20 Years of Peckforton Castle

20 years of the Naylor Era at Peckforton Castle

Celebrate two decades of memories with us...

On the 20th June 2006, a new chapter began in the story of Peckforton Castle. The castle was the first property in what would later become the Boutique Hotel Group by the Naylor family, who have lovingly taken care of the Castle and invested into it, to create a dream destination for weddings, inspired by Chris Naylor’s own wedding at the Castle in 2005.

Over the last 20 years, thousands of couples have had their fairytale wedding at Peckforton Castle. Along the way, challenges were faced by our family business – including the devastating fire of 2011. And like so many, we adapted through the unprecedented years of COVID. Together, we rebuilt, recovered, and welcomed love back through our doors.

We continued to invest in the Castle, with beautifully refreshed interiors and guest experiences, including the launch of The Retreat – an exciting new addition to our private accommodation for groups, which launched in Spring 2026.

The Castle has also become an iconic backdrop for film, television, and celebrity celebrations.

Read customer memories on our 20th anniversary Facebook post

A message from our Managing Director

Chris Naylor - Managing Director of Boutique Hotel Group

“What a journey! The last 20 years have been filled with highs and lows, unforgettable moments, and the privilege of meeting and working alongside some truly incredible people. The story is still being written, and we look forward with excitement to the many chapters still to come”

Over the years, we have experienced so many wonderful successes, alongside challenges that have tested and shaped us. Through it all, we have faced everything together as a team, learning every step of the way and growing stronger because of it. None of what we have achieved would have been possible without the dedication, passion, and commitment of the people around us. We will always be immensely grateful to every past and present member of the team who has helped make Boutique Hotel Group what it is today. Peckforton Castle has come such a long way since Kate and I celebrated our wedding there and began our own life journey together. To now have the honour of being part of so many couples’ special days is something we never take for granted, and it is a privilege we continue to cherish deeply. While I firmly believe that looking ahead is essential in building a successful business, it is equally important to pause and reflect on the journey so far the achievements, the lessons, and even the difficult moments as they have all helped shape who we are today and continue to guide us forward. As a family, we know we are only custodians of this remarkable and magical building for a moment in its long history. It will stand proudly for generations long after us, and to play even a small part in its story is both a privilege and an honour. We feel incredibly fortunate to have been entrusted with that responsibility and look forward to continuing its story for many years to come.

Chris Naylor

Managing Director

Boutique Hotel Group Venues - 20th anniversary prize draw 2026

Thank you to all who took part!

20th Anniversary Celebration Prizes

As part of our celebrations, we ran two special prize draws over June: one for the couples who were married here in 2006, and therefore also celebrating their 20th anniversary along with us, to win an overnight stay with fine dining in our 1851 Restaurant! The winner was Andrew and Kristy, who have claimed their prize. Another prize draw was for an exclusive Boutique Hotel Group Black Card, enabling the winner to have one overnight stay in each of the properties in our portfolio (Peckforton Castle, Nunsmere Hall and Inglewood Manor) per year, for life – asking all to get involved: to enter the prize draw, to simply enter by sharing their favourite memories at our properties. You can see some of these shared below! Thank you to all for sharing your fantastic memories with us! The winner was found at random, John O’Hagan, who has claimed the prize.

2006 20th anniversary prize draw winners peckforton castle

20th anniversary prize draw winners peckforton castle - 2006 couples also 20th anniversary same as peckforton castle

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