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On Hitched.co.uk since 2022

Last update: May 2025

Peckforton Castle is an enchanting wedding venue located in Peckforton, Cheshire. Passing through the county's country lanes, you will be able to view the fairytale-like castle on the hills at a distance as you approach the destination. Once there, you can host a distinctly beautiful milestone event with your nearest and dearest, allowing your love story to become part of the venue's long history.

Facilities and Capacity

Originally the home of Lord Tollemache and built in the early 19th century, the hotel is the only fully intact medieval-style castle in the country. Over the years, it has been the location for numerous movies, including Robin Hood, Sherlock Holmes, Dr. Who, and Coronation Street. Peckforton Castle's stunning exterior has now been complemented by a lovingly refurbished interior which houses 48 bedrooms and truly magnificent entertaining rooms. Five unique function rooms are available where ceremonies, cocktail hours, and receptions can be held. The venue can host up to 165 guests in the day & 350 in the evening. Each distinct setting can be enhanced with eye-catching floral arrangements, elegant furnishings, and more. When the festivities draw to a close, newlyweds are invited to retire to one of the hotel's suites for a well-deserved rest.

Services Offered

Peckforton Castle is dedicated to bringing one-of-a-kind visions to life through their services. The hotel is home to a 3 AA Rosette restaurant and the talented culinary team would be happy to create bespoke menus to personalise your big day. To meet your unique budget and preferences, you are welcome to hire individual event spaces or the whole castle exclusively. The establishment even holds monthly open evenings, giving you the opportunity to meet with the venue's wedding coordinators and view the beautifully dressed function rooms.

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Frequently asked questions

Venue type:

In the country
Small hotel
Unusual weddings
Castle
Stately home
Historic
Landmark
Outdoor license
Unique weddings

Ceremony options:

Chapel or temple on-site
Civil ceremony licence

Dining options:

Seated meal facilities
Corkage option
Alcohol licence
Buffet meal facilities
In-house catering

Evening entertainment:

Entertainment licence
Evening reception facilities

Overnight accommodation:

Overnight accommodation for wedding couple
Overnight accommodation for guests

Venue staff assistance:

Master of ceremonies/toastmaster
Wedding coordinator

Venue leisure facilities:

Hairdresser
Beautician

Other features:

Exclusive use
Car parking
Confetti permitted
Changing room for wedding guests
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Reviews for Peckforton Castle

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Kathryn Sent on 23/04/2025
5 out of 5 rating

The wedding of dreams

I just want to start by saying a massive thank you to each member of staff who made our wedding as special as possible! It really was the best day of our lives and we couldn’t have hoped for a better venue! We were sold the moment we stepped in. An extra thank you to Molly and the incredible wedding coordinators who make all your ideas possible and to Rebecca for making our day run as smooth as possible! The food on the day was incredible and all of our guests said how amazing it was and the drinks service was brilliant! From start to finish everything has been perfect! If you’re thinking of having your wedding here you most definitely won’t be disappointed!
Lydia
Lydia Sent on 17/04/2025
5 out of 5 rating

04.04.2025

We had an absolutely amazing experience with Peckforton.

The castle venue and decoration was what instantly won over my partner and we thought the location was beautiful with the woodland.

It wasn’t until the day did we truly appreciate the staff that work there though! They were tirelessly working all day to bring our special day to life and no request was too big of them.

I’d been emailing constantly in the weeks prior and gave them a few bits to set up and not a single thing was missed or not in the right place.

Anna, our wedding coordinator was particularly amazing and coaxed us through the day with a massive smile and many kind words. She was quick to check in and ensure we had everything we needed and was very friendly and approachable throughout.

The biggest thing for us though was the absolute attentiveness of the castle staff. I’ve recently been diagnosed with gluten intolerance and was concerned how this may affect my day. Every staff member seemed to be aware and ensured I always had the right food, one going as far to request special food for me in the evening and catering to my every need. We both felt so well treated by all of them and they even helped us and waited for our bags with us in the evening.

Honestly couldn’t recommend more, and it has nothing to do with the venue and all to do with the people that work there.
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Tom Sent on 29/04/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Perfect place to get married!

