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Welcome to Askham Hall, an exclusive Lake District wedding venue for up to 150 guests, with 19 luxurious bedrooms. Incorporating a 13th Century Country House and picture perfect gardens with a rustic barn, we offer a bespoke service tailored to your dream celebrations.
The village of Askham itself is a rewarding first impression, with quaint houses, St Peters Church, and the river Lowther bumbling along the outskirts. Tucked away down a leafy drive sits Askham Hall, an historic estate blending modern elegance with rustic charm, providing a retreat for unique celebrations of between 2 and 150 guests.
With a dedication to seasonality, sustainability, and homegrown ingredients, our focus on farm-to-table menus offers a culinary journey to ignite conversation. Intimate weddings have the experience of our Michelin-starred restaurant within the Hall, and our wedding barn menus are equally matched on emphasizing the very best produce to celebrate the changing seasons. So, whether you have 2 or 150 guests, you can enjoy an unforgettable dining experience.
The sweeping lawns, lovingly maintained gardens, cosy indoor spaces, and large historic barn with exposed stone walls, traditional oak beams and twinkling lights provide the options for your perfect day - right through from saying I do to partying into the night.
For yours, and your guest’s accommodation, we have 19 bedrooms at Askham Hall. In addition, there are several pubs nearby, including The Queens Head (5minute walk) with 6 bedrooms and the George and Dragon (10minute drive) with 11 rooms. All are dog-friendly.
When your special day comes, our on-site wedding co-ordinators (who you will have got to know during the process) will be ready to greet you with the access to the barn from 12noon the day before your wedding to put those perfect touches in.
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- MMartin & Maddox18/11/2025Amazing wedding venueAmazing wedding venue100% recommend this beautiful venue. The grounds, the rooms, breakfast area, the barn and surrounding area is stunning, peaceful and so charming. Communication was always great, they couldn't have made it easier. We never felt overwhelmed or rushed in decision making. The staff went above and beyond, even the guests commented on how gracious, welcoming and generous every one was. All the food and drink were to the highest standard. Couldn't have had a more perfect weekend and I hope others a100% recommend this beautiful venue. The grounds, the rooms, breakfast area, the barn and surrounding area is stunning, peaceful and so charming. Communication was always great, they couldn't have made it easier. We never felt overwhelmed or rushed in decision making. The staff went above and beyond, even the guests commented on how gracious, welcoming and generous every one was. All the food and drink were to the highest standard. Couldn't have had a more perfect weekend and I hope others a
- DDolcie & Henry18/11/2025The wedding venue of dreamsThe wedding venue of dreamsWe got married at Askham summer 2025 and we cannot recommend it enough. Not only is it the most beautiful setting and place, the team and the whole planning process was so wonderful. Not only this, the food was AMAZING - every one of our guests commented on the food. The team made us feel so special and made our wedding weekend all about us and not once did we feel like “just another couple”. The pictures by Eftal our photographer also just showed how wonderful and beautiful the place is and sinWe got married at Askham summer 2025 and we cannot recommend it enough. Not only is it the most beautiful setting and place, the team and the whole planning process was so wonderful. Not only this, the food was AMAZING - every one of our guests commented on the food. The team made us feel so special and made our wedding weekend all about us and not once did we feel like “just another couple”. The pictures by Eftal our photographer also just showed how wonderful and beautiful the place is and sin
- SSarah & Richard18/11/2025Fairytales in the LakesFairytales in the LakesUNBELIEVABLE VENUE! We had our hearts set on a wedding in the Lakes and, from the very start, Askham Hall could NOT have done more for us … from all of our (many!!) questions and wishes, to the final touches just because, the team were just great. We had so many personal requests and nothing was too much for Jenny, Becca and the team - we had our dream wedding and an INCREDIBLE party and we can’t recommend them enough!UNBELIEVABLE VENUE! We had our hearts set on a wedding in the Lakes and, from the very start, Askham Hall could NOT have done more for us … from all of our (many!!) questions and wishes, to the final touches just because, the team were just great. We had so many personal requests and nothing was too much for Jenny, Becca and the team - we had our dream wedding and an INCREDIBLE party and we can’t recommend them enough!
- AAnna18/11/2025Askham Hall - the dream venueAskham Hall - the dream venueWe got married on 2021 and Askham Hall was the dream venue. The wedding team listened to our vision as well as our budget so we could organise the best day. The house, the barn, the grounds, the pool, the service, the night before, the rooms - everything was just perfect and we couldn't have wished for a better day!We got married on 2021 and Askham Hall was the dream venue. The wedding team listened to our vision as well as our budget so we could organise the best day. The house, the barn, the grounds, the pool, the service, the night before, the rooms - everything was just perfect and we couldn't have wished for a better day!
- RRyan18/11/20251st August 20241st August 2024Me and my wife got married here on August 1st 2024 and from our first look around to the day of the wedding the staff and venue itself were incredible. We had been to Askham Hall before for food etc but the whole day was even more incredible than we thought it would be and all of our guess commented on how brilliant the venue and staff were.Me and my wife got married here on August 1st 2024 and from our first look around to the day of the wedding the staff and venue itself were incredible. We had been to Askham Hall before for food etc but the whole day was even more incredible than we thought it would be and all of our guess commented on how brilliant the venue and staff were.
