The Durham Ox

Seated dinner: 80 guests

“Whether you’re looking for a small and intimate venue such as our Private Dining Room, or to formally seat up to 80 in the Barn, we can easily adapt to suit your individual requirements.”

Standing reception: 120 guests

“A really versatile space, ideal for parties of up to 80 guests (seated) or 120 guests (standing and sitting).”

Ceremony, seated: 80 guests

“Whether you prefer a cozy atmosphere in our Private Dining Room or a more formal setting for up to 80 guests in our Barn, we can transform the space to meet your individual needs.”

Smallest party taken: 10 guests

“Our Private Dining Room can seat between 10-22 people”

Rooms: 8 rooms

“For those wishing for over-night accommodation we offer the perfect 'escape to the country' and have eight bedrooms and a self-catering cottage.”

Sleeps: 20 guests

“We can accommodate 20 people, and a further 6 at Ivy Cottage.”

Room types: 9 listed

“Deluxe Double Room”

Legal ceremony on site: Yes

“The perfect countryside wedding venue also licensed for wedding ceremonies.”

Chapel on site: No

“We’re wonderfully situated only a short stroll down the hill from Crayke’s beautiful local church, and just 20-30 minutes’ drive from York itself.”

Indoor option if it rains: Yes

“We always plan around our inclement Yorkshire weather, with our semi-covered courtyard, and the affectionately nicknamed “Ox Doghouse”, We have the weather covered!”

In-house catering: Yes

“Other than your celebration cake, unfortunately, we cannot allow any food not provided by ourselves to be consumed on the premises.”

Outside caterers allowed: No

“Other than your celebration cake, unfortunately, we cannot allow any food not provided by ourselves to be consumed on the premises.”

Dietary options: Gluten_free and vegetarian

“As well as our A La Carte Menu which we serve everyday except for Sunday Lunch we also have Gluten Free & Vegetarian Menus.”

Bring your own wine: Yes

“A corkage policy of £25 per 750ml bottle (wine or champagne).”

Bar on site: Yes

“Private Fully stocked Cocktail Bar - cellar conditioned ales and lagers & cocktails (can either be a cash bar or on account)”

Price: From £4,600 as a package

“from £4600 for 40 guests Additional guests £115 per person”

Included: Catering, drinks, reception space and a coordinator

“Personal event manager, complimentary wedding menu tasting, and complimentary wedding barn hire included”

Pets: Yes

“We are dog friendly, with dogs being accepted in our Tap Room and some of the bedrooms.”

Children: Yes

“We are able to add a folding bed for children at an additional cost of £35 (bed and breakfast).”

Nearest airport: LBA

“LBA”

Parking: Yes

“There's a nice large car park behind the pub (always handy) and it's a good job, because as well as the main pub, there's quite a lot going on here.”

Step-free access: Yes

“Separate Entrance to the main pub (via a ramp, all facilities are fully accessible on the ground floor).”

Event spaces: Banquet room

“Meeting/banquet facilities”

Reception indoors: Yes

“Whether you’re looking for a small and intimate venue such as our fabulous Private Dining Room, or to formally seat up to 80 in the Barn, we can easily adapt to suit your individual requirements.”

Space for dancing: Yes

“Impressive music system, lights and even a glitter ball!”

Coordinator on the day: Yes

“We have an experienced team that will be dedicated to you from the early planning stages through to your big day.”