Kasteel Cleydael in Aartselaar, about 10 km from central Antwerp, can host company dinners, seminars, receptions and weddings for 25 to 180 guests. The castle is privately owned and is hired out for private events only, so a group has the house and the grounds to itself.
Seminars and company events
The venue lists gala dinners, meetings, seminars and activity days among its corporate formats. For a meeting or seminar, the indoor capacity stated is 100 to 160 people. The minimum booking is 25 guests, so the castle suits mid-sized and large groups rather than small boardroom sessions. Several smaller rooms next to the main hall allow breakout areas, a cocktail break or a working office.
Weddings and receptions
Weddings and private parties are part of the offer. A seated dinner or gala takes 100 to 160 guests, and a standing cocktail or reception takes up to 180. The paved terrace of 1,000 m² extends the reception outdoors in good weather, and the estate around the castle is described as quiet, green and spacious.
Rooms and capacities
The main hall measures 200 m² and is the central room for dinners, plenary sessions and receptions. The Gallery Room covers 73 m². Two cocktail rooms of 44 m² each suit welcome drinks or coffee breaks, and a dining or office room of 26 m² serves as a small working or catering space. The paved terrace of 1,000 m² completes the setting, and parking is available on site.
Catering
Catering is handled by an exclusive partner, Woods Catering. It prepares seated dinners with full service, walking dinners, cocktails and more casual formats. Decoration, music, sound and lighting are not provided in house: the castle points organizers to recommended regional suppliers.
History and setting
The origins of the castle go back to 1259, when it belonged to the Sanders van Hemessen family. In 1576 it was besieged by troops of the States General of the Netherlands. The Hellemans family bought it in 1613 and began a major restoration. An Antwerp ship owner acquired and restored it again in the 1950s. Today the castle is privately owned and is not open to the public. The surrounding domain, about 400 acres, is run as a golf club.
Getting there
The address is Cleydaellaan 36, 2630 Aartselaar, in the province of Antwerp. The centre of Antwerp is about 10 km away. The site has its own parking. Availability and quotes are handled through the contact page of the castle's website.
