Peckforton Castle

Set on a hillside above the rolling Cheshire Plain, Britain's only intact medieval style castle invites you to celebrate your special occasions within its magical, fortified walls. From weddings to conferences, Christmas parties to relaxing leisure breaks, any event will be enhanced if it takes place within these uniquely historic and utterly picturesque surroundings.

Weddings

As you pass through the magnificent gatehouse and sweep up the long drive, you could almost be forgiven for momentarily thinking you had some how been transported back to the 1800's. Peckforton Castle, is set in the heart of Cheshire, a magnificent Victorian country house built by John Tollemache in 1844 in the style of a Medieval Castle. Today Peckforton Castle is the only Grade 1 listed, Medieval style Castle which is occupied.

In fact you may recognise the red sandstone walls, the marble floors, the vaulted dining rooms, the open fires and the candlelit Wine Cellar as they have featured in the films such as Robin Hood and Doctor Who 1973 and 2007. Not forgetting to mention the beautiful newly refurbished bedrooms with rich brocades, the fabric and style that radiates warmth and comfort. You can also relax and enjoy some of the finest cuisine in Cheshire.

This luxury hotel allows you to hold your wedding and wedding breakfast in the most breathtaking venue, with fantastic views of Cheshire, ideal photo opportunities and beautiful function rooms. You can even take over the Castle exclusively for your special day.

Ceremonies and Receptions

Since the year 2000 the Castle has hosted civil ceremonies and they have three licensed rooms which can cater from 10 to 170 guests.

Wedding Blessing

Built in 1851 and set inside the fortified walls the Chapel is a perfect location for your wedding blessing with the local vicar officiating your wedding vows. Walk up the aisle with a harpist playing in the background surrounded by flowers and candles, a truly memorable experience.

Great Hall

Imagine saying your marriage vows with the sun streaming through the stained glass windows, a string quartet playing soft romantic music from the Minstrel's Gallery surrounded by a carved oak screen, the fire glowing softly in the background and the room lit by candle light. The red sandstone walls and the original Minton Hollins tiled floor underfoot. The Great Hall is a truly magnificent room which can be entered via the original main entrance to the castle.

The Hexagonal Room

Walk along the red carpet and up the stone staircase and enter the hexagonal shaped room which has two working fireplaces, and a vaulted stone ceiling. At the apex of the ceiling you will see a carved stone with an inscription of love. Romance is never far away.

The Library

The original Library to the Castle, a small room surrounded by tall imposing windows. A unique, intimate room.