Askham Hall, Cumbria, Lake District

The place

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 beautiful gardens are also available for tying the knot.

For a traditional Wedding 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 no matter the season.

Askham Hall offers exclusive use for couples, with a minimum of two nights, 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.

Why couples choose it

• — The restored Bank Barn seats up to 150 guests beneath a beamed oak ceiling, with original bare stone walls.
• — Licensed for civil ceremonies in the Grade II listed barn, the 16th century Medieval Hall and the Grade I listed manor house.
• — 19 bedrooms at the hall are yours, with another 6 at the sister property, The Queen's Head, an inn in the village.
• — Exclusive use runs over a minimum of two nights, taking 9 rooms the night before and at least 15 on the wedding night.
• — The George and Dragon is a 5-minute drive away and adds 11 refurbished bedrooms, all of them dog friendly.
• — Carlisle Airport is 29 miles away, roughly 38 minutes by car.

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