Your wedding at Bolton Castle
a magnificent symbol of longevity
Set amidst the breath-taking beauty of the Yorkshire Dales, Bolton Castle is a magnificent symbol of longevity which has withstood the test of time. Built on strong foundations, it has survived in a challenging and ever changing world. Whether you are looking for a small ceremony, a full wedding or a marquee, we, at this award winning venue, are committed to ensuring everything is perfect for your special day. Imagine arriving through the impressive archway under the portcullis into the stunning cobbled courtyard of the Castle.
You will be following in the footsteps of Royalty and you will be the King and Queen of Bolton Castle for the day. Imagine marrying in a beautiful candle lit room in the Castle with a Barn Owl quietly flying down the aisle to deliver your wedding rings. Your guests can be entertained by our falconry or archery display as you have your photographs taken in the beautiful backdrop of the castle and its grounds. Release two or ten Doves to symbolise your everlasting love for each other before you and your guests proceed with the day of celebrations in the magnificent Great Chamber.
Rob & Alice
Married in October 2020
2021 it is then!!!
Unfortunately we had our wedding cancelled due to Covid. The castle could not have been any nicer and understanding about the situation. Very accommodating about the new date and tried their best to do what they could do. Could not imagine getting married anywhere else. Didn’t lose any money and was stress free.
Thank you !
Wedding: February 2020
Best weddings that they had ever attended
My daughter and her now husband had their wedding here on 29th February 2020. It was everything they had hoped for including snow, though they might have preferred not to have the raging storm. There was nothing the staff could have done about the wind though they tried to keep us warm with an enormous fire in the great hall that blazed all the time we were there. The food was glorious and hot! We danced and chatted till midnight and everyone agreed with was one of the best weddings that they had ever attended (we even had an owl bring the rings). Thank you to everyone at the castle and a particular thank you to Elizabeth who was fantastic on the day.
Sarah & Paul
Married in January 2020
Amazing Wedding Day
We had a amazing wedding day here and it was a magical venue with fantastic food provided by Guy and his team
Paul
Married in August 2019
Great value for money
What a wonderful wedding we had at Bolton Castle! A number of guests said (not just to us) that it was the best wedding they had ever been to. Many thanks to Elizabeth who judged things perfectly and to Carol, also. Lyndsey’s display amongst our guests was excellent and we ended up cutting the cake with an engraved longsword. Guy did a superb job with the food.Thanks to his staff, including Paul and Lorna. After choral music, instead of a fanfare I think we had a more suitable wonderfully subtle piece of music as the processional, with the bride entering the Solar as the drum started. Altogether it was a perfect setting for our perfect day and incredible value for money. Thank you so much.
Jonathon & Anne
Married in July 2019
The Perfect Venue
Just wanted to say a massive thank you for everything you and the team did for our wedding. Anne and I had the best day ever and it was great to enjoy it in the castle. As you said the castle is made for a party. It looks so different all set up for a wedding and our parents later admitted they were a little concerned seeing it bare but it looked fantastic when it has chairs, tables and decorated. Its such a great space to put your own touches to, making every wedding unique. Thanks ever so much helping laying everything out and the castle looked fantastic. We thought it would be the perfect venue with so many children attending and it was lovely to see them all enjoying the maze and grounds. All the guests said they had a special day and loved the venue and we haven’t stopped talking about it. Please feel free to pass on our email details if you need to for couples thinking about using the castle. Thanks ever so much Tom and your team. Thanks also for being there for the day, there is so much to worry about, and knowing you would be there on the day helped lessen the worries no end.
Louise Bradshaw
Married June 2019
Visited the Castle and it is a fabulous venue. Cannot wait to get married there in 2020.
Bex Havaday
Beautiful, stunning day at this imposing Castle. Totally over and above our expectations – true one of a kind. Food was amazing and staff so helpful in every way.
Sarah
Married in March 2019
Fairytale wedding
Our fairytale wedding came true in this magical venue. Thank you all xx
Jake and Morgan
Jake and I are back in Colorado after our wedding and honeymoon. I just wanted to reach out and say thank you so much for all of your help to create our perfect wedding day. Everything was absolutely beautiful, and went so smoothly. We are so grateful to have had your help with planning, you made the process so much easier. We were initially intimidated to plan a wedding in England from Colorado, but working with you was a breeze and we are so thankful for all of your help.
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