Tonbridge Castle, in the Kent market town of Tonbridge, can be hired for corporate events, private parties and weddings. Four spaces are available, from the great hall for up to 35 people to the castle lawn for up to 1,800. The medieval site stands in the town centre, a short step from the high street.
Seminars and company events
The castle presents itself as a town-centre location for a small private party, a corporate event or a large public festival. For a business group, the conference room on the ground floor takes up to 50 people. The chamber room, also on the ground floor, holds up to 80 and suits a larger meeting, a presentation or a team reception. The great hall, on the second floor, holds up to 35 and fits a board dinner or a small workshop.
The official site gives these figures as the maximum number of people per space. It does not publish layouts, equipment lists or hours. Ask for the seating plan you need, and for the technical setup, when you request a date. The castle lawn is the option for summer parties, team days and open-air gatherings that go beyond what the rooms can hold.
Weddings and receptions
Weddings are a main part of the offer, and the castle has a wedding team and a brochure. Ceremonies and receptions take place in the great hall or the chamber room. Every wedding package includes use of the castle and its grounds for two hours. Whichever room the couple books, they have access to the whole site for photographs, including the bailey lawn and the motte walkway.
The castle can set up a table with drinks for guests after the ceremony, and it can arrange a reception for small groups. It also takes vow renewals and baby naming ceremonies. A viewing is arranged through the enquiry form, which is the best way to see how a room works for your guest list.
Rooms and capacities
The great hall, on the second floor, takes up to 35 people. The chamber room, on the ground floor, takes up to 80. The conference room, also on the ground floor, takes up to 50. The castle lawn takes up to 1,800 people. Because the great hall is on the second floor, ask how guests reach it if anyone has reduced mobility. Filming can also be booked at the castle.
History and setting
The castle describes itself as Kent's most authentic medieval castle, with 950 years of history. The visit covers the gatehouse, the great hall, winding stairs and a basement, and visitors can climb the motte for views over the town. An enclosed bailey lawn lies inside the walls. The castle is a scheduled monument and a visitor attraction, so event hire sits alongside public opening. Confirm which dates are free for private use.
Getting there
The castle is on Castle Street, Tonbridge, Kent TN9 1BG, in the middle of the town. Tonbridge railway station serves the town, which makes the castle practical for guests arriving by train from London and the south-east. The official pages do not describe parking, so confirm it before you plan a larger group.