We had such an amazing wedding at the castle, everyone was really helpful in the lead up to it and everything ran incredibly smoothly on the day without any real effort from us. Stunning venue as well and the food in particular is exceptional. Can't recommend highly enough
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Stacy Sent on 20/12/2024
4.8 out of 5 rating

Fairytail wedding at Christmas

Peckforton castle was amazing for our winter wedding this year! What can I say! Everything was perfect from the moment we met for a walk round to view the venue to making our fairytale wedding come true! The wedding team were always on hand and very responsive via email. They were amazing on the day with coordinating the wedding, keeping everything running smoothly and keeping people happy! I have no words but thank you!! Honestly had the best day of my life and Peckforton really did out do themselves. I got my fairytale wedding at the most beautiful venue. Thank you to all the staff from reception, the wedding team and the waiters. You all did do the most amazing Job.
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Mrsj2B Sent on 07/11/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Wedding October 2024

We got married at Peckforton Castle in October 2024. From first impressions to the final result on the day, the team at Peckforton were exceptional. Peckforton operates like a well-oiled machine. Our wedding day went incredibly smoothly, all requests were faultlessly actioned and everything was executed to an exceptional standard, right down to the finest details and refinements. The team at Peckforton were not only fantastic logistically, but did an incredible job of continuously working with us as a wedding couple to minimise any potential stresses or concerns. They certainly ensured that our wedding was that "special day" that everyone hopes for, and we can't thank them enough. Special mention to Molly who was amazing from start to finish.
Helena
Helena Sent on 05/08/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Beautiful venue, professional staff

The venue is absolutely gorgeous, we were able to get some beautiful photos! The staff up to and on the day were very helpful and professional, they made the day run so smoothly!
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Stephen Sent on 04/01/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Spectacular venue

We had a quite a few viewings booked at various different wedding venues and Peckforton Castle was the first one we saw. We cancelled all the other viewings after we went as we knew this was the one! The venue is spectacular, if you’re looking for the wow factor then getting married in a castle certainly ticks that box. It’s obviously not the cheapest but it is possible to get some good deals - we managed to get a bank holiday Sunday booking just four months in advance and the cost wasn’t extortionate, although maybe we got lucky. Throughout the day the guests couldn’t stop saying how fantastic the venue was, and even since then when people talk about our wedding they always mention what an amazing venue it is. The great hall is perfect for the ceremony if you’re not religious as it has the feel of a church. We also used the great hall for the reception which worked really well. I would definitely recommend this venue for a memorable wedding.
Jenna
Jenna Sent on 14/08/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Our Perfect day

Completely out of this world, the venue was perfect, spotlessly clean, the staff where incredible, extremely attentive. The food was beautifully presented and was so tasty.
The bar service was very quick and everyone super friendly.
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Richard Sent on 16/01/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Breathtaking venue with world class service and hospitality to match.

Peckforton Castle was the venue for our wedding and we had the most wonderful and amazing day that ran so smoothly and effortlessly. They really are a shining example of how retail and hospitality should be done at the highest level.

The wedding preparation team (Charlotte, Nicole and the rest team) were a breeze to work with and really ensured everything was right and that we had every request met.

On the day itself, our coordinator Sophie was just unreal, keeping everything in order, nothing was too much trouble and we never felt like there was a problem or unforeseen hiccup as she’d deal with everything thrown at her. Jess, who was a member of the waiting staff (of whom ALL were incredible), was really exceptionally helpful and stood out to my bride because of how attentive and accommodating she was.

Finally as we made a weekend of it, I can’t go without mentioning Richard, Georgia & Brian who made up the core reception team whom we dealt with throughout our three days and there default behaviour was always sincere and genuine with a sense of warmth that made the castle feel like home rather than a hotel.

So many guests told us about touchpoints, personal gestures and actions by staff members that really stood out, not because of the size of the gesture, rather the perfect timing and attention to detail that just made it feel sincere and genuine.

Having visited and stayed in many truly spectacular properties across the world, it’s wonderful to know that the highest international standards of hospitality and guest experience are clearly just the foundation here and they will go over and above.

Thank you so much to all involved for what will be an unforgettable moment - we will be joining you for our anniversary in 2024.
C
Corinne Sent on 31/12/2022
5 out of 5 rating

Best time of our lives

We had our Wedding at Peckforton Castle 19th December 2022. I would strongly recommend this venue to anyone wishing to have the best day of their lives.
The wedding team cannot do enough for you. The venue is really special. We love the Cellar bar which is a great place to have a drink at any time. The 4 poster rooms are gorgeous and all our guests were pleased with their rooms.
We ate in the Brasserie the night before the wedding which is good value for money. I have to say that the food in the Brasserie, the wedding breakfast and also breakfast the next morning were excellent.
Thank you for a great time sbd we will definitely be back.
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Heather Sent on 21/01/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Magical Wedding Day

