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The Tithe Barn - Bolton Abbey - Cripps & Co
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Last update: May 2025

Nestled in the town of Skipton in North Yorkshire, England, is
The Tithe Barn – Bolton Abbey, a rustic wedding venue with a fairytale aesthetic. First built in the 16th century, this historic barn setting is a picturesque sight set within the Duke of Devonshire's majestic Bolton Abbey Estate near the Yorkshire Dales. This Grade II listed building is one of the largest exclusive-use wedding venues in the UK, newly restored and still retaining its original charm. With the venue's ancient features, exquisite views, and irresistible cuisine, you can enjoy a country wedding that feels as timeless as your one-of-a-kind romance.

Facilities and Capacity

The Tithe Barn is a rustic setting that offers a little bit more. Overlooking the Bolton Abbey Priory ruins, the property carries a distinct atmosphere of a time gone by. Guests will be enthralled by the hooped copper lanterns, ancient beams, and fine aged flagstone throughout the majestic venue. Licensed to hold ceremonies, you can host your entire day in one inspiring place with ample areas to explore and embrace. Here, up to 200 guests can watch as you start a new chapter before breaking out into the outdoor terrace. Massive medieval chandeliers change from the vaulted ceiling, embellished with cut glass that refracts candlelight across the room. Exposed wooden beams and stone walls surround the room, creating a warm setting to make your guests feel like they're stepping back in time. This open space includes fire pits and plenty of seating for post-ceremony drinks. Afterwards, the barn is transformed into an intimate dining hall, accentuated by uplights and fairy lights woven through the beams. In addition, the contemporary kitchen faces out onto the dining room, allowing guests to watch the talented chefs work their magic. Once the feast is over, the event space can be opened up for a further 100 guests, allowing you and your guests to dance the night away.

Services Offered

The team at The Tithe Barn – Bolton Abbey will be on-hand to help with everything, from the big ideas to the last-minute details. They are happy to provide referrals to respected suppliers nearby to meet all transportation, floral, and prop needs. A variety of in-house decor is also available, including floor-standing candelabras, lanterns, and flickering candles. The catering chefs are the signature element of the venue experience, offering flame-grilled food on a huge BBQ display and French rotisseries. The online wedding brochure has a full list of the incredible cuisine they produce, which you can peruse at your pleasure. Gluten-free, vegetarian, and vegan options are all available. Every dish is further enhanced by in-house wine buyers who select only the finest artisan labels from Europe.

Frequently asked questions

Venue type:

In the country
Unusual weddings
Historic
Landmark
Barn
Unique weddings

Ceremony options:

Civil ceremony licence
Religious ceremony license

Dining options:

Seated meal facilities
Corkage option
Alcohol licence
In-house catering

Evening entertainment:

Dance floor
Live band facilities
Evening reception facilities
DJ facilities

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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Philippa Sent on 07/06/2025
5 out of 5 rating

The Wedding of Our Dreams at Tithe Barn

We recently had the absolute joy of celebrating our wedding at Tithe Barn, Bolton Abbey, and we can honestly say it was everything we dreamed of and more. From the moment we first visited, we were completely enchanted by the breathtaking setting – nestled in the heart of the Yorkshire Dales, with stunning views of the river, abbey ruins, and countryside. It’s the kind of place that makes your heart skip a beat and your photos look like something out of a fairytale.

Right from the start, the staff at Tithe Barn were phenomenal. A huge thank you to Sam, who gave us our first tour of the venue and helped us see the potential of the space – her warmth and enthusiasm made us instantly feel at home. And Julia, our coordinator on the day, was a complete superstar. She was calm, kind, and totally on top of every detail. Nothing was too much trouble, and thanks to her, everything ran like clockwork – we were able to truly relax and enjoy the moment knowing we were in such capable hands.

Throughout the planning process, the team were incredibly patient, responsive, and helpful. Whether it was answering endless questions or tweaking timings, they made us feel completely supported. On the day itself, they worked tirelessly behind the scenes to ensure everything was perfect – and it really was.

Let’s talk about the food – wow! Our guests are still raving about how delicious everything was. It really added to the whole experience and was a huge highlight for us and our guests.

We’ve had so many people tell us it was the best wedding they’ve ever been to – and we completely understand why. The venue, the food, the atmosphere, the team – it all came together in the most perfect way. If you’re considering getting married here – do it. You will not regret it for a second.

Thank you, Tithe Barn, for giving us the most magical start to married life. We’ll treasure the memories forever.
Francesca
Francesca Sent on 05/06/2025
5 out of 5 rating

The most incredible venue and team - made our day so special!

