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Harewood House
Located just outside Leeds, Harewood House, the family seat of the Lascelles family is one of the grandest stately homes in Yorkshire.
It provides grandeur on a massive scale, and is one of the most popular tourist attractions in Yorkshire.
Harewood offers two private venues for the ceremony and three venues for the reception.
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Ripley Castle
One of Yorkshire's great historic houses, Ripley Castle is located between Harrogate and Ripon. Among
those of late middle age, it's probably best remembered as the setting for the YTV series "The Flaxton Boys".
The home of the Ingilby family for the last 700 years, it's historic and utterly picturesque. It's hard to
imagine a better backdrop for wedding photos.
There's a hotel in the village, and lots of hotels in nearby Harrogate.
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Goldsborough Hall
Dating back to the 17th century, but much remodelled over the years, Goldsborough Hall is situated just outside the
utterly picturesque town of Knaresborough.
Still privately owned, it now doubles as a 5AA Star country hotel with six luxury suites, including two bridal suites.
Various wedding packages are available.
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Victoria Hall - Saltaire
Situated in the heart of Titus Salt's incredible "model" village, Victoria Hall was built in 1869 as the
institute for the mill workers.
Situated just outside Shipley on the banks of the River Aire, Saltaire is a World Heritage Site today, and
attracts flocks of tourists.
No shortage of things for your guests to see
if they need to take a short break from proceedings.
Saltaire also has its own railway station with
trains to Leeds, Bradford and Skipton.
This is more a venue to hire than one offering complete packages. With options to choose your own caterer,
wine,florist etc. Rooms available for both the ceremony and the reception.
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East Riddlesden Hall
Located near Keighley, East Riddlesden Hall is an atmospheric 17th Century merchants house. Owned by the
National Trust, it's maintained to the exacting standards we expect of the NT. The house simply oozes atmosphere.
Weddings can take place in The Great Hall, or the beamed Airedale Barn, and The Barn is the reception venue.
There are no standard packages, but you are expected to use suppliers from the NT preferred supplier list.
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Castle Howard
Famous for its starring role in Brideshead Revisited, this massive stately home is set in beautiful rolling
countryside on the edge of the Howardian Hills. Undoubtedly Yorkshire's top stately home.
Available for weddings over the Summer, with reception either in the house or in a marquee in the grounds.
The venue for the civil ceremony is the incredible "Temple of the Four Winds". Possibly the most
romantic venue in the world.
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Bolton Castle
A magnificent mediaeval fotress set in the heart of Wensleydale, Bolton Castle has been in the hands of
the same family since it was completed in 1399. Which explains quite how remarkably well preserved it is.
Civil ceremonies and receptions are available, receptions giving exclusive use of the castle. Purely venue hire, giving the flexibility to make your own
arrangements.
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Fountains Abbey
The finest abbey in England, Fountains forms part of the incredible Studley Royal Water Gardens. Managed by
the NT, Fountains is set in the most beautiful grounds imaginable and is now a World Heritage Site.
Civil ceremonies are held in the 16th century Fountains Hall, and the reception likewise or in the restaurant (exclusive use) or a marquee.
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