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Price: £4,000 – £20,000
Guests: 110
Bedrooms: 13
Deals available: 2
Limited-Time Offers & Deals (2)
Description
Description
Our traditional yet contemporary setting offers a unique aesthetic with cosy nooks, converted barn rooms and a spacious outdoor garden and terrace. The original pub opens out into our main event space ideal for larger celebrations of up to 110 daytime guests; complete with a retractable glass roof bringing a real alfresco feel to your special day, all with the added guarantee of flawless lighting for those perfect photographs all year round! With both full and half venue packages available; this space also lends itself to host ceremonies and receptions on a smaller scale, providing a much more intimate experience for couples with that preference. Also, just a stones throw away is the incredible Spofforth Castle; an 11th century monument providing a truly magical backdrop for newlywed photos. We are fully licensed to hold ceremonies on-site and our team at Malvern Events are on hand to help create the setting of your dreams. Alternatively, if you are looking for a more traditional wedding, we are lucky enough to have the beautiful All Saints Church round the corner. Our honeymoon cottage, BRAND NEW for 2025 is located just a few doors away and we are also proud to have twelve luxury boutique bedrooms on-site. Our dedicated and passionate team here at Malvern Events are on-hand to assist in the planning process and ensure the smooth running of your day, allowing you and your guests to take a step back and thoroughly enjoy every aspect of your celebration. As proud owners of two Yorkshire destination pubs, we pride ourselves on offering the most beautifully presented dishes created using only the best locally sourced, fresh ingredients, guaranteed to get your tastebuds tingling! We offer a great selection of catering options from traditional plated menus and mezze sharing to BBQ and grazing tables - our experienced team are on hand to help you put together the perfect package to suit your wedding style and budget!
Message from the team
Name of Wedding Contact: Georgia Longfield
Get in touch today to begin your wedding planning journey in our beautiful and unique venue, we can't wait to help turn your dreams into reality!
Experience
Year Business Was Established
2021
No. of Weddings Hosted
More than 50
Public Liability Insurance
Yes
No. of People In Team
4
Overview of The Castle Inn, Spofforth
Wedding Venue Type
Pub / Restaurant
Wedding Venue Capacity
Dining Capacity
110
Reception Capacity
200
Wedding Venue Accommodation
No. of Bedrooms
13
Sleeps No. of People
30
Bridal Suite
Honeymoon Suite
Pricing for The Castle Inn, Spofforth
Pricing for The Castle Inn, Spofforth
What's Included?
Furniture included
Guest accommodation included
Private room(s) included (non-exclusive use)
Wedding coordinator available on the day
Non consumables (e.g. linen, lights etc.)
Day before set up available
Couple accommodation included
Reviews (36)
- CClaire & Jacob31/10/2025Wow - What a perfect day!Wow - What a perfect day!We are so incredibly grateful to Georgia and the whole team and the Castle Inn for looking after us and ensuring we had the most perfect wedding day! Right from the early stages of planning right the way through to the day itself Georgia made what could have been very stressful, such a manageable and enjoyable experience! She really listened to what we wanted whilst providing advice and guidance where we needed it. She knew what questions to ask to make sure we built a vision for the day we wanted instead of building an "off the shelf" wedding package. The entire team were so friendly and the food was exceptional. We can't thank you enough. Claire and JacobWe are so incredibly grateful to Georgia and the whole team and the Castle Inn for looking after us and ensuring we had the most perfect wedding day! Right from the early stages of planning right the way through to the day itself Georgia made what could have been very stressful, such a manageable and enjoyable experience! She really listened to what we wanted whilst providing advice and guidance where we needed it. She knew what questions to ask to make sure we built a vision for the day we wanted instead of building an "off the shelf" wedding package. The entire team were so friendly and the food was exceptional. We can't thank you enough. Claire and Jacob
