Exclusive Use at Danby Castle

Event Space in a Castle · Whole venue

Castle Lane, Whitby, YO21 2NP
Whitby, Scarborough

About this space

The venue is licensed for hosting civil ceremonies and the best place within the estate to tie the knot must be the Court Room - a space filled with character and boasting wonderful views of a wonderful British countryside. Wander around medieval ruins while sipping a drink with your family and friends.

Sit down for a tasty wedding breakfast prepared from fresh, local ingredients in a thoughtfully prepared Barn. Dance as much as your energy allows and celebrate the love of your life surrounded by your wonderful guests.


Event offers and packages

Wedding Offers

Snowdrop Package
£4000 total
All-inclusive winter wedding package
For 30 guests

On the day
-Exclusive use of Danby Castle from midday to 10 pm, excludes threshing barn
-Management staff, bar staff, and service staff
-Sound systems throughout the venue
-Microphone for speeches and announcements
-Indoor and outdoor fairy lights

For the ceremony
-Either in Court Room or Danby Castle Barn
-Cheltenham chairs and signing table
-An assortment of pillar candles and hurricane vases

For the drinks reception
-Within the Danby Castle barn
-A glass of mulled wine or cider
-Three of our most popular canapes

For the wedding breakfast
-Chiavari chairs, round tables, tablecloths, and linen napkins
-Bottles of table wine
-Choose your food from our winter warmers menu
-A glass of fizz for speeches

For the evening reception
-Licensed bar
-Locally sourced cheese boards

Finishing touches
-Wooden easel for your table plan
-Vintage suitcase for cards and presents
-Rustic log slice cake stand and medieval dagger to cut the cake

| Registrar fees not included | Terms and conditions apply |
2021 - £4000 March & October Thursdays and Sundays
2021 - £4500 Saturdays in February, March & November
2022 - £4175 March and October Thursdays and Sundays
2022 - £4700 Saturdays in February March & November
Foxglove Package
£5400 total
All-inclusive vintage tea party package
For 30 guests

On the day
-Exclusive use of Danby Castle from midday to 10 pm, excludes small bar
-Management staff, bar staff, and service staff
-Sound systems throughout the venue
-Microphone for speeches and announcements
-Indoor and outdoor fairy lights

For the ceremony
-Either in the Court Room or Danby Castle barn
-Cheltenham chairs and signing table
-An assortment of pillar candles and hurricane vases

For the drinks reception
-A glass of fizz served on the lawn or in the Danby Castle Barn
-Giant lawn games

For the wedding breakfast
-Chiavari chairs, round tables, tablecloths, and linen napkins
-Glassware and cutlery
-Bottles of table wine
-Choose your food from our afternoon tea menu
-A glass of fizz for speeches

For the evening reception
-Licensed bar
-Pizza buffet with roasted new potatoes and homemade coleslaw

Finishing touches
-Wooden easel for your table plan
-Vintage suitcase for cards and presents
-Table numbers in vintage frames
-Personalised blackboard with your schedule of the day
-Rustic log slice cake stand and medieval dagger to cut the cake

| Registrar fees not included | Terms and conditions apply |
| Selected dates only | Additional guests from £80 |
2021 - £5400
Honeysuckle Package
£5400 total
On the day
-Exclusive use of Danby Castle from midday to 10 pm, excludes small bar
-Management staff, bar staff, and service staff
-Sound systems throughout the venue
-Microphone for speeches and announcements
-Indoor and outdoor fairy lights

For the ceremony
-Either in the Court Room or Danby Castle barn
-Cheltenham chairs and signing table
-An assortment of pillar candles and hurricane vases

For the drinks reception
-A glass of fizz served on the lawn or in the Danby Castle Barn
-Giant lawn games

For the wedding breakfast
-Chiavari chairs, round tables, tablecloths, and linen napkins
-Glassware and cutlery
-Bottles of table wine
-Choose your food from our pie and mash menu
-A glass of fizz for speeches

For the evening reception
-Licensed bar
-Pizza buffet with roasted new potatoes and homemade coleslaw

Finishing touches
-Wooden easel for your table plan
-Vintage suitcase for cards and presents
-Table numbers in vintage frames
-Personalised blackboard with your schedule of the day
-Rustic log slice cake stand and medieval dagger to cut the cake

| Registrar fees not included | Terms and conditions apply |
| Selected dates only | Additional guests from £80 |
2021 - £5400
Snowdrop Package
£5500 total
All-inclusive winter wedding package for 50 guests

