Leeds is a fantastic multicultural city in the heart of the Northern Powerhouse, and a thriving hub for business, history and modern innovation. The city is home to one of the world’s 100 top universities and has the perfect blend of Victorian and modern architecture as well as loads of parks and surrounding countryside.
Thanks to its wide variety of things to visit, see, eat, do and experience, Leeds makes for the perfect city to host your wedding. Whether you’re looking to incorporate some of that history and culture into your wedding, immerse yourself in the many picturesque green spaces or have a small and intimate inner-city wedding, you’re practically guaranteed to find exactly what you’re after in Leeds.
Our 2025 Wedding Report revealed that Leeds and the surrounding areas are a popular choice for UK weddings, with most local couples opting to celebrate their big day in or around the city. In fact, four out of every five couples choose to stay in Leeds and Yorkshire, by choosing a local venue. This highlights the strong connection residents feel to their city, and it certainly helps that getting married in Leeds is more cost-effective than the national average. The typical wedding in Leeds costs an average of £20,306, which is slightly lower than the UK average of £20,822 and way less than the £28,629 couples in London spend. Whether you’re after a lavish event or an intimate gathering, Leeds has something to offer every couple.
Leeds is the fifth largest city in the UK, which means it’s home to a huge range of fantastic wedding venues. You might want to get married in a luxurious stately home, a beautifully tended garden, a rustic barn or a modern and sophisticated hotel – whatever you choose, you’re bound to find it in or around Leeds.
The stunning Woodlands Hotel is a fantastically elegant venue surrounded by deep woodland. Or, for a truly magical venue, Waterton Park Hotel and Spa allows you to get married on an island in the middle of a scenic lake, which is perfectly extravagant and totally unique.
For a wedding fit for royalty, Hazlewood Castle gives you the opportunity to have a magic wedding with plenty of opportunities for incredible photos. Or, for something a little different, The Engine Shed Wetherby gives you the chance to get married in a Grade II listed former railway goods shed that has been gloriously transformed.
If you want to get married outdoors, Priory Barn and Cottages and Holdsworth House Hotel have carefully landscaped gardens that make for the perfect setting for a fairytale ceremony.
Alternatively, if you’re looking for an affordable hotel venue, there are plenty that Leeds has to offer, like Hollins Hall Hotel and Country Club, The Midland Hotel, Village Hotel Leeds South and The Parsonage Hotel and Spa.
In Leeds, the average cost of a wedding venue excluding catering is £5,623. These figures are close to the UK average of £5,945 for a venue without catering, which makes Leeds and Yorkshire a very typical wedding destination. That being said, Leeds still offers plenty of budget-friendly options while delivering excellent value and quality.
Leeds is the fifth largest city in the UK, which means it’s home to a huge range of fantastic wedding venues. You might want to get married in a luxurious stately home, a beautifully tended garden, a rustic barn or a modern and sophisticated hotel – whatever you choose, you’re bound to find it in or around Leeds.
The stunning Woodlands Hotel is a fantastically elegant venue surrounded by deep woodland. Or, for a truly magical venue, Waterton Park Hotel and Spa allows you to get married on an island in the middle of a scenic lake, which is perfectly extravagant and totally unique.
For a wedding fit for royalty, Hazlewood Castle gives you the opportunity to have a magic wedding with plenty of opportunities for incredible photos. Or, for something a little different, The Engine Shed Wetherby gives you the chance to get married in a Grade II listed former railway goods shed that has been gloriously transformed.
If you want to get married outdoors, Priory Barn and Cottages and Holdsworth House Hotel have carefully landscaped gardens that make for the perfect setting for a fairytale ceremony.
Alternatively, if you’re looking for an affordable hotel venue, there are plenty that Leeds has to offer, like Hollins Hall Hotel and Country Club, The Midland Hotel, Village Hotel Leeds South and The Parsonage Hotel and Spa.
