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North Yorkshire Wedding Venues
A local photographer’s guide to 35 North Yorkshire wedding venues, with real weddings at every one.
01 / A photographer’s guide
I’ve photographed weddings at 35 venues across North Yorkshire.
I'm Aaron, a documentary wedding photographer and filmmaker based in Guisborough, and North East Wedding Photographer of the Year 2022. I live in Guisborough, on the edge of the North York Moors, and North Yorkshire is where I photograph most of my weddings.
I've photographed more than 50 weddings at Danby Castle, more than 20 at Rushpool Hall and more than ten at Hackness Grange, plus weddings at York Minster, on the clifftops at Ravenscar and beside the ruins of Barden Tower in the Dales.
Looking for a photographer rather than a venue? See my North Yorkshire wedding photography. I keep things relaxed. You spend the day with your guests, and I photograph it as it happens. Travel is free unless otherwise stated.
02 / North Yorkshire wedding venues
North Yorkshire wedding venues I’ve photographed.
Each venue has its own page with real wedding photographs, my favourite photo spots and how I handle the weather there.
Guisborough and Great Ayton
Gisborough HallA country house hotel on Whitby Lane in Guisborough. I’ve photographed weddings here, including an Asian wedding.Gisborough Hall wedding photography →
Pinchinthorpe HallA historic hall just outside Guisborough with gardens and a chandelier ballroom, according to the venue.Pinchinthorpe Hall wedding photography →
Howard CourtFamily-run barns and a meadow looking at Roseberry Topping in Great Ayton. I’ve photographed around ten weddings here.Howard Court wedding photography →
Whinstone ViewA barn venue in Great Ayton with views of Roseberry Topping, according to the venue.Whinstone View wedding photography →
Grinkle ParkA country house hotel near Easington with lawns and tree-lined paths. I photographed Holly and Chris’s wedding here.Grinkle Park wedding photography →
The North York Moors
Danby CastleA castle and barn in the North York Moors where I’ve photographed more than 50 weddings. I’m a recommended supplier there.Danby Castle wedding photography →
Mallyan Spout HotelA hotel in Goathland with moorland views, a garden and a waterfall close by. I’ve photographed weddings here.Mallyan Spout Hotel wedding photography →
Ox Pasture HallA barn, a marquee and gardens on the edge of the North York Moors near Scarborough. I photographed Jack and Lauren’s wedding here.Ox Pasture Hall wedding photography →
Whitby, Scarborough and the coast
Sneaton CastleA castle in Whitby with a Norman-style chapel and a painted dome. I’ve photographed several weddings here.Sneaton Castle wedding photography →
Grand Villa HeightsA clifftop venue at Ravenscar, formerly Raven Hall Hotel. I photographed five weddings here when it was Raven Hall.Grand Villa Heights wedding photography →
Hotel VictoriaA hotel garden looking out over Robin Hood’s Bay. I photographed Daniel and Danielle’s wedding here.Hotel Victoria wedding photography →
Hackness GrangeA venue near Scarborough where I’ve photographed more than ten weddings.Hackness Grange wedding photography →
Rushpool HallA hall in Saltburn where I’ve photographed more than 20 weddings, including Jess and Kieran’s.Rushpool Hall wedding photography →
The Spa HotelA hotel in Saltburn with views along the coastline.The Spa Hotel wedding photography →
York
York MinsterI photographed Annie and Tim’s ceremony at York Minster, beneath the great east window.York Minster wedding photography →
Bedern HallA medieval hall a short walk from York Minster, according to the venue. Annie and Tim held their reception here.Bedern Hall wedding photography →
Malmaison YorkA city-centre hotel with a rooftop bar looking out over York Minster. I photographed Ryan and Ben’s wedding here.Malmaison York wedding photography →
Merchant Adventurers’ HallA medieval guild hall on Fossgate in York. I photographed Joanne and Brandon’s celebration here.Merchant Adventurers’ Hall wedding photography →
The NormansA barn wedding on a working farm in Bilbrough, near York. I photographed Sarah and Liam’s wedding here.The Normans wedding photography →
Thicket PrioryA country house near Escrick with a lake and a boathouse, according to the venue.Thicket Priory wedding photography →
Sandburn HallAn oak-framed Grand Hall with lakes and woodland close to York. I’ve photographed one wedding here.Sandburn Hall wedding photography →
Burtonfields HallA Georgian house near York with gardens and lawns for golden-hour portraits.Burtonfields Hall wedding photography →
Ryedale and the Howardian Hills
The Pheasant HotelA quirky country hotel in Harome with the village church opposite. I photographed Ellie and Chris’s wedding here.The Pheasant Hotel wedding photography →
Langton HallA stately home near Malton that can be as grand or as laid back as you like. I photographed Nicola and Matt’s wedding here.Langton Hall wedding photography →
Westfield FarmA fully DIY venue near Malton with stunning gardens. I photographed Laura and Luke’s marquee wedding here.Westfield Farm wedding photography →
Richmond, Northallerton and Thirsk
Middleton LodgeA Georgian house with a garden marquee at Middleton Tyas, near Richmond. I photographed Bethan and Dan’s wedding here.Middleton Lodge wedding photography →
The Kings Head HotelA Georgian coaching inn on Richmond’s Market Place with a grand ballroom. I photographed Ellen and Simon’s wedding here.The Kings Head Hotel wedding photography →
The Yorkshire Wedding BarnA converted barn with exposed beams and open countryside near Richmond. I’ve photographed weddings here.The Yorkshire Wedding Barn wedding photography →
The Croft HotelA hotel at Croft-on-Tees with a secret garden chapel and a pink door. I’ve photographed nearly ten weddings here.The Croft Hotel wedding photography →
Crathorne HallAn Edwardian country house near Yarm with gardens above the Leven Valley, according to the venue.Crathorne Hall wedding photography →
Solberge HallA country house near Northallerton with a dark, detailed staircase and open gardens. I’ve photographed weddings here.Solberge Hall wedding photography →
Thirsk Lodge BarnsBarns, a courtyard and fields near Thirsk that glow at golden hour. I’ve photographed one wedding here.Thirsk Lodge Barns wedding photography →
Crab Manor HouseA quirky manor house venue in North Yorkshire where I’ve photographed a wedding.Crab Manor House wedding photography →
The Yorkshire Dales
The Coniston HotelA big estate near Skipton with a lake and views across the Dales. I photographed Bettina and Jordan’s wedding here.The Coniston Hotel wedding photography →
The Priests HouseA venue beside the ruins of Barden Tower in Upper Wharfedale. I photographed Katie and Will’s autumn wedding here.The Priests House wedding photography →
A real North Yorkshire wedding
Jack & Lauren at Ox Pasture Hall.