- NNatasha Barlow & Neil Jardine13/11/2025Love Askham Hall For Our WeddingLove Askham Hall For Our WeddingWe absolutely loved Askham Hall for our wedding - we had the most amazing day in the most amazing setting! It’s a perfect blend of rustic and old school chic that was perfect for us.We absolutely loved Askham Hall for our wedding - we had the most amazing day in the most amazing setting! It’s a perfect blend of rustic and old school chic that was perfect for us.
- HHeather & Scott26/10/2025June WeddingJune WeddingWe got married at Askham Hall on the 12th June 2025. The whole process was amazing and nothing was too much trouble. The night before the wedding we had a wonderful barbeque for close family and friends. This was beautiful and the food was 10/10. The wedding day itself ran so smoothly, everything was exactly as we had pictured. The staff were so helpful with everything which really took away the stress. The food was brilliant and basically everyone had empty plates. Such a stunning venue, wouWe got married at Askham Hall on the 12th June 2025. The whole process was amazing and nothing was too much trouble. The night before the wedding we had a wonderful barbeque for close family and friends. This was beautiful and the food was 10/10. The wedding day itself ran so smoothly, everything was exactly as we had pictured. The staff were so helpful with everything which really took away the stress. The food was brilliant and basically everyone had empty plates. Such a stunning venue, wou
- VVictoria & Jacob10/10/2025The perfect venue for our weekendThe perfect venue for our weekendFrom our first visit to Askham Hall we knew it was the venue for us. Everything about it was perfect. Having the entire place to ourselves and also being able to have the bbq the night before was amazing. It meant the wedding was an entire weekend rather than just one day. It may have rained for us but the venue is so stunning inside that it didn’t really matter. Our gorgeous photos truly speak for themselves. We can’t wait to come back for anniversaries in the future.From our first visit to Askham Hall we knew it was the venue for us. Everything about it was perfect. Having the entire place to ourselves and also being able to have the bbq the night before was amazing. It meant the wedding was an entire weekend rather than just one day. It may have rained for us but the venue is so stunning inside that it didn’t really matter. Our gorgeous photos truly speak for themselves. We can’t wait to come back for anniversaries in the future.
- RRoberta & Dominic10/10/2025DREAMDREAMAskham Hall is the dream wedding destination. The building has so much character, it’s lovely to get married somewhere with so much history. The staff are incredible and made the day run so smoothly and the food and drinks were second to none. Askham Hall is the dream wedding destination. The building has so much character, it’s lovely to get married somewhere with so much history. The staff are incredible and made the day run so smoothly and the food and drinks were second to none.
- RRebecca & Tom09/10/2025A day to remember✨A day to remember✨Our day was just perfect! The venue was beautiful and we fell in love from the moment we first walked in for our viewing. Staff went above and beyond to make our day perfect from start to finish. Becca was our wedding coordinator and listened to everything we had visioned and made it happen! The day ran smoothly and allowed our guests and us as the bride and groom to feel at ease. Would love to do the day all over again, but wouldn’t want to change a thing as it was perfect from start to finishOur day was just perfect! The venue was beautiful and we fell in love from the moment we first walked in for our viewing. Staff went above and beyond to make our day perfect from start to finish. Becca was our wedding coordinator and listened to everything we had visioned and made it happen! The day ran smoothly and allowed our guests and us as the bride and groom to feel at ease. Would love to do the day all over again, but wouldn’t want to change a thing as it was perfect from start to finish
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Describe the best wedding that happened at your venue?
It's impossible to choose just one wedding, we love to see touches on the day that are personal to the couple. The moments that always stand out are seeing all of the couples closest friends and family's faces light up when the bride walks down the aisle, or the bride and groom make their entrance into the wedding breakfast. You can't help but smile with them.
What is your No.1 wedding planning tip for couples?
Communication is key. We're here to help you along the way from your booking through to the big day so that you can enjoy the process and have a great day in a beautiful venue.
What’s your favourite personal touch you’ve seen at a wedding?
Surprise recorded speeches by guests who couldn't make it!
Describe your venue in 5 adjectives.
Historical, homely, welcoming, exclusively yours and charming
Where’s the best photo spot at your venue?
After all of your stunning photos of the early morning getting ready feels, the ceremony tears and laughs, the confetti in the wind, and the drinks reception, our top spot has to be a private walk for the two of you along the flower terrace that gives a colourful backdrop changing with seasons.
Have you had any celebrity guest or wedding at your venue?
They involve Strictly Come Dancing...
What’s your favourite canapé?
Tempura prawn, with the sweet chilli dip! Delicious.
What’s your favourite midnight treat?
That slice of pizza cooked on the woodfire hits different after dancing the night away.
What is your venue's most unique feature?
Come see the beauty of it all for yourselves!
What part of your business are you most proud of?
Our friendly, welcoming team and personalised service that has all been carefully put together over the years
