Weddings at the College... at Royal Welsh College of Music & Drama

About this space

The Royal Welsh College of Music & Drama is an idyllic setting for your milestone wedding celebration. Found within the immaculate grounds of Cardiff Castle, this unique destination happens to border one of the largest and most beautiful parks in the UK.

The Royal Welsh College of Music & Drama has two unique buildings, forming one of the region's most sought-after locations for that very special day. Your first option includes Cardiff Castle’s historic stables building, an open-air courtyard, and two elegant rooms accommodating up to 80 guests. Situated on a magnificent tree-lined avenue, you and your guests can arrive within Bute Park by car, horse, cart, or even water taxi. The second event area option is the magnificent glass-walled hall and terrace overlooking the park– the perfect backdrops for your photographs and champagne reception. If you plan to host a large gathering, the hall leads to a world-class concert theatre, perfect for a ceremony with a difference. When paired together with the glass atrium, bar and dance floor, you can look forward to accommodating 250 of your nearest and dearest.

Prices

Monday

6:00 – 18:00

from £264 hire fee per hour

Per hour

6:00 – 18:00

from £264

Note: Alcohol licence until 0:30. All prices include VAT.

*Minimum hire 8 hours - the hire will also include a 4/5 hour set-up time.

Tuesday

6:00 – 18:00

from £264 hire fee per hour

Per hour

6:00 – 18:00

from £264

Note: Alcohol licence until 0:30. All prices include VAT.

*Minimum hire 8 hours - the hire will also include a 4/5 hour set-up time.

Wednesday

6:00 – 18:00

from £264 hire fee per hour

Per hour

6:00 – 18:00

from £264

Note: Alcohol licence until 0:30. All prices include VAT.

*Minimum hire 8 hours - the hire will also include a 4/5 hour set-up time.

Thursday

6:00 – 18:00

from £264 hire fee per hour

Per hour

6:00 – 18:00

from £264

Note: Alcohol licence until 0:30. All prices include VAT.

*Minimum hire 8 hours - the hire will also include a 4/5 hour set-up time.

Friday

6:00 – 18:00

from £264 hire fee per hour

Per hour

6:00 – 18:00

from £264

Note: Alcohol licence until 0:30. All prices include VAT.

*Minimum hire 8 hours - the hire will also include a 4/5 hour set-up time.

Saturday

6:00 – 18:00

from £264 hire fee per hour

Per hour

6:00 – 18:00

from £264

Note: Alcohol licence until 0:30. All prices include VAT.

*Minimum hire 8 hours - the hire will also include a 4/5 hour set-up time.

Sunday

6:00 – 18:00

from £264 hire fee per hour

Per hour

6:00 – 18:00

from £264

Note: Alcohol licence until 0:30. All prices include VAT.

*Minimum hire 8 hours - the hire will also include a 4/5 hour set-up time.

Minimum booking duration: 8 hours

Capacity

Standing

up to 300

Dining

up to 200

Theatre

up to 200

Boardroom

up to 150

Cabaret

up to 90

U-Shaped

up to 150

Catering and drinks

Facilities

Paid parking facilities available nearby

Air conditioning

Music & sound equipment

Accessibility

Rules of the space

Allowed events

Host rules

Licensed bar. Dancefloor. DJs. Confetti permitted.

About Royal Welsh College of Music & Drama

The Royal Welsh College of Music & Drama is set in the grounds of Cardiff Castle, bordering one of the largest and most beautiful parks in the UK.

Our unique venues form one of Cardiff’s most sought-after locations for your very special day. Our magnificent contemporary glass atrium and open-air terrace overlooking the park – a fabulous back-drop for your photographs and champagne reception – it is also a stunning location for your wedding breakfast and evening celebrations. This leads to an outstanding concert hall and theatre – perfect for a ceremony with a dramatic difference!