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Last update: November 2024

Set in the breathtaking North York Moors, step into our enchanting world where natural beauty reigns supreme. Our historic Castle Barn awaits, set amongst beautiful countryside with outstanding views offering an unrivalled setting for exchanging vows.


Embark on your journey with confidence, guided by our experienced wedding coordinators who will meticulously craft each moment to perfection. At Danby Castle Barn, exclusivity is paramount, ensuring a personalised and devoted service tailored to your needs.


Choose to celebrate in our Barn, accommodating up to 110 guests for your meals and speeches, and then party the night away with up to 160 guests for the evening celebrations! We have two stunning indoor options for your ceremony with our historic Court Room and the Barn, not forgetting our outside lawn with the most amazing views for an outdoor ceremony. With options for indoor and outdoor ceremonies all year round, we cater for all British weather!


At Danby Castle Barn, your dream wedding becomes an unforgettable reality, where timeless romance meets rustic elegance and we can't wait to help plan your day!

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Frequently asked questions

Venue type:

In the country
Unusual weddings
Castle
Historic
Barn
Outdoor license
Unique weddings

Ceremony options:

Civil ceremony licence

Dining options:

Seated meal facilities
Private catering allowed
Alcohol licence
Buffet meal facilities
In-house catering

Evening entertainment:

Dance floor
Entertainment licence
Live band facilities
Evening reception facilities
DJ facilities

Venue staff assistance:

Wedding coordinator

Other features:

Exclusive use
Accessible facilities
Car parking
Helipad
Confetti permitted
Pet-friendly
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Reviews for Danby Castle Barn

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Ian H. Sent on 27/08/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Totally recommend Danby Castle for your Wedding

We recently got married at Danby Castle, what a perfect venue. Everything was brilliant, the planning was easy, and the day went so well. All the staff were brilliant and the service was great. The food throughout the day was excellent, and commented on by our guests. The team at Danby made the day go perfectly from setting up to clearing away at the end of the night. Everything was on time and as requested. The location is amazing and the venue is very well looked after. Would recommend Danby Castle as the perfect place to get married.
Rebecca
Rebecca P. Sent on 24/09/2024
4.6 out of 5 rating

Mostly positive. Odd niggle

The venue itself is amazing. The views are breath taking from every angle and in all seasons. Theres no accomadation on site but there are numerous pubs/air b&bs within 15min drive. The food was lovely. The nibbles did not seem to get round all the guests and the pimms didnt taste right which was a shame. Staff were very friendly and helpful and can accomadate most requests. Great for children in the family to play and explore.
Emillie
Emillie Sent on 23/09/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Outstanding

Staff were amazing from booking the venue, right till the wedding day. Couldn’t fault anything. Made us both feel so at ease and excited! Food was amazing too!
Baldwin
Baldwin Sent on 22/09/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Wedding of dreams

Absolutely stunning venue with the most Incredible views of north yorkshire. The staff couldn't do enough to make our day run just as we wanted it to. I'm so glad we chose danby castle and would choose them 100 times over! We're so lucky!
Joanne
Joanne C. Sent on 07/09/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Absolutely Amazing Wedding Day

Right from the start to the finish I can't thank these guys enough, we'd booked this venue 2 years in advanced and was the only venue we went to look at. We fell in love with its character and charm, all the staff are lovely, welcoming and can't do enough for you. There's several areas you can choose to get married all within one venue and the veiws are amazing, they also allow dogs to join you celebrate your special day. If you're an outdoors loving couple with a passion for old buildings and ruins with a twist of modern you will definitely love it here! We loved our time here, the day went perfectly, my only problem is the day went by so quickly!. Thank you all so so much ♡
BEST DAY EVER!
Kat
Kat D. Sent on 02/08/2024
5 out of 5 rating

The best wedding venue, team and view you'll find!

Wow! I don't know how to put it into words. Danby Castle made it so easy. Before we even visited I knew it was 'the one'. The venue and view speaks for itself, the staff are amazing at what they do and very efficient, nothing is too much trouble, the food was absolutely delicious on the day, and the whole wedding was better than I ever imagined. It really is thanks to the team for just knowing what they're doing! It was smooth, beautiful and we had the most fun day. A special thank you to Ruby who really was on hand whenever a small question popped into my head and she made sure the day was faultless. We absolutely loved our day and would recommend this wedding venue in a heartbeat.
Sue
Sue H. Sent on 24/07/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Mrs Sue Hall

Absolutely perfect wedding! Beautiful setting in North Yorkshire national park, stunning views. Staff so helpful going above & beyond ( special shoutouts to Ruby &Harry) 3 amazing locations for ceremonies. Gorgeous food, perfect getting ready room for bridal party and men’s room, perfect wedding breakfast room Resident DJ, and what backdrops ! Castle ruins and countryside ( even cows & sheep). No accommodation on site but can highly recommend Coombs Glamping Pods just along the lane.
Guests said they had never been to a wedding like it. Such an amazing experience one no one will forget, highlights were location, staff & food.
Highly recommended 🥰
Rebecca
Rebecca P. Sent on 07/07/2024
4.6 out of 5 rating