On the day
-Exclusive use of Danby Castle from midday to 11 pm excluding Threshing. barn
-Dedicated wedding coordinator, bar staff, and service staff
-Sound systems throughout the venue
-Microphone for speeches and announcements
-Indoor and outdoor fairy lights

For the ceremony
-Cheltenham chairs and signing table
-An assortment of pillar candles and hurricane vases

For the drinks reception
-Mulled Wine or cider, canapes
-served in the main barn

For the wedding breakfast
-Chiavari chairs, round tables, tablecloths, and linen napkins
-Bottles of table wine
-Choose your food from our Winter Warmers menu
-A glass of fizz for speeches

For the evening reception
-Licensed bar
-Dance floor and disco lights
-Locally sourced cheese boards

Finishing touches
-Wooden easel for your table plan
-Vintage suitcase for cards and presents
-Rustic log slice cake stand and medieval dagger to cut the cake

| Registrar fees not included | Terms and conditions apply |
2021 - Thursdays and Sundays £5,500, Saturdays £6,000
Extra all day guests £75, Evening only £10
2022 - Thursdays and Sundays £5,775, Saturdays £6300
Extra all day guests £80, Evening only £11
*Only available: Thursdays & Sundays in March and October,
Saturdays in February, March, and November*
Heather Package
£5900 total
All-inclusive traditional three-course meal package
For 30 guests

On the day
-Exclusive use of Danby Castle from midday to 10 pm, excludes small bar
-Management staff, bar staff, and service staff
-Sound systems throughout the venue
-Microphone for speeches and announcements
-Indoor and outdoor fairy lights

For the ceremony
-Either in the Court Room or Danby Castle Barn
-Cheltenham chairs and signing table
-An assortment of pillar candles and hurricane vases

For the drinks reception
-A glass of fizz served on the lawn or in the Danby Castle Barn
-Giant lawn games
-Four of our most popular canapes

For the wedding breakfast
-Chiavari chairs, round tables, tablecloths, and linen napkins
-Glassware and cutlery
-Bottles of table wine
-Choose your food from our traditional three-course menu
-A glass of fizz for speeches

For the evening reception
-Licensed bar
-Great Yorkshire cheese feast

Finishing touches
-Wooden easel for your table plan
-Vintage suitcase for cards and presents
-Table numbers in vintage frames
-Personalised blackboard with your schedule of the day
-Rustic log slice cake stand and medieval dagger to cut the cake

Registrar fees not included | Terms and conditions apply |
| Selected dates only |
2021 - £5900
Foxglove Package
£7000 total
All-inclusive vintage tea party package for 50 guests

On the day
-Exclusive use of Danby Castle from midday to midnight
-Dedicated wedding coordinator, bar staff, and service staff
-Sound systems throughout the venue
-Microphone for speeches and announcements
-Indoor and outdoor fairy lights

For the ceremony
-Cheltenham chairs and signing table
-An assortment of pillar candles and hurricane vases

For the drinks reception
-Fizz and canapes
-Giant lawn games
-Threshing barn and snug area

For the wedding breakfast
-Chiavari chairs, round tables, tablecloths, and linen napkins
-Bottles of table wine
-Choose your food from our vintage tea party menu
-A glass of fizz for speeches

For the evening reception
-Licensed bar
-Dance floor and disco lights
-Pizza buffet with roasted new potatoes and homemade coleslaw

Finishing touches
-Wooden easel for your table plan
-Vintage suitcase for cards and presents
-Rustic log slice cake stand and medieval dagger to cut the cake

| Registrar fees not included | Terms and conditions apply |
2021 - Thursdays and Sundays £7,000, Saturdays £7,800
Extra all day guests £85, Evening only £14.95
2022 - Thursdays and Sundays £7,400, Saturdays £8,190
Extra all day guests £90, Evening only £15.95
Honeysuckle Package
£7000 total
All-inclusive pie and mash package for 50 guests

On the day
-Exclusive use of Danby Castle from midday to midnight
-Dedicated wedding coordinator, bar staff, and service staff
-Sound systems throughout the venue
-Microphone for speeches and announcements
-Indoor and outdoor fairy lights

For the ceremony
-Cheltenham chairs and signing table
-An assortment of pillar candles and hurricane vases

For the drinks reception
-Fizz and canapes
-Giant lawn games
-Threshing barn and snug area

For the wedding breakfast
-Chiavari chairs, round tables, tablecloths, and linen napkins
-Bottles of table wine
-Choose your food from our pie and mash menu
-A glass of fizz for speeches

