Stokesley is an elegant market town. It offers the best combination of town living and rural seclusion. It is An Area of Natural Beauty sprinkled with jaw-dropping Georgian and Victorian buildings and is the gateway to the heart-wrenchingly beautiful North York Moors. Getting married here is quite the coup. No matter in which of these 10 incredible Stokesley wedding venues you exchange vows and celebrate, you will be surrounded by beauty, treated with warmth and grace, and treated to the tastiest food imaginable. Don’t forget to take a newlyweds’ walk along the crystal clear River Leven.
1. Jurys Inn Middlesbrough
Jurys Inn Middlesbrough has eight function rooms, some of which can accommodate up to 320, like the Cleveland Suite. Invite each and every one of your family members and friends to watch you say ‘I do’ and begin the next chapter of your life. The function rooms and simple and elegant. The wedding service at this venue is flexible too. The staff here can customise the space and the entire day to aid you in seeing your wedding day dreams come true.
For more intimate weddings and gatherings, there are smaller function rooms on the ninth floor, and they’re beautiful on the outside and inside, as they boast views of the gorgeous Middlesbrough area.
For a traditional Asian wedding, the hotel also features a stunning stage set-up for just such an occasion!
2. The Feathers, Helmsley
The Feathers, Helmsley, is a stunning wedding venue near Stokesley that was once a coaching inn. It is endowed with charm and character. It boasts a large open fireplace and original antique furniture. The largest wedding suite can hold 120 guests for your ceremony and up to 160 for an evening reception. There’s an adjoining lounge bar, too, so your guests will never have to leave the party to quench their thirst!
This wedding venue is quaint and cosy, and no matter if you choose an intimate day or a lavish celebration, you’ll receive the same warm and friendly service for which Yorkshire is so well known.
Start the next chapter of your life off right and spend the night in the honeymoon suite; a luxurious bedroom awaits, and it even features a rolltop tub!
3. Holiday Inn Darlington A1 Scotch Corner
Celebrating your wedding at Holiday Inn Darlington A1 Scotch Corner is not just a day out; it’s an experience – one you should extend to a weekend!
The interior is beautiful and contemporary, with touches of 1930s Art Deco or Great Gatsby glam everywhere you glance. There’s a winding staircase for your grand entrance and a glittering chandelier you’ll want to have your first dance beneath. The wedding suites are simply decorated and ever so elegant. They provide the perfect luxurious backdrop to the wedding you’ve been planning in your mind. Putting your stamp on one of these suites will be simple with the assistance of the dedicated and warm staff.
The food here deserves a special mention too. Not only do the chefs understand that taste is a memory trigger and your guests will want to associate exquisite food with a beautiful day for years to come, but they know we live in a world where if it’s not on Instagram, it didn’t happen! The food is presented so beautifully that you won’t want to disturb it to eat it – but we recommend eating it; it’s delicious!
4. The Kings Head, Richmond
The Kings Head, Richmond, has recently been refurbished and is now grander than ever. It will make any wedding day memorable. This wedding venue near Stokesley was once an 18th-century coaching inn and boasted Georgian architecture. It has a history steeped in culture. Musician Franz Liszt once gave a piano recital in the ballroom in 1841, and now you can add your love story to its heritage.
The King’s Room is the ideal choice for an intimate wedding day, and it overlooks the charming town of Richmond. The Grand Ballroom boasts high ceilings, grand chandeliers, a sprightly sprung dancefloor and twinkling fairy lights. Your wedding day is sure to look and feel like a dream.
5. Swinton Estate
An hour’s drive through the British countryside will take you to Swinton Estate, a traditional and unusual wedding venue collection!
Whatever you envision for your wedding, it can be accommodated here. Swinton Park Hotel offers couples a stately home surrounded by 20,000 acres of picturesque parkland and beautiful gardens. There’s even a lake! In the lake’s centre, rowers will find lake island, featuring a weeping willow and flower arch, perfect for wedding photos.
Deer House is perfect for a daytime wedding breakfast or barbeque celebration. You and your guests can enjoy the spot by candlelight at night, with braziers to keep the evening chill at bay. Add acoustic music for a laid-back gathering, or opt for a silent disco for something more unique!
