The Mansion Roundhay Park

I wanted to include The Mansion in Roundhay park for those of you wanting a stately home venue conveniently close to the city (15 mins away)  but yet nestled in the greenery of the park so you get the best of both worlds. 

Steeped in history, this Grade II listed building is set in over 700 acres of gorgeous parkland, overlooking lakes and woodland, perfect for your wedding photography backdrops.

They host a variety of events at The Mansion, including weddings, corporate events and private parties; comfortably seating 134 guests for dinner in The Mansion room, with a maximum capacity of 220 standing for a party or evening reception.

The Mansion, which is a Greek style Palladian style building has now established a name for itself as one of Leeds’ unique wedding & events venues which is packed with period features like the magnificent sweeping grand staircase complete with a 54,000 crystal elegant chandelier. This, along with the carved mahogany banister and customisable internal lighting, provides the perfect ambience and setting for your celebration.

These modern features, wrapped within a beautifully restored Grade II listed building in Roundhay Park, are just a few of the reasons why The Mansion remains one of the popular wedding venues in the north of England and continues to collect award nominations!

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Denton Hall Ilkley

A stones throw away from the infamous Cow & Calf rocks in Ilkley, Denton Hall is surrounded by 2500 acres of parkland and outstanding views across the wharfe. You can’t get more ‘Yorkshire’ than this in my opinion! With its rugged beauty nestled in the midst of ‘gods own country’. Inside Denton Hall, the 18th century décor, crystal chandeliers, wood panelled bar, stunning spiral staircase, elegant stylish  dining room with and  26 bedrooms, make Denton the ideal venue for those who seek luxury in the middle of Yorkshire Dales. All weddings at Denton are held on Saturdays and are fully exclusive - the Hall is yours from the Friday at 4pm through to the Sunday at Noon. They have no minimum numbers for catering, their maximum for the wedding breakfast is 100 and for the evening, 160. They also have a civil ceremony licence plus the delightful St Helens Church just outside their front gates for those seeking a traditional church wedding an an alternative and then back to the Hall for reception. Also included in the hall hire is the use of one of their stunning civil ceremony rooms and the Bridal suite for the night of the wedding.Their imposing south-facing frontage offers brides and grooms sweeping panoramic  views for miles around, acting as a unique vantage point for the famous Ilkley Moor and of course Cow & Calf Rocks.

Carlton Towers 

Carlton Towers is a gem of a wedding venue,  resembling a Victorian country house but if you look closely you’ll come to realise it’s steeped with history and is much MUCH older.

Built in 1684, the three-storey, Jacobean style Carlton Hall was completely rebuilt by the widow of Brain Stapleton who put her blood sweat and tears into making it the stunning building it is today and may even have some of the features left from the medieval house who inherited the house way back in 1301. 

The long wing on the right was added around  1777 by Thomas Stapleton probably to the design of Thomas Atkinson of York.

Carlton Towers is an exemplary example of one of the best preserved Gothic Revival buildings.

With 2 Beaumont talbot hounds on banners painted with the Stapleton lion and the ‘lion de Brienne’ of the Beaumont Arms guard the sweeping stone staircase which leads to Carlton Towers’ front door, and  the prominent Clock Tower features a balustrade with the family motto ‘Meulx Serra’, OId French for ‘It will be better’. 

It is this unique combination of the imposing exterior and exquisite interior that makes Carlton Towers at once a spectacular and intimate venue.

A spectacular backdrop for your wedding photography, high class accommodation for you and your wedding guests, the finest highest quality food and drink & your own dedicated wedding team. Carlton Towers will seamlessly  put together your perfect dream wedding day you deserve.

You and your guests will be enchanted by the elegance and beauty of this 17th century hidden gem. Set in 250 acres of parkland, Carlton Towers is an historic treasure – and it is all yours for the most special day of your life. With exclusive use of the house and gardens, you and your guests will love exploring. From the epic grandeur of the staterooms to the informality of the bar tucked under the Minstrels’ Gallery, it is filled with secrets to discover. 

Broughton Hall, Skipton

Surrounded by the most amazing countryside the Yorkshire Dales has to offer, you’ll find it hard pushed to find a wedding venue with a nicer location. Sheep roam around freely in the grassy fields surrounding the hall and there's so much space outside to have drinks and canapés, sit on the wooden seats around the fire pits and chill with your wedding guests amongst the greenery!

Broughton Hall dates back to 1597 and has belonged to the Tempest Baronet family who have been established in the area for over 900 years. 

With its sumptuous Green Drawing Room, the impressive Library, and the warm Red Drawing room provide guests with a perfect backdrop for events and weddings.

The grade 1 listed Hall dates back to 1597 and combines the work of several architects including the renowned William Atkinson, who was also responsible for the impressive Durham Cathedral. Home to the Tempest Family for 900 Years. The Broughton Hall Estate has been the home of the Tempest family since 1097 and enjoys a rich history stretching back over the Millennium.