Carlton Towers is a privately-owned Victorian Gothic-style country house sitting in the beautiful nature of Yorkshire, available for use as a wedding venue. This property is set amongst 250 acres of parkland, with verdant gardens and magnificent scenery to enhance the big day. Home to Lord and Lady Gerald Fitzalan Howard, Carlton Towers has been hosting weddings for over 30 years, ensuring every detail for each event is perfect. Here, to-be-weds can enjoy a celebration with their loved ones immersed in true beauty. This stately home is licenced to perform civil ceremonies and can accommodate up to 170 guests for the ceremony and reception, and 200 for the evening celebration. Couples may also celebrate their nuptials in an intimate gathering with up to 30 attendees. This team offers exclusive use of the venue, comprising three grand staterooms, 16 individually and beautifully designed character bedrooms, 5 exquisite cottages, a minstrel’s gallery, bar, lobby, dance area, armoury, drawing room and garden. By presenting our new collection of wedding packages we are confident we can cater to your every whim. Carlton Towers prides itself on its varied and extensive wedding options, from dry hire of the venue to our suggested ideas for this most special of occasions, but ultimately, we are happy to tailor our suggestions to suit your needs. The celebration will be organised and coordinated by our experienced Events team who will carefully discuss plans with the happy couple and check that every detail is in place.

Experience

Year Business Was Established

1987

No. of Weddings Hosted

More than 50

Public Liability Insurance

Yes

No. of People In Team

Overview of Carlton Towers

Venue Type

Country House

Manor House

Dining Capacity

250

Reception Capacity

250

No. of Bedrooms

Sleeps No. of People

Bridal Suite

Honeymoon Suite

Usual Access Time

12:00 PM

Usual Finish Time

12:00 AM

Late Night Extension

Yes

Ceremony & Reception

Church Within Walking Distance

Sound System Available

Fireworks Permitted

Wedding Licence

Dancefloor Available

Venue

Landscaped Gardens

Exclusive Use

Open Flame Permitted

Marquee Permitted

Bridal Changing Facilities

Grade I/II Listed Building

On-Site Parking

Outdoor Reception Space

In-House Wedding Coordinator

Food and Drink

External Catering Permitted

In-House Wine List

In-house Catering

Halal Catering

Alcohol Licence

Cultural Specialists

Asian Wedding Specialist

Jewish Wedding Specialist

Muslim Wedding Specialist

Other

Pricing for Carlton Towers

Venue Hire Only

Prices Start At

£3,000

Maximum Price

£8,000

Our exclusive hire charge is dependent on time of year and day of the week. Please contact us for a bespoke proposal based on your preferred dates. Our exclusive hire charge includes exclusive use of the house and the grounds, experienced staff including your own dedicated wedding coordinator.

In-house Catering
(price per head)

Prices Start At

£60

Maximum Price

£80

We have various food and beverage packages available to suit your requirements. Please contact us for a bespoke proposal based on your guest numbers both day and evening.

Reviews for Carlton Towers
(28)

OK! Magazine

Wedding: January

January 2024

The perfect backdrop for a winter wedding

"Their choice of venue, Carlton Towers, provided the perfect backdrop for a winter wedding with its high ceilings, sweeping staircase and ornate chandeliers."

Samantha P.

Happy couple married in February

January 2024

The perfect place

Carlton Towers was the first venue that we viewed for our wedding. We knew instantly that it was the perfect place for us to bring all of our friends and family. The venue is hidden away on a large piece of private land, with an impressive drive onto the property for guests to take in the grandeur of the estate. One of the great things about Carlton Towers, is that you get exclusive use on your big day. The food is exceptional and they catered very well for our multi-cultural wedding.

Lynn R.

Wedding: November

January 2024

Truly felt like a magical few days

What an amazing venue for a wedding. Everything perfect from start to finish. Very friendly, welcoming and helpful staff. Rooms were fantastic. Truly felt like a magical few days

Charles W.

Wedding: January

January 2024

Great Professional Service

Fantastic location for a wedding. We went for a Friday and Saturday for a wedding weekend, and they literally could not do enough for you with the service. The location is stunning....historic yet welcoming, and very private and quiet. If you stay overnight, the rooms are all bespoke and fantastic in their own way. The food was amazing as well and great professional service. If you are looking for a great wedding venue or a unique weekend away, I would highly recommend this place!

Emma W.

Happy couple married in January

January 2024

The venue was just perfection

We got married here in January 23 and it was incredible. It was actually the first venue we looked at and we walked out of our tour just knowing it was the one. After visiting several venues we came back and booked Carlton Towers. From start to finish they could not have been more helpful with organising the wedding..The food was perfection and the portions were perfect - no one was hungry! The day itself ran so smoothly, all the guests were well looked after, the venue was just perfection.

Moira and Colin

Wedding: July

July 2023

Absolutely incredible!

Wow! What can I say, Carlton Towers is a truly incredible wedding venue. Janet and Sam are truly amazing and listen to your every wish and dream. They are so patient, communication is fantastic and they both go the extra mile to ensure absolutely everything is perfect! Our wedding was everything we ever dreamed for, we had the most amazing comments about the venue from everyone who attended. I can’t recommend Carlton Towers enough, it’s truly amazing! Thank you so much for making our special day so memorable! Lots of Love Moira and Colin

Bethany & Craig

Happy couple married in May

January 2023

Truly Amazing

Our wedding at Carlton Towers was truly amazing, wish we could do it all over again. Our wedding photographer was Calvin Lee Taylor and he was fantastic. We also had our wedding videoed using To have and to hold films. Flowers and dressing of room was All occasions florist in Howden.

Emma & David

Happy couple married in December

January 2023

A day we will never forget

It really wouldn’t have been the day it was without all the staff so thank you. We had an amazing day and would do it again if we could. I’m just gutted I missed out on one of the fish fingers sandwich’s as they looked amazing and we had so much positive feedback about them! Photographer : Chris Chambers

Sheila

Happy couple married in October

October 2020

Wouldn't change a thing

Couldn't be happier with our venue, such a beautiful and grand place, with the wow factor, but then the welcome made you feel right at home. Staff were fantastic and made everything so easy, we felt everything was in hand in the build up and could relax and enjoy every moment on the big day. Guests loved the venue and still comment to this on how much they enjoyed being there. Wouldn't change a thing!

David & Alex Sharp

Happy couple married in December

December 2017

Overwhelmingly positive

In truth we don’t really have any suggestions. Our feedback is overwhelmingly positive! We actually just got back our video of the day which reminded me that this email was outstanding. So first of all Josie, you are amazing. You were one of our favourite things about booking Carlton. The venue itself was stunning as you know and everyone commented on it. But I honestly believe that the venue looking good alone wouldn’t be enough. The entire team is so switched on and made our day amazing. From yourself in the morning right through until Dave the night man. Being able to stay over at the venue was perfect for us and the whole process of getting people to their rooms was effortless. I literally can’t think of a way to describe the special place in my heart that Carlton Towers now has.

Location & Contact Details for Carlton Towers

Wedding Venue Address

Carlton Yorkshire, North Yorkshire, DN14 9LZ, England, United Kingdom

Website

Phone

Travel Notes

The privately owned Yorkshire country house is ideally situated in the pretty rural village of Carlton, which is nestled between the cities of York and Doncaster (to the North and South) and Hull and Leeds (to the East and West) with easy access from the M62 J34 or 36, or M1, M18 J6. Carlton Towers has close rail (Selby) and airport links (Robin Hood airport Doncaster Sheffield, Leeds / Bradford and Humberside).