Hedingham Castle

Hedingham Castle is a stunning Norman keep, with a Tudor manor house located in the grounds.

Weddings at Hedingham Castle generally take in all the aspects of the castle, grounds and of course the manor house.

This means that planning and timings are of the essence to ensure that everybody is in the right place at the right time!

Photography starts with the bride at the manor house with shots of the bride getting ready. The whole service can be photographed, using high speed settings, as the service is conducted by candlelight.

In the grounds, we can take a large group shot of everybody, followed by intimate groups by the lake.

Be prepared to do some walking to get the best of Hedingham Castle, but it really is worth it if you do!

A wedding is one of life’s great occasions, and every couple dream of a perfect day in a perfect setting. Few locations could be more suitable for a grand marriage ceremony than Hedingham Castle, which has overlooked the Essex village of Castle Hedingham for almost 1,000 years. Unquestionably one of England’s most romantic settings, the Norman keep and nearby Georgian country house collectively offer a unique and unparalleled venue for couples on their wedding day, in tandem with an enviable roster of facilities including a vintage Rolls-Royce. Hedingham Castle was constructed in 1140AD, both by and for the famous de Vere family. These Earls of Oxford lived here for more than five centuries, and to this day the castle remains under the ownership of their descendants, the Lindsay family. As one of Britain’s oldest buildings, the stunning keep still overlooks almost the entire county of Essex, with its 12-foot thick walls and original Norman architectural flourishes having been admired by numerous royal visitors including Henry VIII and Elizabeth I. Close by is the Queen Anne House, constructed in 1720 and overlooking a lake and glorious wooded grounds which are populated by a profusion of birds, flora and fauna.