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1939 to the present day

During the war the castle was used as a hostel for 200 physically handicapped children evacuated from the London area.

The castle contained some very fine pictures but these, along with the furniture were sold by auction between 1946 and 1953. Apart from Tollemache family gatherings and one off events the castle remained unused until 1969. From 1969 to 1980 one wing of the castle was rented by an American, Mr B Barratt and his French wife and their family.

Over the years the castle has been used by producers as a location for making movies, both television and for the cinema, namely; 'Gawain and the Green Knight', Robin Hood, Sherlock Holmes and Doctor Who.

During the 80's the new tenants used it for a private club called 'The Treasure Trap', the members of which don medieval costumes and play 'George and the Dragon' type fantasy games.

In 1989 the castle was purchased by a Mrs E Graybill. After an extensive renovation programme she secured Planning permission to convert the premises to a hotel and gained a license to undertake Civil Wedding Ceremonies.

By the Millennium the castle was hosting weddings, a business which slowly increased but meant the premises were never used on a full time basis. It was this situation together with improving on what had already been achieved that prompted the Naylor family to investigate the possibility of buying the business.

In June 2006 the deal was completed.

Almost 3 years into their ownership, Peckforton Castle has been transformed into a 24/7 business where exclusive weddings, the business man and leisure guests can stay and enjoy. "ONE MANS DREAM OF ALL THOSE YEARS AGO"

Over the last few years huge improvements have been made to the hugely impressive interior. Visit the stylish 1851 Restaurant or the incredibly atmospheric wine cellar, view the magnificent entertaining rooms and wonder at the craftsmanship and design.

Stay in one of the 48 bedrooms furnished in a style so befitting of a castle with en-suite facilites of course. Chose from Standard, Executive and 4 Poster rooms.

Book an outside experience such as "Falconry experience", meet our Golden Eagle, go "off road" with the Land Rover experience based at the castle and enjoy the surrounding 4000 acres of forest.

Enjoy walking the "Sandstone Trail" which passes the base of the castle.

Today the castle has found a new use and is so much enjoyed by 100,00's of guests each year.

The story continues ...