From small, idyllic gatherings to spectacular, sumptuous affairs, every wedding we host is designed to make your day as special as you’ve always dreamed it would be. Pennsylvania Castle offers a luxurious backdrop, historic in build but with modern and elegant interior design, supported by a team that provides a genuinely personalised experience with unwavering attention to detail.

Pennsylvania Castle is a stunning clifftop mansion, built between 1797-1800 for John Penn, the last Governor of Portland and grandson of the founder of Pennsylvania, USA. Steeped in history, the impressive Grade II listed residence is set among four acres of beautifully landscaped gardens offering spectacular views of the Jurassic coastline. The gardens have been specifically designed to provide secluded, romantic retreats throughout the grounds for you to enjoy, as well as providing unique opportunities for your photographer. Whether you’re planning an intimate gathering of close friends and family, or a more grandiose affair, they can accommodate a variety of indoor and outdoor ceremonies. The Castle is available to hire exclusively for your perfect wedding day. 

Facilities available at Pennsylvania Castle

    Indoor ceremony rooms

    The Orangery: 120 guests

    The Dining Room: 55 guests

    The Drawing Room: 55 guests

    The Conservatory: 35 guests

    The Library: 25 guests

    Outdoor ceremony areas

    Pagoda

    Olive Garden

    Castle Terrace

    Clifftops Roof Terrace

    All with dramatic sea-views

    Venue features

    Exclusive use 

    Reception facilities 

    Overnight accommodation

    Parking

    Disabled access

Wedding car

Dorset Ceremonies

Planning your ceremony in Dorset - your day, your way...

Address

Pennsylvania Castle

Pennsylvania Road

Portland

Dorset

DT5 1HZ

Contact

Contact: Chloe Carlton,  Events Manager

Phone: 01305 820918

Email: [email protected] 

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Photo credit

Special thanks to Jude Middleton Photography, Kevin Wilson PhotographyPeppermint Love and Photography by Vicki for the use of the images of Pennsylvania Castle on this page.