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Bolton has a civil wedding licence and is available for hire, for both weddings and receptions. It is a beautiful mediaeval castle, completed in 1399. During the English Civil War the castle was a royalist stronghold, for Charles I; it fell to Cromwell's soldiers in 1645. It was seriously damaged by the soldiers, leaving only about a third of the interior, and two-thirds of the exterior. There are several rooms that can be used for receptions, and functions can be large or small. Below is the relevant material.


Weddings The local Superintendent Registrar has offices in both Northallerton and Leyburn. The Registrar's office telephone number is: 01609 780780 ext. 2601 / 2602. Please note that the hire of the castle does not include the Registrar's fee, catering costs, tables or chairs. Tables, chairs and covers can be hired from C & G Rentals they can be contacted on 01748 811511. Along with the details of local caterers, there are several wine merchants in the area who you may wish to contact, for example Wrightson & Co (Simon Wrightson) on 01325 374134 and the Sommelier Wine Company (Maria Barnes) on 01423 500181, who specialise in wedding receptions. If you choose to have both your wedding and reception at the castle, the wedding ceremony must begin after 4.30 pm, as the castle is open to the Public until 5.00 pm (March to November). However, civil ceremonies can be held earlier in the day. You are most welcome to use the gardens as a backdrop for your photographs, should you wish to do so. If you have any further questions or would like to visit the castle to see our facilities, please do not hesitate to contact Lord Bolton, the proprietor. CASTLE HIRE TARIFF CIVIL WEDDING: £7:00 per person + VAT, with a minimum charge of £150:00 + VAT. For marriage ceremony only. Please note that the Registrar requires a separate fee. RECEPTION / PRIVATE PARTY: £20:00 per person + VAT, with a minimum charge of £800:00 + VAT. We are licensed to 11.00 pm. ROOM SIZES Dimensions. Solar 34 ft x 22 ft Nursery 24 ft x 15 ft Hall 48 ft x 26 ft 130 sitting/ 160 standing or buffet Kitchen 25 ft x 19 ft Small kitchen 23 ft x 18 ft Shop 27 ft x 21 ft 40 70 (eg Disco) Tea Room 37 ft x 24 ft 70 110 sitting Please note: Combined use of the Hall, Solar and Nursery will provide space for 230 people at one sitting. LIST OF LOCAL CATERERS CLARISSA'S CATERING - Gayles Fields, Dalton, Richmond 01833 621228 CRAVEN GILPIN & SONS - The Racecourse, Station Rd 01845 524231 FAIRHURST Sue (Highly Recommended), Tennants of Leyburn 01969 624668 GREENSIT Rachel, Hare Gill, Ellingstring, Masham 01677 460272 LAITY Annie & John The Courtyard Restaurant, High Street, Bedale 01677 422766 / 450443. NAISH Diana (Specialises in Medieval & other old-fashioned fayre) Highly Recommended. The Chantry, Chantry Lane, Bishopthorpe, York Y02 1QF 01904 709988 TAYLOR PLAN SERVICES LTD - Bapaume Lines, Catterick Garrison 01748 832665 YORKSHIRE PARTY COMPANY - Belinda Williams 01845 567012 (Highly Recommended) ACCOMMODATION IN THE LEYBURN AREA The Golden Lion Hotel Market Place, Leyburn, North Yorkshire 01969 622161 The Bolton Arms Redmire, Leyburn, North Yorkshire 01969 624336 The Grove Hotel Grove Square, Leyburn, North Yorkshire 01969 622569 The Wheatsheaf Hotel Carperby, Leyburn, North Yorkshire 01969 663216 Palmer Flatt Hotel Aysgarth, Leyburn, North Yorkshire 01969 663228 The Rose and Crown Hotel Bainbridge, Wensleydale, North Yorkshire 01969 650225 A full list of accommodation in the Wensleydale area can be obtained from: Tourist Information Centre Market Square Leyburn North Yorkshire 01969 623069 Please contact us for any more information.