Bolton Castle

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£1,500 - £5,500 for a package
Up to 120
Bedrooms
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Capable of hosting weddings of up to 120 people inside or 250 in a marquee, Bolton Castle in Wensleydale, Yorkshire North is the perfect place for couples seeking a civil ceremony with a touch of regality.
Bolton Castle Pricing & Costs

Packages
(total price)

Prices Start At
£1,500
Maximum Price
£5,500
Number of Guests Included
120
Exclusive use of the Great Chamber for ceremony only at £1500 or exclusive use of the entire castle and gardens from £4,500 to £5,500. All tables, chairs, open fires, braziers and castle staffing included. Open fires. Prices apply at any time of the year or any day of the week.
What is included in this pricing:
Exclusive use
Furniture included
Private room(s) included (non-exclusive use)
Wedding coordinator available on the day
Non consumables (e.g. linen, lights etc.)
Day before set up available
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Bolton Castle Features & Capacity

Overview

Venue Type
Castle
Dining Capacity
120
Reception Capacity
240
Usual Access Time
10:00 AM
Usual Finish Time
12:00 AM

Ceremony & Reception

Church Within Walking Distance
Sound System Available
Wedding Licence
Dancefloor Available
Outdoor Ceremony Available
Confetti Permitted
Barn owl ring bearer

Venue

Landscaped Gardens
Exclusive Use
Open Flame Permitted
Grade I/II Listed Building
On-Site Parking
Outdoor Reception Space
In-House Wedding Coordinator
Marquee Permitted

Food and Drink

External Catering Permitted
Asian Catering
In-House Wine List
In-house Catering
Halal Catering
Alcohol Licence
Kosher Catering
No Corkage Charge for Own Alcohol
Vegan
Hog Roast
Western / European
Bar

Cultural Specialists

Other
Bolton Castle Full Description
Capable of hosting weddings of up to 120 people inside or 250 people in a marquee, Bolton Castle in Wensleydale, Yorkshire North is the perfect place for couples seeking a civil ceremony with a touch of regality. This historic castle which has hosted Kings and Queens looks out onto the scenic countryside and still maintains a great deal of the castle's original aesthetic. Crackling fires in The Great Chamber recall a royal past, a unique and memorable atmosphere for any reception or civil service. Your wedding rings can be delivered by our ring bearer Barn Owl called Charlie.

Personal Message from the Manager

Name of Wedding Contact: Jacqui Naylor
Congratulations on your engagement. If you are looking for a totally unique Castle for your special day, come and visit Bolton Castle. We can seat up to 120 guests during the day and 200 in the evening. You could be royalty for the day with exclusive use of this special venue. Call or email now to book your appointment. I look forward to hearing from you.

Experience

Year Business Was Established
1399
No. of Weddings Hosted
More than 50
Public Liability Insurance
Yes
No. of People In Team
6
Reviews
(41)
Elizabeth & Oliver
Happy couple married in January
February 2024
Simply the best day of our lives.
All of our guests said how amazing the day was. Definitely the best wedding they had ever been to by miles. It was made even more special by having the Barn Owl deliver our wedding rings!
Nina & Cameron
Happy couple married in November
November 2023
An absolute dream of a wedding venue!
My husband and I were married here yesterday. Everything about getting married at Bolton Castle, from the first viewing right through to the end of the day, was everything we could have dreamed of from our venue! The castle itself has an impeccable character, charm, and history that we (and our guests) were just dazzled by, and they were so ready to work with the personalized ideas that we had for our day. Their flexibility, professionalism, and responsiveness helped to make the planning experience not stressful, but joyful. The day-of coordinators ensured that everything ran smoothly, which meant that myself and my husband could focus on each other and our guests, rather than feeling like we needed to run the show ourselves! We also must acknowledge the owl ringbearer and archery game provided for our day - these were truly special, fun moments that were greatly enjoyed by our guests and ourselves. It was a wonderful place to get married and we can't recommend it enough! Love, Nina and Cameron
Grace and charlie
Happy couple married in November
November 2023
Couldn't have done more
The team at Bolton castle were absolutely amazing. The who process from first visit, booking and planning went smoothly and Jacqueline was nothing but helpful throughout. On the day nothing was too much trouble and the staff helped the day run to plan, keeping me nice and calm. 100% would recommend as a wedding venue!
Irene M.
Wedding: September
February 2024
Great place, good value for money
This is a great place to go. Plenty of space for kids to run around, it has a maze, you can try archery and there's 2 bird flying demos per day, wind permitting. There's a small gift shop and a cafe, we took a picnic. Spent a whole day, good value for money and good fun
Wendi
Wedding: September
February 2024
Absolutely brilliant, so much to see!
Absolutely brilliant day out. Great to explore a castle with dungeon, kitchens, armoury.. courtyard, Mary Queen of Scots bed chamber! The feeling if walking where she walked and where she spent time was incredible. There's so much to see, monks cells, brewery, kitchen and more! Falconry display was on at 3pm and wild boars fed at 4pm! Staff were so friendly. I was so happy to see the dyers garden. I wanted to draw and sketch there but bringing a teenager means no stopping.
Catherine & Thomas
Happy couple married in September
September 2023
effortless and magical
I haven’t taken the chance to thank you all for making our ceremony so so special. The day went by like a flash but it all felt so effortless and magical, I could not have asked for a better day. The team assisting were amazing and I can’t thank them enough. I’m sharing a preview from our wonderful photographer Olivia, she truly captured what made us fall in love with Bolton castle, it will always have a place in our hearts.

April Wedding Fair

7th April 2024
Come and see Bolton Castle and find inspiration and ideas for your special day. From 11am to 2pm. Free entry and goody bag.
Bolton Castle Location & Contact Details

Address

Near Leyburn, Bedale, North Yorkshire, DL8 4ET, England

Nearest Town

Leyburn

Nearest Motorway & Junction

M1

Nearest Train Station

Redmire

Nearest Airport

Leeds Bradford

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Bolton Castle Press & Awards
(3)

Press & Awards (1)

Your Yorkshire Wedding

Industry Awards (1)

Lux life Magazine Best UK Wedding Venue 2024

Bridebook Awards (1)

Frequently Asked Questions
(10)

Describe the best wedding that happened at Bolton Castle?

An English/French wedding. It started at 10am and it was unique and elegant from start to finish. The guess arrived through the portcullis and had tea and croissants on arrival. There were touches of both nationalities throughout and the Castle was beautifully decorated with garlands of foliage. The wedding breakfast was a gourmet and had five courses, again complimenting both the English and French elements. The day was relaxed and very special and was shortlisted for a competition.

What is your No. 1 wedding planning tip for couples?

Take time and enjoy your planning and if it becomes too stressful, give yourself time to leave it and come back to it at a later time.

What’s your favourite personal touch you’ve seen at a wedding?

A family tree showing previous generations weddings.

Describe Bolton Castle in 5 adjectives

Unique, historic, imposing, characterful, beautiful

Where’s the best photo spot at Bolton Castle?

In the gardens with the Castle as a backdrop

Have you had any celebrity guest or wedding at Bolton Castle?

Yes

What’s your favourite canapé?

Yorkshire Rarebit, sun dried tomato scone

What’s your favourite midnight treat?

Bacon Rolls

What is Bolton Castle most unique feature?

Locally sourced and homemade

What part of your business are you most proud of?

Our weddings. They are all so unique and special.

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