The Castle, Spofforth

We chose The Castle as our perfect venue after meeting with Georgia the events manager just under a year ago. Georgia was really welcoming and able to explain perfectly how the process worked and even gave us plenty of inspiration as to how the venue could look and the different ideas and entertainment people have brought to the venue in the past. The communication between Georgia and us between booking the venue and up to our wedding was fantastic, documents such as seating plans and food options were so simple to follow and easily explained. Georgia was constantly there for us to answer any questions that we had (and believe me that was lots!). Fast forward to the day of our wedding and it could not have been any more perfect than it was. Georgia and the team had everything in hand, they set out the venue perfectly with the decor we had brought, the food was exceptional and our family and friends were full of amazing compliments about the entire

From our first meeting at the wedding showcase to the day of our wedding, Georgia and the team at The Castle Inn were so welcoming and eager to make our day perfect for us. We knew we wanted a relaxed atmosphere, with a smaller family centred ceremony followed by a party with lots of dancing and that is exactly what we got! We didn't know where to start with planning our wedding but Georgia put us at ease and asked all the right questions to help us piece together what mattered most to us and also make sure we hadn't missed anything. Our hopes for a less formal day were embraced by everyone and nothing was too much trouble. We were invited to a BBQ buffet menu tasting day and without even trying the food knew it would be the right choice for us. The choices were well thought through and presented beautifully. Both at the tasting and on the day the food was of a really high standard, even if the weather on the day meant the food was cooked indoors. We approached wedding planning knowing that weddings are expensive but we had a budget in mind and we worked with that throughout. The Castle Inn have multiple options of ready-made packages but were also very flexible with tailoring their offering to make the day personal to us. All of our guests commented on how lovely and inviting the atmosphere of the pub was and how smooth everything went on the day. Little did they know there had been a powercut whilst everyone on site was getting ready! But Georgia even had a candlelit back up plan for that! The staff were smiling all day and even got involved with our surprise dance class from behind the bar! Our close family and a few friends stayed overnight in the rooms which they said were really clean and beautifully decorated. Having the hot breakfast buffet the morning after with our family and friends was a wonderful way to finish off the wedding and reminisce over the night before. We have had the Castle Inn as our special place over the whole course of being together so it only felt right saying I do in our favourite place surrounded by our loved ones too. We can't

The wedding was EXACTLY what we wanted and that’s what this venue do so well. We wanted a relaxed and fun day - and we had our own individual ideas on how we wanted it to be. From the very first time we stepped in to the Castle Inn we just knew it was the place for us. A beautiful pub, a gorgeous space we had for the whole day and a staff who just immediately made us feel at ease and have confidence in them. Georgia was our coordinator and she was ridiculously organised, she listened carefully to what we wanted - embraced the different things we wanted and found ways to make it work in the way that we wanted it. The fun, party atmosphere was what was important to us - I couldn’t really be bothered thinking about decorations but Georgia kept me in line, making suggestions and again, listening to what we wanted. The planning and organising was honestly pretty easy because Georgia had everything worked out, what needed to be done, by when and I found that this meant I could be organised and ensure she had everything she needed - making everything pretty stress free. At times when I was struggling with it, Georgia was massively supportive and helped where she could. I stayed in the cottage the night before the wedding with my daughter and sister and it was beautiful - the sofa bed was the comfiest sofa bed I have ever seen! Staying there meant getting ready the day of the wedding was really easy and we had breakfast delivered there from the pub. Rachael was our coordinator on the day and I honestly couldn’t recommend her more. She totally understood our vibe, she was so enthusiastic, so organised and she absolutely made the day better by being there. She made me laugh, kept me calm and was absolutely on top of timings and generally looking after us. The staff throughout every meeting, tasting, the night before and the day of the wedding were the best I’ve ever experienced. All seemed so invested in our day being perfect were good fun and totally professional. A word for the food. My god the food was good. There’s nothing worse than mass made wedding food and this is definitely not that. People came up and told us it was the best wedding food they had ever had - please pick the cheesecake for dessert! I can not fault anything about this venue. It was absolutely wonderful and I am so glad we found it. Honestly if you are looking for a beautiful venue willing to cater to your individual needs, listen to you and go the extra mile, with epic staff and epic food and a

