A historic venue as a party room

Start your search for a historic venue well in advance: popular castles and renovated breweries are often fully booked well in advance – sometimes more than a year ahead.

Some historic wedding venues have a fixed closing time for music or restrictions on noise and decorations, to protect the building. Find out what the options are so you know what to expect.

Set a clear budget for your wedding or other celebration before visiting a historic venue. Some historic function rooms have their own catering, drinks packages, furniture or technical facilities. So always ask what’s included and what will be charged extra.

Cobblestones, steps and narrow corridors are common in historic venues and are a point to bear in mind for guests with reduced mobility or those wearing high heels. Also enquire about parking facilities.

Think in advance about the questions you want to ask during your visit to the historic venue. In our article featuring 35 practical questions, you’ll discover what to look out for to make an informed choice.

Choose a historic venue based on the type of heritage building, such as a castle, brewery or barn, the atmosphere you’re looking for, and practical matters such as accessibility and noise regulations. Always check whether there are any restrictions regarding closing times, decoration or catering. Always bear your budget and the number of guests in mind. Preparing thoroughly for your visit, with specific questions about infrastructure and technical facilities, will help you find the right historic wedding venue.

As well as a historic venue, there are countless alternative wedding venues. Consider a modern function room, an industrial function room or a romantic outdoor wedding in a stylish marquee. Does the atmosphere of days gone by appeal to you, but are you looking for a different kind of venue? In that case, a modern function room with a rustic or classic décor often offers a lovely alternative.

Hiring a historic wedding venue costs on average between 750 and 7,300 euros, excluding food and drink. Exclusive packages or multi-day arrangements can cost up to around 35,000 euros. The final price depends on the popularity and service standards of the historic venue, as well as what is included. Set your budget in advance and ask exactly what the hire price covers. Read more about the cost of a wedding in this article.

Yes, book your historic wedding venue as early as possible to secure your preferred date. Popular historic wedding venues are often fully booked months, or even more than a year, in advance. So start your search in good time and get in touch or request a quote as soon as you find a suitable historic venue.

This varies by venue; some common facilities include tables and chairs, lighting and sound systems. Catering options are also often included or can be arranged through the venue. Extras such as decorations, flowers or even photography services can usually be requested, and typically incur additional costs.

Yes, many castles and historic properties offer an exclusive or multi-day package where you hire the entire venue. This is usually more expensive than a standard day package and depends on the exact duration and services included. Check with your favourite historic venue to see what packages are available and request a no-obligation quote.