For the evening reception
-Licensed bar
-Dance floor and disco lights
-Pizza buffet with roasted new potatoes and homemade coleslaw

Finishing touches
-Wooden easel for your table plan
-Vintage suitcase for cards and presents
-Rustic log slice cake stand and medieval dagger to cut the cake

| Registrar fees not included | Terms and conditions apply |
2021 - Thursdays and Sundays £7,000, Saturdays £7,800
Extra all day guests £85, Evening only £14.95
2022 - Thursdays and Sundays £7,400, Saturdays £8,190
Extra all day guests £90, Evening only £15.95
Heather Package
£7900 total
All-inclusive traditional three-course meal package

On the day
-Exclusive use of Danby Castle from midday to midnight
-Dedicated wedding coordinator, bar staff, and service staff
-Sound systems throughout the venue
-Microphone for speeches and announcements
-Indoor and outdoor fairy lights

For the ceremony
-Cheltenham chairs and signing table
-An assortment of pillar candles and hurricane vases

For the drinks reception
-Fizz and canapes
-Giant lawn games
-Threshing barn and snug area

For the wedding breakfast
-Chiavari chairs, round tables, tablecloths, and linen napkins
-Bottles of table wine
-Choose your food from our three-course menu
-A glass of fizz for speeches

For the evening reception
-Licensed bar
-Dance floor and disco lights
-Great Yorkshire Cheese Feast

Finishing touches
-Wooden easel for your table plan
-Vintage suitcase for cards and presents
-Rustic log slice cake stand and medieval dagger to cut the cake

| Registrar fees not included | Terms and conditions apply |
2021 - Thursdays and Sundays £7,900, Saturdays £8,800
Extra all day guests £100, Evening only £16.95
2022 - Thursdays and Sundays £8295, Saturdays £9240
Extra all day guests £90, Evening only £15.95

Prices

Monday
10:00 – 17:00
from £2295 min. spend
Per session
10:00 – 17:00
from £2295 min. spend
Note: Alcohol licence until 1:00. All prices include VAT.
Tuesday
10:00 – 17:00
from £2295 min. spend
Per session
10:00 – 17:00
from £2295 min. spend
Note: Alcohol licence until 1:00. All prices include VAT.
Wednesday
10:00 – 17:00
from £2295 min. spend
Per session
10:00 – 17:00
from £2295 min. spend
Note: Alcohol licence until 1:00. All prices include VAT.
Thursday
10:00 – 17:00
from £2295 min. spend
Per session
10:00 – 17:00
from £2295 min. spend
Note: Alcohol licence until 1:00. All prices include VAT.
Friday
10:00 – 17:00
from £2295 min. spend
Per session
10:00 – 17:00
from £2295 min. spend
Note: Alcohol licence until 1:00. All prices include VAT.
Saturday
10:00 – 17:00
from £2295 min. spend
Per session
10:00 – 17:00
from £2295 min. spend
Note: Alcohol licence until 1:00. All prices include VAT.
Sunday
10:00 – 17:00
from £2295 min. spend
Per session
10:00 – 17:00
from £2295 min. spend
Note: Alcohol licence until 1:00. All prices include VAT.

Capacity

Standing
up to 130
Dining
up to 90

Catering and drinks

In-house catering
External catering not allowed
Venue provides alcohol
BYO alcohol not allowed

Facilities

PA system / speakers
Natural light
Free parking is available on-site
Wi-Fi
Projector
Flatscreen TV
Whiteboard
Flipchart
Conference call facilities
Air conditioning
Storage space
Quiet space
Accommodation available

Music & sound equipment

Own music allowed
Bring your own DJ
Noise restriction

Accessibility

Wheelchair accessible

Rules of the space

Allowed events

Promoted and ticketed events
Wedding licence
Temporary event notices (TENs) available

Host rules

There are an outdoor ceremony and reception space available. Pets and confetti are allowed.


About Danby Castle

Situated at the edge of wonderful and tranquil North Yorkshire, Danby Castle is the place where all your dreams will become a reality. A unique establishment with years of history is the ultimately romantic destination for your wedding day. The Latimer family founded this grand masterpiece and the estate has roots reaching back to the 14th century. You can feel the charm the second you enter those stunning premises. The venue works closely with local enterprises and can help you find everything that's necessary - from guest accommodation to entertainment providers. By choosing this unique venue you can be assured that your wedding day will be out of the ordinary!


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