- JJames & Jess28/10/2025Over and above!Over and above!A real breath of fresh air, friendly, approachable and reliable. After our first venue fell through, my wife and I had started to feel panicked, worried we wouldn't have a place to celebrate our special day. We searched for venues with availability. Even though we had a year to go at the time we still had concerns due to what we had already experienced with venue No1... Meeting Georgia and the team at the Castle Inn was honestly the biggest pleasure, we felt secure and Georgia's attentiveness and persistent professionalism made us both feel like we were not only being listened to, but also being understood. There was a good answer for everything, no "umm's and ahh's", we felt every question or concern was taken care of and looked after. I knew as soon as Georgia whipped out an Excel spreadsheet we were in good hands hah! All jokes aside, my wife and I couldn't recommend this place enough, there was never a "no" from Georgia and the team, everyone involved had been attentive, approachable and reliable. You will be in good hands celebrating and trusting the Castle Inn (Malvern Events) in Spofforth with your special day. Here's to many more years of such a wonderful place, helping future wedding couples rejoice, toasting their way into the evening. Couldn't have asked for more perfect way to begin out new chapter! Love James & Jess xA real breath of fresh air, friendly, approachable and reliable. After our first venue fell through, my wife and I had started to feel panicked, worried we wouldn't have a place to celebrate our special day. We searched for venues with availability. Even though we had a year to go at the time we still had concerns due to what we had already experienced with venue No1... Meeting Georgia and the team at the Castle Inn was honestly the biggest pleasure, we felt secure and Georgia's attentiveness and persistent professionalism made us both feel like we were not only being listened to, but also being understood. There was a good answer for everything, no "umm's and ahh's", we felt every question or concern was taken care of and looked after. I knew as soon as Georgia whipped out an Excel spreadsheet we were in good hands hah! All jokes aside, my wife and I couldn't recommend this place enough, there was never a "no" from Georgia and the team, everyone involved had been attentive, approachable and reliable. You will be in good hands celebrating and trusting the Castle Inn (Malvern Events) in Spofforth with your special day. Here's to many more years of such a wonderful place, helping future wedding couples rejoice, toasting their way into the evening. Couldn't have asked for more perfect way to begin out new chapter! Love James & Jess x
- MMr & Mrs Pickering20/10/2025The Perfect VenueThe Perfect VenueWe were looking for a casual but still stunning venue, with rooms and incredible food. We found that, and more, at The Castle Inn. From the very start their events coordinator (Georgia) was responsive, enthusiastic and full of ideas to help us shape our day into one that truly reflected us as a couple. We booked almost two years in advance, but she still checked in regularly. Nothing was too much trouble, she was happy to work with us on different layouts and a wet weather plan. The food was unbelievable. We opted for a “posh bbq” which meant our guests were served freshly cooked chicken and steak at their table, while salads and sides were “serve yourself” on the table. We had a dessert table with guests able to choose what they liked from the options. Every single guest was blown away by the quality and flavour- genuinely amazing work by the chefs and waiting staff. I truly can’t recommend this venue enough, it was perfect for us and helped us create the most amazing memories.We were looking for a casual but still stunning venue, with rooms and incredible food. We found that, and more, at The Castle Inn. From the very start their events coordinator (Georgia) was responsive, enthusiastic and full of ideas to help us shape our day into one that truly reflected us as a couple. We booked almost two years in advance, but she still checked in regularly. Nothing was too much trouble, she was happy to work with us on different layouts and a wet weather plan. The food was unbelievable. We opted for a “posh bbq” which meant our guests were served freshly cooked chicken and steak at their table, while salads and sides were “serve yourself” on the table. We had a dessert table with guests able to choose what they liked from the options. Every single guest was blown away by the quality and flavour- genuinely amazing work by the chefs and waiting staff. I truly can’t recommend this venue enough, it was perfect for us and helped us create the most amazing memories.