Swinton Bivouac is a rustic wedding venue option. It offers a druid temple as a backdrop that will catch the eye. Your reception can take place in a tipi with stunning views of the surrounding countryside.
6. Radisson Blu Hotel Durham
Radisson Blu Hotel Durham is a perfect place to say ‘I do’, whether your guest list is small and intimate or lavish, with up to 240 guests.
The ceremony rooms are simple but romantic. You’ll walk down a candlelit red carpet aisle. The lighting is soft and curated. The alter’s backdrop can include a blanket of lights. It will feel like you’re exchanging vows beneath the stars – without any worries about the changeable British weather!
Your guests can gather around a single table laid so beautifully it could be featured in Downton Abbey. Or your guests can enter the largest function room, equally as beautiful, and find themselves dining with grand candelabras casting no shadows over a beautiful day.
7. The Crown Hotel, Boroughbridge
The Crown Hotel, Boroughbridge, is a traditional coaching inn. It boasts 37 beautiful bedrooms that your guests will be aching to stay in, so they can avail of the fantastic leisure centre the day after you say ‘I do’. There’s an indoor pool, steam room, sauna, gym and sun-shower! But we’re getting ahead of ourselves.
The venue is currently undergoing refurbishment and is set to be even more beautiful than we’ve known it. It’s charming, full of character and colour, all the while being warm and comfortable. It’s a home away from home – if you get waited on hand and foot at home!
The wedding rooms are licensed for civil ceremonies, civil partnerships, renewing of vows and naming ceremonies. The Lancaster Room is the chosen spot for intimate weddings and is ever so elegant. The St Helena Suite is the more extensive offering and can accommodate up to 120 of your beloved guests. It’s located at the rear of the building and has an adjacent break-out lounge and bar for your wedding’s exclusive use.
8. The Talbot and York House, Malton
The Talbot and York House, Malton, is a stunning hotel that boasts a semi-permanent marquee for those wishing for an outdoor wedding. The building is peach-coloured and shines in the sunlight. Inside, the building exudes elegance with a light and airy feel. The marquee can hold up to 150 of your nearest and dearest. There’s even a red carpet from the building’s steps to the marquee entrance, so your new heels won’t sink in the grass!
The hotel also boasts an award-winning chef capable of delicious and picture-perfect food your guests will love. There’s an extensive wine cellar, too, so no matter the dishes you choose to feature on your wedding menu, there’s sure to be a perfect wine pairing the staff can recommend. The team is dedicated to giving you the wedding day you’ve always wished for, including first-class service.
9. Grantley Hall
Grantley Hall is a truly stunning wedding venue. It’s an award-winning hotel with five stars, and we are not surprised in the slightest. Outside, the building is made of golden-coloured stone. Gables with intricate carvings adorn the top floor. The tower features a turret top and unusual but lovely circular windows. A large stone fountain in front of the entrance puts on an impressive show. The paths are lined with low romantic lighting and gorgeous, colourful flowers.
The Music Room features high ceilings, a neutral colour scheme and natural daylight for your ceremony, accommodating up to 100 guests.
Outdoor lovers may like their ceremony on the manicured lawns, amongst the blossoming gardens.
After you say ‘I do’, move to The Orchard for champagne and nibbles. Your reception will be a joy to behold in the Grantley Suite. It has a fantastic chandelier and soft lighting. A team of expert chefs is waiting to design your wedding menu, using only the finest seasonal ingredients.
10. Lumley Castle Hotel
Not far from Stokesley, tucked into the Durham countryside, couples looking for a fairytale wedding venue will find Lumley Castle Hotel. The grounds include immaculate lawns and luscious green hedging all around, while an enchanting forest surrounds the entire property.
The castle dates back to the 14th century but is no ruin; it is spectacular to behold. From the large windows in the towers, you can enjoy views of the parkland and the River Wear flowing by.
This wedding venue is full of all the luxury and grandeur you would expect from a castle. The ceilings are high and decorated with intricate crown mouldings. The walls are inset with historic stained glass windows, while the banquet hall boasts a more-than-impressive carved stone fireplace; the perfect backdrop to your top table – you can be royalty for a day here!
