Ryedale Folk Museum

Ryedale Folk Museum presents a vibrant connection to history, with buildings and collections that embody the rich heritage of the Ryedale area. This open-air museum sits in the picturesque village of Hutton-le-Hole, surrounded by the breathtaking countryside of the North York Moors National Park. Over six acres, it showcases stories from a rural way of life, spanning from the Iron Age to the 1950s.

The Museum offers a variety of charming ceremony locations for elopements, weddings, or vow renewals. Each unique setting creates an intimate atmosphere, with the largest space accommodating up to 58 guests:

• Manor House: A stunning thatched 16th-century building for up to 58 guests.
• Iron Age Roundhouse: A replica dwelling with curved walls and a central fireplace for up to 28 guests.
• The Pavilion: A versatile wooden space with a vintage feel, also suitable for daytime receptions, hosting up to 28 guests.
• Daylight Photographic Studio: The oldest surviving example in England, perfect for up to 10 guests.
• Crofter’s Cottage: A reconstruction of a Medieval crofter’s abode for up to 10 guests.
• Stang End: An 18th-century cottage with a thatched roof and feature fireplace for up to 8 guests.
• Pickard’s Cottage: A Victorian-esque kitchen setting for up to 3 guests.
• The High Shop: A nostalgic 1950s village store for up to 2 guests.
• The Undertaker’s Office: A quirky choice for the adventurous couple, accommodating up to 2 guests.

The Museum is open from mid-March to mid-November, with all bookings concluding by 5pm.

For intimate celebrations, the Museum provides informal reception spaces, accommodating up to 28 guests. Bright Raven’s can host the couple plus 22 guests, while larger gatherings can be held in The Pavilion. Couples may bring their own refreshments, pack a picnic, or arrange catering for a buffet or afternoon tea.

When booking Exclusive Use of the Museum, the Manor House can be used as a reception venue for up to 58 guests. Mobile catering options, such as food trucks or bars, are also available on Fridays.

Hutton-le-Hole enchants visitors with its chocolate-box charm, characterised by sandstone cottages and the beck flowing along the village green. This idyllic setting invites exploration within the North York Moors National Park, offering a picturesque backdrop for any celebration.

The venue is conveniently located an hour’s drive north of York and an hour’s drive inland from the coastal towns of Scarborough and Whitby.