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On Hitched.co.uk since 2021

Last update: April 2026

The Shireburn Arms is the perfect blend of relaxed countryside charm and modern romance. Nestled in the heart of Hurst Green in Lancashire, just a stone’s throw from Stonyhurst College, it offers incredible views across the Ribble Valley - the kind that stop you in your tracks.

With two licensed ceremony spaces, a stunning function room, and beautiful outdoor areas for drinks and photos, The Shireburn Arms feels effortlessly welcoming. It’s got that cosy country pub vibe everyone loves, but with plenty of space to celebrate in style.

Our on-site bedrooms mean you and your guests can stay the night, wake up to those glorious views, and even extend your celebrations with our popular two-day wedding packages.

Every wedding here is unique and personal to our couples. We pride ourselves on being flexible, friendly, and totally up for making your day your way - whether that’s creating a bespoke menu, serving up your favourite cocktail, or adapting our table plans.

It’s no wonder The Shireburn Arms has become one of Lancashire’s most loved countryside wedding venues. Intimate, personal, and full of character - it’s the perfect place to say "I Do!".

Frequently asked questions

Venue type:

In the country
Small hotel
Pub or restaurant
Historic
Woodland and festival
Outdoor license

Ceremony options:

Civil ceremony licence

Dining options:

Seated meal facilities
Corkage option
Alcohol licence
Buffet meal facilities
In-house catering

Evening entertainment:

Dance floor
Entertainment licence
Live band facilities
Evening reception facilities
DJ facilities
Outdoor fireworks permitted

Overnight accommodation:

Overnight accommodation for wedding couple
Overnight accommodation for guests

Venue staff assistance:

Master of ceremonies/toastmaster
Wedding coordinator

Other features:

Exclusive use
Accessible facilities
Car parking
Confetti permitted
Changing room for wedding guests
Pet-friendly
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Reviews for Shireburn Arms

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Danni Sent on 27/02/2026
5 out of 5 rating

What a day and night

From the day we booked last year... to the wedding day the team were absolutely incredible.

All the venue including the rooms were on point and nothing let us down. We are overwhelmed with how amazing this team is, from Sarah and booking our wedding to the amazing gents that hosted our entire day 😁

We cant thankyou enough
All our love
Danni and Laurie
John
John Sent on 12/07/2026
5 out of 5 rating

The most incredible day

We can't speak highly enough of the team at the Shireburn Arms. From the very first phone call with Sarah, right through to the big day itself, the team went out of their way to do everything possible to make our day as special as it could be.
The venue itself is beautiful and beautifully kept, with such a warm, intimate energy. The food was fantastic too, it's rare to find a wedding venue where the food is actually good, but the Shireburn really delivers and the team were amazing in partnering with us to tailor the menu to suit us and our guests. The whole team on the day were incredible, and so many of our guests commented on how brilliant the service was.
If you're looking for a venue where your day will be treated as the special, one-off event it is, not just another booking in the diary, you have to consider the Shireburn Arms. The venue and the surrounding countryside make the most incredible backdrop for both your ceremony and reception, and they look absolutely stunning in photos too.
Sarah, Peter, and the whole team at the Shireburn, we'll never be able to thank you enough for the memories you've given us. But what we can say is: if you're thinking about booking your wedding here, do it. You won't regret it.
Squires
Squires Sent on 15/06/2026
5 out of 5 rating

Incredible Venue

Wow, what a stunning venue. The ceremony and the option rooms were beautiful, the views, games room, the bedroomsthe garden (even though we didn't get to use it as it threw it down all day!) The food was delicious, staff were incredible, nothing was too much trouble. My cake slid on the journey to the venue, the kitchen saved it. I lost my veil on the morning, the venue had another. Responsiveness to emails fantastic. It was everything we wanted and more than we could have ever dreamt of. Sarah and the team, thank you! You have us the perfect wedding day!
Amy
Amy Sent on 14/06/2026
5 out of 5 rating

Best day EVER

don’t really know where to start with writing a perfect review for Shireburn Arms, words just don’t seem enough.
Our wedding day. (24/5/26) was just perfect, and it was all thanks to the team at Shireburn Arms. From the moment we booked with them, right through to leaving the morning after the wedding, they were absolutely incredible.

Every single member of staff worked so hard, especially in the heat, to ensure all of our family and friends were looked after, fed, and watered throughout the entire day. The food was sooooo good. You will not be disappointed, our guests are still talking about the food now.

Although the whole team are amazing,
I would especially like to mention Sarah and Zac. I honestly cannot put into words how much they both went above and beyond to make our day feel flawless, magical, and so incredibly special. It truly felt as though I could have asked for the moon and they would have found a way to deliver it.

