Askham Hall Country Weddings
Exclusive Use Grade I Country House Wedding Venue with Bank Barn in Penrith
A rustic barn wedding venue
Exclusive use and bespoke planning service
Our venue is majestic yet tranquil, hidden in the idyllic Lake District
We're dog friendly!
Our full and rich history, from the 1200s
Prices & Key Facts
Prices
Price Band: ££ - £££
Typical Price: £12,000
Price Range: £10,000 - £15,000
Please note we offer bespoke service - our prices are based on your requirements.
Hire Price Range: £1,800 - £4,300
Per Person Price Range: £60 - £75
Capacity
Guests for a ceremony: 150
Guest Capacity (min/max): 30 / 200
Guests for sit down meal: 30 - 150
Accommodation
Accommodation Rooms: 19
Accommodation Capacity: 45
About Askham Hall
A multi award winning country house hotel and barn wedding venue near Penrith, Cumbria. Licensed for civil ceremonies. Weddings are available in our stunning barn, smaller house weddings also available. We have 19 bedrooms, a Michelin starred restaurant and even an outdoor heated pool with a hot tub. Our stunning gardens make for the most amazing back drop to wedding photography and of course ideal for the wedding party to relax in.
Cumbria Tourism's Wedding Venue of the Year 2022 and Visit England’s Gold Winner of Small Hotel of Year 2023! Located just a few miles from Penrith, England, Askham Hall and Bank Barn provides the modern country house and barn wedding venue combo you’ve been looking for. Situated along the edge of the beautiful Lake District National Park in Cumbria, the venue is suitable for celebrations of all sizes and styles. It offers a luxurious, intimate and relaxed place in which to say “I do”.
Askham Hall is licensed for civil ceremonies in the Grade II listed barn, the 16th century Medieval Hall and the Grade I listed manor house. If the weather is on your side, the gardens are also available for tying the knot. For a traditional ceremony, St. Peters Church and St. Michael’s Church are just a short distance away. Within the venue's grounds, the Bank Barn has been beautifully restored to welcome you and your loved ones. It boasts original features, such as bare stone walls and a beamed oak ceiling, mixed with contemporary décor. Seating up to 150 guests, it is a fantastic setting for a wedding in every season. The cosier 16th century Medieval Hall is perfect for minimonies seating up to 70, or for a more intimate wedding, 30 guests ‘in-house’.
The hotel offers exclusive use for couples, and we ask that you spend a minimum of two nights if you are holding your nuptials here, taking a minimum of 9 rooms the night before the wedding and at least 15 rooms the night of your wedding. This means that you will have the day beforehand to set up your wedding perfectly, with the help of the dedicated events team.
19 luxurious bedrooms will be at your disposal at Askham Hall. There are another 6 bedrooms at the venue’s sister property, The Queen’s Head, a charming inn located in the village of Askham. George and Dragon inn, only a 5-minute drive away, can also form part of your accommodation, offering 11 newly refurbished opulent bedrooms; all of which are dog friendly.
The Details
Type of Ceremony
Civil ceremony licensed
Humanist / Celebrant weddings
Outdoor Ceremonies
Receptions Only
Venue Setting
Countryside
Waterside
Woodland
Remote
Venue Type
Stately home
Boutique hotel
Barn
Exclusive use
Country House
Manor House
Mansion
Small Hotel
Land For Hire
Unique & Unusual
Outdoor / Garden
Weekend Hire
Historic
Additional Facilities
Outdoor ceremonies
Honeymoon suite
Dance floor
Live music permitted
Discos permitted
Wedding coordinator
Swimming pool
Spa facilities
Onsite car parking
Licensed bar
Wedding packages
Bespoke weddings
Dog friendly
Catering Options
Inhouse Caterers
Area
Lake District
Contact & Location
Askham Hall
Askham, Penrith, CA10 2PF, Cumbria, United Kingdom
FAQs
Yes! We only offer weddings on an exclusive use basis.
Yes! We can host civil and celebrant ceremonies in our bank barn, outdoor garden pavilion or within our historic house.
A typical Wedding at Askham Hall, for around 100 guests would be around the £12,000 mark. All of our weddings are bespoke, so it depends on what you're wanting on your Wedding Day.
Yes! Our garden pavilion is outdoors.
You'll have access the full day beforehand to ensure everything is ready for your day. Our team will already have most of it set for you, so all that's left to do is add some flair!
We have a great late license, so the party can continue as long as possible!
Yes!
Yes!
Yes! We have the choice of two, though you can choose any bedroom in the house.
Yes! We have 19 bedrooms.
Yes! We have our sister establishment, the Queen's Head with 6 bedrooms located in Askham and George and Dragon, located in the Village of Clifton with with a further 11 bedrooms available.
Our Sustainability Commitments
Year on year we set business goals that include strategies focussed around the following criteria: • Removing single use plastics and reducing our use of paper across our business with guests and B2B • Constantly review and improve our waste management and recycling strategies, with all staff trained on the importance of recycling • Reducing the carbon footprint of our business operation • All kitchen food waste is composted • All vegetables and some fruits come from our gardens, and meat from our farms • We have a pond with a duck and geese habitat, creating a positive ecosystem • We source local suppliers wherever possible to reduce food miles • We use local contractors wherever possible • We have a water borehole on site, only extracting what is needed • We use only eco friendly chemicals and cleaning materials • Introducing electric car charging stations across our establishments • We have a sound limiter in the barn to reduce noise pollution and annoyance to neighbours
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