Weddings at Cyfarthfa Castle

Cyfarthfa Castle has a room licensed to undertake civil marriage ceremonies. This section gives you all you need to book a Wedding Service for your special day.

The Marriage Room

There is seating for 48 guests, the bride, groom and Registrar. This is the maximum number allowed into the room due to fire restrictions and no more than this can be admitted. Any additional guests will be able to wait within the museum galleries to see the Bride and Groom after the service.

After the Ceremony, you will be able to take advantage of the superb surroundings of the castle interiors and grounds for your wedding photographs. If you wish to use the front steps for a photograph, please be very prompt as it is the main access into the museum.

AvailabilityWeddings are available on the following days, within the times specified.

Wednesdays & Fridays 2.30pm - 4.00pm
Saturdays 12.30pm - 2.00pm
Sundays (1st April - 30th September only) 11.00am - 12.30pm

Weddings will not be available on Bank Holiday weekends (Fri-Mon Inclusive), the Christmas period from December 24th - January 2nd, and days upon which a Civic Event is taking place within the Park and / or museum.

Please be aware that your contract is for the use of the museum only.

Occasionally events may take place in the park which the museum has no control over, for example a music concert.  If we become aware of an event of this type which is taking place on the date you have booked, we will make you aware as soon as we can, and do everything possible to make sure that it does not adversely affect your day.

In exceptional circumstances, it may be necessary to refuse a wedding on a particular day, if pre-bookings by visitors would make the wedding service impractical.

This service is already very popular, so book as early as possible to avoid disappointment. The cost of hiring the room is set annually and the cost of the Registrar is in ADDITION to the Museum fee.

Wedding Receptions

At present, it is not possible to offer this service due to space restrictions within the building. However our tea-room will be open for normal service during the time you will be in the Castle, and if guests wish to use the café, they will be very welcome.

Charges

• Marriages (per wedding on Wednesdays & Fridays) - £250

• Marriages (per wedding on Saturdays) - £300

• Marriages (per wedding on Sundays April - September only) - £350

These prices maybe subject to an annual increase.  The cost of the registrar is in addition to the above.  Please contact them on 01685 727333.

A non refundable deposit of £50.00 is required upon booking. The remaining amount is then required 3 calendar months prior to the ceremony. If the remaining amount is not received by the specified date, the Museum reserves the right to cancel the booking.

Cancellations must be made in writing to the Museum Coordinator. If the cancellation occurs 28 days or less before the date of the wedding, the full payment will be retained by the council.

How to Make a Booking

If you would like to hold a civil ceremony at Cyfarthfa Castle Museum you should first contact us to check availability. Please note that you must book at least 3 months in advance. If the date you would like is available we will make a provisional booking which will be held for 1 month only. You must then check availability and make a booking with the Registrar.

Once a date has been formally agreed with the Registrar you should then contact the Museum Coordinator who will complete the necessary paperwork for you and make an appointment for you to come in to collect your paperwork and pay your deposit. If you do not live in the area, you can arrange to send us a cheque for your £50 deposit, upon receipt of which your paperwork will be sent out to you. We cannot currently take card payments over the phone.

Your Booking Form will contain the details of your booking, confirm receipt of your deposit, and state the amount remaining and the date by which it must be received. The slip at the bottom must be completed and returned to us with the remaining payment.

If you have any queries or problems please contact:

The Museum CoordinatorCyfarthfa Castle Museum & Art GalleryBrecon RoadMerthyr Tydfil, CF47 8RETel (01685) 727371

The Superintendent RegistrarMerthyr Tydfil Register OfficeTy Penderyn26 High StreetMerthyr Tydfil, CF47 8DPTel (01685) 727333

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