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Castle / Fort Description: Your wedding day is just that, a single day to celebrate something very special, a magical experience that you will treasure and remember for the rest of your life.
Imagining a fairytale wedding or civil partnership is no longer just the material of dreams; the heritage and history of the magnificent Allerton Castle puts you and your guests right at the heart of a fairytale - on your big day.
The exclusive use of this Yorkshire landmark offers an unrivalled setting for your wedding day and a welcome change from the usual conference and banqueting suites provided by hotels.
Licensed to hold civil ceremonies and partnerships, Allerton Castle offers a host of beautiful and enchanting rooms for you and your guests to relax, dance and dine in throughout the day.
For those who don't want to leave when the music stops, Allerton Castle also benefits from two en-suite bedrooms and a magnificent Bridal Suite allowing you to extend your stay here with us.
To complement these unparalleled surroundings, Dine - an internationally recognised event and catering company, offers couples this unforgettable venue with the highest standards of event management, food, and service, to give you a truly memorable and special day.
Should you choose Allerton Castle as the venue for your event, you can rest assured that professionalism and attention to detail are top of the list of priorities. We realise that it is only your total satisfaction that guarantees our continued success.
Whether you're looking forward to a traditional romantic marriage or a simple, elegant affair, Dine can design your dream wedding. Our Event Managers will listen to YOUR preferences, likes, dislikes and style, and then design the food and service to ensure that your very special day reflects your individuality.
Practicalities
Prices: Packages from £58.00 plus VAT, Evening Buffets from £6.00 plus VAT (depending on requirements) Ceremony/Reception: Ceremony & reception Capacity for ceremony: 120 Seated meal capacity: 120 Buffet meal capacity: 200 for a canape and drinks reception Total venue capacity: 120 daytime & up to 200 evening reception
Outside space: The terraces, memorial garden and grounds Bridal suite: The stunning Palace Suite Photography inside: Yes Photography outside: Yes Parking: Yes Disabled access: Yes Confetti permitted: Bio-degradable & outside only
Food + entertainment
Licensed bar: Yes Late licence bar: To 11.30pm, extension to 12.30am available Disco facilities: Space for DJ and/or Band Type of cuisine: We have a wide selection of Dine menus. Whether you choose from sophisticated canapés, stylish bowl food, brasserie-style Dine Simply menus, the full magnificence of the Dine dishes, or the gourmet Dine Collection menus, all our menus are designed to be absolutely adaptable. Dishes can be designed according to your needs and preferences, whether it's a dietary requirement or a firm family favourite. Vegetarian menu: Yes Accommodation: Three double en-suite bedrooms and a central lounge. Can recommend hotels
Additional services
Toastmaster: Included in our packages Hairdresser: Can recommend Florist: Can recommend Band: Can recommend Photographer: Can recommend Videographer: Can recommend DJ: Can recommend Event planner: Included in our packages
Further info & directions
Additional details: Please note, there is a hire fee for Allerton Castle - please see website for details
Directions by public transport: The nearest railway station is Knaresborough, we are 20 minutes from York and Harrogate and thirty minutes from Leeds Bradford Airport.
Directions by car: Situated on the outskirts of Knaresborough - North Yorkshire, the Castle is located in between Harrogate and York just off the A1M at junction 47. The close proximity to the motorway allows easy access from the North and the South of the U.K.