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The White Swan is a charming 16th-century coaching inn located in the heart of Pickering's historic market square. This traditional Yorkshire inn combines period character with modern amenities, featuring original beams, open fires, and stone walls. The venue offers flexible event spaces suitable for meetings, celebrations, and private dining, with capacity for up to 80 guests. Located in the gateway to the North York Moors, the inn provides an ideal base for exploring the Yorkshire countryside while offering authentic hospitality in a historic setting.
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| Space | Theatre | Cabaret | Boardroom | Classroom | U-shape | Banquet | Reception |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Main Restaurant | 60 | — | 24 | 30 | 20 | — | — |
| Private Dining Room | 20 | — | 12 | 15 | 10 | — | — |
Day delegate rate from the venue’s published pricing. Exact quotes confirmed on your proposal.
Includes: Room hire estimate.
Half day, full day and evening rates available on request.
Bespoke menus and exclusive-use packages for private events.
Rates available on request for private events and meetings
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Market Place, Pickering, YO18 7AA, United Kingdom
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The White Swan is a verified historic inn in Pickering, hosting up to 80 guests, with day delegate rates from £50. Its genome scores highest for Historic, Corporate, Accessibility. Verified on-site: wi-fi, food & catering, sustainability, accessibility. Best suited to memorable events in a heritage setting.
Best for: memorable events in a heritage setting, corporate conferences and board meetings, fully accessible events.
Sustainability credentials are not yet evidenced in the profile data.
Up to 80 guests for dining events, 60 for seated conferences
Basic AV equipment available, external providers welcome for specialist requirements
Full restaurant catering services available with traditional British cuisine
Limited on-site parking, public parking available nearby in Pickering town center
The White Swan is a charming 16th-century coaching inn located in the heart of Pickering's historic market square. This traditional Yorkshire inn combines period character with modern amenities, featuring original beams, open fires, and stone walls. The venue offers flexible event spaces suitable for meetings, celebrations, and private dining, with capacity for up to 80 guests. Located in the gateway to the North York Moors, the inn provides an ideal base for exploring the Yorkshire countryside while offering authentic hospitality in a historic setting.
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