Entering Peckforton Castle is like going back in time. Initially passing through the gatehouse lodge, the entrance continues with a forest drive before reaching the Castle's open carriageway, protected by a portcullis.
With two restaurants, an amazing cellar bar, 'falconry encounter' and off road Land Rover experience, along with a myriad of events throughout the year, Peckforton is well worth a visit. The Sandstone Trail also passes through the surrounding 4,000 acres of forest.
History
Peckforton Castle was commissioned by John Tollemache and completed in 1851. He became a Lord in 1876 in recognition of his services to agriculture. The father of 24 sons and one daughter, through two marriages, sadly only 12 of his sons survived him after he died aged 85 in 1890.
The last member of the Tollemache family to live in the Castle was Lord Bentley.
The Castle was used as a hostel for 200 physically disabled children evacuated from the London area during the second World War.
English Heritage awarded Peckforton Castle the status of a Grade I building in 1952 and remained unused until 1969, when it was acquired and used as a private club known as The Treasure Trap. The Castle was sold to the current tenants in 1989 and in 2001 was one of the Government’s first venues to be licensed for civil ceremonies beyond a Registry Office.
1851 Restaurant
The 1851 Restaurant is holder of three AA Rosettes and a Taste Cheshire Award. The dining experience features classical French and modern British cuisine with carefully selected, locally grown and reared produce, selected by the Head to best reflect the season and the region.
The Restaurant is open from 6pm each evening and from midday for Sunday lunch. The restaurant is available for parties of up to 8 people and bespoke fine dining packages are also available on request.
Please note, no children are allowed in the restaurant.
2010 Brasserie
The informal and cosmopolitan 2010 Brasserie is located in the former scullery of the Castle, and still houses many of the original kitchen features including two cast iron cooking ranges dating back to the 1840s.
An extensive menu offers light meals such as panini, sandwiches and soup, along with more substantial meals including fish and chips and braised local beef. The knights and maidens menu is offered to younger guests.
Al Fresco Dining
The courtyard adjoining the Brasserie compliments the location with additional space and offers a modern al fresco dining experience.
16 miles, 31 minutes from The Bostock Estate
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