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Janie Sent on 19/06/2026Our Fairytale Wedding - everything we dreamed of & more!!
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 would wholeheartedly recommend this venue to any couple looking for a truly unforgettable wedding experience. Janie & Ben 28/05/26 🤍💍 -
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Charlotte Sent on 19/07/2026The perfect place for a wedding
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 thank the team at the Castle Inn enough for all the hard work they put into making our day exactly what we wanted. -
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Nikki Sent on 15/07/2026Amazing venue, amazing staff, amazing food!
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 great sense of humour - pick the Castle Inn. You will not be disappointed!
Thankyou so much to all 🥰 -
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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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