Based on a weekend wedding in September. Includes accommodation, food and drink.
These items are not included in the price above but can be added for an additional fee:
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Birdsall House, an exquisite wedding venue in North Yorkshire, offers a blend of historic elegance and refined modern luxury. Couples can choose from a variety of settings within the estate for their ceremonies, from the romantic Little Temple for intimate ceremonies to the grand Ballroom for larger celebrations.
Additionally, recent renovations have transformed the former Victorian Kitchens into a prohibition-era event space for up to 200 guests, complete with a private bar and dance floor, adding a unique 1920s flair to the venue. With exclusive access to the house and gardens, you and your guests will enjoy complete privacy amidst breathtaking interiors and scenic views.
Birdsall House offers a range of settings for wedding ceremonies, whether religious, civil or cultural. Couples may exchange vows within the house’s elegant reception rooms or among the tranquil 12th-century ruins in the gardens.
For those wishing for a traditional church ceremony, St. Mary’s Church, reached by a short walk along an avenue of historic lime trees, accommodates up to 200 guests.
Receptions at Birdsall House can be held either in the formal gardens or within the house’s reception rooms.
Intimate receptions from 20 guests can be hosted in the elegant dining room, and for larger receptions, couples can choose from their many diverse spaces.
For outdoor receptions, guests can enjoy drinks on the terrace overlooking the lakes. Indoors, four elegant staterooms accommodate receptions of varying sizes, or garden marquees provide additional space for larger celebrations.
Birdsall House offers six beautifully renovated bedrooms, including a bridal suite with dressing room, en-suite bathroom and panoramic views.
For additional guests, nearby Langton Hall provides further accommodation, with options for exclusive hire and transport between the venues, hosting up to 60 people.
Glamping within Birdsall’s gardens can also be arranged for a more distinctive overnight stay.
Birdsall House partners with a selection of trusted caterers known for their dedication to using fresh, local ingredients to craft personalised menus that accommodate all dietary preferences. Couples may choose an open, pay, or hybrid bar to suit their preferences, with an option to provide their own wines for a corkage fee.
The venue collaborates with local suppliers to reduce environmental impact. It is committed to sustainable practices in events, such as sourcing local produce and offering reusable serviceware options, ensuring an eco-conscious approach to each wedding celebration.
The venue is easily accessible from York, with direct train connections from London and local transport services arranged for wedding guests from Malton or York, ensuring a seamless journey for all. Helicopters can also land on the front lawn of Birdsall House.
We had the most wonderful wedding at Birdsall House and it was everything we had hoped for. We felt welcomed like family during the planning and set up of the wedding and well hosted guests on our wedding day.
Not wanting a manufactured ‘package’ wedding , the team at Birdsall listened to what we wanted and they achieved a perfect balance of style, elegance and relaxed informality that was so important to us and made our guests feel so welcome. So many commented that it was the most perfect wedding that they had ever been to! Thank you so much for the memories!
We wanted to thank you for helping us celebrate the most wonderful day of our lives! We genuinely feel so lucky to have married at Birdsall. Our guests were truly wowed by every part of this truly special place, from arriving at the Church by tractor to croquet on the lawn, the wedding breakfast in the ballroom and the most incredible party in The Old Kitchens. You have made us feel so special and welcome throughout the whole planning process and made sure that everything ran seamlessly on the day (even with a little rain!). We can’t thank you all enough, and we will make sure to visit when we are up in Yorkshire!
Married June 2025
There simply aren’t enough words to express our complete and utter gratitude for everything you all did to help us create and live the wedding weekend of our dreams. Each and every one of the team played such a pivotal role, and for that, we are forever grateful.
You have welcomed us into your lives with open arms and a pure display of kindness that we have ever experienced. Birdsall House feels like home, and you feel like family.
We can’t wait to see you all again soon, all our love forever and always.
Married October 2025
Above all the whole day felt very personal and bespoke to us as a couple. We couldn’t recommend Birdsall House more highly as a destination for future couples looking for a truly magical venue.
Thank you for everything, nothing was too much trouble and we are both so grateful to all the team at Birdsall for a truly wonderful day.
We knew the wedding was going to be special, but you surpassed our expectations in every way. The morning was calm, serene and peaceful. The atmosphere changed perfectly in sync with each stage as the day progressed.
Every member of the team has been fantastic, the visitor service and experience have been unbelievable, and something each guest has mentioned – Jo captured the heart of most of the guests!
We will forever be grateful for you sharing your home with us to create the best day of our lives. Thank you!
Married May 2025
All of the Birdsall team were so friendly, welcoming and went the extra mile from the initial set up through to breakfast the next morning. They created such a happy and relaxed environment for us to get ready in on the morning of the wedding.
We don’t think we have had a typical wedding venue experience – from our first visit until our wedding weekend, you have made us feel so welcome and safe in the knowledge that our wedding would be perfect. You are such warm and genuine people and have made the whole process so easy and fun for us. It is a good job we will only do this once, because nothing will ever top the memories you have given us all. Thank you!
Married April 2025
We are here to help you achieve your perfect day from start to finish. We can help you source new suppliers, gain quotes, or work out logistics for you. We will also be there on the day to ensure everything runs to plan.
We have a list of six preferred caterers, including an Asian / Halal specialist, from which couples can choose. Each has its own style, showcasing the best local produce that Yorkshire has to offer. We have worked hard to ensure all styles and budgets are included in the range of suppliers.
We supply all alcohol for weddings in-house. We offer four drink packages, which couples can decide to have, or you can pay a corkage fee and bring your own wine and champagne. We do not allow caterers to run wedding bars.
We have a good list of local hotels, holiday cottages and Bed and Breakfast accommodation for guests.
We have partnered with Langton Hall in the next village, and couples can book it exclusively for up to 70 guests in self-catering holiday cottages. Burythorpe House Hotel is 2 miles away and has 14 rooms available or we can organise glamping in our gardens for your guests.