Ripley Castle

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£9,250 - £10,000 for a package
Up to 120
23 Bedrooms
Exclusive Use
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Ripley Castle Full Description
BEAUTIFUL, HISTORIC, PERFECT. For over 700 years Ripley Castle has been the quintessential essence of Yorkshire romance. From the moment you arrive the scene is set for a truly enchanting and unique experience. From elegance and grandeur, to the historic cosy intimacy of the private family rooms, we exceed all your expectations to ensure your dream wedding is here... We offer an excellent range of packages, which can be used as a base from which to plan your perfect day with the help of our experienced and dedicated wedding co-ordinator. For accommodation we have The Boar's Head which is a stone throwaway from the Castle and has a total of 23 bedrooms.

Personal Message from the Manager

Name of Wedding Contact: Rebecca, Olivia & Rachel
We all believe Ripley Castle is a magical venue and we look forward to showing you how we can turn your Wedding dreams to reality!

Experience

Year Business Was Established
1981
No. of Weddings Hosted
More than 50
Public Liability Insurance
Yes
No. of People In Team
25
Ripley Castle Features & Capacity

Overview

Venue Type
Castle
Dining Capacity
120
Reception Capacity
200
No. of Bedrooms
23
Sleeps No. of People
46
Bridal Suite
Standard Room
Usual Finish Time
01:00 AM
Late Night Extension
Yes

Ceremony & Reception

Church Within Walking Distance
Sound System Available
Fireworks Permitted
Wedding Licence
Dancefloor Available
Confetti Permitted
Outdoor Ceremony Available

Venue

Open Flame Permitted
Water View
Landscaped Gardens
Exclusive Use
Marquee Permitted
Bridal Changing Facilities
Pet Friendly
Disabled Access
Grade I/II Listed Building
On-Site Parking
Outdoor Reception Space
In-House Wedding Coordinator

Food and Drink

In-House Wine List
In-house Catering
Alcohol Licence
Ripley Castle Pricing & Costs

Packages
(price per head)

Prices Start At
£100
Maximum Price
£190
Minimum Number of Guests
70
Our Platinum and Gold Wedding packages are available price per head for our largest venue, The Castle East Wing. View the full package on our website: www.ripleycastle.co.uk/weddings
What is included in this pricing:
Wine / soft drinks allowance per guest
Furniture included
Multiple course wedding breakfast
Non consumables (e.g. linen, lights etc.)
Private room(s) included (non-exclusive use)
Canapés included
Exclusive use

Packages
(total price)

Prices Start At
£9,250
Maximum Price
£10,000
Number of Guests Included
50
For the Castle Main House we have a fully inclusive package for up to 50 guests. View the full package on our website: www.ripleycastle.co.uk/weddings
What is included in this pricing:
Wine / soft drinks allowance per guest
Canapés included
Furniture included
Multiple course wedding breakfast
Non consumables (e.g. linen, lights etc.)
Private room(s) included (non-exclusive use)
Exclusive use
Reviews
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Steve & Karen Lake
Wedding: September
September 2022
The food was top quality and the service from all

What a day ! The setting is really stunning and the whole day was absolutely fantastic. The food was top quality and the service from all the staff was first class. We’ve had lots of our guests come back to us all saying how fantastic everything was and that it was the best wedding they’ve been to.

Katie and Paul
Happy couple married in August
August 2022
Incredible venue with the most supportive and help

We just had the most amazing wedding day at this place. I want to do it all again! Whether its Olivia or Rebecca helping with the organisation running up to the event, Julie working behind the scenes on the day making sure everything looks beautiful and runs like clockwork, Charley the front of house man ensuring we had what we needed and things run according to plan or all the other staff that ran around all day attending to our every need, these guys are simply brilliant. They cannot do enough for you and make you feel so relaxed. They take the stress out of the wedding planning and the day itself so you can truly enjoy yourself. A brilliant team and a massive thank you from Paul and I we had a dream wedding. The venue itself is simply stunning in its setting but also how well looked after and beautifully decorated it is. If your looking for something special, then this is it! X

Mr & Mrs Sellars
Wedding: June
August 2022
The Wedding ran Seamlessly

The whole Wedding ran seamlessly! Your team of Chefs provided us with magnificent meals; even better than the food tasting day. The team carried out their tasks quietly, efficiently with excellent timing. Those guests who needed attention to diets were given explanations about their food and all came away highly delighted. We have no hesitation in recommending Ripley Castle as the perfect venue for a Wedding reception.

Fabretti-Green
Happy couple married in June
August 2022
Perfect Day

Thank you so much for making our Wedding dreams come true. You played a huge part and we cannot thank you enough. We had the most perfect day and words cannot describe how grateful we are.

Amelia & Sam Fabretti-Green
Happy couple married in June
July 2022
"Making our Wedding Dreams come true"

Thank you so much for making our Wedding dreams come true. You all played a huge part and we cannot thank you enough. We have the most perfect day and words cannot describe how grateful we are.

