Your Yorkshire Wedding - January/February 2024 (Issue 64)

BOLTON CASTLE info@boltoncastle.co.uk | www.boltoncastle.co.uk The setting of Bolton Castle creates a bold statement as your guests arrive. Visible from across the dale, the Castle sits proudly looking across Wensleydale. As your loved ones arrive in the village, their first view is the stunning fortified Castle complete with portcullis. The gardens wrap around three sides of the Castle with the remaining walls set into manicured lawns. The gardens are renowned for their rooms – including a physic garden with herbs and flowers used extensively in the medieval period, to the beautiful arches and rose gardens. The maze provides a lovely opportunity for some memorable photographs and is edged with gravel paths and manicured lawns. Priding itself on flexibility, the team at Bolton Castle will work closely with you to achieve that fairytale wedding of your dreams. You can hire the entire castle and gardens or choose to enjoy a ceremony in one room with two hours for photographs in the garden. The Castle can host both small intimate gatherings as well as larger affairs. Wedding ceremonies and receptions can be held in The Solar Room and The Great Chamber, where Mary Queen of Scots was held in some luxury. It also welcomes weddings on the lawn with the Castle as the backdrop, alternatively a marquee works well for both vows and celebrations. The Great Chamber within the Castle walls is perfect for the “I dos” with a capacity of 120 guests for a wedding breakfast and 220 for an evening do. A marquee on the lawn with magnificent views of the Castle and Wensleydale caters for 250 guests for a reception. What’s more, Bolton Castle’s on-site falconry allows the venue to offer couples a barn owl to deliver the rings at the outset of the ceremony. www.clairehirst.co.uk www.clairehirst.co.uk BOWCLIFFE HALL 01937 541111 | https://bowcliffehall.co.uk A special day calls for a special setting and Bowcliffe Hall certainly won’t disappoint! Charming and beautifully characterful, Bowcliffe Hall is a spectacular country estate set in 28 acres of award-winning gardens, that exudes contemporary elegance from the moment you drive through its gates. The fully-licensed estate offers magical surroundings for weddings all year round, boasting four distinct rooms and venues to choose from, which can welcome up to 85 day and 150 evening guests. Each venue varies in size and design, depending on your requirements. From the traditional Bowcliffe Room, adorned with captivating original features, facing onto expertly manicured grounds, to the Blackburn Wing, an architectural marvel shaped like an aeroplane wing, nestled among ancient woodland. Alternatively, those looking for an intimate and luxurious venue may prefer the Drivers’ Club, home to Bowcliffe Hall’s very own private members club, with decor inspired by the opulent 1920s and the Golden Age of Motoring. The venue’s highly-experienced team of in-house chefs will work closely with you to curate a food menu that tantalises your taste buds. Revel in a selection of delectable starters, mouth-watering mains and scrumptious desserts, all meticulously created using seasonal, locallysourced ingredients where possible. Bowcliffe Hall offers absolute exclusivity and flexibility. Its team will act as your personal wedding coordinators, ensuring that each and every detail has been thoughtfully considered and brought to life, as you say “I do”. HISTORICAL VENUES 27

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