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On Hitched.co.uk since 2022

Last update: July 2026

The Normans is a lovely York, North Yorkshire-based wedding venue situated just outside the village of Bilbrough, only a 20-minute drive from York and 35 minutes from Leeds city centre. This 18th-century farm venue is the epitome of ‘country cool.’ Husband-wife team Oliver and Laura Robinson tied the knot at The Normans in 2014. Their wedding was such a wonderful and joyous event that it inspired them to transform part of the farm into a stylish, all-weather event space that perfectly combines rustic farm features and state-of-the-art lighting and design.

Facilities and Capacity

At The Normans, everything centres around the magnificent south-facing Courtyard, which features beautifully manicured lawns, Buxus hedges, a slick central water element, modern integrated seating, and twinkling fairy lights. You and your party can then make your way to the fully licensed Ceremony Barn, where you will find a high-vaulted ceiling supported by handsome wooden trusses, exposed-brick walls, and a cascading curtain of fairy lights. After the ceremony, you can take some time to sit, chat, and relax in the quirky Cow Stalls or enjoy a quick drink in the Tack Room Bar before adjourning to the Grain Shed to dine and dance the night away. The chic Normans Cottage, situated just a few steps from the wedding venue, is the perfect bolthole for you and your new spouse to relax and enjoy your first night as a married couple. South View by The Normans, located in the nearby village of Askham Richard, is part of The Normans’ property portfolio and affords excellent overnight accommodation for your guests.

Services Offered

Oliver and Laura know that there are so many factors to consider when planning your big day, and they want to help you out by keeping things as simple as possible. They don’t charge per person because it doesn’t matter to them whether you invite 60 or 140 guests. Instead, they offer one exclusive use package that includes personal and professional planning support and day-of coordination services, tables and chairs, ambient lighting across the venue, an optional pop-up bar, a dance floor, indoor heating, and washroom facilities. Oliver and Laura invite you to get in touch, and they look forward to welcoming you to The Normans.

  • Woman-owned

Frequently asked questions

Venue type:

In the country
Historic
Barn
Outdoor license

Ceremony options:

Civil ceremony licence

Dining options:

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

Evening entertainment:

Marquee available
Dance floor
Entertainment licence
Live band facilities
Evening reception facilities
DJ facilities

Overnight accommodation:

Overnight accommodation for wedding couple

Venue staff assistance:

Wedding coordinator

Other features:

Exclusive use
Accessible facilities
Car parking
Confetti permitted
Pet-friendly
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Reviews for The Normans

Jenna
Jenna Sent on 11/08/2026
5 out of 5 rating

Dream Wedding Venue

Cannot give Oliver and Sharon at The Normans enough stars for how incredible they were.
No question too small and very responsive during the whole process. Oliver was incredible on the setup/day of and made sure everything went smoothly.
Even did a video for social media which we now have forever as we didn't get a videographer/content creator. Honestly the best team and most beautiful day.
Suote
Suote Sent on 11/07/2026
5 out of 5 rating

An outstanding experience from beginning to end

There are simply not enough words to do justice to how incredible The Normans were as a wedding venue.

From the moment we first viewed the venue, right through to the final moments of our wedding day, Oliver, Sharon and the entire team made us feel like we were the most important people in the world. Planning a wedding can be a lot at times, but The Normans have perfected the balance of professionalism, organisation and genuine care. Nothing was ever too much trouble, no request felt too big or too small, and every question was met with patience, reassurance and expert advice.

The venue itself is stunning, and even after multiple visits, still makes you feel a certain way. The beautifully restored barns, stunning grounds and thoughtful attention to detail create a setting that feels both incredibly special and completely relaxed at the same time. It's one of those rare venues that genuinely exceeds the expectations set by the photographs.

What really sets The Normans apart, however, is the people. The team worked tirelessly behind the scenes to ensure everything ran seamlessly. They anticipated needs before we even knew we had them, managed suppliers effortlessly, and allowed us to spend the day entirely focused on enjoying ourselves and making memories with our loved ones. Oliver, who worked the day, ended up feeling like another member of the family by the day's end and that, as much as anything else, is testament to just how much he and the rest of the team took care of us on the day. The result was, without question, the best day of our lives.

