Clearwell Castle.

Clearwell Castle sits on the Welsh border in the Forest of Dean, an 18th-century neo-Gothic castle with stone vaulted ceilings, candlelit ceremony rooms and a walled garden that catches the late afternoon light beautifully.

I've photographed dozens of weddings here and know the venue's rhythms — the best windows, where to stand for the speeches, when the chapel light shifts.

Couples drawn to Clearwell tend to want a day with weight — stone, ceremony, candlelight, and a quiet kind of grand.

Booking a wedding in the Cotswolds? See the full the Cotswolds wedding photographer page for venues, recent work, and what to expect.

Considering Clearwell Castle for your wedding? Get in touch — I'll send a sample gallery from a similar day at the venue.