We couldn’t be happier with our experience at this venue - everything was handled with such professionalism, care, and attention to detail from start to finish.

The pricing and process were completely transparent, which gave us confidence from day one. The team were incredibly efficient and responsive, making the whole planning journey feel smooth and under control - no question was ever too much, and they always made us feel like we were in safe hands.

The service was consistently high quality, and the staff on the day were professional, diligent, experienced, and fun to be around – they added to the fun and exciting energy of the day! A big shoutout to Sam who was amazing all day!

We also found the online portal really helpful - it kept us engaged and up to date with every step, making communication with the team simple and organised.

The food and drink were exceptional, both in quality and value - we had so many compliments from guests. And of course, the venue itself is absolutely stunning. Everyone commented on how beautiful the setting was - it truly made for the most perfect backdrop to our day.

One tip for couples... the Tithe Barn directory on their website is fantastic, we used many of them and they were all the dream!

Weddings can be stressful, but the team made it feel calm, effortless, and truly special. Thank you for helping us create memories we’ll treasure forever.
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George Sent on 01/03/2025
5 out of 5 rating

The most perfect day

My partner and I got married at Tithe Barn on 22 02 25 and it was honestly the most perfect day for us.

Right from our first visit to the venue we fell in love with the barn. Add to that how attentive all of the staff have been since we confirmed our booking (right from then all the way through to the days just after the wedding), we could not recommend Tithe Barn and the Cripps & Co staff more.

The ability to use the quote function on the website was a huge plus for us during the venue scouting phase and in the weeks after we had confirmed Tithe Barn as our wedding venue. It's flexibility really did mean there were no hidden costs and it also meant that we went to visit the venue for the first time with a true view of cost (something we found most other venues avoid providing until after you have visited).

Cripps & Co use a portal platform as a one stop shop to keep on top of the wedding quote, timetable for the day, manage supplier information and also as a comms inbox with the staff. This again made our life so so easy, especially with the responses in the comms inbox being so prompt (majority within 24 hours).

We would highly recommend the feast nights as a way to get a real feel for the food that cripps have to offer. We attended in Jan 24 and while the menu wasn't exactly what we were expecting to pick for our own wedding, it gave a large range of what to expect and it was all fantastic. We went home suitably stuffed and it came away with added comfort on how much of a hit the wedding breakfast be (because the food was outstanding). It was a really great evening to say the least and really interesting to sit on a table with other couples that were on the lead up to their day too.

The lead up to the big day felt seamless, with a meeting a few months in advance to confirm everything as well as regular comms whenever needed. A huge positive for us on the day itself was that the team honestly set everything up themselves. While we provided instructions and the required decoration etc, the groom and groomsman only had to drop items off and that was it. This made for a much less stressful morning than I can imagine and know has been the case for family and friends.

We're probably missing a few more points on why someone should absolutely use Tithe Barn as a wedding venue but to summise...you would absolutely not regret it.

Thank you to absolutely all of the staff that were involved. Dan and Laura on the day who were our key contacts during the day and evening respectively, were awesome.
Theresa
Theresa Sent on 06/01/2025
5 out of 5 rating

The most magical place ever!

We have just had a Christmas wedding here in December and it was the most amazing beautiful place ever! If you are thinking of booking here then please do…you will not be disappointed! Every person I dealt with here were so helpful and supportive, the food and drinks are amazing and the decor and glitter ball are simply stunning! Everything ran so smoothly, things were carried out without me knowing or having to worry about, it was so good. I can’t say enough about Tithe Barn, I’m devastated it’s over haha! Please please book here!
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Sarah Sent on 22/10/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Autumnal Wedding Dream

We held our October wedding at the Tithe Barn and it was the best decision we ever made. The venue is absolutely stunning - both inside the barn and outside with the views of Bolton Abbey. It looked incredible on the day. The whole team were very helpful and professional from the first time we visited, answering all of our questions and also advising us with decisions. On the day they were just amazing - everything ran so seamlessly that we never had to think about what to do or what was coming next. A particular mention must go to the food which is superb - many of our guests (including those who work in catering) commented that it was the best food they've ever had at a large event. We would highly recommend choosing the Tithe Barn.
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Ana L. Sent on 06/09/2024
4.6 out of 5 rating

Wonderful venue

We instantly fell in love with the Tithe barn, its beatiful decoration and majestic views of the Bolton abbey.
Everyone working in the Tithe Barn was kind, professional and quick to answer our queries. We felt looked after. The food was divine!
We had a wonderful day in a truly wonderful venue! Thanks Ana and Steve
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Chloe Sent on 04/08/2024
5 out of 5 rating

