The Welsh castle that played host to ITV's I'm A Celebrity... Get Me Out of Here! during the pandemic has announced plans to expand as a wedding party hotspot. Gwrych Castle in in Abergele, Conwy became the substitute star of the long-running popular series in 2020 and 2021 when travel restrictions caused by the Covid pandemic made it too difficult for the show to return to the jungle Down Under.
As a result of that global exposure the Grade I-listed building found itself enjoying a burgeoning popularity as a function venue, especially for newlyweds wanting to book a post-nuptial bash. And now those behind the historic landmark are applying to the local licensing committee to seek permission to play live music and serve alcohol at parties for those who've just got spliced.
“The castle has been obtaining temporary events notices for a decade, so applying for a premises license was recommended as a natural progression," said a spokesman for The Gwrych Castle Preservation Trust, which is also seeking an expansion of current opening hours. "It's a small part of what we're able to offer, but we would like our visitors to have the option."