In Leeds, the average cost of a wedding venue excluding catering is £5,623. These figures are close to the UK average of £5,945 for a venue without catering, which makes Leeds and Yorkshire a very typical wedding destination. That being said, Leeds still offers plenty of budget-friendly options while delivering excellent value and quality.
Just like with the UK as a whole, the weather in Leeds can be somewhat temperamental and unpredictable. But, with some great planning, you can still have your ideal wedding at any time of the year – it all depends on your budget and what you’re looking for.
Spring (March - May) is a wonderful time to get married in Leeds, as the city’s parks and surrounding countryside burst with vibrant greens and colourful blooms. From the enormous Roundhay Park to the sprawling Golden Acre Park, there are plenty of opportunities to take some truly incredible wedding photos. Temperatures typically range from 9°C (48°F) in March to 15°C (59°F) in May, but there’s every chance it might rain. If you’re planning an outdoor wedding at venues like The Devonshire Arms Hotel and Spa, you should be prepared to take things indoors.
Summer (June - August) is the peak wedding season in Leeds, with long daylight hours and a lower likelihood of rain (but never impossible). Average temperatures tend to stick around 20°C (68°F) but can climb as high as the mid-30s during warmer spells. North Yorkshire is lovely in the summer and it’s the best time of year if you’re hoping to host an outdoor wedding.
Autumn (September - November) fills Leeds with oranges, golds and reds as the greenery of spring and summer transforms into autumnal shades. Temperatures cool from an average of 12°C (54°F) in September to around 7°C (45°F) in November. For this reason, it’s a good idea to choose a venue with beautiful indoor spaces, such as The Arches at Dean Clough and New Craven Hall which are brilliant for fun and cosy celebrations.
Winter (December - February) in Leeds is enchanting, with crisp air and temperatures averaging 4°C (39°F) that often dip below freezing. Frost-covered Yorkshire landscapes create a stunning backdrop for wedding photos, but it’s recommended that you choose an indoor venue so you and your guests can stay warm throughout the celebrations. If you’re lucky, you might even get some snow!
Because Leeds is such an attractive option when it comes to couples on the hunt for the perfect venue, you’re likely to need to book between 12 and 18 months to secure your top choice. For venues that are particularly popular, or if you’re keen to have your wedding during busier periods such as at a weekend or during the summer, this is likely to be as much as two years or potentially longer.
To make sure you secure your number one venue, we recommend that you make your booking as far in advance as possible. If you’re flexible and don’t mind when or where you get married (so long as it’s somewhere close to Leeds), you may well be able to book somewhere around six or so months ahead of time.
Leeds is a big city with excellent transport connections, making it easy for you and your guests to travel to and around the area.
If you’re travelling by car, Leeds is conveniently located near major motorways like the M1 and M62, making it an accessible drive from cities across the UK, including London. Many venues in the city offer plenty of parking, ensuring a stress-free arrival for your guests.
For those arriving by rail, Leeds has fantastic connections with direct trains from London, Manchester, Edinburgh and more. A journey from London King’s Cross to Leeds takes as little as two and a half hours. Once you’ve arrived, the city is easy to navigate with excellent bus networks and local taxi services, ensuring you and your guests can get around. Many of the local landmarks and attractions are also within walking distance if you decide to host your wedding within the city centre.
For international visitors, Leeds Bradford Airport (LBA) is just a short distance from the city, providing convenient flights to and from Europe. Other nearby airports include Manchester Airport (MAN) and East Midlands Airport (EMA), which offer additional options for global travellers. With such comprehensive travel options, hosting a wedding in Leeds is a breeze for you and your guests.
Being such a major city, you don’t need to look too hard to find a hotel in Leeds. There are loads of options available to suit all types of budgets, from high-end hotels like Wood Hall Hotel and Spa and Wentbridge House Hotel Yorkshire to affordable and budget-friendly stays like many of the well-known chain hotels.
