We hope that you will find this section helpful. If you have more questions then please call us. Please note that Lympne Castle is a Non Smoking Venue.
FOOD
Q. Do you do food tastings? A. Yes, we would be more than happy to discuss this with you. Please contact us for further information.
Q. Can we have a choice menu? A. We ask for you to choose a set meal for everyone, but we are happy to make your favourite dish or we can make alternative suggestions. Our chefs are happy to oblige.
Q. How long does it take to serve the meal? A. We allow approximately 2-3 hours for the service of the meal with speeches, cutting of the cake, etc. – depends on the amount of people attending... and the length of the speeches!
Q. Do all guests have to be catered for with the evening buffet? A. We ask that you cater for at least two thirds of your day and evening guests combined. We find that this ratio avoids embarrassment on both sides
FUNCTION ROOMS
Q.What rooms are licensed to hold Civil Ceremonies? A. The Great Hall & the West Wing Drawing Room. The Great Hall can hold up to 120 for a Civil Ceremony and the West Wing can hold up to 80 for a Civil Ceremony
Q. What time do we have the access to the castle? A. From 9am if required.
ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES
Q. What time is the bar open until? A. 11.30pm, we are unable to extend these times, as we have to respect local residents, who live very close to the Castle.
Q. Can we supply our own wines? A. Yes, however it will be subject to a corkage charge.
ACCOMMODATION
Please see our Suppliers List section for recommended accommodation details
Q. Does the Castle have accommodation? A. Lympne Castle Cottages are available for hire. Please see our suppliers list for the telephone and contact details.
Q. Is their accommodation in the area? A. Yes, both large and small hotels, B & Bs, and some very quaint guest houses, call use for our recommendations.
CHURCH CEREMONIES & BLESSINGS
Q. Can we have a blessing in St Stephens Church, next door? A St Stephens is a Church of England church and the Rev. Love is happy to give blessings subject to availability.
Q. Can we be married in St Stephens if we live outside the parish? A. Yes, you will need to attend St Stephens on six separate services over a period of six months. Please contact Rev. Love for availability.
AND EVERYTHING ELSE
Q. Where do we park? A.The car parking area is adjacent to the Church and a very short walk from the castle.
Q. Can we have candles? A. Yes, within reason, we have candle policy . Please see downloads section of the website.
Q. Can we have fireworks? A. Unfortunately not.
Q. When do you require final numbers? A. We require final numbers 7 calender days before your wedding, but for invoicing purposes around 12 weeks before, which can be adjusted up to seven days before. If your numbers drop during the 7 days prior to your wedding we are unable to reduce the cost.
Q. Will it be acceptable to have confetti? A. Yes, in the courtyard and terrace areas, but we ask that your guests choose bio-degradable confetti.
Q. If we cancel our wedding do we have the deposit returned? A. The deposit of £600.00 is non-refundable. However we are happy to amend the date subject to availability.
