Danby Castle Barn, in Danby near Whitby in North Yorkshire, hosts private and corporate events for 10 to 160 guests and weddings of up to 180 day guests and 220 in the evening. The venue combines a historic barn, a courtroom, a threshing barn and the new Daleview Barn, next to the ruins of Danby Castle.
Seminars and company events
The venue lists private dining, conferences, birthday parties, corporate events, baby showers, funerals and wakes, and filming. It holds from 10 to 160 guests for private and corporate events. Menus are customized to the event, and a dedicated events team guides the choice. A Christmas party offer also runs. For a company day, the Daleview Barn offers arched windows with views, wooden beams, a bar and modern bathrooms, while smaller groups can use the other buildings. The site does not publish layouts such as theatre or boardroom, so ask for them when you request a quote.
Weddings and receptions
The weddings offer is the venue's main business. At a glance, it states up to 180 day guests and up to 220 evening guests, with four indoor and outdoor ceremony areas. The Classic Wedding Package includes exclusive venue use, a getting-ready space, a ceremony, drinks and canapes, a wedding breakfast and an evening buffet. A twilight package and an after-dark package offer shorter formats. A food tasting is included for the three-course wedding breakfast, outside the twilight packages. Guests have also held a first dance in the castle ruins.
Rooms and capacities
The Daleview Barn hosts up to 180 for a wedding breakfast and 220 for an evening party. The Courtroom, an indoor ceremony space, seats up to 90, and the adjacent Jury Room serves for meeting a registrar or celebrant, or for a quiet moment. The original barn also hosts indoor ceremonies. The Threshing Barn is a separate rustic space for drinks receptions, morning preparations or games. A Getting Ready Room offers a vanity station and hanging space.
Catering
Catering is organized by the venue. For wedding packages, food and drink is included, with a tasting, canapes and an evening buffet. For private and corporate events, menus are customized, and a wine list is available. Ask about dietary requirements when you choose the menu.
History and setting
The venue stands in the grounds of Danby Castle, in the North York Moors. The ruins form part of the setting and serve as a backdrop for photographs. The venue is part of a group and publishes a page on the history of the castle.
Getting there
The address is Danby Castle Barn, Castle Lane, Danby, Whitby, YO21 2NP. The what3words location is polishing.working.vocals. A Where to Stay page on the venue's site lists accommodation nearby.