It is rare to experience such outstanding hospitality, professionalism, and care, especially under pressure, although you would never have known there was any pressure at all.

With a variety of packages available to suit all budgets, there really is something for everyone. We never felt pressured or subjected to a pushy sales pitch, and we were always made to feel welcome regardless of our budget. The team went above and beyond to accommodate our needs and help us get the most from our budget, which made the entire experience even more special

our wedding day really was the most beautiful and unforgettable day, thanks to these guys and simply saying “thank you” just does not feel enough.

From the relaxed atmosphere and stunning views to the beautiful accommodation and luxurious bridal suite, every aspect of the venue was exceptional. The staff were incredible, the bar was fantastic, and everything came together perfectly. It really is the most beautiful wedding venue, and I would relive the whole day in a heartbeat. ❤️
Katy
Katy Sent on 08/06/2026
5 out of 5 rating

Bone wedding

The Shireburn was not only a beautiful day for our wedding ceremony (fitted our rustic theme and the views (visible from inside the venue aswell as outside) made it a perfect setting, but the staff were brilliant. Worth every penny
Andrea
Andrea Sent on 11/05/2026
5 out of 5 rating

Dream Wedding Day

If we could do it all again, we absolutely would in a heartbeat. The Shireburn Arms is the most magical setting for a wedding, and our day was everything we ever dreamed of and more. From the breathtaking views and gorgeous food to the lovely, attentive staff, every single detail was simply perfect.
From start to finish, everything about our wedding was handled so beautifully. Sarah is the most thoughtful, kind, and caring wedding planner we could ever have wished for. Her attention to detail, amazing advice, and warm, friendly nature made us both feel so comfortable from the moment we first met her. We instantly knew this had to be the place for our special day.
Peter was incredible on the day, making sure we, along with all of our guests, were so well looked after. Everything ran so smoothly, and it meant we could completely relax and enjoy every second of our day.
If you’re thinking of getting married here, please do it — you truly won’t be disappointed. It was more perfect than we could ever have imagined, and we genuinely wish we could relive it all over again.
A huge thank you to Sarah, Peter, and the whole team at The Shireburn. You are all such special people, and you made our wedding day unforgettable. We will always be so grateful.
Barry and Andrea xx
Daisy
Daisy Sent on 09/05/2026
5 out of 5 rating

Thank you Shireburn Arms!

We just want to say an enormous thank you to all of you for hosting our wedding day on Friday 10th April - it was the most magical and special day, and we felt like guests of honour! We felt so looked after by the whole team from the minute we arrived on Thursday until we left on Saturday, so thank you so much to Pete and his team for looking after us - and a special thanks to the wonderful Master of Ceremonies Zac!

Sarah, thank you so much for guiding us through the whole process and your huge patience with our many, many questions and requests for the day. It has been lovely getting to know you over the last 9 months, and we have felt so supported throughout the entire planning process.

A very special thank you to your brilliant chef team and kitchen for not only accommodating our requests for a fully vegetarian bespoke pie menu, but also executing this perfectly - we have had so many compliments from our guests for the food, with many saying it's the best wedding food they've ever had. It was so important to us that we had a fully vegetarian day and you guys absolutely smashed it, everything was truly delicious!

It really was the most magical day, and we loved every single second - thank you so much for making our dreams come true!!
Mary
Mary Sent on 24/01/2026
5 out of 5 rating

Absolutely perfect!

They were amazing! From the first discussion, we had the same wedding planner throughout and she just got us. She was quickly able to understand what we wanted and needed from them and they made it happen.
We had the most incredible day and they took so much of the stress away from us ❤️ the guests all reported back that they thought it was a fabulous day, with well priced drinks, delicious food and just a perfect venue.
Laura
Laura Sent on 13/10/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Such a special day at the Shireburn Arms

Where to start. The Shireburn Arms is such a wonderful venue. We visited a year ago and were so impressed by the views, the space and most importantly, Sarah, the event coordinator. She was beyond helpful from start to finish and could not do more to help us. It was so important having a person there who could guide you through planning this enormous event. All the staff, including Yasmin, Peter and Lewis, were incredible and a credit to the company.

The venue itself is gorgeous - we were married in the larger room, but had access to the smaller room and bar as well as the games room downstairs. 70 guests were comfortable and entertained throughout. My little boy especially loved the chess set!

The food was amazing, the canapés were delicious and well worth adding if you’ve got an early ceremony. We chose the classic package and could not fault any of the food. Guests commented on how luxe everything was.

The rooms are beautiful too. I stayed in room 4 the night before, which has the most beautiful high ceilings and then the bridal suite, which honestly we didn’t make the most of as we rolled into bed at 1am and out at 7am!

