The 10 Best Wedding Venues in Yorkshire
Photography by Esme Whiteside PhotographyGetting married in Yorkshire aka God’s own country? We’ve got the 10 best Yorkshire wedding venues to set the scene for your day. Yorkshire is the largest county in the UK and is famous for many things including the Brontë sisters, who wrote their fair share of classic romance novels, Yorkshire puddings, Yorkshire tea, and, of course, some of the best wedding venues. In this roundup, are the following Recommended Venues: Bunny Hill Weddings, The Grand Lodge at Oaklands, Rise Hall, Wharfedale Grange, The Venue Barkisland, Middleton Lodge Estate, Grantley Hall, and Riverlands Wedding Barns, as well as a few extra venues we just had to include!
The best wedding venues in Yorkshire as Recommended by Rock My Wedding!
Bunny Hill Weddings
Bunny Hill Weddings is a contemporary barn venue boasting opulent interiors and incredible views. This exclusive use Yorkshire wedding venue can host up to 150 seated and 350 standing guests, with children and pets more than welcome. Not only that, the venue boasts a bridal apartment that offers breathtaking rural views and a private garden complete with a Jacuzzi. Bunny Hill Weddings ensures that couples have everything they need on-site, including an in-house bar, catering and on-the-day coordination. Bunny Hill holds a licence for both indoor and outdoor civil weddings, ensuring comfort regardless of the season. Moreover, for couples seeking an unforgettable celebration of their love, Bunny Hill boasts a late licence, has no noise limiters, and allows fireworks! Whatever kind of wedding you’re after, Bunny Hill Weddings can guarantee an exceptional day.
The Grand Lodge at Oaklands
In the enchanting landscapes of Yorkshire, The Grand Lodge at Oakland sits on 200 acres of woodland. A haven of rustic elegance and old-world charm, this idyllic venue exudes timeless beauty. The grandeur of its stone facade and sweeping lawns sets the stage for a breathtaking celebration. The Grand Lodge at Oakland in the East Ridings of Yorkshire is an exclusive use wedding venue, so you won't have to share your day with any other couples. There are two ceremony spaces at this rustic wedding venue. Inside in The Grand Lodge or outdoors at The Pavilion. The Yorkshire wedding venue has 14 lodges on-site for guests to stay over in. The venue has an overall capacity of 200 guests for your wedding breakfast. The Grand Lodge at Oakland is the perfect sanctuary for couples seeking an unforgettable wedding.
Rise Hall
Found in the heart of the Yorkshire countryside, Rise Hall is a beyond-stunning, exclusive-use luxury country estate wedding venue. Pairing contemporary style and chic sophistication, Rise Hall is an incredible romantic getaway. With a ceremony capacity of 120, a dinner capacity of 160 and a standing capacity of 250, the dedicated team at Rise Hall can accommodate an intimate celebration or an all-out party. This also includes children and pets! Rise Hall is licensed for civil ceremonies in the Morning Room. This room is timeless and light-filled with a grand chandelier, original features and uninterrupted views across the lawns. The beautiful gardens and The Belvedere Hall are two perfect places to hold your drinks reception. The in-house bar and food are catered to the couple entirely, emphasising your likes and personalities. Your post-wedding party will take place in a traditional Yorkshire pub. Finish the night in one of the 31 charming, unique bedrooms on-site.
Wharfedale Grange
Wharfedale Grange is the ultimate luxury wedding experience. The Grade II listed Georgian farmhouse has opulent high ceilings with ornate chandeliers. You’ll feel like you’re stepping into a completely new world. The farmhouse can accommodate up to 18 people, so you and your nearest and dearest can make the most of staying in this incredible wedding venue in Yorkshire. Indulge in the finest Super King-size beds, a private hot tub, a cinema room and a cosy fireplace in the living room. Your wedding will take place in one of the four spaces on the grounds at Wharfedale Grange. Choose from The North Barn, The South Barn, The Cart Barn, and The Arbour. Decked out in cosy twinkling lights with cosy log burners for the outdoor areas, you’ll be in your own complete love bubble. This Yorkshire wedding venue also has a morning preparation suite behind a secret door! As well as a split-level cocktail bar, and a one of a kind Ladies’ Gossip Room complete with optional Prosecco tap and phone chargers!
The Venue Barkisland Ltd
The Venue Barkisland Ltd is a blank canvas industrial wedding venue in West Yorkshire. Set in the glorious countryside, this wedding venue has a unique take on rustic charm. The Venue Barkisland Ltd is an exclusive use wedding venue that can host up to 400 guests! Not including any pets you might want to bring because this is a pet-friendly wedding venue too! The Venue Barkisland Ltd has a dedicated team who will work closely with you to create the day you want. Also, instead of having a one-size-fits-all package, The Venue Barkisland Ltd offers several flexible options to ensure you can use their space how you want. This West Yorkshire wedding venue is the perfect dichotomy with rustic and industrial styling including stripped wood floors, exposed brick, and high ceilings. You can use the indoor spaces including the Bowers Rooms and Spinning Room or take your ceremony outdoors with a charming woodland backdrop.
