We’ve been considering what to put on the brasserie menu and when it came to the children’s menu we thought it might be nice for local children to decide what they want to see on their menu, so we’re running a competition with local schools. It’s for 7 to 11 year olds and from the feedback we’ve received, it’s gone down really well and the children are all geared up for it. It’s great to be working with the local community in this way and we want as many of you from our local community to get involved with your local castle.

So, if you know of a child in Key Stage 2 from a local school, please make sure they and their teacher know about it. We’re pretty sure we’ve contacted everyone, but you never know.

We’re asking the children to suggest their ideal menu – a choice from 3 starters and 3 mains.

The winner will receive a great prize. We’ll invite the winner’s class to the Castle for a trip including transport to and from their school, a tour of the Castle, a nice picnic and a falconry session. Plus, the winner plus 3 people will be invited for a meal in the brasserie to east something from his or her menu!

As you might know, our 1851 Restaurant has won some awards for the quality of its dining experience, which covers everything from field to plate to stomach. We like to use the best local produce as far as possible. It’s the best thing to do for so many reasons. We figured on that basis we’d like to get children involved in putting their own menu together.

So, if you wouldn’t mind, if you know any local Key Stage 2 pupils and teachers please mention it to them
Thanks.

When we acquired the Castle winter weddings weren’t really that popular, but we’ve certainly noticed a change in that trend and winter weddings are becoming as popular as summer weddings!

I guess the great thing about a venue like Peckforton Castle is that no matter what the weather you’re guaranteed to have a fantastic time with gorgeous photographs taken with a stunning backdrop.

Another plus point about Peckforton Castle is that we can be so flexible with our wedding parties. We can host small and large weddings, from 10 to 160 and 200+ for the evening do. Not to mention how convenient it is.

Our wedding team helps couples to plan every stage, so nothing’s forgotten. A second super convenience is the fact that everything’s under one big roof, so to speak. So there’s no need to worry about ferrying guests to and from the church or registry office, the wedding breakfast, the evening do and the accommodation. What we find is that guests really appreciate having somewhere comfortable to just sit and relax for a while and we’ve got loads of comfy sofas by log fires that are perfect for that.

There are loads of special points to weddings at Peckforton Castle, but just two more I must mention are the option to have a private blessing in the gorgeous Castle Chapel after the civil ceremony and the opportunity to have one of our owls bring the rings to you!

Oh, just a third thing. As we’re an up market venue people can sometimes think that they’d never be able to afford a wedding with us. Well, think again! Not only can we be flexible with the types of packages we offer, we are also very competitively priced, so why not have a chat with us?

Weddings are only going to get better at Peckforton Castle – if that’s possible! The new facilities I mentioned earlier this month will be a great benefit.

In fact this weekend – on Sunday 28 February from 12-4pm – we’re holding a Wedding Fayre, so please pop in and say hello and take a look at what we’ve got to offer.

Hope to see you there.
Until next time!