Ripley Castle, East Wing
Ripley, Harrogate, North Yorkshire, HG3 3AY -
Up to
200 guests
About Venue
For 700 years Ripley Castle has been the quintessential essence of Yorkshire romance.
From the moment you enter the village, Ripley stands apart: it is beautiful, historic, and picture postcard perfect. When it comes to organising weddings, few venues can match our years of experience, professionalism, and ability to turn visions into reality. Ripley offers a range of great inclusive packages, with no hidden costs so you know exactly where you are when budgeting for your big day.
All our catering is done ‘in-house’ and the castle has established a great reputation for excellence and reliability when it comes to serving fine cuisine and good wines.
A number of the castle’s main reception rooms are licensed for civil wedding ceremonies. The 16th century oak-panelled Library lends a fabulous air of history and dignity to the proceedings, but some couples prefer to use one of the lighter Georgian rooms. The spectacular Long Gallery in the East Wing seats up to 120 people.
Dedicated wedding co-ordinators sit down with you to prepare a detailed programme for the day so that everybody knows who is doing what and when. At Ripley there is always someone at your shoulder; to answer queries, offer advice, receive instructions and help however they can, whatever the question.
The East Wing has three rooms available to hire for Weddings, private events and Conferences.
These rooms can be hired on an individual bases and can accommodate 12 to 120 guests.
Capacity & Layout
Standing
up to 200
Theatre
up to 120
Boardroom
up to 70
Cabaret
up to 72
Pricing
& Opening Hours
Weekly schedule
monday
00:00 - 24:00
tuesday
00:00 - 24:00
wednesday
00:00 - 24:00
thursday
00:00 - 24:00
friday
00:00 - 24:00
saturday
00:00 - 24:00
sunday
00:00 - 24:00
Price type: Per guest
from £50 per guest
from £50 per guest
from £50 per guest
from £50 per guest
from £50 per guest
from £50 per guest
from £50 per guest
Facilities & Amenities
Flipchart
Disabled access
Lectern
Outdoor / Garden / Beach
Natural light
Table / chairs included
Heating
Space Rules
Allowed events
Wedding ceremony licence
Location
Reviews
- Wes SykesAugust 2025
Lovely place to visit. We went on a Sunday so nothing was happening but it was still a pleasant stroll around the grounds. Parking charge was reasonable £1.80 for two hours. The cost of entry was OK as it goes towards the upkeep of the attraction.
- Michelle HusbandJuly 2025
Lovey place yo visit. Went on Sunday there was market. Lovely little cafe and sandwiches we got were delicious. Massive grounds to walk in with the cows and deer roaming free. Definitely recommend for nice relaxing day out.
- Christian C317June 2025
A Glorious Day at Ripley Castle Lake – Sunshine, Stalls & Stepping Over Cow Pats! We spent a glorious Sunday at Ripley Castle Lake and it was exactly what we needed – fresh air, sunshine, and a good dose of Yorkshire charm. It was a beaming hot day, and we found parking easily in the main car park, just a short walk from the castle. Prices were surprisingly reasonable too, which is always a good start! The little village of Ripley is like something from a postcard, with a proper old-fashioned ice cream parlour (beware: the queue stretches longer than a cow’s memory) and a lovely pub with benches outside – perfect for sipping something cold while watching the world go by. The castle grounds were hosting Sunday market stalls, adding a nice touch of local flavour to the visit. It really is a sun trap – perfect for a lazy wander or just soaking it all in. The lake walk next to the castle was a highlight – peaceful, scenic, and ideal for stretching your legs. But fair warning: it’s open grazing land, so while the cows are friendly enough, their contributions to the path are less so. Think of it as a rustic obstacle course! The castle café was a lovely final stop – it has a charming walled garden area with picnic tables, where we cooled down with a drink and enjoyed a moment in the shade. All in all, it was a lovely few hours out. Beautiful surroundings, a relaxed atmosphere, and just enough cow pats to keep you on your toes. Highly recommend it if you fancy a peaceful day outdoors with a touch of historic charm!
- LynneAugust 2025
Had a lovely visit to the castle grounds today, young gentleman in the cafe was amazing and gave us great tips and advice on our visit, he was super friendly and highly respectful. Spent a few hours walking around the grounds then had a lovely coffee and scone in the cafe which was delicious and great value for money. Highly recommend a visit.
