Your Cheshire & Merseyside Wedding - Mar/Apr 2020 (Issue 50)

14 THE KINGS GAP BY WILDES, HOLIDAY INN EXPRESS HOYLAKE 0151 632 2073 | kingsgap.co.uk/weddings The Kings Gap by Wildes can be found just a short stroll from the beach in Hoylake. Attached to the Holiday Inn Express, it’s an ultra-modern venue blessed with oodles of natural daylight, and offering all the facilities you could wish for from such a contemporary space. The venue boasts a beautiful garden with patio area, great for al fresco “I dos.” What’s more you and your loved ones can even enjoy the great outdoors inside, as the bi-folding the doors in the reception space open up wide to let the outside in. The Kings Gap has its own private entrance, and a reception area with two large rooms with a bar, the Garden Room and the Kings Gap Room, which are used for licensed ceremonies and celebrations. Both spaces are available to you for exclusive-use should you wish. They can seat 100 for the meal and then accommodate a further 50 for the evening celebrations. Plus, there’s garden furniture on the patio, so that guests can be comfortable while they chill, enjoying a reception drink and a mingle. As the newlyweds, you’ll be treated to a complimentary bedroom on the night of the wedding. What’s more, the venue offers menu tastings, as well as wedding showcases and fairs, allowing you to see how the space can be dressed, and assisting with your supplier search. LEASOWE CASTLE 0151 606 9191 | leasowecastle.com Overlooking the idyllic Wirral coastline this historic property, offers ample opportunity for some stunning wedding photographs. The venue’s grounds also offer a luxurious setting with impressive sea views, and the beach just five minutes away. The fairytale 16 th -century castle itself boasts grand furnishings alongside authentic, historical charm. It’s ideal if you’re looking to tie the knot in a picturesque location. Leasowe Castle is home to five different venues, including the Keep, Star Chamber and Castle Suite. The venue also boasts an in-house restaurant, Brasserie 1593, as well as Wreckers Bar, which serves a variety of signature cocktails. There are three suites licensed to hold civil ceremonies, including the romantic chapel setting, the Keep, located in the heart of the historic castle. Flooded with natural light, it has a solid oak floor, and can host 110 to witness your “I dos.” The Turret Suite accommodates 70 for your wedding breakfast and 110 for the evening. Finally, the larger Castle Suite has space for up to 200 diners and 240 revellers. For a truly magical experience, Leasowe Castle allows couples to book the entire venue with its exclusive-use package. Your guests can also opt to spend the night in the hotel’s bedrooms having benefitted from a 20 per cent discount off of the best available rate at time of booking.