A massive shoutout too to their catering partners, Hog and Apple, who delivered a phenomenal dining experience. The food was exceptional from start to finish and weeks later our guests are still talking about it. Having attended plenty of weddings myself, it's not often the food becomes one of the stars of the show, but Hog and Apple achieved exactly that.

If you're considering The Normans, stop looking and book it. We genuinely cannot imagine a better venue, team or experience. Just wish we could do it all again.

A personal thank you to Oliver, Sharon and every member of the team. You didn't just host our wedding; you helped create memories that we will stick with us for the rest of our lives. We felt cared for, supported and celebrated every step of the way, and we'll always be grateful for the role you played in making our day so special.
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Rebecca Sent on 20/06/2026
5 out of 5 rating

An absolutely fantastic venue

We had our wedding at The Normans in May and it was truly wonderful. The venue is beautiful, the catering amazing, and the team couldn't do enough for us. There was wonderfully quick communication throughout the planning process and no question was too much. The day ran so smoothly with their on the day guidance and we had the absolute best time!! Thank you so much!
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Ellie Sent on 18/05/2026
5 out of 5 rating

Amazing venue and team!

We got married at The Normans on 9th May 2026. The Normans is an absolutely amazing venue in itself but the way Oliver and the team managed the day for us was next level and we couldn’t have asked for anything more - thank you so so much!! We had the absolute best day from start to finish and would recommend the venue to anyone. The entire process and organisation was seamless from start to finish and we couldn’t have wished for anything more! Thank you for everything!! Love from Ellie and James xx
Lucy
Lucy Sent on 11/05/2026
5 out of 5 rating

Incredible!!!!

Where do I even start, Oliver and his team were the most amazing hosts from the minute we met them, they made us feel so special and showed us around the venue virtually at first as we had a newborn baby and struggling to find time to visit the venue.

We booked instantly from a virtual viewing as there were only 2 Saturdays left for the following year, and you can totally understand, the venue is so thought out, everything is considered to make sure you and your guests have the most amazing day.

The venue is stunning that I saved so much on decor as it didn’t need anything adding, only a few personal touches for the groom and I.

Another thing I loved was that the ceremony room and wedding breakfast area are seperate so it ensures you day flows and no changing of a room during the day.

Oliver met us the day before our wedding and no request was too much, he took away all of the stress for Steve and I and it allowed us to be fully present with our guests.

The accommodation is beautiful and there is a big car park for guests to park the day / overnight. The venue felt like ours for the weekend and I’m sad to see other weddings there as it truly felt it was ours.

The catering from the hog and apple is also fantastic and you can tell the team work well together to make sure everything is smooth on the day.

I couldn’t recommend the venue enough - it was the first venue I looked at and being a bit of a perfectionist I knew I wouldn’t have found better. If you want a personal, family feel then The Norman’s is for you.

Thank you so so much to the team, Steve and I will never ever forget all of the effort that when into the day and how you made us feel.

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George Sent on 12/04/2026
5 out of 5 rating

Beautiful venue

We had our Spring wedding at The Normans and are so glad we picked this venue. It is a beautiful, rustic, authentic place, tonnes and tonnes of gorgeous fairy lights to enhance it but has also kept its natural charm with lots of original features. Even on a chilly, windy spring day, it was warm and cosy which was exactly the vibe we wanted!

From day one, the communication from Oliver and Sharon was fantastic. They made us feel like the only engaged couple on the planet! They went out of their way to accommodate what we asked for, answered questions promptly and were so warm and professional as well. We cannot thank them and all the staff enough for being a part of our special day!
Georgina
Georgina Sent on 05/01/2026
5 out of 5 rating

Excellent wedding venue with a fantastic team

My husband and I got married at The Normans in December 2025 and we cannot recommend it enough as a venue.

We actually booked The Normans based on just my husband's viewing (I didn't see it until months later as we were living abroad), because he was so certain it was the perfect place. And he was right!

Oliver, Sharon and the whole Normans team are absolute pros at making sure everything runs smoothly (both in the run up and on the Big Day), and it was clear they really cared about each detail to make our wedding (and I suspect every single wedding they do) special. We didn't worry about a thing on the day because Sharon was masterfully managing everything for us.

