Fonmon Castle, in the picturesque Vale of Glamorgan, might be an obvious choice for a wedding venue but it’s not widely known that the castle can be booked for a host of other occasions.
PERFECT SETTING Vale Life chats to Director, Aliki Currimjee about what’s on offer at this historic, thirteenth century venue. What type of events can Fonmon Castle cater for? Every event you could possibly imagine. From birthday or anniversary parties, to product launches, team-building events, afternoon teas and Christmas parties. Why should people consider Fonmon Castle for their event? Our beautiful, ancient venue carries more than 800 years of Welsh history and unlike many venues, guests always enjoy exclusive use of the house and its grounds ensuring that the only faces you see are those in your party. With a choice of rooms, Fonmon Castle is a very flexible venue and can accommodate an intimate party or a much larger affair. Guests always comment that, whilst the castle is a very grand house it is, after all, still a family home and has a personal charm that’s quite unexpected.
What do you think makes it so special? Partly the grandeur of the available rooms which are filled with family art and antiques. The double height hall provides a dramatic backdrop to greet your guests and, later, the parquet floor is perfect for dancing. The drawing room and bar, with direct access to the lawns beyond, provide an elegant suite of rooms, perfect for any occasion. Lady Anne’s room overlooking the lawns is ideal for smaller dinners and receptions. Finally, at the end of the Gallery you reach the beautiful heart of Fonmon Castle, the library, a delicate and light-filled room that still houses a priceless book collection. Secondly, we always go the extra mile to make your visit personal and special, including perhaps using a sword to cut your birthday cake or even flying your football team’s flag from the tower! Tell us about the grounds Just beyond the beautiful gardens, is a large area of parkland, suitable for a wide range of events or team building.
“Our beautiful, ancient venue carries more than 800 years of Welsh history.” Fonmon is the proud host of the Vale of Glamorgan Agricultural Show, held annually in August, and which regularly attracts 25,000 people and, earlier this year, we also hosted the Welsh Summer Country Fair. What about smaller events? The castle and gardens are also available for hire for smaller events, both private and corporately hosted, using a flexible combination of the building and its extensive grounds. We have hosted many varied events such as family fun days, wedding fayres, cooking courses, garden parties and classical concerts Can you organise catering? We are delighted to be working with the Really Fresh Food Company who offer bespoke options to our clients. They have a reputation for excellence and providing fantastic catering for our customers and also for our family celebrations here at Fonmon. Aliki Currimjee
Fonmon Castle Fonmon, Vale of Glamorgan CF62 3ZN www.fonmoncastle.com Follow on Facebook and Twitter For more information, contact 01446 710206 or email fonmon_castle@msn.com
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