28 of the Best Wedding Venues in Yorkshire & Humberside
Author: Sue White
Planning a wedding can be incredibly stressful, but we are here to help. Yorkshire is a beautiful destination to get married with gorgeous scenery and historic buildings. We’ve selected our top 30 venues, there’s something for everyone, budgets big and small!
Here are our top 28 wedding venues in Yorkshire…
1. Hickleton Hall, South Yorkshire
Hickleton Hall, located in South Yorkshire, is a Grade II Georgian stately home and has 17 acres of gardens for you to host your wedding in. Better yet, it is surrounded by a further 5000 acres of woodland, a magnificent backdrop for your wedding pictures. There’s a magical marquee space in the hall grounds to host your ceremony and wedding reception with a luxury outdoor option that’s suitable for up to 150 guests. A picture-perfect wedding venue!
2. Rise Hall, Hull
Rise Hall is an exclusive use Yorkshire wedding venue. It is a Grade II listed country house and offers a variety of options for your ceremony whether you prefer an outdoor wedding or indoor. The romantic setting is sure to impress your guests whilst providing you with the perfect setting to get ready in. There are 31 charming bedrooms in the hall, all individually designed and providing a lovely place for your guests to retire at the end of the evening. This grand venue is sure to impress!
3. Wentbridge House Hotel, West Yorkshire
Wentbridge House, a Georgian Country House in West Yorkshire, dating back to 1700, offers a charming setting for weddings in its 20-acre gardens. Conveniently located just off the A1, the venue boasts exclusive use weddings. The manicured grounds, featuring a Garden Folly, are perfect for ceremonies hosting up to 130 guests. Wentbridge House caters to diverse preferences, providing an elegant and distinctive backdrop. The venue is dedicated to creating a personalised and unforgettable retreat for couples, with its picturesque surroundings.
4. The Priests House, Skipton
Nestled in the enchanting Yorkshire Dales, The Priests House provides an intimate wedding experience against the backdrop of the majestic 12th-century ruins of Barden Tower. Set amid the picturesque Wharfedale Valley, the venue offers breathtaking views. The courtyard, lawn, and orchard, exclusively available to you and your guests, provide a tranquil setting shared only with the resident family of ducks, two pheasants, and a robin.
5. The Mansion, Leeds
The Mansion, a premier wedding venue in West Yorkshire, offers a luxurious experience within 700 acres of breathtaking parkland just north of Leeds. With an elegant colonnaded exterior, terraces for drinks receptions, and a stunning central staircase under a glass dome roof adorned with a sparkling chandelier, the venue provides a picturesque setting for your special day.
6. Howsham Hall
Howsham Hall, a Grade 1 listed Jacobean country house, is a picturesque wedding venue just 20 minutes from the historic city of York. Surrounded by manicured grounds offering stunning countryside views, it’s the perfect setting for a wedding weekend, with customisable one, two, or three-night options. Exclusive to you and your guests, the venue boasts 12 unique bedrooms, including one of the largest wedding suites in Europe.
7. Chevin Country Park, West Yorkshire
This West Yorkshire wedding venue offers a stunning view across its picturesque lake and is dog-friendly so your furry friends can be involved in your special day. Chevin Country Park Hotel & Spa boasts a charming rural location, making you feel cosy and warm within the woodland. This venue offers three different rooms to suit the size of your wedding party with ample accommodation for your guests. If you choose to get married here, you won’t be disappointed!
8. Camp Katur, North Yorkshire
Camp Katur is an unusual wedding venue located in North Yorkshire. The grounds offer 250 acres of land to host a peaceful woodland ceremony, a rustic barn ceremony or you can even hire a yurt for your ceremony. The onsite glamping village can host up to 65 guests overnight and even features an Eco Spa with a sauna and hot tub, the perfect way to relax before your big day. If you’re looking for somewhere a little unusual to host your wedding, the search is over!
9. The Grand Hotel, York
This Grade II listed Edwardian building is located in the heart of York. The Grand Hotel can host weddings big and small with 207 rooms meaning there is plenty of accommodation for your guests. This spectacular wedding venue features sweeping stone staircases and original wood panelling which will make a magnificent backdrop for your wedding pictures. The luxury hotel spa is a great feature of this venue if you arrive the day before your ceremony and provides a place to relax to calm those pre-wedding day jitters. A stunning venue for a big or small Yorkshire wedding!
