Yorkshire Wedding Venues: 15 of the Best

Yorkshire’s not all literary geniuses, delicious tea, and farm-based TV soaps, you know. Dotted across the dramatic moors, patchwork fields and industrial cities are plenty of incredible wedding venues. 

We made the (virtual) journey up north and explored some of the very best venues in this amazing county. We checked out what couples had to say, the space on offer and, of course, the live band facilities and have come up with a shortlist of Yorkshire wedding venues that are guaranteed to impress. 

Whether you’re keen to marry in trendy Leeds or historic York, or in any one of the stunning hidden corners of the vast Yorkshire countryside, we’ve got the perfect match for you below.

The definition of the best of both worlds, The Green Estate offers city dwelling couples a chance to get lost in a natural oasis. Situated in the Manor area of Sheffield, The Green Estate is an urban meadow, heritage hot spot and wedding venue.

History lovers will relish the opportunity to marry in the doorway of the fascinating Tudor turret house, once the prison of Mary Queen of Scots. After your ceremony, take unique pictures indoors and explore the apothecary garden and the lavender labyrinth. 

Manor Oaks House is where receptions are held and with a warm and rustic atmosphere it won’t take guests long to settle into the festivities. 

Set in a vibrant quarter of Sheffield on the banks of the River Don on a man-made island, Kelham Island Museum is as unique as it is impressive. 

Offering Victorian industrial charm in abundance, you can marry in the Crucible Workshop -one of the last remaining in Sheffield - or the intricately tiled Upper Gallery. You and your guests are welcome to spend time in the museum before heading back to the Upper Gallery for a night of celebrations.

Set in the heart of the boutique spa town of Harrogate, The Yorkshire Hotel is an imposing Victorian building lovingly restored to reflect modern day style. With more than a few nods to its history and Yorkshire setting, the small touches here make it stand out from other hotels.

Neutral tones and sophisticated touches give the wedding suite a classic feel, perfect for traditional white weddings. The pillared entry way makes for the perfect spot for wedding snaps after the ceremony while the surrounding streets of picturesque Harrogate offer further photo opportunities. 

The food here is a major pull with wedding menus developed and prepared by an AA rosette head chef, making your first meal as a married couple one of your most memorable.

Nestled in the grounds of the 18th century Settrington House, The Orangery is an elegant Georgian building straight from the pages of a Jane Austen novel. 

The night before the wedding you can settle into The Garden Cottage, the perfect place to relax and get ready for your nuptials. Each of the four double bedrooms have been thoughtfully designed and have their own bathroom, so there’s plenty of space to get spruced up on your wedding morning. 

You can marry in the neighbouring Settrington Church before wandering over to The Orangery and its surrounding gardens for drinks or marry within The Orangery itself. With high vaulted ceilings, arched windows, stone pillars, and candlelight lanterns, it’s difficult to imagine a more romantic setting for your wedding day. 

As you approach the elegant frontage of the grade II listed Bawtry Hall, you’ll quickly feel transported back to a time of glamour and decadence. As you enter through the pillared doorway, you’ll step into a world where contemporary luxury meets period character. 

Gilded mirrors reflect the glitter of crystal chandeliers designed to shine against the soft, neutral backdrop of Bawtry Hall’s walls. The perfect place for a classic white wedding, we can just imagine cream roses sitting on the grand fireplaces or adorning the aisle of The Wesley Room or the Drawing Room. 

Known as the ‘party house’ Bawtry Hall know how to throw an evening celebration like no other and the team will be on hand to help organise everything from DJ sets to end of the night fireworks displays. 

If you’re dreaming of country wedding vibes with a modern spin, look no further than Bunny Hill. This incredible venue features an industrial style barn with reclaimed timber and metal framed windows sitting comfortably alongside sparkling chandeliers and plush chesterfield sofas. 

You can marry indoors in the Garden Room or in the modern mezzanine lounge, or outdoors under the shade of the magnificent oak arbour. You can enjoy the idyllic grounds after the ceremony all year round thanks to the stretch tent complete with patio heaters. For your reception drinks, why not set up a personalised cocktail bar or champagne tower? 

After a wedding breakfast in the impressive reception barn, it’s time to really get the party started. With a late license and no sound limiters, you can dance until late into the night. 

If you have your heart set on alfresco nuptials, Escrick Park could just be the wedding venue for you. Here you can utilise the three outdoor areas as you wish, choosing a woodland or garden ceremony with the option to host a lavish marquee reception in a former deer park.

Escrick Park offers three main settings for weddings. The first is Skipworth Hall Garden, a secluded and private collection of gardens with wildflowers, flower-filled borders, and mature trees. You can keep things simple and host your entire day here or head over to the parkland for a large marquee or tipi celebration. 

Largely south facing, the parkland is ideal for sun-soaked festival style weddings or large celebrations in stretch tents or yurts. The parkland is also the ideal place to head after a woodland ceremony in the ancient oak clearing just a short walk away. 