- RRosemary13/10/2025Accommodating with a private room & great foodAccommodating with a private room & great foodWe recently had a family meal for 11x adults & 2x children following a Civil Ceremony at Harrogate Registry Office. Nothing was too much trouble, staff were polite, professional and efficient & the chef extremely accommodating of various food allergies & challenging menu choices! Not only was presentation of the food excellent but taste was good too. We booked The Barn, a private room for our family celebration which enabled us to be set apart from other guests and to relax - highly recommendedWe recently had a family meal for 11x adults & 2x children following a Civil Ceremony at Harrogate Registry Office. Nothing was too much trouble, staff were polite, professional and efficient & the chef extremely accommodating of various food allergies & challenging menu choices! Not only was presentation of the food excellent but taste was good too. We booked The Barn, a private room for our family celebration which enabled us to be set apart from other guests and to relax - highly recommended
- FFaye & Ste06/10/2025The Best Day <3 The Best Day <3Our wedding day truly was everything we'd dreamed of and so much more. The Venue is beautiful, so simple and pretty, exactly what we were wanting. The room looked absolutely stunning for each part of our day and we didn't have to go crazy with the decor, something that was a high priority for us. The food was delicious, every single one of our guests commented on how much they enjoyed it. All dietary needs were catered for, including my fussiness! The staff are all absolutely incredible, we genuinely felt like we could have asked for anything and they would have made it happen, we cannot thank them all enough for their part in our day and help to make sure everything ran smoothly. An extra thanks to the lovely lady who ran to the shop to buy some Rice Krispies for my niece during the breakfast the morning after. Now on to Georgia, what an absolutely amazing person you are. I genuinely don't think I would have coped over the last 18 months without your help. You made the whole process so much easier, your quick response to emails, your commitment to helping us make our day special (thank you again for practicing our entrance announcement with 5 different songs when we were struggling to decide) and your attention to detail. We genuinely cannot thank you enough! We will never stop telling people about how incredible our wedding day was. Faye & Ste ❤️Our wedding day truly was everything we'd dreamed of and so much more. The Venue is beautiful, so simple and pretty, exactly what we were wanting. The room looked absolutely stunning for each part of our day and we didn't have to go crazy with the decor, something that was a high priority for us. The food was delicious, every single one of our guests commented on how much they enjoyed it. All dietary needs were catered for, including my fussiness! The staff are all absolutely incredible, we genuinely felt like we could have asked for anything and they would have made it happen, we cannot thank them all enough for their part in our day and help to make sure everything ran smoothly. An extra thanks to the lovely lady who ran to the shop to buy some Rice Krispies for my niece during the breakfast the morning after. Now on to Georgia, what an absolutely amazing person you are. I genuinely don't think I would have coped over the last 18 months without your help. You made the whole process so much easier, your quick response to emails, your commitment to helping us make our day special (thank you again for practicing our entrance announcement with 5 different songs when we were struggling to decide) and your attention to detail. We genuinely cannot thank you enough! We will never stop telling people about how incredible our wedding day was. Faye & Ste ❤️
- AAmy & Juan23/09/2025Not a single thing bad to say! The relaxed yet perfect day we hoped for! ThankyouNot a single thing bad to say! The relaxed yet perfect day we hoped for! ThankyouWe wanted something relaxed, not to over-think anything but just be a beautiful space to be together! We knew it wouldn’t happen again with our family from abroad. It was just that, from the first meeting with Georgia (aka master of organising the unorganised!) we were really impressed with her knowledge and guidance through the whole planning. And yes, her speciality co-ordination skills were included! We had a fabulous morning staying on site with the bridesmaids with a gorgeous breakfast hamper and nothing was too much trouble after a slight melt down. The room was gorgeous and felt luxurious especially the roll top bath. The day was perfectly orchestrated by all the staff and Georgia at the helm! It was so busy I regret to say I didn’t see the mystical room changes that occurred unknowingly, just as you would hope. The food was delicious, great portion size and even managed to impressed our guests from abroad, a tough task! Tables were beautiful and I didn’t need to worry about any late arriving additions like the cake and flowers on the morning. It was all taken care of beautifully. Our Photo Booth and Dj booking was really happy with the space and area for the Photo Booth. All looked great and worked well with the fixed seating area giving a quieter space for older and/or less enthusiastic dancers of our guests. We had 45 for the wedding breakfast and additional 20 in the evening and honestly it didn’t feel too small number for the space. Which I was