Opera House at Craig y Nos Castle

Hall in a Castle
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Private space
Craig Y Nos Castle, Brecon Road, Craig-y-Nos, Penycae, Swansea, SA9 1GL
Tawe-Uchaf

About this space

The Opera House is a Hall in Craig y Nos Castle, notable for its intact historic theatre character rather than a generic function room.

Design: The hall features pale green and gold decorative plasterwork, fluted columns and painted ceiling panels. The interior has wall sconces, a skylight and a polished wooden floor that together create a formal, period theatre look.

Features: The room includes venue Wi‑Fi and a PA system, and external music or a private DJ is permitted. The seating can be arranged in rows or cleared to create an open floor, and the polished wooden surface is suitable for standing receptions or dancing. The space has level, step‑free guest access and is wheelchair accessible.

Ideal for: The Opera House suits small to mid-sized groups seeking a formal, theatre-style setting that combines seated presentation or ceremony with space for socialising.

What sets it apart: A surviving proscenium stage with an original painted backdrop and theatrical curtains provides a built-in performance or ceremony focal point.

What guests say: The space is characterful and atmospheric. The interior provides a mix of dramatic indoor lighting and natural light that photographers find favourable.


Prices

Monday
11:30 – 15:30
from £500 hire fee
Per session
11:30 – 15:30
from £500 hire fee
Alcohol licence until 1:00. Extension available. All prices include VAT.
Tuesday
11:30 – 15:30
from £500 hire fee
Per session
11:30 – 15:30
from £500 hire fee
Alcohol licence until 1:00. Extension available. All prices include VAT.
Wednesday
11:30 – 15:30
from £500 hire fee
Per session
11:30 – 15:30
from £500 hire fee
Alcohol licence until 1:00. Extension available. All prices include VAT.
Thursday
11:30 – 15:30
from £500 hire fee
Per session
11:30 – 15:30
from £500 hire fee
Alcohol licence until 1:00. Extension available. All prices include VAT.
Friday
11:30 – 15:30
from £500 hire fee
Per session
11:30 – 15:30
from £500 hire fee
Alcohol licence until 1:00. Extension available. All prices include VAT.
Saturday
11:30 – 15:30
from £500 hire fee
Per session
11:30 – 15:30
from £500 hire fee
Alcohol licence until 1:00. Extension available. All prices include VAT.
Sunday
11:30 – 15:30
from £500 hire fee
Per session
11:30 – 15:30
from £500 hire fee
Alcohol licence until 1:00. Extension available. All prices include VAT.
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Capacity

Theatre
up to 130

Catering and drinks

In-house catering available
Venue can organise food and drink
British cuisine
No external catering allowed
Venue provides alcohol
Venue can supply alcoholic beverages
No BYO alcohol allowed

Facilities

Wi-Fi available
Projector
Flatscreen TV
Whiteboard
Flipchart
PA system / speakers Venue provides a sound system for music and announcements
Natural light Room has windows or a skylight, so daylight comes in
Quiet space
Mirrors Full-length mirrors available
Accommodation is available on-site On-site accommodation
Free parking is available on-site
Free on-street parking
Paid parking facilities available nearby
Theatre
Opera House
Unavailable: Conference call facilities
Unavailable: Air conditioner
Unavailable: Storage space

Music & sound equipment

Play your own music Venue allows playing your own music
Bring your own DJ Venue allows bringing your own DJ instead
No noise restrictions

Accessibility

Wheelchair accessible Step-free access throughout the venue for wheelchair users
Unavailable: Accessible toilets
Ground level Guests can enter without using stairs
Accessible parking spot available
Unavailable: Lift to all floors
Unavailable: Cargo lift

Rules of the space

Allowed events

Promoted and ticketed events Events that you’re promoting or selling tickets for
Wedding licence available Venue is licensed to host wedding ceremonies and receptions
No Temporary Event Notice (TENs) available

Host rules

- No smoking in the building.
- Outside catering is not allowed.
- We provide alcohol for events. However, you can bring your own alcohol for a corkage fee depends on the size of the bottle and alcohol content.

- You can cancel at any time with loss of deposit.
- If you cancel within 6 months you are liable for 50% of the event cost.
- If you cancel within 2 months you are liable for the full event cost.

You may move the event date of a confirmed booking to another date within 6 months from the original date for a transfer fee.

Cancellation policy: Standard 60 day with Grace Period

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Craig y Nos Castle is a Tagvenue Partner. This business has registered with Tagvenue and agreed to our venue partner standards.


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Olga Gover
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