10. The Bridge Hotel & Spa, Wetherby
The Bridge Hotel, easily accessible from York and Leeds, features historic 18th-century luxury rooms and stunning grounds creating a beautiful view in your wedding pictures. The venue has facilities for 10 to 200 guests, offering the option of exclusive use for weddings inside or outside in a marquee. The venue is in the North Yorkshire countryside and there is a hotel spa on offer for guests to enjoy. A lovely rural location for your ceremony and reception!
11. Sheffield St Paul's Hotel & Spa, South Yorkshire
If a rural wedding isn’t what you’re after, then the St Paul’s Hotel & Spa in Sheffield City Centre might be the venue in Yorkshire you’re looking for. If marrying in summer, make use of the terrace area for reception drinks. Or, if marrying in winter, head over to the stunning winter gardens for your pictures. This venue caters to all different tastes, with a luxury feel and the option of a delicious afternoon tea included in your wedding day. This venue certainly offers a day full of tasty food alongside your celebrations!
12. Dale Farm Weddings, North Yorkshire
This wedding venue in North Yorkshire is a 200-year-old farm with spectacular views across the Yorkshire countryside. The venue accommodates around 100 guests and offers the opportunity to design the décor as you wish, this is great if you’re looking at a wedding theme that is a little unusual. Dale farm also offers room for guests to stay in the glamping and holiday accommodation within the grounds. If you’re looking to host your wedding in North Yorkshire, look no further than Dale Farm!
13. The Parsonage Hotel & Spa, York
Situated in the countryside, six miles from the historic city of York, The Parsonage has stunning gardens and is licensed for civil ceremonies up to 110 guests. Your ceremony would take place in the exclusive Castania Suite before heading to the conservatory for your drinks reception then to the elegant Crystal Suite for your wedding breakfast with a view of the gardens. If you arrive the day before, you could even make use of the onsite spa facilities!
14. Oakwell Hall, West Yorkshire
This historic West Yorkshire wedding venue is perfectly positioned in the Yorkshire countryside with stunning grounds to make your pictures pop. Oakwell Hall ceremonies take place in the Great Hall of the Manor House with each room available for wedding photography on the day. Receptions take place in Oakwell Barn with your select number of guests, there’s a courtyard and magnificent views to the rear. This hall is perfect for those wanting a wedding steeped in history!
15. Hazlewood Castle Hotel, West Yorkshire
Hazlewood Castle Hotel is also great for history lovers. Explore the stunning grounds to find the perfect picture location, enjoy your food cooked in the award-winning restaurant then end the day by heading to your luxurious room. The hotel is located 20 minutes from Leeds and York, it is surrounded by countryside and is a unique venue for the wedding of your dreams. Hire this exclusive venue for the best day of your life!
16. Hatfeild Hall, West Yorkshire
Drive up the tree-lined driveway and approach the hall where you will be married, passing by the fountain and the views of the golf course. 18th Century Hatfeild Hall offers stunning countryside views and historic backdrops to your wedding photography. Your ceremony will take place in the room of your choosing, depending on your party size, then head to your reception and enjoy your choice of catering option with your guests. This hall offers lots of choices meaning you can really personalise your special day!
17. Bolton Castle, North Yorkshire
This history-rich medieval castle has been preserved to perfect condition, nestled in the Yorkshire Dales. The venue hosts up to 240 guests inside and was recently voted 17th best wedding venue in the UK by The Independent. Whether you want a simple wedding or a full wedding service, this venue can provide it. This castle offers a truly magical experience, with optional falconry displays and even the release of doves, no request is too big at Bolton Castle!
18. Raven Hall Hotel, North Yorkshire
Do you dream of a wedding venue with cliff-top sea views? If so, Raven Hall Hotel is the venue for you. Your ceremony can take place either indoors or outdoors with a choice of banqueting suites depending on the size of your party. There is also the optional use of the Good Hope Chapel for those brides and grooms opting for a more religious ceremony. Up to 120 guests can be hosted in the Great Hall of the hotel for the ceremony and reception celebrations. Just imagine your seaside wedding pictures!