The venue itself was beautiful - especially in the winter as the Christmas trees and lights everywhere made it utterly magical. But beyond that, one of the things we loved most about The Normans is that, because it is specifically a wedding venue, every single detail is considered for that purpose - from the wall of fairy lights in the Ceremony Barn, to the cottages on site (one with a getting ready room, as well as fancy hooks to hang your dress!), to how Oliver and Sharon manage the "flow" of the day with guests moving from space to space. The whole experience is incredibly intentional and well thought out.

Hog and Apple (the designated caterer) are also incredible and multiple guests said it was the best food they have ever eaten at a wedding.

Thank you to the whole Normans + H&A team for the most incredible day!
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Sam Sent on 13/12/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Perfect!!!

The Norman’s was the perfect venue! Oliver and Sharon were fantastic from start to finish - they were always extremely welcoming and happy to accommodate our requests. Oliver did a great job on the day of organising/ keeping things on time, calming our nerves before the big moments and being a hype-man when needed!

The venue itself is perfect! Couldn’t imagine getting married at a different venue. The barn was the perfect backdrop for our ceremony and the grain shed was the perfect setting for the wedding breakfast/ party afterward. When we walked in the day before to set up, we thought that the venue looked so nice that it didn’t even need any additional decorations.

Our wedding day couldn’t have gone much better and that’s in no small part to The Norman’s and Oliver/Sharon, so we are extremely appreciative and couldn’t recommend them any more!!
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Sophie Sent on 01/12/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Our dream wedding day at The Normans

The wedding venue of our dreams! We had the absolute best day of our lives at The Normans. The stunning country surroundings and the breath-taking ceremony and reception barns - not to mention the cosy fireplaces and quiet nooks - are all part of what makes this place so special. Ideal for weddings of any seasons (ours was a gloomy autumn day!), this place is perfect dressed up or kept as is. So many of our guests said it was the best wedding venue they’d ever been to, especially when the double doors were thrown open to the grain shed and they were met with the enormous reception barn (which they’d had no idea even existed). We partied all night on the dance floor with our fab band and felt that we were properly looked after by both the smooth-running of the venue and the friendly staff from start to finish. The food from caterer partner The Hog & Apple made the day even more special, and we felt that no ask was too much by anyone at The Normans or H&A. Thank you for making our day unforgettable.
Megan
Megan Sent on 25/11/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Just amazing... no other words to describe it!

We don’t even know where to begin in describing how perfect our wedding experience was at this venue. From the very first visit, we knew it was something special — but the level of care, professionalism, and warmth we received from Sharon, Oliver, and the entire team completely exceeded anything we could have imagined.

Every step of the planning process was made so much easier thanks to the team's incredible attention to detail and their calm, reassuring presence. They were always ready with advice, answers, and solutions, and nothing was ever too much trouble. We genuinely felt looked after from day one, and that kind of support makes such a difference when planning a wedding (which I found can be quite stressful!). Any questions and queries were answered quickly and in detail that it took a lot of stress off the planning process.

The day before and on the day itself, Sharon and the whole team were absolute legends. They worked tirelessly behind the scenes to make sure everything ran smoothly, and they did it with such kindness, confidence, and professionalism. We didn’t have to worry about a single thing — they had it all completely under control, which allowed us to relax and truly enjoy every moment.

Our guests were blown away by how beautiful the venue was, how seamless the day felt, and how friendly and welcoming every member of staff was. So many people commented on how well the day flowed, and that’s entirely down to the team’s hard work, organisation, and genuine dedication to making the day perfect - so many people said it was the best wedding they had ever been to.

The venue itself is breathtaking — from the stunning ceremony space with the fairy lights, to the gorgeous reception areas and the incredible photo opportunities everywhere you look. But what truly sets this place apart is the people. Sharon, Oliver, and the entire team go above and beyond in every possible way. It felt like they put their hearts into what they do and that our wedding was the only one that mattered at the time and it shows. I am sure every single couple feel the exact same as this.

