝘳𝘦 𝘸𝘪𝘴𝘩𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘺𝘰𝘶 𝘸𝘦𝘭𝘭
𝘈𝘴 𝘺𝘰𝘶 𝘤𝘳𝘦𝘢𝘵𝘦 𝘢 𝘣𝘳𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘯𝘦𝘸 𝘤𝘩𝘢𝘱𝘵𝘦𝘳
𝘐𝘯 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘴𝘵𝘰𝘳𝘺 𝘵𝘩𝘢𝘵'𝘴 𝘺𝘰𝘶𝘳𝘴 𝘵𝘰 𝘵𝘦𝘭𝘭

𝘍𝘰𝘳 𝘵𝘩𝘪𝘴 𝘪𝘴 𝘸𝘩𝘦𝘳𝘦 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘮𝘢𝘨𝘪𝘤 𝘴𝘵𝘢𝘳𝘵𝘴
𝘞𝘩𝘦𝘯 𝘺𝘰𝘶 𝘣𝘰𝘵𝘩 𝘴𝘢𝘺 𝘺𝘰𝘶'𝘳𝘦 𝘷𝘰𝘸𝘴
𝘠𝘰𝘶 𝘱𝘭𝘦𝘥𝘨𝘦 𝘵𝘰 𝘴𝘱𝘦𝘯𝘥 𝘺𝘰𝘶𝘳 𝘭𝘪𝘷𝘦𝘴 𝘢𝘴 𝘰𝘯𝘦
𝘉𝘦𝘤𝘢𝘶𝘴𝘦 𝘰𝘧 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘭𝘰𝘷𝘦 𝘺𝘰𝘶 𝘧𝘦𝘦𝘭 𝘯𝘰𝘸

𝘚𝘰 𝘩𝘦𝘳𝘦'𝘴 𝘵𝘰 𝘢 𝘧𝘶𝘵𝘶𝘳𝘦 𝘵𝘩𝘢𝘵 𝘪𝘴 𝘣𝘳𝘪𝘨𝘩𝘵 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘸𝘢𝘳𝘮 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘤𝘭𝘦𝘢𝘳
𝘉𝘶𝘵 𝘮𝘰𝘳𝘦 𝘵𝘩𝘢𝘯 𝘵𝘩𝘢𝘵, 𝘩𝘦𝘳𝘦'𝘴 𝘵𝘰 𝘳𝘪𝘨𝘩𝘵 𝘯𝘰𝘸 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘸𝘩𝘢𝘵 𝘪𝘵 𝘮𝘦𝘢𝘯𝘴 𝘵𝘰 𝘣𝘦 𝘩𝘦𝘳𝘦
-𝘉𝘺 𝘔𝘴 𝘔𝘰𝘦𝘮

❤️𝑯𝒂𝒑𝒑𝒚 𝑽𝒂𝒍𝒆𝒏𝒕𝒊𝒏𝒆𝒔 𝑫𝒂𝒚 ❤️ to all of our wonderful wedding couples

We hope you have warm and fuzzy memories of being here with us and excited butterflies in your tummies if you are sharing your love story with us in the future

29/01/2024

We are in the mood for love with this stunning range from one of our recommended suppliers Oopsie Daisy Flowers & Gifts 💗🌺

26/01/2024

Although it feels like the 95th of January....the Castletown gardens are showing signs of Spring with the snowdrops peeking through...

And we can't wait to welcome you back to our fairy-tale woodland venue once we open again for the 2024 season

25/12/2023

Wishing everyone a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year.....

An exciting time for our 2024 couples as they can very nearly say they are getting married this year!!

18/12/2023

Another couple has said YES to the venue 🥂💐🎉🌲

We can't wait to welcome you back in the spring to have a look around our stunning venue and discuss plans for your big day!

Photos: Naomi House Photography & Julie Winspear Photography
Hair: HairSpa by Laura & Sam Bradley
Dresses: Carol's Bridal Boutique
Makeup: Makeup by Alexandra