5 Best Wedding Venues in West Yorkshire
Author: Sophie Drew
Dreaming of a wedding in West Yorkshire? Well, you’ve come to the right place. These hidden gems would be sure to impress you and your guests. From charming castle’s to stunning marquee weddings in the countryside, there are plenty of styles and variations to choose from. We understand that the hunt to find the perfect wedding venue can become overwhelming and tiring. We’ve compiled this list of 5 fantastic options to take some of the stress off of you and your partner. Whether you’re planning a small intimate gathering or a large two-day wedding there’s a venue on this list that will meet your needs.
1) Hazlewood Castle Hotel
This historic castle served as a maternity hospital during Second World War and up until 1953. Hazlewood Castle was restored in 1997 and is now surrounded by gorgeous gardens and offers luxury accommodation, a relaxing spa and it has an award-winning restaurant! Located just 20 minutes from two major cities, York and Leeds, but situated in the peaceful countryside, this really is the perfect setting for a stunning castle wedding venue.
They offer a selection of stunning reception rooms with a few being licensed for civil ceremonies. Alternatively, they are located near St. Leonard’s Chapel where couples could have their civil ceremony if a church is the preferred option.
The Great Hall has beautiful period features with great columns and alcoves framing large statues. Couples can have up to 130 guests at a wedding breakfast in this medieval-style room. The Old Dining Room can host anything from civil ceremonies to wedding breakfasts and it even has a stunning oak bar adjoined that would be used just for that event. Other rooms include The Victoria Room and The Woodland Venue Room. But that’s not all! Hazlewood Castle also offers space for outdoor ceremonies with the use of their clear garden marquee. The outdoor area is surrounded by beautiful cherry blossom trees which creates a magical and romantic setting that couples can take advantage of with some memorable wedding photos in that spot. The clear garden marquee is light and airy and the perfect space for larger celebrations because it can hold up to 450 guests. What more could you ask for?
2) Oakwell Hall
The next West Yorkshire wedding venue is Oakwell Hall Hotel. This ideal venue has beautifully landscaped gardens that are seasonal, which makes a stunning backdrop for those all-important wedding day photos. Couples can have their romantic wedding ceremony in the Great Hall and a wedding reception in Oakwell Barn which is a restored 19th Century Grade II listed building. This wedding venue has only one bridal celebration per day to allow the couple and their guest’s privacy and full use of their space. From traditional wedding breakfasts, and buffets to canapes and cocktails they have a variety of catering styles ad options that couples can work with the Chef to choose from to create their bespoke menu. Their team aim to exceed expectations and give couples their dream wedding.
Couples can choose one of their wedding packages or even create one of their own to ensure that all of their needs get met. Oakwell Hall accommodates all weddings whether that’s large or small, formal or informal, you will be welcomed at this venue.
In terms of accommodation, this wedding venue offers four poster bedrooms for the night before the big day with a range of extras to choose from. For example, you can opt for a champagne breakfast in bed or even flowers on arrival, however, you would prefer to celebrate your special day.
3) Chevin Country Park Hotel & Spa
Next on the list of West Yorkshire wedding venues is a unique option. This hotel is also dog-friendly for those of you who want to enjoy this special occasion with your pawed friends. Chevin Country Park Hotel & Spa is surrounded by the Yorkshire Dales, 3 tranquil lakes, and the picturesque Chevin woodlands which come to a total of 44 acres of land. This is ideal for couples who love wildlife and natural beauty. To add to the peaceful atmosphere there is also a spa that couples can choose to utilise. Couples can choose from their range of wedding packages from small intimate celebrations to grand gatherings. Their team understands that no two weddings are the same and they work hard to ensure that their weddings are bespoke and exceed expectations.
Nestled in the beautiful countryside this venus boasts 16 bedrooms, 28 woodland cabins, and 4-self catering lodges. The hotel rooms are comfortable and spacious, perfect for relaxing. The woodland cabins are cosy and just a short walk from the hotel and they’re sold on a room-only basis. The self-catering lodges are nestled in the woodland with walks, trails, and on & off-cycle routes surrounding them. They are the perfect option for couples who love to be surrounded by nature, and some of them come with a hot tub which would make the stay even more romantic.