Couple
Happy couple married in August
March 2022
'You were all amazing!'

Thank you for such an amazing Wedding Day, we had a wonderful time. We are unsure what we would have done without you keeping us calm in the chaos of Covid; you were all amazing!

Ruby & Vivek
Happy couple married in July
March 2020
"Making our Wedding day magical"

Thank you so much for everything you have done to make sure Vivek and I had a perfect Wedding day. Our special thanks to the events team for their warmth welcome and the service. The food was delicious and guests couldn't stop commenting on it. Once again thank you from the bottom of our hearts for making our Wedding day magical.

Helen Murray
Happy couple married in July
March 2020
Firstly, wow, thank you so much

Thank you so much for absolutely everything you and the team did. Honestly the whole way through you have been truly amazing and always going above and beyond. Not only can't we get over the day but neither can our guests. Just thank you so much again we can't get over how amazing everything was. On the day Dave and the team were unreal making sure everything was ok, just wow.

Sarah & Chris Hayward
Happy couple married in June
March 2020
All the staff were absolutely brilliant

The day was just perfect for us, the sun was shining and all our friends and family had a wonderful weekend both at Ripley castle and also at The Boar's Head. We arrived on Friday 16th at the castle, to be greeted by Dave who was so welcoming and looked after us as we unpacked our car with wedding stuff. On the day, we were looked after really well. Little things we appreciated like Dave bringing us drinks and canapes out to our (extremely warm!) photo shoot in the gardens, was a lovely touch and we really appreciated it. My parents, Chris's Grandad and one of my cousins were all in wheelchairs and Dave and the staff were really helpful and supportive and ensured they were OK throughout the whole day. This really helped take the weight of our minds and helped us to relax and enjoy our day. It meant a lot to us. The food was absolutely outstanding from the canapes to the wedding breakfast and finally the hog roast. We received lots of positive feedback from our guests and Chris and I would like to pass on our thanks to your chef and his team(we also thanked him on the Sunday). All the staff were absolutely brilliant and our guests really enjoyed the outdoor games and photo booth was definitely a hit!

Gabrielle &Arthur Lane
Happy couple married in June
March 2020
Neither of us had seen the venue before and everyt

Neither of us had seen the venue before and everything was so lovely! As I have mentioned before, I do weddings and banquets here in the states so I am definitely always on the look out for great service. Our manager for the evening - he was extremely attentive and rallied our guests for each part of the night extremely well! And then there was one server in particular, excuse me for not knowing her name but she attended to our bridal party table and had above the shoulder hair that was light brownish, and she was so so lovely! I really do wish we knew her name so we could pass on a message to her. She looked after us so well and had such a sweet and calming presence which was so refreshing when there were so many people and emotions to deal with! And of course, I can't thank you enough for helping me plan our wedding from overseas. It probably would have been easier for both of us if I was able to pick up the phone instead of shoot emails back and forth but you all did such a great job and it couldn't have turned out better. The hog roast at the end of the night was the talk of the town as well! Thank you so much and please thank your staff on behalf of Arthur and I.

Ripley Castle Location & Contact Details

Address

Ripley Castle Estate, Ripley, North Yorkshire, HG3 3AY, England, United Kingdom

Nearest Town

Harrogate

Nearest Train Station

Harrogate

Nearest Airport

Leeds Bradford Airport

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FAQs
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Describe the best wedding that happened at Ripley Castle?

Every Wedding is special and individual in it's own right! From couples arriving in a horse and carriage to chaperoning llamas, every Wedding is special and different each week.

What is your No. 1 wedding planning tip for couples?

Your day your way! Always put yourselves first.

What’s your favourite personal touch you’ve seen at a wedding?

It's hard to whittle it down to just one!

Describe Ripley Castle in 5 adjectives

Time-less Traditional Romantic Historic Fairy tale

Where’s the best photo spot at Ripley Castle?

Our most 'Ripley' photograph is taken in the Deer Park over-looking the Lake and Castle.

Have you had any celebrity guest or wedding at Ripley Castle?

Shhh... It's a secret but yes!

What’s your favourite canapé?

WE LOVE THEM ALL!

What’s your favourite midnight treat?

It has to be our Yorkshire Cheeseboard or Tiered Cake of Cheese.

What is Ripley Castle most unique feature?

For over 700 years Ripley Castle has been the quintessential essence of Yorkshire romance. From the moment you arrive the scene is set for a truly enchanting and unique experience. From elegance and grandeur, to the historic cosy intimacy of the private family rooms, we exceed all your expectations to ensure your dream Wedding is here...

What part of your business are you most proud of?

We have maintained our reputation over the years and welcome everyone into the Ripley family. We are proud to welcome so many couples back to Ripley Castle after their Wedding, for anniversaries, celebrations and christenings!
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