Whitby Castle boasts a striking similarity to the details of the original Whitby Abbey in England, including some of the original Abbey stones. Set on 126 acres in Rye, New York, Whitby Castle is conveniently located, yet seemingly worlds away. Perfectly manicured lawns, breathtaking views of the Long Island Sound, a grandiose ballroom, plus two private reception rooms offer the perfect backdrop for any size affair. No matter the reason for the gathering, you will find a setting to match at Whitby Castle.
330 Boston Post Road
Rye, NY 10580
Tel: 914-777-2053
Location Type: Mansions

The Terrace Hours

Tuesday-Sunday: Open for Lunch and Dinner
April 1st - November 1st
Weather Permitting

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View Photo #1 - Ceremony
View Photo #2 - Willow Tree
View Photo #3 - Dancefloor
View Photo #4 - Castle at Dusk
View Photo #5 - Outdoor castle view
View Photo #6 - View of the Castle from the Front Lawn with Chairs Set Up For a Wedding
View Photo #7 - Groom and bride holding hands
View Photo #8 - Outdoor view
View Photo #9 - Wedding party
View Photo #10 - Bride and groom kissing
View Photo #11 - Horse and carriage
View Photo #12 - Ballroom
View Photo #13 - Ballroom View
View Photo #14 - Ballroom View
View Photo #15 - View of Gardiner's Bay from the Ballroom
View Photo #16 - Outdoor seating
View Photo #17 - Outdoor Cocktail Hour
View Photo #18 - View of the Castle From the Golf Course
View Photo #19 - Aerial view of Whitby Castle
View Photo #20 - Bridal Suite
View Photo #21 - Private Event Room
View Photo #22 - Cocktail Party Patio Setup
View Photo #23 - Outdoor seating
View Photo #24 - The Tavern Dining Room

IN THE NEWS

VENUE INFORMATION

Capacity (reception):
250
Capacity (dinner):
250
Max. affairs (at same time):
1
Separate reception room:
Yes
Outdoor reception area:
No
Outdoor cocktail area:
Yes
Terrace:
Yes
Dance floor:
Yes
Valet parking:
Yes
Coat check:
Yes
Air conditioned:
Yes
Off premise available:
No
In-house party planner:
Yes
Live music allowed:
Yes
DJ allowed:
Yes
AV equipment available:
No
Guest accommodations:
Near By
Cuisine:
Continental
Kosher available:
No
Kitchen on premises:
Yes
Must use in-house caterer:
Yes
Must use in-house liquor:
Yes
Ceremony:
Outdoor/Indoor Ceremonies
Bridal changing room:
Yes

BOOKING INFORMATION

Price range per person:
Starting at $120
Advanced booking required:
Yes
Advanced deposit required:
$2,500 (caterer)
Seasonal pricing flexibility:
Yes
Room availability (hours):
Until 1:00 am

TESTIMONIALS

  • Best Wedding Venue My husband and I got married at Whitby on 11.8.2024 and it was a better day than I could have ever dreamed of! Whitby was the venue I had always dreamed of. It is absolutely stunning to begin with. The food was incredible across the board (highly recommend upgrading to the sushi chef for cocktail hour - my guests couldn't stop talking about it!) The entire staff was amazing to work with. Niki was so responsive to me while planning and always helped with every detail and Ralph made sure the entire day went off without a hitch. I could not recommend more. Multiple of our friends and family still keep telling us it was one of the best weddings they have ever been to, and that is definitely because of Whitby!
     
    Lori
  • Fairytale Venue, Dream Staff We cannot thank Whitby enough for helping plan and executing our dream wedding. My husband and I planned our wedding from LA, but the amazing and meticulous staff at Whitby made it so easy to plan a wedding from the other side of the country. From day 1, Niki made our vision feel heard and worked with our budget to make our dream happen. Along the way, everyone who heard we were getting married at Whitby had nothing but amazing things to say about the food. Even the staff during our tasting was so extremely friendly and won my parents over with their service and AMAZING food and portions. Everyone at the wedding raved about the food and the cake! From the second we spoke with Ralph on the phone we knew we were in the best of hands and were so happy when he was able to be our Maitre’D for the day of. He was extremely flexible, kept everything running smoothly (even when photo was behind schedule) and was just what we needed so that we didn’t have to worry about any finer details the day of. Our bridal attendant was also an angel and kept us fed and hydrated the day of - I seriously ate too much food which is the opposite of what everyone says. Whitby will always have a special place in our heart and for the price and service I seriously couldn’t recommend anywhere else ❤️
     