Jack and Lauren married outside in the garden at Ox Pasture Hall, on the edge of the North York Moors, with the aisle running up to the gazebo and their guests either side.
Afterwards there was confetti, a reception in the barn, and portraits along the tracks and out in the fields.
03 / Getting married in North Yorkshire
Where you can have your ceremony.
North Yorkshire gives you a lot of choice. According to North Yorkshire Council, many approved venues offer outdoor legal ceremonies, usually from April to October in daylight.
- Outdoors
A garden ceremony
Jack and Lauren married in the garden at Ox Pasture Hall, and Daniel and Danielle married in the garden at Hotel Victoria with Robin Hood’s Bay behind them.
- A cathedral
York Minster
I photographed Annie and Tim’s ceremony at York Minster. According to the Minster, you need a real connection to the cathedral to marry there.
- A village church
Church, then a short walk
Ellie and Chris married in the village church at Harome and walked across to The Pheasant with their guests.
- Registration offices
North Yorkshire Council offices
The council lists registration offices for ceremonies in Harrogate, Malton, Northallerton, Richmond, Scarborough, Selby, Skipton and Whitby.
Useful links: North Yorkshire Council ceremonies; North Yorkshire registration offices.
04 / North Yorkshire photo spots
Some of my favourite places for portraits.
These are real places I've photographed couples on their wedding day, from the moors to the Dales.
Close to homeGuisborough Priory
The Applegarth gives you a view of the priory ruins, a few minutes from Gisborough Hall.
The coastRobin Hood’s Bay
Old cottages, narrow paths and the sea, a short walk from Hotel Victoria.
The DalesBarden Tower
Ruins, woods and the river beside The Priests House in Upper Wharfedale.
WaterThe lake at The Coniston
A jetty, the lake and wide views across the Dales near Skipton.
The day comes first. The photographs happen as it unfolds.
More about how I work05 / How the day works
Three things couples ask me about.
Short portraits
Couple portraits take about twenty minutes, usually near sunset when the light softens. Then you’re back with your guests.
Rain
I don't work to a fixed rain plan. We just make it work. North Yorkshire weather rolls in and out over the moors, so there’s usually a dry ten minutes for portraits.
Photography and film
You can book photography on its own, or photography and a wedding film together from one person. See wedding photography packages for what's included.
06 / Good to know
North Yorkshire wedding venue questions.
Where are you based?
I live in Guisborough, on the edge of the North York Moors, and photograph weddings across North Yorkshire, Teesside, County Durham and Northumberland. Travel is free unless otherwise stated.
Which North Yorkshire wedding venues have you photographed?
35, including Danby Castle, Rushpool Hall, Hackness Grange, Gisborough Hall, Howard Court, Sneaton Castle, Ox Pasture Hall, York Minster, Middleton Lodge, The Croft Hotel, The Coniston Hotel and The Priests House. Each one has its own page on this site.
Can we have an outdoor ceremony in North Yorkshire?
Yes. According to North Yorkshire Council, many approved venues offer outdoor legal ceremonies, usually from April to October in daylight. Jack and Lauren married in the garden at Ox Pasture Hall, and Daniel and Danielle in the garden at Hotel Victoria.
Where can we get married in a register office in North Yorkshire?
North Yorkshire Council lists registration offices for ceremonies in Harrogate, Malton, Northallerton, Richmond, Scarborough, Selby, Skipton and Whitby. Check rooms, dates and fees with the council.
Where are the best places for wedding photos in North Yorkshire?
Some of my favourites are Guisborough Priory, Robin Hood’s Bay, Barden Tower in the Dales and the lake at The Coniston Hotel. Most venues also have great spots on site.
How much does a wedding photographer cost?
My ceremony coverage with a few family photographs starts from £895, and full-day photography collections start at £1,295. Photography and film together starts at £2,295. See my packages for what’s included.
Do you offer photography and film?
Yes. You can book photography on its own, or photography and a wedding film together from one person, so there’s one less supplier to manage on the day.
What happens if it rains?
I don’t work to a fixed rain plan. We just make it work. The weather here often rolls over the moors, so there’s usually a dry ten minutes for portraits.
How long do couple portraits take?
About twenty minutes, usually near sunset, so you’re back with your guests quickly.
My venue isn’t listed. Can you still photograph it?
Yes. Send me your venue and date. I’ll tell you honestly whether I know it, and how I’d approach it if I don’t.
Your North Yorkshire wedding
Let's check your date.
Found your venue? If you're getting married in North Yorkshire, send me your date and venue and I'll let you know if I'm free. It's a conversation about your day, with no pressure.