This article focuses on the best wedding country or manor house venues in West Yorkshire, ranked based on reviews from various platforms and our own personal experience. We’ve listed our top three at the start of the article, but also listed the best of the rest lower down on the page.
Top 3 Wedding Country/Manor House Venues in West Yorkshire
1. Shibden Hall, Shibden
Many people in the Halifax area may know Shibden Hall as simply a museum, but the 15th-century Grade II listed building also doubles as a staggeringly beautiful wedding venue for those wanting to add a genuine medieval character to their big day. The external architecture of the building is a mixture of styles reflecting the varied tastes of the owners over the course of its 600-year history, and the interior boasts early English oak furniture, oak panelled rooms, and stone mullioned stain glass windows. With two rooms hosting up to 45 people, the venue is an absolute dream for those wanting to have an intimate wedding ceremony, and for weddings that size, there really is no place better in West Yorkshire.
2. Oakwell Hall, Birstall
Oakwell Hall in Birstall near Leeds combines the history and antiquity of a manor house with the flexibility and atmosphere of a barn, making it one of the most popular and versatile venues in the county. With two venues available – The Great Hall of the manor house itself which has a capacity of 60, and the adjacent barn which can hold 110 – it really does leave couples spoilt for choice. The house itself is a Grade I listed Elizabethan building, and is surrounded by beautifully restored period gardens which can really make your wedding day feel like it has been transplanted directly from the likes of Downton Abbey or Pride and Prejudice. If Shibden Hall is a little too small for your tastes, Oakwell Hall is easily the next best thing.
3. Ilkley Manor House, Ilkley
A relatively new addition to the wedding venue market, Ilkley Manor House is a cost-effective venue for those looking for an intimate wedding without all the frills but still within the walls of a medieval manor house. With a quaint courtyard out the front and plentiful green space around the back, the compact house offers a rustic experience at a fraction of the price that other similar venues might cost. As a heritage, arts, and community space and a Grade I listed building, the interior is exceptionally well-preserved, and a gorgeous warm fireplace on the ground floor is the perfect place for intimate family photos. If you’re looking for something affordable but authentic, Ilkley Manor House is the perfect solution.
The Best of the Rest: Wedding Barn/Mill Venues in West Yorkshire
Hoyle Court, Baildon: Large mansion near Bradford with an expansive garden and lovely manor house vibe.
Southwood, Halifax: New venue with oodles of potential and in-house caterers set in gorgeous garden surroundings.
Crossley House, Halifax: Huge mansion that will make you feel like a king or queen set within four acres of grounds.
Manor House Lindley, Huddersfield: A gorgeous manor house offering grandeur, style, and decadence.
Harewood House, Harewood: An extravagant venue with Renaissance artwork all over the walls and a spectacular terrace.
Oulton Hall, Oulton: Amazing Georgian mansion with vast grounds and a lake for those picture-perfect wedding shots.
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