Polhawn Fort
Torpoint
Information For Polhawn Fort
Nestled into the cliffs with extensive private gardens and very own private access beach, Polhawn Fort has been welcoming couples to the ‘Hidden Corner of Cornwall’ for over two decades.
Offering you an extended stay in luxurious, spacious accommodation, Polhawn Fort is the perfect home from home to celebrate your special wedding celebrations. You can enjoy complete freedom of choice of suppliers as well as support from our team of experienced wedding professionals.
We aim for you to be able to enjoy the venue as your own home for the duration of your stay. We value your privacy and ensure that you have exclusive use from the moment you arrive until you depart after your wedding day.
We try not to say NO, most of our restrictions are put in place due to licensing or planning legislation. We discuss your individual needs at length and if they are outside of our T’s and C’s explain the reasoning behind the restriction and offer alternative solutions.
Being HELPFUL is our middle name!
Our curated recommended suppliers’ lists are developed with the purpose of ensuring that you have an incredible experience during your time in Cornwall. Suppliers are handpicked to showcase the best our region has to offer as well as consistently delivering excellent service and value. From the first time we talk we can recommend our local transport, accommodation and eating establishments. We recommend walks and activities so that you really get under the skin of this glorious location.
Polhawn Fort is a unique venue with a bomb-proof roof, 8-foot thick walls and a Grade 2* listing. It also has a unique space used for wedding ceremonies and receptions that was designed for 19th century soldiers, not 21st century parties! Our team have carefully planned all of the best ways to utilise this space, ensuring the comfort of your guests and smooth running of your wedding from beginning to end. We provide table plans for every number of guests from 8 to 120 (our maximum). While you are welcome to use the Fort how ever you wish for the duration of your stay we do offer advice on optimal placement of Bars, Buffets and Entertainment to maximise the space. We encourage the transformation of one of our larger rooms to be used as a second reception space and this makes a wonderful alternative location for families to hang out and chat. Our bedrooms are spacious, and we offer flexible accommodation. We can help you plan sleeping arrangements to suit your family situation. Our accommodation is luxurious with top-quality mattresses, the fluffiest of towels and thick white bed linen. We try to think of everything, from Cornish organic soap and shower gel, to a range of refreshments in each room. We provide laundry facilities and a much-coveted steamer for wedding attire. The kitchen is of commercial quality with choices of tableware, glassware and cutlery provided along with crisp white table linen included in the venue hire. Our furniture is vintage leather and tweed, painted solid wood with some natural wood pieces. We provide props that can be used for decorations including living, green chandeliers and storm lanterns.
Outside we maximise the use of our beautiful roof terrace that stretched the length of the Fort. We have planted a unique Mediterranean garden in this sheltered spot and it lends itself perfectly to a welcome reception area as guests arrive over the drawbridge. The sweeping lawns in front of the Fort overlook the bay. You can enjoy garden party style entertainment or a glamourous ‘picnic’, a range of garden games are provided in the ‘Games Shed’. The new oak summerhouse stands at the top of the lawns and is surrounded by a paved area. Popular for wedding ceremonies in the summer it is can also used as a beach style bar, outdoor ‘snug’ or BBQ area. We are lucky enough to enjoy our own private access beach which you can also build into your plans. Early morning swims, paddle boards and kayaks, a bonfire, it’s completely up to you how you enjoy the spaces but our team will be here to guide you all the way.
A wedding at Polhawn Fort is an incredibly memorable experience!
Polhawn Fort at a Glance
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Top Wedding Tips
No question is too small! You know that it is the little details that make your day unique. Your venue should know what works and what doesn't. We love helping you, please do not hesitate to ask!
Go with the Flow! Sometimes things just don't run to plan but you can trust in your venue team to keep things on track so you can get on with the serious business of having the BEST DAY OF YOUR LIFE!
Be bold! Don't be defined by age old traditions, this is truly YOUR day so do what brings you joy.
Real Weddings
Rhiannon and Travis
Donna and Mark
Jess and Lewis
Paul and Anna
Hannah and Thomas
Ella and Jake
Videos
Drone Footage of a real wedding
Such beautiful weather for the wedding of Frankie & Jack July 2021.
The Grounds
Winter weddings at Polhawn Fort
By Zsolt Barabas – motion & still pictures. Showing the perfect scenes that surround our popular Winter Weddings at Polhawn fort
Don't Tell the Bride
Polhawn Fort featured on the BBC programme Don't tell the Bride.
The Summerhouse
With the sea echoing all around, it’s a natural setting to bring all your love ones together for your ceremony. Our sweeping lawn is framed against the perfect sea horizon backdrop.
Drone Video Charlotte Dart Frankie & Jack Wedding 2021
Some stunning footage captured by Charlotte Dart Photography.
Awards
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Polhawn Fort Reviews
The team are incredibly helpful and friendly and we cannot wait to share our special day with you.
Map
Polhawn Fort, Polhawn, Torpoint, Cornwall, PL10 1LL
Polhawn Fort
Meet the Owner
With the foresight of John & Teresa Wicksteed the historic ‘Guardian of Whitsand Bay’ has served as the perfect wedding venue for our couples, providing a breathtaking backdrop for celebrations and family gatherings since dropping the drawbridge and throwing open the doors.