worried about. It could easily accommodate a good few more if needed. We honestly can’t thank Georgia, the amazing Castle inn staff and Malvern events enough for all you did to create a seamless day. Thankyou all so very much! J&A (R&M)We wanted something relaxed, not to over-think anything but just be a beautiful space to be together! We knew it wouldn’t happen again with our family from abroad. It was just that, from the first meeting with Georgia (aka master of organising the unorganised!) we were really impressed with her knowledge and guidance through the whole planning. And yes, her speciality co-ordination skills were included! We had a fabulous morning staying on site with the bridesmaids with a gorgeous breakfast hamper and nothing was too much trouble after a slight melt down. The room was gorgeous and felt luxurious especially the roll top bath. The day was perfectly orchestrated by all the staff and Georgia at the helm! It was so busy I regret to say I didn’t see the mystical room changes that occurred unknowingly, just as you would hope. The food was delicious, great portion size and even managed to impressed our guests from abroad, a tough task! Tables were beautiful and I didn’t need to worry about any late arriving additions like the cake and flowers on the morning. It was all taken care of beautifully. Our Photo Booth and Dj booking was really happy with the space and area for the Photo Booth. All looked great and worked well with the fixed seating area giving a quieter space for older and/or less enthusiastic dancers of our guests. We had 45 for the wedding breakfast and additional 20 in the evening and honestly it didn’t feel too small number for the space. Which I was worried about. It could easily accommodate a good few more if needed. We honestly can’t thank Georgia, the amazing Castle inn staff and Malvern events enough for all you did to create a seamless day. Thankyou all so very much! J&A (R&M)
- KKatie Shell16/09/2025Amazing experienceAmazing experienceJack and I would like to say a massive thank you to you and the team for all your hard work. All our guests have said how amazing the food and service was at our wedding. Thank you for all your support with everything throughout the entire process. Thank you also for our lovely card and gifts. Jack and I would like to say a massive thank you to you and the team for all your hard work. All our guests have said how amazing the food and service was at our wedding. Thank you for all your support with everything throughout the entire process. Thank you also for our lovely card and gifts.
- JJess & Greg14/08/2025Gorgeous venue for our weddingGorgeous venue for our weddingWe recently got married at the Castle Inn, which was organised by Georgia at Malvern Events. We had the most amazing day, and it couldn't have been any better. We hired half the venue which was perfect for our 65 guests, and 4 bedrooms were included so that we could stay over on the night of the wedding. We also used the other 8 bedrooms. Georgia was outstandingly organised, and so helpful. She helped us decide on a day which suited our budget, and the value for money was brilliant. The venue itself is gorgeous, so many of our guests commented on how beautiful it was both inside and outside of the venue in the garden area. We had a pulled pork grazing buffet, which again was perfect and so many guests commented on how lovely the food was, including the canapes. Breakfast the next morning was also gorgeous. They catered for our guests with dietary requirements so kindly, offering them separate plates of canapes, and meals. The rooms are all individually beautiful & well equipped with everything you'd need. We also received a personalised gift when we got back to our room which was a really nice touch. Georgia checked in with us regularly both in the lead up to the wedding, and on the day and made sure everyone/ everything was in the right place at the right time. She made us feel so relaxed. The service from all the staff at the Castle Inn was amazing, they were all so attentive. They turned the room around from ceremony room to reception meal so quickly & we used a mixture of our own decorations and theirs which they laid out perfectly. Thank you so much, it's a day we will certainly never forget & I would highly recommend The Castle Inn as a wedding venue. If we could do it all again we would!! And a special thank you to Georgia for being the most amazing wedding planner. She is so good at what she does 🩷 Jess & GregWe recently got married at the Castle Inn, which was organised by Georgia at Malvern Events. We had the most amazing day, and it couldn't have been any better. We hired half the venue which was perfect for our 65 guests, and 4 bedrooms were included so that we could stay over on the night of the wedding. We also used the other 8 bedrooms. Georgia was outstandingly organised, and so helpful. She helped us decide on a day which suited our budget, and the value for money was brilliant. The venue itself is gorgeous, so many of our guests commented on how beautiful it was both inside and outside of the venue in the garden area. We had a pulled pork grazing buffet, which again was perfect and so many guests commented on how lovely the food was, including the canapes. Breakfast the next morning was also gorgeous. They catered for our guests with dietary requirements so kindly, offering them separate plates of canapes, and meals. The rooms are all individually beautiful & well equipped with everything you'd need. We also received a personalised gift when we got back to our room which was a really nice touch. Georgia checked in with us regularly both in the lead up to the wedding, and on the day and made sure everyone/ everything was in the right place at the right time. She made us feel so relaxed. The service from all the staff at the Castle Inn was amazing, they were all so attentive. They turned the room around from ceremony room to reception meal so quickly & we used a mixture of our own decorations and theirs which they laid out perfectly. Thank you so much, it's a day we will certainly never forget & I would highly recommend The Castle Inn as a wedding venue. If we could do it all again we would!! And a special thank you to Georgia for being the most amazing wedding planner. She is so good at what she does 🩷 Jess & Greg
