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Nicola Sent on 15/03/2026The most fantastic venue
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 and delicious was commented on by all the guests.
We would highly recommend the venue team and the amazing team who make it all work so seamlessly. -
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Frances Sent on 28/12/2025Our wedding
Mark and I had the best day ever, everything went so smoothly, courtesy of Georgia. The food, atmosphere, venue and staff made it the best day ever. Thank you so muchThe Castle, Spofforth's reply:
Hi Frances & Mark,
Thank you so much for taking the time to leave us a review on your experience here at The Castle Inn, it was a pleasure being a part of it!
Looking forward to catching up soon,
Georgia & the team x -
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Abby Sent on 10/12/2025The perfect venue and incredible team!
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, waiters and waitresses, bar staff, the housekeepers and all involved that make the venue and the big day so wonderful and memorable!The Castle, Spofforth's reply:
Hi Abby & Ben,
Hope you had a wonderful Christmas!
We really appreciate your super kind words, we loved being a part of making your winter wonderland wedding dreams become reality.
Looking forward to hopefully seeing you soon!
Georgia & the team x -
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Keely Sent on 09/12/2025
November 25 - The Castle Inn
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 and then all had breakfast the morning after the wedding.
I can’t thank the venue enough. We truly had the best weekend celebrating!
The Castle, Spofforth's reply:
Hi Keely & Nick,
We are absolutely blown away by your kind words, thank you so much! We loved being a part of your gorgeous festive wedding celebration. Thank you again for choosing The Castle Inn!
Have a wonderful Christmas, see you soon.
Georgia & the team x -
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Claire Sent on 30/10/2025
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 JacobThe Castle, Spofforth's reply:
Hi Claire & Jacob,
Really appreciate you taking the time to leave us such a wonderful review of your special day - it was a pleasure being a part of everything.
Can't wait to catch up soon!
Georgia & the team x -
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James Sent on 28/10/2025Over 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 x
The Castle, Spofforth's reply:
Hey James & Jess,
Thank you so much for your kind words - we are so glad that fate brought you to us and our hard work & dedication didn't go unnoticed! It was an absolute blast being a part of each and every stage. Can't wait to see the rest of your photos -
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Rachel Sent on 18/10/2025
The Perfect Venue
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.The Castle, Spofforth's reply:
Hi Rach & Matt,
Thank you so much for taking the time to share your experience here at The Castle Inn - we absolutely loved being a part of it! The kitchen team are ecstatic with your comments on the food - the BBQ menu has definitely built itself a reputation and a half!
Hopefully see you both soon!
Georgia & the team x -
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Rosemary Sent on 09/10/2025Accommodating venue with a private room & great food.
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 from other guests and to relax. I would most definitely recommend the venue for the food, organisation (special thanks to Rachael Fry) & ambience.The Castle, Spofforth's reply:
Hi Rosemary,
Thank you so much for taking the time to share your experience and wonderful feedback on how well you were looked after by Rachael and the team - I will be sure to share your kind words.
Please pop in next time you're passing!
Georgia, Rachael & the team x -
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Faye Sent on 05/10/2025The Best Day ❤️
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 ❤️The Castle, Spofforth's reply:
Hi Faye & Ste,
Wow, thank you so so much - we are absolutely blown away with your wonderful feedback. It really was an absolute pleasure being a part of it and getting to know you both over the past 18 months.
Please stay in touch! -
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Amy Sent on 22/09/2025Not a single thing bad to say! The relaxed yet perfect day we hoped for! Thankyou
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)
The Castle, Spofforth's reply:
Hi Amy,
Really appreciate your kind words - thank you so much for sharing with all the lovely couples considering The Castle Inn for their special day.
See you soon!
Georgia & the team x
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