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- New Couples and Confirmed wedding clients please book here for our Next 'Wedding Menu Taster' on Sunday 2nd April; this taster is for our Standard Wedding Breakfast
- If you don't find what you're looking for - just click on chat icon bottom right and ask!
- Marry, Dine, Dance & Drink in Summer 2023 with 50 guests for just £3,950 - read more
- See Summer 2023 Weekend dates available on Last Minute rates - read more.
- Stay overnight, Wine & Dine in our Conservatory at unique castle events during 2023. Invite yourself and your partner to a Murder Mystery on Fri 23rd June - read more
- Fabulous gourmet standard food! Surprise your partner and book a Wedding Menu Tasting Dinner for Two - see Wedding Menu Taster dates here.
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Romantic Castle Wedding Venue
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Exclusive Use Wedding Packages in Welsh Castle
- a stunning Wedding Venue in South Wales
- a stunning Wedding Venue in South Wales
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Wedding Guest?
Your Wedding Reception in a Castle - it's all yours for your Day
"We only allow one wedding a day in the castle, so
our Castle is exclusively yours for your wedding day"
This sets our castle apart from wedding venues in South Wales who have more than one wedding on same day.
Award winning Castle Wedding Venue in South Wales for your big day!
Best Service in Wales!
5th Welsh Wedding Awards 2023
Craig y Nos Castle OVERALL WINNER
in Category
"Wedding Coordinators of the Year'
(Best Customer Service by Wedding Planners)
Best Value in Wales!
Despite high inflation, rapidly rising cost of living, venues everywhere re-assessing costs and charges, Craig y Nos Castle Weddings remain fixed on 2018 rates for Welcome Drinks, Wedding Breakfast and Evening Buffet. Our Wedding Night B&B rates for guests have not been increased since 2010 - see our 'Best Value for Money Guarantee' on all our Wedding Packages.
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Your wedding itinerary &
Schedule of the Day
Let the theatre be your stage for your Wedding Day!
Get married in our Grade One Listed Opera House. Allow 30-40 minutes for seating guests, wedding Ceremony, and everyone exiting theatre. Confetti may be thrown in theatre.
Wedding room fully licensed for weddings and civil ceremonies up to 150 guests. Styled on Wagner’s Opera House in Bayreuth, Bavaria with decor fit for elite gatherings.
See a quick Video show-around of Ceremony Room
The historic opera house at Craig y Nos was built by a world-renowned opera star to entertain her society guests and European Royalty.
Princess (or Prince!) of the Castle
Craig y Nos, where you are Prince/ Princess, or Princes/ Princesses of the Castle for your Wedding Day
Time: 13:30 - 14:00
Enjoy your welcome drinks on theatre lawn, or in cosy lounge by Reception. Homely wood burning stoves and cosy, traditional fireplaces guarantee a warm welcome for your guests - see Wedding Drinks.
Your Wedding Photographs in Courtyard and Grounds
Suggested times 14:00 – 16:00
Allow two hours for your photos after Welcome Drinks in best locations in Gardens, Country Park & Courtyard.
Country Park Woodland and Boating Lake are delightful in all seasons. Photos in lower gardens by river include stunning backdrops of the castle. Tip: Have someone help get your wedding guests together for photos.
Our Wedding Photographers know the best locations - for unique and memorable photos in all weathers and seasons.
See quick video show-around of castle courtyard and front of castle.
Acres of Photo Opportunities for you in all seasons
in Country Park & Castle Grounds
See Country Park
Suggested Time: 16:00 - 19:00
Restored to its original Victorian splendour, our Conservatory enjoys stunning views over the Brecon Beacons.
Suggested Time: 20:00 – 24:00
Your DJ sets up in our large function room while you dine in Conservatory. No waiting around while your function room is 'made ready' for evening party.
Most weddings use Conservatory for the day and Function Room & bar for the evening.
After your wedding banquet, glide through to the evening party room with your DJ ready, lights dimmed and music playing.
Let Craig y Nos Castle wow your guests with its spacious high ceilinged rooms, characterful decor and warm, friendly atmosphere.
Craig y Nos Castle is renowned for meeting and exceeding the expectations of up to 120 couples each year. You'll feel relaxed and at home thanks to our warm and friendly staff.
A wedding at Craig y Nos Castle
is a dream come true....
A wedding at Craig y Nos Castle is both a dream come true and exceptional value for money. See savings on our wedding packages.
Craig y Nos is the perfect castle wedding venue for your special day.
Your wedding planner will select a Wedding Package that's just right for you - see all Wedding Packages.
Premium Weekend VIP Wedding
- full Exclusive Use of Castle for a whole 2 day weekend 2023-5
Craig y Nos Castle's V.I.P. All Inclusive & Unique 2-day Wedding Package
Value = £28,394 but as Bride & Groom while offer lasts you can pay just
£10,300 - read more* - rates fixed for 2023-2025
Our unbeatable 2023 weddings
Marry for £3,950 minimum 50 guests
for a Last Minute Wedding within next 6 months
for minimum of 50 day guests - £3,950 Option A
Fri 14th July,
Fri 18th August
Fri or Sat 1st & 2nd Sept, Fri 8th Sep, Fri 22nd Sep
October 2023
for min. 80 day guests - £6,320 Option A
Friday 6th Oct
Key Worker/ Armed Forces?
Are you or your partner a Key Worker
in NHS, Emergency Services
or serving in Armed Forces/ Military?
Planning something a little different?
Some Couples replace the traditional 'Wedding Breakfast' with a Cream Tea in the afternoon and an evening buffet
- see
Book Your Viewing Here
For New Brides & Grooms
Go to 'Function Rooms' to see inside.
Go to 'Weekend Wedding Package' for our Friday/ Saturday wedding package, or browse midweek wedding packages.
For evening see our Special Wedding Evening Entertainment Package.
View our Galleries of Weddings here.
See Ceremony Room.
See Last Minute Wedding Package weddings within 6 months.
See 'Available Dates 2023' here and 'Available Dates 2024' here.
To visit our venue, go to 'Book a Viewing' or if travelling from further away, see our Wine & Dine B&B stay here.
Wedding Planning Links
for Booked Weddings
Congratulations! Browse our 'Essential Wedding Planner Guide' to plan your day.
See 'Planning your Wedding' for how we work with you to plan your wedding at the Castle.
See more on Table Plans,
See Room Booking and Reserving Accommodation for guests.
See Menu Planning
See Running Order template for your Wedding Day Schedule.
Choose your Wedding Suppliers.
For Room decor ideas see 'Wedding Themes by town'.
For table settings ideas see Conservatory Gallery and also see the new
If you've booked a wedding with accommodation use, see 'Room Use Guide'.
Wedding Awards
Congratulations to the Wedding Planning Team at Craig y Nos Castle
for Winning the
Wedding Planner My Hero Award 2022
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Find us on Brecon Road near Penycae, Powys, before the Welsh Show Caves. Post code SA9 1GL. Craig y Nos Castle overlooks its own Country Park, enjoying panoramic, scenic views of the Welsh countryside, and can house 150 guests. We are now 'cashless' - read more here.
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