The spectacular Forest of Dean is a popular location for idyllic country weddings. Offering stunning views, striking venues, and competitively priced accommodation, the region attracts loved up couples from across the UK. If you’re thinking about getting hitched in the forest, take a look at our pick of the best venues around.
Clearwell Castle
One of the most beautiful venues in the region, Clearwell Castle offers couples an enchanting country setting, a beautiful interior and a great choice of extras.
Get married in the elegant ballroom and you can really make the most of your walk down the 75ft aisle. As Clearwell Castle is just a stone’s throw from The Wyndham, you can pop in for a drink before you say, ”I do.”
Perrygrove Railway
If you and your partner love nothing more than to ride the rails, or if you’re both fans of Britain’s industrial past, a wedding at Perrygrove Railway could be perfect.
Located between Clearwell and Coleford, the railway offers a unique setting for your wedding. You can choose to put the entire day together yourself, or you can work with staff at the railway to organise the various elements of your celebration.
Forest Hills Golf Club
Set in the heart of the Forest of Dean, the Forest Hills Golf Club hosts weddings throughout the year. The venue can hold up to 150 guests, allowing you to invite all your nearest and dearest to your big day.
As the golf club enjoys views over Coleford and the Forest of Dean, it provides the perfect backdrop for your wedding snaps, giving you images, and memories, to enjoy forever.
The Farmers Boy Inn
If you’re a fan of the great British pub, holding your wedding in a cosy country boozer will probably be a dream come true.
The Farmers Boy Inn, located in the village of Longhope, on the edge of the Forest of Dean, could be the perfect spot for your pub wedding. Your guests will be able to enjoy the idyllic Forest of Dean setting as well as great pub grub and a welcoming atmosphere.
Hillside Brewery
If your love of beer is fanatical, why not hold your wedding in a Forest of Dean brewery? The Hillside Brewery, makes a fantastic choice of lagers and ales, many of which are brewed using locally sourced ingredients.
The brewery hosts a range of events, including weddings, allowing you to make your passion for beer a part of your big day. As @Hillsidebrewery says, “Of course a brewery is the very best place to have your party or celebration. I mean if you can’t organise a pi** up in a brewery then where can you!”
Naas Court Farm
The beautiful barn at Naas Court Farm makes a fantastic country wedding venue. Packed full of character, and set on the edge of the Forest of Dean, it offers great views, a stylish interior, and a choice of catering options. Invite up to 150 of your loved ones for a memorable day.
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