Saturday, 17th October 2026
St Mary's Woodchester & Berkeley Castle, Gloucestershire
Parking is available at the church or in the immediate vicinity.
The castle's visitors car park has ample free parking for the evening. Use the postcode GL13 9PJ in your Sat Nav, then it's a short walk from the car park to the castle entrance.
Friday 16th October Optional
Please join us for some informal drinks and some skittles at the local pub. A great chance to catch up with old friends and meet some new faces before the big day.
The Salutation Inn, Berkeley, GL13 9QH
Saturday 17th October
Arrive at St Mary's, Woodchester
1:30–2:30 PMChurch Ceremony
2:30–3:30 PMCoffee & Cake Reception in the Church
3:30–5:00 PMFree time for those transitioning to Berkeley Castle
5:00–6:00 PMDrinks Reception & Explore the Gardens at Berkeley Castle
6:00–7:45 PMWedding Breakfast & Speeches
7:45–8:00 PMCutting of the Wedding Cake in the Drawing Room
8:00–9:00 PMHistory Tours of the Castle (Optional — 30 min per tour)
Drawing Room Coffee & Cake remains open for those who prefer to stay and mingle
Band Starts & First Dance in the Great Hall
11:30 PMFinal Bar Orders
11:45 PMBar Closes & Band Finishes
11:59 PMCarriages
Sunday 18th October Optional
Local Walk — Berkeley Castle & Little Avon Circular (4.3 km)
Meet at the high street entrance to Berkeley Castle.
Click HERE for location on Google Maps
Buffet Brunch at Brook House, Berkeley
For those of you joining us in the evening, the reception will be hosted at Berkeley Castle.
DRESS CODE: Black Tie / Evening Wear
Given the rich history of the venue, official tour guides will be hosting tours of the castle while the Great Hall is transformed from dinner into an evening of live music and celebrations.
Your company and the opportunity to celebrate with you means everything to us. If you would like to provide a gift, you can contribute to our honeymoon pot here:
Below is list of local accommodations recommended by the venue.
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