Set on a hillside above the rolling Cheshire Plain, the enchanting Peckforton Castle is, according to their website, "Britain's only intact medieval style castle (that) invites you to celebrate your special occasions within its magical, fortified walls."

Why not start your evening in their candle lit wine cellar, sipping a chilled glass of champagne, nibbling on canapés while perusing their menu and wine list. Expect to find butter roasted, corn fed chicken Ballantine and creamed goats' cheese to start. Delightful mains could include braised leg and roasted breast of Goosnargh duck served with orange infused duck egg brûlée or a platter of seafood with lobster tail, seared scallops and crab fritters.

Their cheeses and Cheshire farm ice creams provide wonderful ways to end a meal. Peckforton Castle specialises in medieval banquets that have king or queen themes, and entertainment in the form of jesters and musicians.