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Sheriff Hutton Castle, wedding venue in North Yorkshire, UK
Wedding Venue
Wedding Venue
5.0(17)

Sheriff Hutton Castle

castle farm, sheriff hutton, YO606ST, York, North Yorkshire, YO60 6ST, North Yorkshire, UK

Guest capacity
2 to 56 guests
Per person from
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About Sheriff Hutton Castle

Sheriff Hutton Castle is a truly unique historic wedding venue in York, North Yorkshire. Dating back to the 14th century, this was once a favourite residence of the monarchy, frequented by Richard III and Henry VIII. Now, the castle is available to host weddings, vow renewals, and other celebrations. Set just 25 minutes outside of York, this is a private and peaceful escape from everyday life. Facilities and Capacity The sounding hall, lovingly preserved within the remains of the castle, is licensed for civil ceremonies only (celebrant ceremonies welcome) of up to 56 guests. The stonework is laced with ivy and dappled with fairy lights, providing a romantic, fairytale atmosphere. Couples can walk down an aisle adorned with real candles to say ‘I Do’. The courtyard can be used for drinks and canapes from a caterer of the couple’s choice after the service with no corkage fee. The castle provides a stunning backdrop for photography. Guests can shower the couple with biodegradable confetti to wish them good luck in their newlywed life. Accommodation Sheriff Hutton Castle has 4 private lodgings that couples and their guests can use throughout the wedding, 2 nights stay in the Shepherd's hut is included in your package, located inside the courtyard, and two other properties have stunning views of the castle and surrounding rural scenery. These cosy hideaways are a perfect base for guests who wish to stay longer. The local area has multiple picturesque walks, and the common area has a fire pit to relax and stargaze when night falls. Sheriff Hutton Castle also warmly welcomes pets and has ample space for them to roam safely. Services Offered Wedding parties can enjoy exclusive use of this intimate venue for their celebrations. Hosts Natasia and Pat are renowned for their kind and helpful attitude. They provide consistent and clear communication for all bookings, allowing couples to add personal touches to the Sheriff Hutton Castle for their special occasion.

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Styles & facilities

Historic
Landmark
In the country
Unusual weddings
Castle
Unique weddings
Outdoor license
Civil ceremony licence
Overnight accommodation for wedding couple
Car parking
Overnight accommodation for guests
Pet-friendly
Exclusive use
Private catering allowed
Confetti permitted

Reviews

5.0(17)5/5 from 17 couple reviews

5/5 review

EllieAugust 2026

5.0

Natasia and Pat were absolutely brilliant from day one, super responsive on email answering all my question

5/5 review

AmyJuly 2026

5.0

Sheriff Hutton Castle has been on my doorstep for so long that it was always going to be the perfect venue for our wedding. The backdrop of the castle is beautiful for photos and inside feels cosy and intimate. There was zero stress booking this venue and everything went to plan. The own

5/5 review

RianneMay 2026

5.0

Everything felt right from day 1, it was not only a breathe taking location

5/5 review

LaurenSeptember 2025

5.0

Thank

5/5 review

JosephAugust 2025

5.0

We had our legal wedding ceremony h

5/5 review

KayleighJune 2025

5.0

We had the best day here on Sat 14/6/25 the venue was unbelievable the weather was great the views

5/5 review

SophieApril 2025

5.0

Just wow! What a venue! When we visited we just knew that this was where we wanted to get married. Rustic feel with a sense of grandness that comes from a castle setting. Natasia and Pat were lovely, very accommodating to our ideas and very helpful when it cam

5/5 review

RebeccaSeptember 2024

5.0

This is an incredible location for a small wedding. We were looking for somewhere unique and simple, and the castle ruin is stunning while not being ostentatious. We had our ceremony in the small room at the base of the southern tower, and had the courtyard for 3 hours afterwards for drinks and canapés. We used the nearby village hall for the remainder of our reception. The couple who manage the site are ext

5/5 review

JasonJuly 2024

5.0

We had the most beautiful wedding at Sheriff Hutton Castle, both Natasia and Pat were very helpful, great communication throughout, making sure our day was amazing! Natasia even walked our dog in the evening! The accommodation on site was ideal, in the castle grounds and clean. The ceremony room looked

5/5 review

Dom Z.June 2024

5.0

A huge THANK YOU to Natasia and Pat at Sheriff Hutton Castle! They were both so helpful and accommodating on our wedding day and during the build up. So many of our guests have commented on how magical the castle setting was and we will treasure the memories of our big day in Sheriff Hutton. Staying at the cute Lodge was the cherry on top :) Thank you for the little details in there including our flowers turning up!! Such a specia

5/5 review

EmilyApril 2024

5.0

I loved the venue as soon as i saw it, its so different to other venues. The ruins of the castle provide a dramatic and romantic backdrop, full of history, set within the gorgeous yorkshire countryside. The venue owners, Tash and Pat, were so helpful and straight forward to deal with, they gave us way more flexibility than others offered which allowed us to create our perfect day. They're a small family business not a big company churning out weddings, so its more personal and no hidden costs or agendas. I cant recommend this

5/5 review

StephanieDecember 2023

5.0

My daughter arranged her wedding at Sherrif Hutton castle in less than 6 weeks. This meant we were emailing very frequently in order to get everything arranged in such a short space of time. We had excellent responses from Natasia. Always prompt and helpful, even giving us recommendations and pointers to ensure our day ran smoothly. We had an amazing time at the castle and some of our guests ate still telling us how perfect it was. We used the candles in the castle

5/5 review

CarolineOctober 2023

5.0

Sheriff Hutton Castle was more than we could have ever hoped for as a wedding venue. The grounds are beautifully kept by Natasia and Pat and the communication throughout was fantastic. We visited the venue on a few occasions prior to the wedding day and Natasia and Pat were always very accommodating. They also allowed us a day either side of the wedding to set up and clear away and this was fantastic at taking the pressure off us on the day of the wedding. The venue speaks for itself. We did very little to the hall as we were keen for everyone to see the castle for its history and character and it did not disappoint. The ambience of the sounding hall and the relaxed feel of the grounds made for the most incredible day. Guests were also commenting throughout the day about how wonderful the Castle was and how special it was to have as a wedding venue. Everything about the venue was perfect and Natasia and Pat looked after us on the day, even delivering cold drinks to guests after the ceremony. The day was more than we could have ever hoped for and we are incredibly grateful for Natasia and Pat for allowing us to use their h

5/5 review

TobySeptember 2023

5.0

My partner and I held our ceremony at Sheriff Hutton castle and we’re so happy with the venue. It is unique in

5/5 review

Amy D.September 2023

5.0

From the moment we walked into the hall we knew this venue was perfect for us. Unlike anything we'd seen before, it was absolutely breathtaking. Not only the hall but the grounds itself with the beautiful castle ruins you can have exclusive use of for you and your guests. You have the freedom to really make it your own, so no two events will be the same. The accommodation is beautifully finished with lots to choose from. The location is perfect, just outside York in the beautiful countryside. Natasia and Pat went above and beyond to make our day special, from providing us with a full length mirror to feeding the lambs! Communication was fantastic throughout. I cannot recommend Sheriff Hutton Castle enough!

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