Deep in the Yorkshire dales, nestled in the shadow of the ruins of Barden Tower is this 15th century chapel. The Priests House with its stone walls, latticed arch windows and wrought iron chandeliers, it’s the stuff of fairy tales.

Exchange vows in candlelight here before heading outside for drinks and photographs in front of the ruggedly romantic ruins. Head back inside for an atmospheric wedding breakfast in the chapel - or the Priests House itself, if you’re planning a more intimate affair. 

A DJ or band can be set up on the medieval tiled stage, allowing you to soak up the unique atmosphere as you dance the night away. 

Exchange your vows under the dappled light of overhead trees at Camp Katur’s woodland chapel. A bracken lined aisle and pine needle covered floor provide your grand entrance, with little more than a sprinkling of wildflower arrangements needed to make the setting really pop.

If you’d prefer to keep things indoors, you can marry inside the fairy lit Hay Barn with its exposed brick and original wooden beams. Receptions can also take place in the atmospheric barn or, alternatively, a Yorkshire Yurt or tipi can be erected in the idyllic meadow. 

The meadow is the perfect spot for festival style celebrations. Layout haybale seating areas and let guests sip on celebratory drinks as the musician of your choice provides the perfect soundtrack. 

Wentbridge House is a stunning Georgian country house boasting over 300 years of heritage. Set in 20 acres of grounds and gardens designed by an award-wining landscape architect, it’s difficult to imagine a more idyllic setting for your big day.

You can marry in the stunning outdoor garden folly or in one of the elegant rooms inside. The interiors at Wentbridge House exude timeless luxury with contemporary flourishes scattered throughout. 

As a luxury hotel, Wentbridge House specialises in wow-factor stays. Why not extend your stay post-wedding and enjoy a minimoon spent in one of the sumptuous suites? With pocket-sprung beds dressed in crisp cotton sheets and Molton Brown products on-hand, it’s the perfect place to unwind after the big day. 

Whitley Hall is an impressive 16th century mansion set in 20 acres of picturesque gardens and grounds nestled with the south Yorkshire countryside. 

You can hire a dedicated space at Whitley Hall or have the entire place to yourself on an exclusive use basis. The team here are flexible with options to have an indoor or outdoor ceremony making use of whichever cosy corner or picture-perfect spot you fancy.

After the vows an award-winning kitchen team will create incredible canapés and meals served up in a state-of-the-art reception space. As the night ends, simply head upstairs to one of the 32 characterful en-suite bedrooms. 

Surrounded by lakes and woodland, Sandburn Hall is a truly idyllic Yorkshire wedding venue. 

The oak framed Grand Hall is the jewel in the crown at Sandburn with its floor to ceiling windows ensuring the Yorkshire landscape can be enjoyed all day, whatever the weather. You can marry here or under the oak framed folly in the blossoming Rose Garden. 

Enjoy drinks in the stunning grounds and capture wedding portraits in front of the lake before beginning an evening of celebration that will never be forgotten. The Grand Hall transforms by night with hundreds of glowing fairy lights and all the facilities you need to dance the night away. 

Situated just a stone’s throw from Brontë Country, this Jacobean manor house is our top pick for history and literature lovers alike. 

As flexible as it is beautiful, Holdsworth has a variety of wedding options on offer. Large, mid-size and small weddings will all find an appropriate place within the house with staff on hand to help you make the most of whichever space you choose. Outdoor weddings are also an option here, taking place on the pretty courtyard or manicured lawns.

While weddings can be totally bespoke at Holdworth House, the team have used their 60 years of experience to pull together packages designed to keep things stress-free and seamless. With every detail taken care of, all you’ll need to do is turn up and enjoy your perfectly planned day. 

Set against a patchwork of fields edged with Yorkshire stone walls, Danby Castle Barn is the perfect place to soak in the ruggedly romantic Yorkshire moors.

Your day here starts in the surprisingly contemporary Getting Ready Room with velvet seating and a large vanity station lit by a sparkling chandelier. Once you’re ready to make your entrance you can stroll over to one of two rustic ceremony spaces, each with exposed brick and characterful features. Reception drinks can be enjoyed outdoors against the incredible country backdrop or inside the charming threshing barn.

The brand new Daleview Barn is the latest addition to this dreamy wedding venue and promises to be the perfect setting for your wedding breakfast and epic evening party. 

For a wedding worthy of even the most discerning lifestyle influencer look no further than Middleton Lodge. This Georgian estate is dripping in character features while exuding an unmistakably modern air. 

Marry in the Georgian manor house itself or in the two-acre garden with fig house. The main house comes complete with sweeping staircase, cellar bar and a private garden marquee. Four reception rooms and 16 bedrooms complete the space. 

Alternatively, you can marry on the terrace or lawn or in the Fig House with its floor to ceiling arched windows. 

After the festivities, settle into one of the luxury bedrooms on the estate. Why not extend your stay and enjoy the Forest Spa? You can let wedding stresses simply drift away as you indulge in this unique indoor/outdoor retreat.