Wedding Venues | North Yorkshire & North East | Claire Hirst Photography
Whether you've already chosen your venue or you're still searching for the perfect backdrop, this page is your guide to the wedding venues I've had the privilege of photographing across North Yorkshire, County Durham, and the wider North East.
Every venue is different. Every couple is different. But one thing stays the same — honest, natural, deeply personal wedding photography that tells your story exactly the way it felt.
North Yorkshire
Thief Hall, Knaresborough A stunning countryside wedding venue with a romantic, relaxed feel. Perfect for couples wanting something natural and intimate. See Rachel & Matthew's Autumn Wedding →
Middleton Lodge Estate, Richmond ⭐ One of North Yorkshire's most breathtaking wedding venues — the Fig House, the Walled Garden, the incredible grounds. Pure magic from start to finish. See Michelle & Matthew's Wedding →
Pepper Arden Hall, Northallerton ⭐ A hidden gem just outside Northallerton — elegant, romantic and surrounded by rolling North Yorkshire countryside. One of my favourite venues to shoot at. See Fran & Dan's Wedding →See Filly & Matthew's Wedding →See Fern & Douglas's Wedding →
The Saddleroom, Tupgill Park, Leyburn A stunning rustic barn venue tucked deep in the Yorkshire Dales — full of character, charm and the most incredible natural surroundings. See Abbie & Tom's Wedding →
Yorebridge House, Bainbridge One of the most romantic boutique venues in the Yorkshire Dales — intimate, luxurious and set in the most beautiful Dales scenery. See Hannah & Josh's Wedding →
Danby Castle, North Yorkshire Moors Dramatic, historic and completely unique — Danby Castle is a venue like no other, set in the heart of the stunning North Yorkshire Moors near Whitby. See Tashana & Matthew's Wedding →
Rushpool Hall, Saltburn A magnificent Gothic country house hotel set in stunning coastal countryside. Grand, elegant and utterly breathtaking. See John & Dominika's Wedding →
Hackness Grange, Scarborough A beautiful country house hotel set in a tranquil valley near Scarborough — perfect for couples wanting a relaxed and intimate celebration. See Alex & Eliot's Wedding →
Whinstone View, Wray's Barn, Great Ayton A gorgeous barn venue on the edge of the North Yorkshire Moors — rustic, warm and full of character. See Hannah & Abel's Wedding →
County Durham
Walworth Castle Hotel, Darlington ⭐ A stunning Grade I listed castle near Darlington with romantic gardens, elegant ballrooms and a brand new woodland ceremony space. One of the most magical venues in the North East. See Katie & Graeme's Wedding →See Danielle & Dan's Wedding →See Helen & Graham's Wedding →See Brogan & James's Wedding →Explore the new Woodland Ceremony Space →
Blackwell Grange Hotel, Darlington ⭐ One of Darlington's most popular and well-loved wedding venues — warm, welcoming and consistently brilliant. See Sarah & Ross's Wedding →See Katie & Jack's Wedding →See Lynsay & Simon's Wedding →See Stephanie & Ryan's Wedding →See Hannah & James's Wedding →
Bowburn Hall Hotel, Durham A beautiful Durham wedding venue with stunning outdoor ceremony space and gorgeous gardens — perfect for relaxed, natural wedding photography. See Keeley & James's Wedding →See Caitlin & Shaun's Wedding →
Hardwick Hall Hotel, Sedgefield A stunning Georgian country house in County Durham — dramatic, elegant and full of character. See Hahley & Emma's Wedding →
Beamish Hall, Stanley A beautiful country house hotel set in the heart of County Durham with gorgeous grounds. See Paige & Amit's Wedding →
Black Horse, BeamishSee Michelle & Carl's Wedding →
The Manor House Hotel, Bishop Auckland A historic country house hotel set in the beautiful countryside of County Durham. See Amy & Glen's Wedding →
Further Afield
Wynyard Hall, Stockton-on-Tees Pure Bridgerton vibes — a dramatic stately frontage, a serene private lake, and tree-lined avenues designed purely for romance. See Naomi & Daniel's Wedding →
Horton Grange Country House, Newcastle An elegant country house hotel on the outskirts of Newcastle — intimate, beautiful and brilliantly run. See Brenagh & Ross's Wedding →
Newton Hall, Alnwick A stunning Northumberland wedding venue surrounded by beautiful countryside. See Zoe & Mikey's Wedding →
South Causey Inn, Stanley A characterful venue in County Durham with a range of ceremony and reception spaces. See Ellie & Jordan's Wedding →
Bawtry Hall, Doncaster An elegant country house venue delivering grandeur and warmth in equal measure. See Libby & Nathan's Wedding →
Crockwell Farm, Daventry See Tanya & Simon's Wedding →
Thinking about booking?
If you're getting married at one of these venues — or anywhere else across North Yorkshire, County Durham or the North East — I'd love to hear from you.