19. Lodge Farm Weddings, North Yorkshire
This 200-year-old family farm offers picture-perfect backdrops for your wedding snaps. Lodge Farm offers exclusive access from 9 am the day before your wedding is available so you have plenty of time to set up, especially important for those doing some DIY decorations. This venue is exclusive use with onsite accommodation for up to 8 guests, with four different ceremony locations to choose from. This is truly a rustic wedding venue, and even better, there’s a church next door!
20. Chilli Barn, Otley
Chilli Barn has been part of a family farm for six generations and was converted in 2014 to host intimate weddings. The rural setting offers a charming and relaxed atmosphere for parties up to 90 people. The barn is surrounded by meadows and forest, it also allows the use of marquees, yurts and tipis. A truly romantic Yorkshire countryside setting!
21. Salt Marsh Hall, Howden
Fancy an outdoor wedding nestled within a woodland or under a canopy of blossom trees? Salt Marsh Hall can provide this and more. As an exclusive use venue, the hall is yours to enjoy for the weekend. There’s a spacious bridal suite, a variety of rooms to choose from for your ceremony and the Walled Garden provides a perfect place for your pictures. All catering is provided by local farms and businesses to provide you with fresh delicious dishes. A venue in East Yorkshire for a showstopper wedding!
22. Ripley Castle, Harrogate
If you’re looking for a romantic venue in North Yorkshire, look no further than 700-year-old Ripley Castle in Harrogate. This venue offers different packages depending on your wedding budget and can host up to 120 guests. The historic gardens and lake will make for a beautiful backdrop on your special day. The castle even offers some exciting optional extras to make your day even more special such as a sweetie cart, late bar license and additional courses. Certainly the luxury wedding venue of your dreams!
23. The Hepworth, Wakefield
Now this is a unique, purpose-built wedding venue. If you’re looking for something a little less classic and a little more unusual then The Hepworth is the venue for you. Located in West Yorkshire, this stunning art gallery is ideally positioned on the historic Wakefield Waterfront and features some beautiful backdrops for those all-important wedding photos. Take your choice of the variety of ceremony rooms and get married amongst some great examples of modern British art!
24. The Manor Rooms, Drewton Estate
Surrounded by fields on the grand Drewton Estate in East Yorkshire, The Manor Rooms is a modern venue, perfect for any loved-up couple. Big or small, your wedding will be tailored to your personal style as the venue provides a blank canvas for you to decorate. The Garden Room is suitable for ceremonies with up to 100 guests, it features chandeliers and cascading twinkling fairy lights along with a faux green foliage wall. The Manor Rooms might just be the venue for you!
25. Wharfdale Grange, Leeds
Ceremonies at Wharfdale Grange can take place in either the romantic North Barn or under the twinkling arbour. Guests can then head to the courtyard for the sought-after confetti picture, then enjoy a drink in the Cart Barn cocktail bar. If you’re looking for luxury, head to the South Barn for your wedding breakfast and reception where you’ll find rustic tables and vintage chandeliers. Let your wildest wedding dreams come true!
26. Hackness Grange Hotel, Scarborough
Explore the skies and arrive in style with the Hackness Grange Hotel’s helicopter wedding transport! Or if you’d rather keep your feet on the ground, let the wedding team welcome you and up to 170 of your nearest and dearest. There are 17 acres of land and two potential ceremony locations, you decide based on your style. The best part is that every wedding party has exclusive use of the hotel function rooms and grounds. Ready to book your helicopter ride?
27. Eden Barn, Little Musgrave
This boutique North Yorkshire venue might be the one for you. It’s set in 100 acres, overlooking picturesque scenery and is the rustic barn venue you’ve been looking for. The barn has been hosting weddings since 2015 when a member of the family decided they’d love to be married there. This family-run business offers exclusive use of Eden Barn and the 100 acres surrounding it. Look no further for a cosy North Yorkshire venue!
28. Falcon Manor, Settle
In 2015, Falcon Manor was lovingly restored and relaunched as a romantic venue in the Yorkshire Dales. The stunning staircase makes for a great photo op and the manor even features 16 boutique bedrooms for your guests. The Garden ceremony room hosts over 80 guests, it opens up onto the terrace and gardens meaning it is filled with daylight. If a rural manor sounds like your dream wedding location, then Falcon Manor is it!
If sadly none of these venues captured your heart, why not check out some of our other inspiration?