I have just added this to the map of places to fly your drone at Drone Scene:
Peckforton Castle – The Last English Fortress
Rising from the misty hills of Cheshire, England, Peckforton Castle looks like it was built for knights and kings — yet it’s barely 175 years old.
This was built for John Tollemache, the Victorian landowner who dreamed of living like a medieval lord. Discover how this extraordinary red-sandstone fortress became a symbol of power, pride, and imagination — complete with real battlements, a portcullis, and a moat.
Built between 1844 and 1850, Peckforton cost around £60,000 — equivalent to £8–10 million today. From its creation to its wartime role, its brush with fire, and its rebirth as a luxury hotel, this is the story of England’s last true castle.
It was quiet when I visited, but as a popular wedding venue, I would choose my flight carefully. Surrounded by an SSSi you should be okay staying close to the castle.
I TOAL from the free carpark. The hotel does catering but I didn't try it out. Chester is only 20 mins away and the place is easily accessible.
The originator declared that this location was not inside a Flight Restriction Zone at the time of being flown on 26/09/2025. It remains the responsibility of any pilot to check for any changes before flying at the same location. Landowner permission may be required before taking off.