- PPaul Lockwood28/07/2025Great VenueGreat VenueAlways a pleasure working with the team at The Castle Inn, such a fabulous venueAlways a pleasure working with the team at The Castle Inn, such a fabulous venue
- MMr & Mrs Birkett21/07/2025Faultless DayFaultless DayOur wedding day was sensational, however just the day doesn’t quite sum up our whole experience with the castle inn & Malvern events. Georgia & her team were absolutely incredible from the very first viewing appointment down to the morning after the wedding. Georgia responded to my emails promptly, helped us out with planning, advised us on organisation & so much more. We knew the venue was the one for us from the first viewing, it is rustic yet modern, the food is incredible (this was a biggie for us), the bar is fully stocked, the outdoor area is vast & the village is beautiful. We had such a wonderful day & experience with the castle inn & the best part is we can keep coming back to relive the memories! Georgia was extremely flexible, we changed our mind from a wedding breakfast to a more relaxed bbq & it worked perfectly. Thank you so much for everything I would recommend this venue & team to anyone.Our wedding day was sensational, however just the day doesn’t quite sum up our whole experience with the castle inn & Malvern events. Georgia & her team were absolutely incredible from the very first viewing appointment down to the morning after the wedding. Georgia responded to my emails promptly, helped us out with planning, advised us on organisation & so much more. We knew the venue was the one for us from the first viewing, it is rustic yet modern, the food is incredible (this was a biggie for us), the bar is fully stocked, the outdoor area is vast & the village is beautiful. We had such a wonderful day & experience with the castle inn & the best part is we can keep coming back to relive the memories! Georgia was extremely flexible, we changed our mind from a wedding breakfast to a more relaxed bbq & it worked perfectly. Thank you so much for everything I would recommend this venue & team to anyone.
Location & Contact Details for The Castle Inn, Spofforth
Location & Contact Details for The Castle Inn, Spofforth
Spring Wedding Showcase
21st March 2026
Open Door 11-2pm
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Describe the best wedding that happened at your venue?
It's so difficult to choose just one but one of our July 2024 weddings certainly springs to mind - imagine 32 degree sunshine for a beautiful garden ceremony, an incredible brass band with drinks flowing followed by a gorgeous wedding breakfast in the venue dressed with a neon disco theme (plus a dance off to Taylor Swift between mains & desserts) and that's just the daytime reception! Another 60 guests then arrived to quite literally dance the night away to one of the best bands we have ever heard!
What is your No.1 wedding planning tip for couples?
Don't make decisions based on what you think your friends and family would want - make decisions based on what YOU want! It's your day after all
What’s your favourite personal touch you’ve seen at a wedding?
Framed caricature name cards (they had secretly sent photos of all their guests to an artist) - they were fabulous and gave everyone a keepsake!
Describe your venue in 5 adjectives.
Relaxed, Unique, Contemporary, Stylish, Comfortable
Where’s the best photo spot at your venue?
The hedge in our beautiful garden is a great backdrop for your confetti throw and we are also lucky enough to be just a few minutes walk from Spofforth castle ruins; the perfect setting for your newly wed portraits
Have you had any celebrity guest or wedding at your venue?
No official celebrities as of yet however all our couples are celebrities to us on their special day with only the best VIP treatment guaranteed!
What’s your favourite canapé?
Tricky question... there is such great variation but my personal favourites probably have to be the hot honey sticky chicken or honey mustard glazed chipolatas
What’s your favourite midnight treat?
It's got to be a Baby Guinness on the dance floor whilst listening to the bands last song!
What is your venue's most unique feature?
We are lucky enough to have a pretty unique space but one of the best features is definitely the retracting glass roof allowing lots of natural lighting and a well needed breeze on a hot day!
What part of your business are you most proud of?
Very difficult question, we are super part of each and every part of what we've built over the past few years but we really do pride ourselves on offering an extra personal service throughout the entire process, being on hand to offer advise and support wherever required
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