Middleton Lodge Estate
Don’t mind us we’re just daydreaming about drinks on the lawn in the sun at the grand Main Hall, a seasonal wedding feast in the modern and industrial Fig House, followed by some romantic sunset couple portraits in the 2-acre Walled Gardens, and late-night drinking in the private Cellar Bar. Sounds like a movie! If you’re focused on a traditional wedding or looking for relaxed vibes with an outdoor wedding, Middleton Lodge Estate country house wedding venue in North Yorkshire can provide you with exactly what you’re looking for with their expert planners! Think of this venue as a retreat, with a restaurant and hotel also on the property. If you do decide to exclusively hire both the Main Hall and Walled Gardens, you have 26 bedrooms in total! For your ceremony, you can choose the Main Hall for 75 guests or the Walled Gardens for 90 guests. Celebrate your evening surrounded by all your loved ones with up to 200 guests!
Grantley Hall
Grantley Hall is a 5-star country house and hotel wedding venue surrounded by sublime gardens in North Yorkshire. Where do we start with this one? With the 47 luxury bedrooms, the 5 elegant restaurants including the Michelin-starred Shaun Rankin, or the serene Three Graces Spa? Let’s dive into it all…When you book Grantley Hall wedding venue, you’ll be appointed a Wedding Executive to help execute your day to perfection. Plus, you can choose to have exclusive use of the hotel if you so desire with a maximum of 180 guests to attend your day. Have your ceremony indoors in the Music Room or outside in the Japanese Garden. Soak in the sun in The Orchard with some welcome drinks and canapés and dine in the Grantley Suite. Party the night away in Valeria’s Champagne & Cocktail Bar and return to one of your opulent bedrooms. You and your partner will spend the night in the Royal Suite! We might just book a night away here anyway. Is anyone ready for a trip to North Yorkshire?
The Saddle Room
The Saddle Room would make a glorious backdrop to any wedding with views of the Yorkshire Dales. With exclusive use of the newly completed Bell Barn and Courtyard, you can bring along 50 to 120 seated guests. There are indoor and outdoor ceremony spaces with rustic furniture that adds to the authentic country charm surrounding the Yorkshire wedding venue. When you book this wedding venue, you’ll be working with a dedicated wedding coordinator to help plan your day, as well as on the wedding coordination from the whole wedding and events team. Need a place to rest your dancing feet? The Saddle Room has on-site rooms and cottages that can sleep up to 56 guests. What more could you need? The Saddle Room in Yorkshire will have your back throughout the entire wedding planning process and are total experts in delivering unforgettable wedding days.
Riverlands Wedding Barns
Riverlands Wedding Barns is an East Yorkshire wedding venue that is made for couples wanting that relaxed and rustic vibe for their wedding day. At Riverland’s, you can have the freedom to create the wedding that suits you and your beau. This Yorkshire venue wants you to feel completely relaxed and at ease during your celebrations. With exclusive use of the venue, extensive drink and catering options, as well as on-site accommodation, all you have to do is make a few simple decisions and the incredibly supportive team at Riverlands will help you run a smooth and enjoyable wedding day. You can marry in the 18th-century brick barn before heading out to welcome drinks in the courtyard. Riverlands is an eco-conscious wedding venue and plants a tree for every wedding hosted at the venue! Making your wedding sustainable starts with just a few small steps and booking a sustainable wedding venue, makes it so simple.
Camp Katur
If you go down in the woods today, you’re sure of a big surprise! Camp Katur is an enchanting woodland wedding venue in Yorkshire set on 300 acres and is a family-run venue. Let us paint the picture of what your wedding day could look like at Camp Katur. Firstly, you’ll arrive the evening before your wedding. Treat yourself to some wood-fired pixies in the Hebridean, game in the miaow, or pamper in the hot tubs. The next morning, your ceremony will happen in the Woodland Chapel aka the outdoors! Enjoy your wedding breakfast and late-night dancing in the Hay Barn. With a live band or DJ and plenty of magical cosy fire pits, you’ll feel completely at one with nature. There are plenty of activities to keep you and your guests thoroughly entertained during your stay with football pitches, a swing park and a small farm area complete with chickens and sheep.
Take our word for it, these Yorkshire wedding venues are the best. The perfect place to say your “I Do’s” is right here!
If you think one of these wedding venues in Yorkshire could be the one for you, the next step is to go and see it in person. Find when the next open day is and take along our extensive list of questions to ask your wedding venue. With our questions, you’ll be able to make an informed decision on putting down that deposit. Next, you’ll want to take a look at booking your photographer. Head to our Recommended Supplier directory and browse our amazing photographers.
