Hedingham Castle

16/06/2026

THANK YOU to all the lovely couples who joined us on Sunday for our Summer Wedding Show! It was great to chat to so many happy faces 😊

A huge thank you also to Main Event Wedding Shows Ltd incorporating Absolute Bridal Magazine for organising such a brilliant and busy day, the team were a pleasure to work with and we can't wait for the next one!

And lastly a big thank you to all the wonderful suppliers who joined us, lots of familiar faces and some new ones too - we really appreciate you giving up your weekend to be with us 🙏

If you weren't able to make it on Sunday but would still love to view the venue, you can book a private viewing by contacting the team here:
https://www.hedinghamcastle.co.uk/book-viewing

All suppliers tagged in comments ✨

Andy Chambers Photography
Annies Cake Creations
Anthony Formal Wear
Bs Blooms
Coo Jewellers Ltd
Crown Joolz Norwich
Dan Rawley Percussion
Essex Bespoke Jewellery
Fancy Faux
JDB Video
Just About Weddings
Lavenham Photography
Love Luck Productions
Lucie Welch- The Soulful Celebrant
Michelle tells your story
Millie Eleanor Makeup
P & H Sitting by Wendy
Splinters Caterers
Trace Stefani
Zoe Taylor Not Just Travel

📷 Annie’s Cake Creations Main Event Wedding Shows Ltd incorporating Absolute Bridal Magazine Millie Eleanor Makeup

14/06/2026

SNEAK PEEK 👀

Renowned for their slick productions and stunning staging, The Duke’s Theatre Company are back at Hedingham Castle this summer with their reimagining of the iconic tragedy, Romeo & Juliet. Just look at this year's set 🤩

💘 Sunday 23rd August 💘
4-6pm

🎟 Gates open at 3pm
🍰 Picnics welcome - the Castle Tearoom will also be open
🚗 Free onsite parking

Box office: https://www.hedinghamcastle.co.uk/events/open-air-theatre-romeo-juliet

12/06/2026

Receiving reviews like this honestly makes our day ❤️

Thank you Sophie and Nick for trusting us with your wedding, you were both just gorgeous to work with and we are delighted you had your dream day ☺️

"We honestly could not have wished for a more perfect wedding day at Hedingham Castle. From start to finish, everything was absolutely incredible and exceeded all of our expectations. The venue itself is stunning, but what truly made the day so special was the amazing team behind it.

A huge special thank you to Sarah and Amanda, who were both absolutely fantastic throughout the whole process. Amanda coordinated our day so perfectly and made everything run so smoothly, allowing us to completely relax and enjoy every single moment. Their support, organisation and kindness meant the world to us.

We also want to give a special mention to Jenny for taking such wonderful care of us in the cottage — nothing was ever too much trouble and she made us feel so comfortable and looked after.

Our guests are still talking about how magical the whole day was. We are so grateful to everyone at Hedingham Castle for giving us memories we will cherish forever. We would recommend this venue to absolutely anyone looking for the perfect wedding day!"

📷 Lavenham Photographic - Wedding Photographer

09/06/2026

SUMMER OF THEATRE 🎭🍿

We have four fantastic open-air productions coming to Hedingham this summer, with something to suit all tastes! Bring a blanket, pack a picnic and enjoy a fabulous evening of theatre in the magical grounds beneath the Castle ✨

🕵️‍♀️ Thursday 9 July, 7pm
The Pantaloons present...
Sherlock Holmes & the Hounds of the Baskervilles

🐅 Tuesday 28 July, 4pm
Chameleon's Web Theatre Company presents...
The Jungle Book

🇬🇧 Friday 7 August, 7pm
The Pantaloons present...
The (Almost) Complete History of Britain

💘 Sunday 23 August, 4pm...
The Duke’s Theatre Company presents...
Romeo & Juliet

🎟 Box Office: https://www.hedinghamcastle.co.uk/events

08/06/2026

This Sunday! Come along to view our unique and historic venue dressed for a wedding and meet a wide variety of suppliers ready to help plan your day ✨

Free entry and goodie bags for pre-registered couples 💖

✨ We are super excited to be heading to the breathtaking Hedingham Castle next Sunday! A wedding venue like no other, Hedingham Castle is brimming with over 900 years of history and stands in the heart of medieval parkland. Exchange vows in their iconic Norman Keep and then head on over to the elegant Georgian Country House & Ballroom Marquee to dance the night away. ✨

💗 Hedingham Castle Wedding Show
📍 Castle Hedingham, Halstead, CO9 3DJ
🗓 Sunday 14th June
🕚 11am to 3pm

💍 FREE Entry!
💍 Pre-register online
💍 Complimentary copy of Absolute Bridal magazine on arrival

👇🏻 Pre-register Online 👇🏻
https://mainweddingsandevents.co.uk/Essex-Wedding-Shows/Hedingham-Castle-Wedding-Show/

Expect an inspiring day filled with top-tier wedding suppliers, exclusive show offers, and the chance to explore this beautifully unique venue in all its charm ✨💍

06/06/2026

Fairytale Fest 2026 - morning session now sold out 🌸

Just a handful of spaces remaining for the afternoon!

✨ Tuesday 11th August, 3-5.30pm ✨

Join The Princess Emporium for a magical day filled with characters, live performances, unicorn rides, a petting farm, disco, soft play, crafts, storytime & more!

Book here: https://www.hedinghamcastle.co.uk/events/fairytale-fest-suffolk

05/06/2026

Just two weeks left to submit your application to exhibit your vehicle at our annual Classic & Vintage Car Show on Sunday 26th July!

If you would like to exhibit, please download the form using the link below and email your information to [email protected]. Applications close 19th June.

Apply here 👇
https://www.hedinghamcastle.co.uk/events/classic-vintage-car-show

26/05/2026

NEW TRAIL OPENING TOMORROW! 🏰⛏

Step into the world of medieval builders at Hedingham Castle this summer!

Ever wondered how ancient castles were actually built? Follow our brand new Build-a-Castle Quest around the grounds and discover the secrets behind the stone walls, the amazing arches and the clever craftsmanship.

🔎 Hunt for facts around the gardens
🍫 Collect your prize
😎 Explore the Castle with your newfound knowledge

Open tomorrow, Wednesday 27th May, and selected dates throughout the summer.

🎟 Included with General Admission - one trail sheet & prize for every child
🚗 Free onsite parking
☀️ Tickets available on the gate

26/05/2026

Wow what a scorcher! 🔥

A huge thank you to everyone who braved the heatwave and joined us for the jousting at the weekend - what a wonderful time we had!

We are in complete awe of The Knights of Royal England who performed incredibly despite the heat - riders, horses and the rest of the team all did an amazing job of entertaining the crowd. Thank you all so much, we salute you!

A big thank you also to Eden Falconry for the beautiful displays, White Dragon Activity Centre for the brilliant archery shows and Colchester Waits for playing for us all. And of course, the wonderful The Mortimer Retinue for their medieval encampment and all the lovely stallholders who also joined us too 🤩

The last photo sums up how we all felt at the end of the day 😂

Just one more joust left for the year - 30th & 31st August - we hope to see you there!

📷 Young