5 Luxury Yorkshire Wedding Venues for Romantic Weddings
Looking for that standout, breathtaking & luxury wedding venue in Yorkshire, UK which will live up to your wedding dreams? As a luxury wedding photographer, I get to see the best wedding venues the county has to offer, which also offer that warm, far-away, worldly aesthetic for something romantic & magical. Here’s my suggestions on a few luxury venues which offer it all. They’ll help you to think differently and beautifully about your wedding planning - to surprise and delight you, right here in the UK.
1. Middleton Lodge
Middleton Lodge, as pictured below, is a Georgian country estates nestled in the North Yorkshire Countryside. It is elegance at its finest!! Middleton Lodge has two individual wedding venues located on its grounds. Choose from the 18th century Main House, full of its original Georgian grandeur or just a five minute walk away is the wonderfully romantic Fig House, with views across the restored Walled Garden. With a modern, light filled interior, you feel surrounded by nature in the surrounding gardens, with sunlight dancing on the walls. A perfect setting for any intimate wedding celebration to make your heart happy! Your wedding venue in the North for somewhere that’s uniquely you.
2. Thicket Priory
Thicket Priory near York, is the perfect choice if you’d like a more traditional setting for your wedding - a Grade II-listed Victorian country house that has been restored from its time as a convent, There are 35 en-suite bedrooms, allowing around 72 guests to stay on site which is perfect to make a weekend of the celebrations with your friends and family. The Ballroom can seat about 160 people for the wedding breakfast & for more intimate affairs there are smaller rooms available. Ceremony locations are varied, including it’s very own indoor chapel, the Morning Room, or the outdoor bandstand. A blend of historic grandeur + modern luxury with interiors that are elegant yet warm — high ceilings, authentic architectural features, period charm with modern comforts.
3. Wharfedale Grange
Between Harrogate and Leeds in the beautiful North Yorkshire countryside, Wharfedale Grange is a luxury barn wedding venue where rustic meets luxurious. A former flower farm, this exclusive-use estate has fairy-tale interiors—twinkling fairylight walls, sequined chandeliers and a show-stopping rose-gold mirrorball—and acres of wildflower meadows, English gardens and countryside views. With multiple ceremony spaces (the romantic oak arbour, the spark-lit North Barn and more) and luxe on-site accommodation that’s more boutique hotel than farmhouse, it’s a venue that feels like it was made for weddings with soul and style.
4. Manor House Lindley
In the picturesque village of Lindley, just outside Huddersfield, Manor House Lindley is a stunning Georgian Yorkshire mansion reborn for weddings with flair. Once a derelict manor, it was restored to the tune of £5.5 million and opened as an eleven-bedroom boutique hotel, restaurant and exclusive wedding venue in 2018.
Walk through the grand stone frontage and you’ll find dramatic interiors in The Coach House with high ceilings, a trendy bar, opulent details and beautiful woodwork, balanced by moody, atmospheric spaces like the Lindley Cellars and the Lantern Room. Outside, private gardens and courtyards offer gorgeous, rural backdrops for ceremonies, photos and mingling. It’s a venue where history, luxury and personality come together seamlessly – perfect for couples who want every aspect of their wedding to be thought of and visually stunning, making great photos.
5. The Oakwood at Ryther
Tucked away in the serene Vale of York, The Oakwood at Ryther is the perfect blend of countryside charm and modern luxury. Once a family farm, this lovingly restored estate has been transformed into a wedding venue with heart, featuring two beautifully converted barns — the breathtaking Ceremony Hall, and the grand Old Grain Store. With exposed brick, reclaimed wood, handcrafted oak arches, and statement chandeliers, each building balances rustic character with contemporary elegance. Add to that sumptuous accommodation for up to 32 guests across boutique ensuite bedrooms, manicured gardens, wildflower meadows and exclusive use of all the grounds — and you’ve got a place where every moment of your wedding feels intimate, personal and utterly unforgettable.
From the timeless beauty of Thicket Priory with its stunning grounds and historic charm to the rustic luxury of The Oakwood at Ryther and the showstopper of Wharfedale Grange, Yorkshire has some of the UK’s most amazing wedding venues. Add in the boutique luxury of Manor House Lindley, the romantic countryside estate of Middleton Lodge and you have a region where every couple can find their perfect location. Each of these venues has its own unique backdrops, golden hour landscapes and luxurious details – all waiting to be photographed.
💌 If you’re getting married in Yorkshire at one of these incredible venues I’d love to hear your story and chat about how we can create beautiful, stylish images of your day - get in touch to see if you’re date is free in my calendar and to find out more about how to make a booking.