Wedding at Danby Castle Barn

We had a lovely day. The staff were friendly and very helpful. The venue and the views are stunning. The only issues we would mention was that the lemonade tasted like soda water in the pimms. Also the following day when we collected our things the glasses werent rinsed out before being put in a box and also you feel abit in the way of the next wedding being setting up.
Bev
Bev M. Sent on 30/06/2024
5 out of 5 rating

The most romantic, emotional day

Our whole experience with Danby Castle wedding barn was exceptional, to say the least. From the first meeting with Laura, who was absolutely lovely and made us fall in love with Danby, to our amazing co-ordinator, Ruby, who made the whole experience so stress free, it just felt too easy. The whole team just cannot do enough for you, with contact there when you need it, to help with any stressy brides wobbles. It hurt our hearts to leave this place when we collected our belongings the next day, because the day was so magical, emotional and personal. Special mention to Brittany and the night staff also who made the party light up!!! Love these guys❤️
Bianca
Bianca T. Sent on 12/07/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Beautiful venue and great staff!

We got married here on 3rd July and staff were brilliant, took care of everything for us and everything was perfect on the day. The venue itself is intimate and so beautiful in the most picture perfect setting with the best views!
Holly
Holly B. Sent on 04/11/2022
5 out of 5 rating

Best day ever

We only needed to look around the one venue because as soon as we walked into Danby Castle we knew it was the place for us. Everything about it is completely stunning.
The views are uninterrupted and awe-inspiring, the castle ruins are so cool and the kids/big kids loved exploring them. The ceremony room is cosy and intimate whilst still fitting plenty of people in, and the barn for the reception is completely gorgeous. We loved that the dancefloor and bar are in a little add on barn, so you don’t need to do the whole switching around of tables and rooms as required at many venues, leaving plenty of space for people to sit away from the dancing if they need a break.. There’s a brand new, gorgeous getting ready room which was perfect for the bridal party to have their makeup done in the morning. There are quirky little areas/separate barn spaces to use so you move from one area to another throughout the day. Having exclusive hire of the whole place, set in the middle of nowhere, with everyone you love in one place is beyond amazing.
The staff were all wonderful in the run up and on the day and loads of guests commented on how fab they were. A MASSIVE thank you to Rachael our coordinator who was so SO helpful at every stage, always contactable and responded quickly to any questions, always totally lovely. We were given free reign to set up ourselves the day before, but you could add as much or as little the venue as you want and it would still be breath-taking without a single decoration added.
The food was incredibly tasty, canopes of Yorkshire puddings and sausage suited us to a tee, and the pie and mash main was complemented by everyone there (I am running out of superlatives here!).
I cannot believe how lucky we were to get married at Danby Castle. If you are reading reviews to decide whether to book here, stop looking and do it. Best decision ever. Can’t thank you all enough.
Sophie
Sophie Sent on 28/05/2022
5 out of 5 rating

Best day of our lives!

Danby Castle was a our dream wedding venue as soon as we set eyes on it, truly beautiful! The team at Danby can’t do enough for you, we couldn’t recommend them enough! They made sure the run up to & the day ran smoothly and that we had everything we needed. We’d recommend Danby Castle to anyone!
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Karen H. Sent on 09/11/2024
5 out of 5 rating

The best and most beautiful day of our lives

The staff at Danby Castle Barn are incredibly attentive and professional, ensuring that every detail of your special day is meticulously planned and executed. The venue provides exclusive use.
The barn itself is beautifully restored, offering a warm and inviting atmosphere for your wedding breakfast and evening reception. With stunning views of the surrounding countryside, it creates a stunning picturesque backdrop for your wedding photos.
Whether you're looking for an intimate indoor ceremony in the historic Court Room or an outdoor celebration on the lawn, Danby Castle Barn caters to all your needs.
I lost count of the number of guests who asked me where I had found the beautiful venue and that it was the best wedding food they had ever eaten!
Overall, Danby Castle Barn is a fantastic venue that combines natural beauty, historic charm, and exceptional service to create the wedding of your dreams.
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Stephanie G. Sent on 14/09/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Amazing place amazingly organised

This place is stunning would definitely recommend if your looking for something secluded this is the place. Also Jack and Jill coaching house 15 minutes away is amazing great hospitality
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Courtney C. Sent on 16/08/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Such a magical day 🤍

We got married at Danby Castle just over a week ago and we had such an incredible day.

Despite a couple of small hiccups with 2 of the old wedding co-ordinators around communication and what was offered to us, when Leah took over everything ran smoothly. Leah was always on hand to make sure our day ran smoothly.

The venue is incredible, we were bless with lovely weather for our games, ice cream van and singer but I could imagine it could be quite difficult if there weather goes the other way. We were also blessed to be able to have our first dance in the ruins which was so magical and special! If you are getting married in the summer and the weather allows, I would 100% recommend this.

Danby has the most amazing natural backdrops for photos and really allowed our guests to unwind. The food was incredible, the portion sizes were great and our guests were all very happy!! We also opted for the Fish and Chip van at night and again, it was insane!! Top Notch!!

The only negative is not having accommodation on site which was promised to us at the time of booking but we booked Guisborough Hall for our wedding party which was only 20 minutes away and allowed most of the guests to stay together.

If you are looking for a stunning venue with incredible views where your guests can unwind then Danby is your venue!! 🤍 Massive thank you to Leah again! Highly recommend.
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138 photos · 18/08/2024
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29 photos · 11/07/2024
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106 photos · 05/10/2023
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