This fairytale 17th century castle at Bolsover is a breathtaking location for your wedding. Commanding a stunning hilltop setting with views across the Vale of Scarsdale, Bolsover Castle provides a choice of four rooms licensed for civil ceremonies. Two are located inside the Little Castle, built by Sir Charles Cavendish in 1612. With its high walls, towers and turrets this picturebook building is similar to a medieval castle in miniature. A stone staircase leads to Bolsover Castle's stunning Jacobean interiors. At its heart lies the Star Chamber where couples can exchange their vows witnessed by up to 50 guests. With an elaborate carved fireplace, ornate wooden panelling and magnificent blue ceiling with stars gilded in gold leaf, it is an exquisite setting, perfect for your wedding photography. The atmospheric Pillar Parlour, also within the Little Castle, can seat 30 guests. For greater ceremonies, couples can choose between the original Stables or the Riding House which has an impressive oak beam roof. Built by Sir Charles’s son William in 1630, the Riding House was once utilized by Sir William to train his horses in the art of menage, a kind of ballet for horses, where they elegantly circled, leapt and knelt. Able to accommodate 200 guests for a ceremony, this large and unusual room looks striking when styled for an evening dinner dance, when it can host 175 guests. The Outer Courtyard is able to hold a marquee for larger parties and is the perfect position for your wedding group photography.
