Weddings
Hold your wedding on the Fountains Abbey and Studley Royal estate and immerse yourselves in nine centuries of British history.
This World Heritage site, set amid acres of rolling deer park and beautiful countryside,
encompasses the ruins of medieval Fountains Abbey, the Elizabethan manor house Fountains Hall, and Studley Royal Water Garden, one of the finest remaining examples of 18th century landscaping.
Civil wedding ceremonies can take place in the Great Chamber at Fountains Hall.
The estate grounds offer a range of venues for drinks receptions and photographs.
Grade I listed Fountains Hall was built on the cusp of the 16th and 17th centuries.
The Great Chamber features an immense 400 year old carved stone fireplace and
a remarkable, ornate ceiling. Light floods into the room through the south-facing
window which contains hand-painted Jacobean heraldic glass.
Wedding breakfasts and celebration dinners can be taken in the Great Chamber
of Fountains Hall.
A drinks reception, held to entertain your guests while photographs are being
taken amidst the estate’s many spectacular locations, can be hosted at Fountains
Hall, either on the lawns or in the Stone Hall; in the Elizabethan Gardens; or
in the Abbey cellarium.
For those desiring to hold a dinner and dancing reception in a truly exclusive
location during the summer months we offer the hire of our Abbey View marquee
site situated just yards from the romantic and beautiful ruins of Fountains Abbey.
Marquees at Abbey View are provided and managed by our catering partner, Dine - the renowned event management company - who also provide catering for dining within Fountains Hall.
When can civil wedding ceremonies be held at Fountains Abbey & Studley Royal
Water Garden?
The Great Chamber is available for ceremonies from 11am to 5pm throughout the
year except Fridays in November, December and January, and on 24 and 25 December.
Please note that all ceremonies must be completed by 6pm.
For further information about holding a wedding at Fountains Abbey, please download our Weddings brochure.
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your query as soon as possible.
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