Celebrate your special day at Askham Hall in Cumbria, UK. A luxury wedding venue offering exclusive use in a stunning barn setting. Create unforgettable memories in this picturesque location.
Cumbria Tourism's Wedding Venue of the Year 2022 and Visit England’s Gold Winner of Small Hotel of Year 2023! Located just a few miles from Penrith, England, Askham Hall and Bank Barn provides the modern country house and barn wedding venue combo you’ve been looking for. Situated along the edge of the beautiful Lake District National Park in Cumbria, the venue is suitable for celebrations of all sizes and styles. It offers a luxurious, intimate and relaxed place in which to say “I do”.
Askham Hall is licensed for civil ceremonies in the Grade II listed barn, the 16th century Medieval Hall and the Grade I listed manor house. If the weather is on your side, the gardens are also available to tie the knot. For a traditional ceremony, St. Peters Church and St. Michael’s Church are just a short distance away. Within the venue's grounds, the Bank Barn has been beautifully restored to welcome you and your loved ones. It boasts original features, such as bare stone walls and a beamed oak ceiling, mixed with contemporary décor. Seating up to 150 guests, it is a fantastic setting for a wedding in every season. The cosier 16th century Medieval Hall is perfect for minimonies seating up to 70, or for a more intimate wedding, 30 guests ‘in-house’.
The hotel offers exclusive use for couples, and we ask that you spend a minimum of two nights if you are holding your nuptials here, taking a minimum of 9 rooms the night before the wedding and at least 15 rooms the night of your wedding. This means that you will have the day beforehand to set up your wedding perfectly with the help of the dedicated events team.
Nineteen luxurious bedrooms will be at your disposal at Askham Hall. There are six more bedrooms at the venue’s sister property, The Queen’s Head, a charming inn located in the village of Askham. George and Dragon Inn, only a 5-minute drive away, can also form part of your accommodation, offering 11 newly refurbished opulent bedrooms, all of which are dog-friendly.
Spring Availability
Spring is a truly beautiful season to get married thanks to its blossoming natural beauty, comfortable weather, and versatile options.
We are delighted to announce the availability of a limited number of exclusive spring wedding dates for 2024, where you can enjoy substantial savings. Secure your wedding in April or May wedding with us and receive the following as complementary:
Please get in touch with the team for availability, bespoke pricing and further details! T&Cs apply*
Winter Wonderland Wedding offers
Askham Hall is the perfect place for a romantic winter fairytale wedding. The castellated walls of the 12th Century Pele Tower give it a medieval feel with cosy warm spaces and roaring log fires. Bank Barn is then the perfect party space with thick stone walls, a beautiful oak beamed room and loads of lighting options to bring out the winter stars.
For a wedding between 1st November 2023 and 29th February 2024 enjoy £1,000 off barn hire, free fizz as a toast drink for the whole party and complimentary fairy lights.
Please note that these rates apply to new bookings only, can be withdrawn at any time and cannot be used in conjunction with any other offer.
19 bedrooms
The barn is most suited to around 100 up to a maximum of 150.
Sustainability Statement
Year on year we set business goals that include strategies focussed around the following criteria:
In-house catering using produce grown and reared on the 800-year-old family estate.
Outdoor heated pool
Access to a nearby 'Health Barn'.