    Claudia
  • Best Wedding Venue!! We got married here this past week on 5/1/25, and I don't think there are enough nice things I can say about Whitby Castle. Niki and Ralph made everything so unbelievably easy for us the entire time from booking to the days after our wedding. Roxy was my bridal attendant, and she made sure my husband and I were never without a drink. They brought all our cocktail-hour food upstairs for us so we could eat in peace and relax. Niki was so easy to communicate with for the entirety of the planning process. Every single question we asked of Ralph, who doubled as our maître d’, got answered and was perfect. We had so much fun at our reception, and it was so helpful to have Ralph there guiding and directing us every step of the way. It was so easy to coordinate dropping off and picking up all of our decor the week of the wedding. There were so many details, which can be overwhelming on your wedding, but with Roxy, Ralph, and Niki (and the entirety of the staff!!) everything was so seamless and like a well oiled machine. I am so unbelievably appreciative of everyone at this venue and cannot recommend Whitby Castle enough!!
     
    Caroline
  • Niki and Ralph were excellent with helping us make our wedding a reality! They helped make the wedding process so much easier! Niki and Ralph were both very attentive with answering our questions and with explaning the wedding process! To all brides and grooms, you will be in great hands at Whitby Castle! We had our wedding reception in August 2022 at Whitby and it was the best day ever! The food, service, and location was outstanding! All of our guests loved the beautiful venue and food! Everything was flawless! There was no worries! The best part is Niki, Ralph and staff will do everything they can to make the day as stress free as possible! We highly recommend Whitby Castle to all brides and grooms to be! Thank you Niki, Ralph and Whitby Castle for an amazing, loving and great experience! It was the best day ever for Dan and I!
     
    Jacqueline D.
  • Whitby Castle is an absolutely amazing wedding venue! From the charm and romantic details of the architecture to the delicious food and drinks, and exceptional staff and service, this venue exceeded all of our expectations. Niki was especially helpful during the planning process, answering all our questions quickly and providing flexibility when we requested. Ralph was on top of every operational detail for our big day, giving us the utmost confidence that the calendar of events would run smoothly. Our wedding could not have been more perfect thanks to everyone at Whitby. If you’re looking for a venue that’s more than the typical ‘wedding factory’, look no further!
     
    Lauren M.
  • Whitby Castle was a truly gorgeous and amazing venue for a wedding! You can't ask for a better backdrop than the castle itself for your ceremony and photoshoot, and the inside is just as beautiful. We were floored when we saw the way the ballroom was set up for our reception. We also love the way the cocktail hour is set up - it begins in the corridor and leads out onto the deck, with the welcome glass of champagne and food stations in multiple locations as you enter. Our guests told us they loved the way they kept being surprised by more food stations! The food was also delicious, as many of our guests agreed. In addition to being the perfect venue, the staff at Whitby are also extremely friendly and accommodating. They were easy to reach and receptive to the many, many questions we had leading up to the big day. They were able to provide everything we asked for with ease, and day-of, our maitre d' Ralph made sure everything ran smoothly. Everything went off without a hitch and we didn't need to worry about a thing. Both he and Niki, who we worked with a lot leading up to the event, were two of the nicest people you could ask for
     
    Jamie S.

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AWARDS

The Knot Best of Weddings 2025 (Opens in a New Window)Best of Zola 2025Manhattan Bride's Hall of Excellence 2025 (Opens in a New Window)Manhattan Bride's Best of 2025 (Opens in a New Window)The Knot Best of Weddings Hall of Fame (Opens in a New Window)The Knot Best of Weddings 2024 (Opens in a New Window)LI Weddings Best of 2024 (Opens in a New Window)Wedding Wire Couples Choice 2024 (Opens in a New Window)Manhattan Bride's Best of 2024 (Opens in a New Window)Wedding Wire Couple's Choice 2023The Knot Best of Weddings 2023Manhattan Bride's Best of 2023 (Opens in a New Window)The Knot Best of Weddings 2022The Knot Hall of Fame 2022Wedding Wire Couple's Choice 2022Manhattan Bride's Best of 2022 (Opens in a New Window)Manhattan Bride Best of The Knot 2021Best of The Knot 2021Wedding Wire Award for 2017 (Opens in a New Window)2020 Wedding Chicks Approved (Opens in a New Window)Manhattan Bride's Best of 2020 (Opens in a New Window)The Knot Award for 2020 (Opens in a New Window)Elite Wedding Professional - Long Island Bride and Groom 2019 (Opens in a New Window)Wedding Wire (Opens in a New Window)Best of Manhattan Bride Award for 2019 (Opens in a New Window)The Knot Award for 2019 (Opens in a New Window)LI Wire Award for 2018 (Opens in a New Window)The Knot Award for 2018 (Opens in a New Window)Best of Manhattan Bride Award for 2018 (Opens in a New Window)The Knot Award for 2017 (Opens in a New Window)Wedding Wire Award for 2017 (Opens in a New Window)Wedding Spot Award for 2016 (Opens in a New Window)