Honestly, I can’t say anything negative or even neutral about the venue or the staff. It was just amazing and I can’t wait to come back and visit soon.
Stef
Stef Sent on 21/09/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Gorgeous venue

Set in the beautiful village of Hurst green the Shireburn arms is a gorgeous and unique venue. The staff there are amazing and so helpful. My whole day was stress free and relaxing thank you to the wedding planner Sarah and her staff. I had the most amazing and memorable day thanks to everyone and all the guests were saying how beautiful it was and how amazing the food was especially the brownie
S
Stephanie Sent on 06/09/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Fantastic venue- perfect day!

Thank you Shireburn Arms and the team!
Sarah and Dave guided a very nervous bride and groom through the whole process and the venue is just superb, what a backdrop!
J
Jeanm431 Sent on 18/05/2016
5 out of 5 rating

Fantastic for a wedding venue

My daughter got married at the Shireburn 30th January 2016 and what a lovely, friendly place this is. The venue is lovely - very olde worldy but cosy and intimate. The staff are friendly and helpful and cannot do enough to make sure everything goes smoothly. The wedding breakfast food was amazing - beautifully served and delicious. I have eaten there on another occasion and the food is really good. The rooms are immaculate and cosy and warm on a january day. Well done to the Shireburn Arms and all of the staff for a memorable day
E
Euan Sent on 18/05/2016
5 out of 5 rating

An amazing place to tie the knot...

My wife and I recently got married at the Shireburn Arms, and cannot speak highly enough of the service, the food, the level of organisation and above all the warmth and friendliness of the staff. We chose the venue for it's beautiful setting in the Ribble Vally and over the course of around a year made numerous trips back to the Shireburn as you'd imagine, sometimes just popping in and others staying over. Each one was great fun, even as the big day approached and stress levels rose. We always felt we were in safe hands and that we were being well looked after, which was borne out on the big day itself, which ran smoothly whilst at the same time being great fun. Overall, we cannot speak highly enough of this venue, and we plan to return very soon!
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Diane Sent on 17/05/2016
5 out of 5 rating

Fabulous wedding at The Shireburn Arms Hotel

On 23rd April 2016,we were married at the Shireburn Arms Hotel
What a credit to the organisation were all of the staff at the hotel. From the managers to all remaining staff, we found to be helpful, polite, constructive and patient with both of us and the whole wedding party. Having a full hotel occupancy from the Friday to the Sunday the food supplied at both the wedding and within the restaurant environment for all meals was of excellent quality and thoroughly enjoyed by all of our guests. The variety of choices at breakfast being second to none - one of our guests particularly enjoying the porridge with a dram of whiskey.
In particular, we would like to single out Cora the Wedding & Events Coordinator. From the first moment we met her late October 2015 up to and including the wedding weekend we were massively impressed by her professionalism and thoroughness. She listened to all our requests, responded speedily to our enquiries and acted upon any changes/additions to the wedding plans that we needed. We always felt that she was completely in control of all aspects of our wedding plans and that nothing was impossible. We would wholeheartedly recommend her and the Shireburn to any couple embarking on their wedding journey.
We have visited previously, both to stay over and have meals while planning our wedding, and we will certainly be returning again. Excellent !!
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A Sent on 31/01/2002
5 out of 5 rating

'a day to remember'

the relaxed atmosphere, the efficient and attentive staff and not to mention the wonderful setting in the Ribble Valley made it 'a day to remember' for all the right reasons
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Shireburn Arms Real Weddings

Abby & Dave
8 photos · 11/06/2026
Mary & Grant
9 photos · 29/12/2025
Lorna & Iain
23 photos · 09/08/2023
Gemma & Craig
33 photos · 08/04/2023
Lynsey & Daniel
34 photos · 24/03/2023
Amanda & Mike
50 photos · 18/02/2023

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Meet the team

Sarah Nowak
Sarah Nowak
Sales Manager

I am Sarah, the Shireburn's Sales Manager. I ahve worked in wedidngs for 10 years following a career in hospitality that started when I was 16 years old.

I love working with couples and listening to their ideas for their day. I like to focus on how they want to make thier day reflect them and how it can be achieved at the Shireburn Arms.

I am married myself and completley understand the overhwelming feeling of trying to work out the different pricing structures and whats included when looking for a wedidng venue. Because of this, I try to make it as smple as possible and also a safe space, to answer any questions a couple may have!

When I am not at work I am usually spending time with my two gorgeous boys, driving them up and down to their activities or just spending family time together.

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Whalley Road, Hurst Green BB7 9QJ Clitheroe (Lancashire)
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