We got married on 13th October and the whole day was brilliant! From the time my bridal party arrived the day before the staff went above and beyond to make us feel special. We found the planning a bit stressful at times, as we changed wedding coordinators but everything went according to plan. Would definitely recommend!
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Ruth Sent on 01/03/2022
5 out of 5 rating

Dream wedding venue

Faced with the challenge of organising my dream wedding in under 5 weeks, Peckforton Castle really made the dream a reality. Eirian, the wedding coordinator made our preparation experience so easy and enjoyable. She was accommodating and efficient and it was such a pleasure working with her. On the day of the wedding, all the staff were amazing including the duty manager and they went out of their way to make our day special. The castle itself is a dream wedding venue so you don't have to burst your budget on wedding dressers or location shoots. Whatever the weather, the castle is amazing. I really want to thank Peckforton Castle for such a wonderful experience that I will never ever forget.
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Nathan Sent on 17/02/2020
5 out of 5 rating

Thank you for a memorable special day!

When we first saw the venue 11 months before the big day we knew it was going to be the perfect location for our wedding.

Planning a wedding is stressful as anyone who has planned one will know. Especially in 11 months. This is where the staff at Peckforton Castle came in. All of them were very accessible and nothing was a problem for them. They answered all the questions you could have and got back to us with the information we needed.

The staff have put on plenty of weddings and know how to make it a success which it was....

On the big day, I'll be honest, I did not expect it to run as smoothly or go as well as it did.

On the day the staff were fantastic, nothing was too much to ask they were always on hand to address any issues and were very attentive to guests needs (dietary requirements etc). The staff really went above and beyond to make the day as special as it was even helping decorate and set up a lot of the venue rooms which normally falls on the aisle dresser.

The food was amazing and all we had was great feedback from the guests about what an amazing day they had.

The venue really is special so if your thinking of getting married, Peckforton Castle should be a real contender. We are not rich by any stretch and weddings aren't cheap but if you visit the venue you'll fall in love with it and you can very easily get an affordable package at a dream venue. Weddings aren't cheap but to have an amazing venue in an affordable package you cannot ask for more.

Go see it for yourselves it's worth it!
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Melanie Sent on 23/03/2018
5 out of 5 rating

Thank you so much for making our day magical

Am amazing wedding venue. We had a wedding that was more than we could've dreamed. The staff are friendly and really go out of their way to help you, the food is devine and the location is beautiful. Thank you so much for making our day magical
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Rachel Sent on 27/02/2018
5 out of 5 rating

Absolutely outstanding!

Absolutely OUTSTANDING! I was a bridesmaid for my friends Laura’s and Darren Saturday 10th feb, we stayed over for two nights and it was the most amazing two days. The staff couldn’t do enough for u. Nothing was too much trouble for Eric on Saturday morning. The staff before we went down the aisle were so nice and the whole venue and day you just could not fault. Amazing staff, amazing venue. Thank you xx
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20 Jul
Open Door

Join us for a stunning wedding open day at Peckforton Castle, where fairytale weddings come to life. Set amidst the beautiful Cheshire countryside, our historic castle offers a unique and magical setting for your special day.

Explore our breathtaking ceremony and reception spaces, meet our experienced wedding coordinators, and discover the stunning surroundings that make Peckforton Castle the perfect venue for your dream wedding.

Appointments Advised: Please contact us in advance to book your appointment and guarantee your place for this wonderful event.

How to Book: Call or email us.

We look forward to welcoming you to Peckforton Castle and helping you plan your perfect wedding day!

Date: From 20/07/2025 to 20/07/2025 Schedule 11:00 - 15:00
Place: Stone House Lane, Peckforton, Cheshire
14 Sep
Open Door

Join us for a stunning wedding open day at Peckforton Castle, where fairytale weddings come to life. Set amidst the beautiful Cheshire countryside, our historic castle offers a unique and magical setting for your special day.

Explore our breathtaking ceremony and reception spaces, meet our experienced wedding coordinators, and discover the stunning surroundings that make Peckforton Castle the perfect venue for your dream wedding.

Appointments Advised: Please contact us in advance to book your appointment and guarantee your place for this wonderful event.

How to Book: Call or email us.

We look forward to welcoming you to Peckforton Castle and helping you plan your perfect wedding day!

Date: From 14/09/2025 to 20/09/2025 Schedule 11:00 - 16:00
Place: Stone House Lane, Peckforton, Cheshire

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