Kasteel d'Ursel in Hingene, part of Bornem in the province of Antwerp, is rented as a whole castle for one day. The official rental page lists team building, receptions, seminars, company parties, press conferences, meetings, jubilees and wedding ceremonies. Seven rooms are available. The largest, the Vestibule, takes 150 people standing, 120 in theatre rows or 64 at round dinner tables. The castle always closes at midnight, and dance parties are not possible.
Seminars and company events
Two rooms are described as especially suited to meetings. The Green Salon, on the second floor, covers 40 square meters and seats 24 in a meeting layout, with coffee service allowed. The Small Salon covers 45 square meters and holds 20 in theatre rows or 15 in a U shape. For a larger seminar, the Large Salon (70 square meters) holds 40 in theatre rows or 20 in a U shape, and the Mirror Room (55 square meters) holds 50 in theatre rows, 32 at dinner tables or 20 in a U shape. The Vestibule adds a 25 square meter stage to its 85 square meters, which suits plenary sessions and presentations. Press conferences and company parties are also listed uses.
Weddings and receptions
The castle can be rented for wedding ceremonies, receptions, jubilees, baby showers and afternoon coffee gatherings. A reception can be set up in the Vestibule and the Mirror Room, which are rented together. This combination includes free use of the kitchen. Because the castle closes at midnight and does not allow dance parties, it suits a ceremony followed by a dinner or drinks rather than an evening party.
Rooms and capacities
The Vestibule (85 square meters plus stage) holds 150 standing, 120 theatre, 64 dinner and 40 in a U shape. The Mirror Room holds 80 standing, 50 theatre, 32 dinner and 20 in a U shape. The Large Salon holds 50 standing and 40 theatre. The Small Salon and the Library each hold 30 standing and 20 theatre. The Cellar (100 square meters with a 25 square meter kitchen) holds 100 standing, 50 at dinner tables or 50 in a U shape. The Green Salon seats 24.
Catering
Catering is allowed in the Vestibule and the Mirror Room, without on-site preparation, and in the Cellar, which has its own kitchen. The Green Salon allows coffee service. Catering is not allowed in the Small Salon, the Large Salon or the Library, and in the Large Salon and the Library eating and drinking are not permitted because of their fragile interiors.
History and setting
For almost four centuries the castle in Hingene was the favorite summer residence of the d'Ursel family. Each year the duke came with his family and servants. The castle now belongs to the Province of Antwerp, which restores it and runs a program of exhibitions, concerts and courses. The park cannot be rented separately, but it can be used together with the castle under conditions. Park activities that could disturb other visitors, such as loud music, large group games or bouncy castles, must be reported in advance.
Getting there
The address is Wolfgang d'Urselstraat 9, 2880 Bornem. Rental requests go through the castle's booking page, and a custom proposal can be requested from the rental team.
