Forcett Hall is a rare and remarkable Georgian country house in North Yorkshire, offering couples the opportunity to celebrate their wedding in complete privacy within an estate of exceptional beauty and historical significance.
Set amid rolling countryside, the Hall is defined by its classical proportions, refined interiors and sweeping landscaped grounds. Every element feels quietly luxurious- from the grandeur of the façade to the calm, light-filled rooms that flow seamlessly into the surrounding parkland.
Weddings at Forcett Hall are entirely bespoke. The house becomes yours for the duration of your celebration, allowing you to curate a weekend (or day) that feels deeply personal, beautifully considered and effortlessly elegant. Whether you envision a timeless ceremony within the house, an al fresco celebration on the lawns, or a candlelit evening reception filled with warmth and atmosphere, the Hall provides a versatile yet impeccably refined canvas.
Forcett Hall is ideally suited to couples who appreciate craftsmanship, discretion and a sense of occasion- those seeking a venue that feels both impressive and intimate, grand yet welcoming.
Forcett Hall is a private, characterful country house venue designed for relaxed, beautiful celebrations. With elegant interiors, landscaped grounds and a sense of complete privacy, it offers couples the freedom to create a wedding that feels truly personal and unhurried.
Always. Weddings at Forcett Hall are offered on an exclusive-use basis, meaning the house and grounds are yours alone for the duration of your celebration.
Absolutely! Weekend hire is our favourite way to celebrate.
A full weekend wedding allows you to slow everything down: welcome guests the day before, enjoy your wedding day without rushing, and gather again the morning after for relaxed breakfasts and goodbyes. It turns your wedding into a shared experience rather than a single day and creates lasting memories to treasure for years to come.
Certainly. We also offer one-day weddings for couples who prefer a more traditional format or have time constraints. You’ll still enjoy exclusive use of the venue and the same beautiful setting just within a shorter timeframe and with a little more structure around arrival and departure times.
A weekend celebration allows:
It’s perfect for couples who want their wedding to feel like a relaxed house party rather than a schedule-led event.
Yes. Forcett Hall offers beautiful options for both indoor and outdoor ceremonies, weather permitting, allowing flexibility while maintaining an elegant atmosphere. Your choice of elegant reception rooms or lakeside views makes for the most romantic and aesthetic backdrops, at the heart of your wedding day.
We don’t believe in a one-size-fits-all approach to food. At Forcett Hall, we’ll guide you towards the catering style that best suits your vision and the way you want your wedding to feel. Whether you’re dreaming of a refined, traditional plated meal, relaxed sharing feasts, or an elevated, Michelin-style dining experience, we’ll help you source the perfect catering team to bring it to life.
Yes. Complimentary corkage is offered as standard on all wines and champagnes throughout your celebration, giving you complete freedom to choose the drinks you love without restriction. For cocktails and spirits, we’re happy to help you source a high-quality external bar service, ensuring the same considered, elevated approach carries through every part of your wedding.
Viewings at Forcett Hall are offered by private appointment only and are curated to feel as considered as the celebrations we host. You’ll be welcomed into the house to experience its atmosphere, flow and sense of privacy, while we quietly guide you through how your wedding could unfold- whether as a single elegant day or a full weekend immersed in the setting.
To arrange your appointment, enquire via Bridebook and our team will personally be in touch to host you.
Yes. Forcett Hall is ideal for couples seeking a destination-style wedding without leaving the UK. With exclusive use of the house and grounds, on-site accommodation, and the option to celebrate across an entire weekend, it offers the feeling of a private country retreat where guests can truly switch off and settle in.
It’s particularly suited to couples with guests travelling from afar, allowing everyone to arrive, stay and celebrate together in one beautifully considered setting.