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Sneaton Castle is a fairytale wedding venue in Whitby, North Yorkshire, and is fully licensed to host both your ceremony and reception. Known for its iconic local history, this captivating destination will surely add a unique element to your upcoming celebration. Here, the venue’s attentive event staff make it their mission to help you and your partner plan and execute a flawless wedding experience.

Facilities and Capacity

Begin your momentous occasion with a memorable ceremony in the enchanting Norman-Style Chapel. If a traditional style is your go-to aesthetic for the big day, this romantic indoor option is an idyllic option for you. The expansive space features a cosy alcove that acts as an altar and provides enough elevation, so you’re visible to the entire room. Afterwards, the private Horseshoe Bar is open for your drinks reception — allowing your guests to enjoy some casual socialising before heading to your reception in the beautifully dressed function suite. A relaxed ambience awaits here, along with endless possibilities for an unforgettable dining experience.

Services Offered

To help you make light work of your planning process, Sneaton Castle wedding coordinators will be with you every step of the way, ensuring all your plans are put into place.

A private dressing room is included within the wedding package, allowing for comfortable pre-event preparations with everything you need right at your fingertips. Overnight accommodation is available at the castle and will undoubtedly ensure your honeymoon gets off to the ideal start.

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Frequently asked questions

Venue type:

In the country
Pub or restaurant
Unusual weddings
Castle
Historic

Ceremony options:

Chapel or temple on-site

Dining options:

Seated meal facilities
Buffet meal facilities
In-house catering

Evening entertainment:

Dance floor
Live band facilities
DJ facilities

Overnight accommodation:

Overnight accommodation for wedding couple
Overnight accommodation for guests

Venue staff assistance:

Wedding coordinator

Venue leisure facilities:

Beautician

Other features:

Exclusive use
Car parking
Confetti permitted

Reviews for Sneaton Castle

Emma
Emma Sent on 27/08/2025
5 out of 5 rating

The dream wedding venue

Wow, where do I start? Me and my husband had viewed a few venues before, but the second we stepped into Sneaton Castle we both looked at each other and knew instantly this was where we wanted to get married.

From the moment you drive through the gates the views take your breath away. The interior is equally stunning – so beautiful that you really don’t need to add extra decorations, the castle truly speaks for itself.

We booked two years in advance and had several meetings with the wonderful staff who went through every detail with us. They made us feel so comfortable and confident, and nothing was ever too much trouble.

The night before, we stayed in the gorgeous Dovecot Suite with my bridesmaids. The staff treated us so well, and even came to check on us on the morning of the wedding, helping to calm my nerves. We were able to peek at our wedding breakfast room the evening before and seeing all our touches brought to life made me emotional. I’d given the staff free rein to place our homemade decorations and signs, and they did the most perfect job – even better than I could have imagined.

The whole day itself was flawless. The chapel is simply magical, the wedding breakfast room and bar are stunning, and the garden area is perfect. Every single guest commented that Sneaton Castle was the best venue they’d ever been to.

What makes Sneaton Castle even more special is the lovely wedding staff. They went above and beyond, not only being professional and attentive, but genuinely warm, friendly, and supportive. By the end of the weekend, it felt like they were close friends who were celebrating alongside us.

We will cherish our day at Sneaton Castle forever and already find ourselves coming back to visit whenever we can. I honestly have never met such wonderful wedding staff and cannot recommend this venue highly enough – it was perfect in every possible way
Alice
Alice Sent on 04/07/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Couldn’t have asked for more

I only have positive things to say about the Castle, the day was perfect and the staff were great. I can’t believe the cost of it in total for how much you get, it’s every girl’s dream venue!
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Sneaton Castle YO21 3QN Whitby (North Yorkshire)

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