We will forever be grateful for the unforgettable memories they helped us create. Choosing this venue was one of the best decisions we made, and we would recommend it to absolutely anyone looking for a wedding day that feels magical, effortless, and genuinely cared for. Thank you all so much — our day wouldn’t have been the same without you and we are beyond upset we can't redo the day again, but hopefully we will be back to visit at some point in the near future.
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Daniel Sent on 06/11/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Amazing from start to finish!

The Normans was absolutely fantastic from start to finish. From the moment we first visited, we were given a great welcome and could tell how professional and well-organised the team were.

Their communication throughout the planning process was exceptional - every question was answered quickly and clearly, giving us complete confidence in the run-up to the day.

The venue itself is stunning and created such an incredible atmosphere; we’ve had so many comments from guests saying how amazing it was. The food, provided by Hog & Apple, was tremendous - multiple guests told us it was the best wedding food they’ve ever had.

On the day, everything ran seamlessly thanks to Oliver, who managed the guests and all the vendors perfectly, allowing us to fully relax and enjoy ourselves.

Overall, a highly (highly!) recommended venue for anyone considering The Normans - they exceeded every expectation and made the day truly special.
Hayley
Hayley Sent on 05/10/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Such a wonderful and perfect day! Can we go back and do it again!

My husband and I fell in love with this place when we first saw it in the middle of a thunderstorm and knew straight away this was where we were getting married! Every room in this venue was beautifully set up and we knew this was us when we saw the lights and exposed brick in the ceremony room to the grain bags in the stables for guests to relax. We had many visits with varying family members and attended a Hog and Apple food tasting which was AMAZING! Sharon was a superstar on the day and was on hand to sort out the music, calm down the groom before the vows and make sure the day went perfectly. All the guests commented on how amazing the venue was and how they wished they had got married there or would love to get married there! The Hog and Apple put on some amazing food which guests have enjoyed telling me was delicious and the best food they have tasted which we would have to agree, The Hog and Apple staff were amazing and we would not have changed a single thing!
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Sarah Sent on 27/09/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Stunning venue with a five star team

We knew that the Normans was the venue for us as soon as we viewed it for the first time and the service that we received right from the start was outstanding. A huge shout out to Sharon who is an absolute credit to the Normans. Nothing was too much trouble at any time (Sharon even helped us to find a babysitter for the night before the wedding). The venue is just stunning and, while we were lucky to have great weather, we would not have been disappointed if we weren’t so lucky as the inside space is perfect for a rainy day. On the day, I had no worries at all about how the day would run because of the trust that had been built up on the run up to the wedding. And the day was perfect. Sharon was there, but not there, as she made things happen and move along to time without us even noticing. Our day was perfect and all of our guests were really impressed by the venue. Thank you so much to Sharon, Oliver and the rest of the team at the Normans. James and Sarah Palmer
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Adam Sent on 22/09/2025
5 out of 5 rating

The perfect wedding venue

An absolutely perfect venue in every way. From our very first enquiry to the final moments of our wedding night, the team at The Normans were exceptional. Their support and professionalism are second to none; they were incredibly well-organised and felt like a true partner throughout the entire planning process, offering expert advice and coordination that made us feel completely at ease.

The venue itself is breathtaking. The quality of the space, from the stunning ceremony barn to the beautiful courtyard and the unique reception room, is simply outstanding. It has a magical atmosphere that our guests couldn't stop talking about. Every detail, from the decor to the lighting, contributes to a truly memorable experience.

We are so grateful to the team for making our wedding day a dream come true. Their tireless work behind the scenes ensured everything ran smoothly, allowing us to relax and enjoy every single moment. We couldn't recommend The Normans more highly. It’s a truly special place and we feel so lucky to have celebrated our day there.
Jenny
Jenny Sent on 18/09/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Outstanding

Wow, what a place. This venue has it all, stunning ceremony room, cow stalls full of character, a fantastic bar area and wedding breakfast room but most importantly phenomenal staff. Oliver and Sharon really are godsend’s and make the place what it is, they have thought of everything, are beyond friendly and want to ensure your day is perfect, which ours was. I cannot recommend this place enough, we will certainly be back at the earliest opportunity. The catering with Hog & Apple is out of this world, all of our guests commented on how tasty it was and the staff can’t do enough for you.
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