Posted:  Friday 28 October 2011

A day out to
Peckforton Castle and the City of Chester for
North West Associates

- Wednesday 26th October -

Four coaches left the Manchester area on a fine October morning for the not too long a drive to Peckforton Castle in Cheshire.

Peckforton Castle was built in the middle of the nineteenth century by John Tollamache, a wealthy landowner and MP.

The family lived there until 1939, which was the last time it was used as a family residence.  During the Second World War it was used as a Children's Hostel, and in the 1960's and 1970's became a television and film set for the likes of Doctor Who and Robin Hood to name but two.
Today the castle is a luxury hotel and wedding venue.

On arrival we were treated to a very nice falconry display, which was enjoyed by all.  This included owls, kestrels and a vulture.

After the display one or two of the party had very impressive new partings in their hair - no extra charge for this!

Time for lunch.  We ate in the great hall of the castle, with a choice of Chicken Curry, Mushroom Stroganoff or Salmon, all finished of with Sticky Toffee Pudding.

All very nice.

After lunch we made our way into Chester for an afternoon of relaxed shopping, and a chance for some to buy early Christmas presents.

Every one seemed to enjoy the day and the weather was very kind to us.

Cyril Heap

(ph  28/10/2011)  updated with pictures 24/11/2011

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