THE CITADEL

Shropshire wedding venue

Shropshire wedding venue

A HIDDEN GEM VENUE FOR UNIQUE WEDDINGS

ESt. 2010

A HIDDEN GEM FOR UNIQUE WEDDINGS

ESt. 2010

A MARQUEE VENUE where CASTLE CHARM meets COUNTRY GARDEN CALM

Tucked away in North Shropshire, The Citadel offers an elegant, unhurried setting for marquee weddings. Surrounded by ever-changing gardens, sweeping views, and the quiet luxury of a place that feels entirely your own.

Explore the four acres of historic gardens and sweeping views that make The Citadel one of Shropshire’s most picturesque wedding venues.

Exclusive weekend hire, complete supplier freedom, beautiful photo opportunities and the time to celebrate without rushing.

Arrange a private viewing and experience the House, wedding lawn and extensive gardens as it’s meant to be, in person.

Explore The Citadel

Discover the House and gardens behind one of Shropshire’s most quietly coveted wedding venues, where heritage and celebration unfold as one.

Meet The Host

Alex Griffiths

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griffiths

The Citadel has been home to just three families in over 200 years. For 75 of those, the Griffiths family has lovingly cared for the house and gardens, curating them for future generations.

Today, we open our doors to a small number of couples each year, sharing this amazing place for their wedding celebration.

The Citadel has been home to just three families in over 200 years. For 75 of those, the Griffiths family has lovingly cared for the house and gardens, curating them for future generations.

Today, we open our doors to a small number of couples each year, sharing this amazing place for their wedding celebration.

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The most BEAUTIFUL WEDDING VENUE WE'VE EVER SEEN! We can't THANK ALEX ENOUGH 

The Citadel gave us privacy, space, and the most generous hospitality. We couldn’t have imagined celebrating anywhere else.

— Ashlea & Zack


The GALLERY

Inspired by sweeping views, centuries of history, and gardens that change with every season, The Citadel is a backdrop like no other. Explore how past couples brought their vision to life.

The GALLERY

FREEDOM to CREATE. SPACE to CELEBRATE.

The freedom of a marquee wedding, on a refined, ready-to-host lawn, bordered by incredible gardens and guided with expertise.

"The most relaxed, beautiful place to celebrate."

It felt private and peaceful, yet breathtakingly beautiful. The perfect backdrop for our day.

— Maya & Tim

Why couples choose the citadel

A considered number of weddings each year, held when the gardens are at their finest, bursting with blooms.

A spacious, private, country setting, cherished for its originality, discretion, and seasonal beauty.

Weekend hire is as standard. A beautifully prepared level marquee lawn, standing between the sunset and the house.

The Experience

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gardens in full summer bloom

Golden-hour

The wedding morning

LaUGHTER, CHAMPAGNE & WEDDING PREP

Marquee weddings

AGAINST SOFT SHROPSHIRE SKIES

Picture-perfect

GRADE I LISTED COUNTRY VIEWS