Welcome to Woodlands Castle The best-located conference and wedding venue in Somerset.
Woodlands Castle was built in 1810, and was remodelled and enlarged by Richard Carver c1833 for Mrs Lock. The house originally a farm house is far more elaborate than you would expect from a late 18th century early 19th century building. With its picturesque façade in the then fashionable pseudo-Tudor style and its planted pleasure ground it seems to be attempting to be a stately home, designed for public appearance and private pleasure rather then mere accommodation. The house appears in Kelly’s ‘Directory of the County of Somerset’ of 1861 which describes ‘Woodlands, the seat of the Hon. Charles Napier, is a pretty villa residence, situated in well laid out grounds, and commands a fine view of the Cothelstone hills.’
Other notable residents of the house include Major-General Henry Brasnell Tuson CB RMA, aide-de-camp to Queen Victoria, Commandant-General of the Royal Marines, and in more recent years Dr Fleming. Woodlands is situated in 12 acres of private grounds surrounded by woodland the house is a secluded haven, yet we are just minutes from Taunton Town Centre and Junction 25 of the M5, ample free parking is available.
We can cater for all kinds of events from conferences and receptions to weddings, BBQ’s and parties.
We have a friendly and flexible approach and with our own catering team we can help create your event to match your actual requirements.