Speaking of natural beauty, this stunning wedding venue offers three ceremony rooms which include their intimate Garden Suite which provides panoramic views of the stunning scenery and can host up to 30 guests for both a ceremony and a wedding reception. Their Conservatory is a new addition to civil ceremonies. It’s light and airy and can hold up to 90 guests.
4) Wentbridge House Hotel
The next West Yorkshire wedding venue is a lovely Georgian Country house dating back to 1700. This venue is set on 20 acres of gorgeous gardens with stunning views and is only a short drive from Leeds. The experienced team at Wentbridge House Hotel aims to create a day of precious moments and memories that will last a lifetime for each and every couple. You and your guests are in for a treat if you choose to stay in their uniquely designed luxury bedrooms or suites, with comfortable beds and a cosy ambiance, this is the perfect place to relax and unwind. They even have dog-friendly rooms for those of you who want to share the special occasion with your four-legged friends. They’re confident that their first-class service, delicious 2 AA Rosette food, and excellent attention will ensure treasured memories for both couples and their guests.
Their large Garden Folly sits in the shadow of a beautiful beech tree, just the perfect setting for a truly memorable wedding ceremony for up to 130 guests. This room is spacious and airy so it’s perfect for larger wedding celebrations. Sounds like the perfect location to say ‘I do’ right? But don’t worry if small weddings are more your thing, there are several cosy function rooms to choose from.
Everything is always on-hand and in one place at this wedding venue so no need to travel around on your already busy day. The team at Wentbridge is dedicated to creating your dream day and helping couples choose their perfect wedding package.
5) The Woodman Inn
Set in the beautiful Yorkshire countryside, last on the list of our best West Yorkshire wedding venues is The Woodman Inn. This exclusive-use venue is fully licensed to hold civil ceremonies, and for your special day, you will have exclusive access to their beautifully tended gardens and accommodations for your guests. Couples can work with their attentive team to design a bespoke wedding day or discover their country inn wedding venue packages. Nothing is too much trouble for their planners who will be with you the whole way through your wedding planning process.
From the reception drinks to canapes, to wedding breakfasts, all of their ingredients are fresh and locally sourced and carefully selected by experienced Chefs. If couples prefer to create their own menu the Chefs will happily design a unique menu, and accommodate dietary requirements and allergies so that all guests are satisfied with the food. What more could you ask for?
The Country Room is located in their Country Pub which is intimate and cosy, so it’s more suited to small weddings of up to 60 guests. Couples can host up to 40-day guests and 80 evening guests for a reception in this room. The Garden Room provides panoramic views of the woodlands and the tranquil sounds of Beldon Brook. Couples can choose to book exclusive use of this room for their ceremony, wedding breakfast & night reception for 60-day guests and 100 evening guests, and the Thunderbridge Suite for the happy couple.
Couples can choose to unwind in the cottage next to the Inn, the honeymoon suite, named The Thunderbridge. This offers newlyweds a home-like comfort with privacy, so they can relax and unwind in the cosy cottage. There’s a luxurious king-size bed and a spa-like ensuite with toiletries, fluffy towels, and robes. Save the best until last they say.
That’s all for the list of the 5 best West Yorkshire wedding venues. I hope you and your partner fell in love with one of these stunning options because I know I have. We know venue hunting and wedding planning can be hard but hopefully, we have given you some ideas with this list of amazing venues. Be sure to check out any of these options if they’ve captured your heart so you can find out more information, it doesn’t hurt to enquire about more than one as you can never have too many options. Happy wedding planning!
Fun Facts about Yorkshire:
In case you need any more convincing that West Yorkshire is the perfect location for your special day, here are some fun facts about the area.
For all of you food lovers out there, Yorkshire has been the starting point for a few of our household favorites. The recipe for the classic Yorkshire pudding was written in 1737 and was originally called ‘dripping pudding’ and now 400 years later is traditionally eaten every Sunday with a roast dinner.
Wensleydale (Gromit’s favorite cheese) is produced at The Wensleydale Creamery in the heart of Yorkshire. This cheese is famous for being packed full of flavour with a creamy and crumbly texture.
Last but not least, the famous Yorkshire Tea was founded in 1886 and was first served at tea and coffee kiosks by a man and his two sons, on the streets of Yorkshire.
These hidden gems are really worth checking out if you have your heart set on a wedding in this area!