We truly had the best wedding day we could have ever wished for, and we cannot thank the team at Malvern Events and The Castle Inn enough. A special mention has to go to Georgia, who went above and beyond at every stage. From the very beginning, Georgia was so attentive, caring and professional, making the whole planning process feel seamless and stress-free. Nothing was ever too much trouble and her kindness, dedication, and attention to detail made us feel completely supported throughout. She genuinely cared about making our day perfect, and it showed in every aspect of our celebrations. The venue itself was absolutely beautiful and created the most amazing atmosphere for our wedding. So many of our guests commented on how stunning the venue, how tasty the food was and how much they loved the warm, welcoming atmosphere. Thank you to Georgia and everyone involved for making our wedding day so special. It was everything we dreamed of and more, and we will cherish the memories forever. We

The team at the castle were incredible from start to finish. From tailoring our day to our requirements, dealing with last minute changes to the hosting of the whole event. All the team are ultimate professionals with Georgia leading the way you don’t have to worry about a thing. All the other suppliers we worked with commented how they are the best and easiest venue to work with due to the organisation and attention to detail. We were both so pleased on how the day ran, the seamless changing of areas from day to night and the amazing food. Catering for 85 people with every course hot

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From the first show around to our big day, Georgia and the team at the Castle Inn have been incredible. We very quickly knew this was the venue for us at our show around. Not only is it a beautiful place to get married, the team themselves are a joy to be around. Georgia is incredibly thorough at getting to know you and making sure everything is clear. A wedding, although very exciting, is also very nerve wracking and a lot to organise but Georgia made the whole process seem so simple and manageable and it was the first venue we visited that just made complete sense and we felt like everything was under control. After having our first consultation, after booking, Georgia ran through how the day would go with all of our preferences which really helped us know exactly what we needed to do. Georgia was always on hand for advice and to check in throughout the run up to the wedding. Our final consultation was again incredibly thorough and put us at complete ease that the day would run smoothly. The day itself ran like clockwork and all of our guests repeatedly commented on how beautiful the venue was, how incredible the room turn arounds were and how amazing all of the staff were. Georgia was incredible on the day and checked in regularly whilst also ensuring you are able to be completely present with your guests and enjoy the day. Georgia's attention to detail throughout the day is incredible and nothing is too much. We had a couple of no shows and Georgia rearranged the aisle and tables at short notice. My bridesmaid was also poorly the day of the wedding and Georgia checked in on her for me and even went and made her a hot drink during the meal. The little thoughtful moments like that really do make you feel like a truly valued couple and not just another wedding. The other staff members were also absolutely amazing and nothing was ever too much, they were always smiling and incredibly polite and friendly. We were also helped by Eliza, Anastazja and Beccie who were all incredibly attentive and kind. The food was absolutely amazing and many people commented it was the best food they had eaten at a wedding. All in all The Castle Inn is a beautiful venue that is so versatile but truly it is the staff who make it so special. We cant thank the whole team enough from Georgia running the day, to the chefs, wa

My husband and I recently had the pleasure of celebrating our cosy, small, and intimate wedding at The Castle Inn this past November, and it truly exceeded all our expectations. Picking the venue was easy we viewed a few but we knew the Castle Inn was for us. We wanted a venue that we could go back to year after year. Whether that an overnight night stay for our anniversary or simply go back for a meal anytime we fancy. We loved the village too and on the lead up to the wedding we came for breakfast, lunches and attended the village summer events. Spofforth holds a special place to us. From the moment we arrived, the venue exuded warmth and charm, perfectly complementing the crisp autumn air. The setting was soft, natural lighting filtering throughout, and the gentle glow of candles enhancing the romantic atmosphere. The staff were absolutely amazing—big thank you to Georgia who was so attentive, kind, and genuinely invested in making our special day flawless. She managed every detail with grace, ensuring everything flowed seamlessly, which allowed us to relax and truly immerse ourselves in the joy of the moment. The venue itself was the epitome of cosy elegance. The intimate spaces created a heartfelt connection among our guests, and the décor, rich with seasonal accents, added a delightful seasonal touch. We opted for a relaxed menu Pie and a pudding. Simple yet delicious. Although a small guest list, we had a number of dietary requirements. They worked with us to ensure everyone felt included and enjoy their meal. We wanted a small wedding, that was focused around our family and Georgia helped us plan our perfect day. We could see the various style weddings The Castle Inn had done and they worked with us to make our day what we wanted. The venue was a great pick as a number of our family were travelling so we hired a few rooms and we had the Keep cottage a few doors down. The cottage was amazing, so homely yet luxurious, we can’t wait to go back in the near future. The hotel rooms for guests were all lovely. Each name theme in Yorkshire which we loved. Having us and the guest on site meant we could celebrate the night before

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

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

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

We 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 fro

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 neve

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 ama

We 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 🤍💐