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CARLTON TOWERS

01405 861 662 | www.carltontowers.co.uk

What to expect Carlton Towers is an exquisite stately home in North Yorkshire with a long and distinguished history. Late 18th century gates and a sweeping drive leads you to an impressive Grade I listed country house, in the Victorian Gothic-revival style, surrounded by 250-acres of private parkland.

Celebrate in style There’s a choice of where you can say your vows and celebrate. The Venetian Drawing Room is an opulent room with gold walls, an impressive fireplace and two magnificent chandeliers.

The Card Room is a more intimate room, with oak lined walls, a silverplated chandelier and original fireplace with a polished fossil limestone chimneypiece. The Picture Gallery is lined with impressive paintings and features beautiful brass chandeliers and two fireplaces.

We love... There’s a delightful Walled Garden Vineyard with views from The Stables Tearoom within the grounds. The vineyard hosts fabulous weddings in the summer.

THE GAMEKEEPER’S INN

01756 752 434 | www.gamekeeperinn.co.uk/weddings

What to expect Built in the 19th century and formally the estates gamekeeper’s cottage, the building still retains a quaint, traditional look and the bright airy conservatory blends seamlessly with the original building. Situated in the beautiful grounds of Long Ashes Park in the heart of the Yorkshire Dales, it’s surrounded by stunning landscapes. Celebrate in style The award-winning Netherside Suite welcomes 120 people. It’s an idyllic setting featuring a wood-burning fire, natural oak beams and large windows allowing a natural light to grace your day. Positioning your head table in front of the grand fireplace ensures the bridal couple are able to see all of their guests.

We love... To the rear a children’s playground will keep the little ones entertained and at the front a large patio and grass area are perfect for drinks and canapés in the sun.

CARLTON MANOR

07570 383 744 | www.experiencecarltonmanor.co.uk

What to expect Carlton Manor has recently undergone stunning renovations, with all eight bedrooms beautifully finished and ready to accommodate up to 18 guests in the main house. Many of the rooms have picturesque views of the East Yorkshire countryside. The manor house also has a spacious kitchen at its heart, a cosy snug and plenty of nooks and crannies in which to hide away and relax with a book.

Celebrate in style A truly majestic space, the Yorkshire oak-framed Ceremony Barn offers a romantic backdrop for the grandest of weddings. Bathed in natural light from large, elegant windows, you can enjoy marvellous views over the landscaped courtyard and Carlton Tipi. Seating up to 150 guests, this stunning indoor space is a beautiful place to take your vows in view of your loved ones.

For your reception, the Carlton Tipi brings something extraordinary to your special day. Follow the fairylights and music down the garden path to the cosy tipi, with capacity for up to 150 guests to be seated around the venue. If you should like to extend an invitation to even more guests, an additional 50 can be accommodated in the evening.

We love... There’s now the addition of three cottage studios adjoining the house and the stunning woodland area of the garden will welcome your guests with its fantastic new 12 luxury pods.

TONG PARK HOTEL

01132 859 303 | https://tongparkhotel.co.uk

What to expect Tong Park Hotel is an ivy-clad former vicarage set in the beautiful picturesque village of Tong.

Celebrate in style The Bentley Suite is a modern multi-purpose room which holds between 40-182 guests. This elegant suite can hold up to 164 guests for a sit-down meal and up to 170 guests for a buffet. The room has plenty of natural daylight, with mood lighting LEDs fitted into the ceiling that can be set to your colour scheme and is fully air conditioned.

The stunning Grand Marquee can welcome up to 250 guests for a sit-down meal and up to 300 guests for a buffet and boasts a reception room for a further 50 guests.

Guests can choose to stay overnight in one of the 59 spacious bedrooms, eight of which are executive suites.

We love... The grounds are due to be upgraded in the winter of 2022-2023. Watch this space!

CAMBLESFORTH HALL AND GRANGE

07897 720 765 | www.camblesforth-hall.co.uk

WHAT TO EXPECT The Grange at Camblesforth Hall is a stunning brick barn wedding venue, providing a blend of rustic and romantic, with a dash of glamour. The four beautifully restored barns feature handmade bespoke lighting, fairylights and soft drapes which complement the array of original features. The venue oozes character warmth and charm, giving couples the perfect backdrop for a magical winter wedding.

The barns surround a large private and versatile courtyard which houses birch trees and rustic planters. As the night draws in the courtyard comes into its own, bathed in the warmth from the coach lanterns which surround it. Camblesforth Hall itself boasts a stunning façade, perfect for photographs. TIME TO CELEBRATE The Coach House is a high-ceilinged red brick barn with rustic lighting and a waterfall of fairylights, providing a romantic, rustic chic backdrop for your vows which comfortably seats up to 100 people.

The evening capacity is up to 200 people within the Poultiggery Bar and Cart Shed which provides the perfect space to chat to friends and family and dance the night away.

WE LOVE… The front facia of Grade I listed Camblesforth Hall is a very striking feature, perfect for group shots or those intimate couple photographs.

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Located in Yorkshire and bordering the edge of the beautiful Peak District National Park, our truly unique venue, Spicer Manor, will provide an idyllic setting for your perfect day.

Spicer Manor gives you full exclusive use of the property and grounds for 1,2 or 3 nights, for you and your guests to celebrate your special day in style. At Spicer Manor we are fully licensed for civil ceremonies and can offer you a choice of settings for your ceremony.

The House is ideal for small intimate weddings of up to 50 guests. Alternatively our Coach House with a rustic finish, oak beams and 5 arched windows, looking onto the lawn and water fountain can accommodate larger weddings for up to 116 daytime guests and 140 evening guests. Luxury accommodation to sleep 34 guests in 15 beautifully designed bedrooms all with en-suites.

Spicer Manor also has a state-of-the-art cinema room, games room and twin hot tubs.Set amongst open country fields edged with Yorkshire stone walls Spicer Manor has an amazing backdrop for capturing those special images on your wedding day.The small woodland and 2 paddocks provide the perfect space to allow children to let off some steam while you relax under the old oak trees, set up outdoor activities or even enjoy sitting around an open campfire.

Bradley’s Catering will work hand-in-hand with you through every aspect of creating your menu and can tailor a menu to your exact requirements and budgets.