This venue is utterly UNMATCHED! Stunning from start to finish 🥂

Me and my… HUSBAND, had our day on 31.07.24. We had our dream wedding and this is all thanks to the Tithe Barn staff. They ensured that the day ran so smoothly from start to finish. Our guests have complimented over the last few days just how smooth it went. Throughout the planning process the staff were always quick at responding to any queries we had. They truly are amazing. If we could do the whole day again… we would in a heartbeat. Also a particular thanks/shoutout to Steve who co-ordinated most of the day, he was brilliant and so supportive! The drinks kept flowing, the food was amazing and worth every single penny!! The venue seriously is UNMATCHED!! I will be recommending this venue to any future brides! It truly is one special venue and I will never ever get over the day! Thanks again guys. All our love, Mr & Mrs Duffy x
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Kirsty Sent on 25/06/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Perfect wedding venue

We had our special day at the tithe barn in 23.06.2024 and I couldn’t have chosen a better place to have our day was perfect from start to finish the staff made us both at ease never once could I fault it, they respond to any email we brides worry about with such speed and professionalism. The barn itself it the most stunning setting and has given me and my family the perfect backdrop for our wedding photos to cherish forever
1000 % recommend you chose the tithe barn you will not be disappointed
Much love and thankyou
From
Mr and Mrs Milligan x
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Hannah Sent on 02/07/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Amazing from beginning to end!!!

Thank you so much to Holly and the Tithe Barn team - our wedding was even more wonderful than we could’ve imagined. From first enquiry all the way through to the day after the event, the team were BRILLIANT, kind, helpful, and had thought of everything to help the day run smoothly and beautifully! The food was amazing, the groomsmen commented on how little they had needed to do before the ceremony as the team had taken care of it all so well! In the run up to the day, I had sent emails asking some questions just to put my mind at ease, and the team were so responsive and patient. Honestly, I cannot recommend highly enough!

We had a pretty big wedding (160people) for a ceremony and reception at the venue and the space was perfect!

Thank you, thank you, thank you!!!!
Lots of love, Hannah & Joe
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Megan Sent on 27/06/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Unforgettable

We got married here 14.06.24 it’s was the most magical day from start to finish! The venue looked unreal, the barn itself doesn’t need much to look spectacular as it’s just gorgeous especially if you get the sunshine! Steve who looked after our wedding couldn’t have been more helpful and genuinely wanted to make sure our day went exactly like we wanted which helped all those wedding day nerves.

We appreciate all you did tithe barn
Liam&Megan Wibberley xxx
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Gbolahan Sent on 23/04/2024
4.8 out of 5 rating

Absolutely wonderful

Tithe Barn were fantastic! From the moment we met them, they were professional, courteous and extremely responsive. They have a wonderful online system which means that it’s easy to contact them through the planning process and they made sure that we felt that we were being properly looked after. On the day, they were fantastic and made sure that everything ran smoothly and we didn’t have to worry about anything. Would thoroughly recommend their services
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Brandon Sent on 06/04/2024
5 out of 5 rating

The Tithe Barn

From the very beginning of the day, Steve (day manager) made us feel at ease and very calmly dealt with any request we threw at him. He made the whole thing feel very easy and everything was done without fuss. The changing around of the room was done so discreetly, barely any of the guests even noticed it had happened. The food was fantastic, as were the staff who again dealt with everything quickly and efficiently with smiles on their faces. To top it all off, the barn looked like a fairytale!
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Laura Sent on 26/03/2024
5 out of 5 rating

You absolutely have to book your wedding here it was the most amazing day ever!

We recently had our wedding at the Tithe Barn and it was absolutely incredible and more perfect than we could have ever wished for. The team at the Tithe Barn are the most lovely people and cannot do enough to help you from the moment you view the venue, to booking with them and throughout the planning phase. On the day itself the team led by Steve were totally brilliant and the whole day was coordinated to perfection. We cannot thank everyone there enough from the service, the food and drinks - it was all amazing.

The food is delicious and being served feast style was ideal for us and our guests - it was all so fresh and cooked to perfection. The drinks were always flowing and our guests commented on how they never had an empty glass.

You don't need much in the way of decor because the venue is so so beautiful on it's own - it definitely gives the wow feel when you first walk in.

If you are considering booking this beautiful venue then just do it - without a doubt it is the best decision we have ever made. Thank you so so much for
giving us the best day of our lives, we will remember it forever.
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Ciara Sent on 04/01/2024
4.8 out of 5 rating

Fantastic Venue with Attentive Staff

We got married in December 2023 at the Tithe Barn, Bolton Abbey, and so many guests commented on how beautiful the venue was. It required very little decor because everything looked perfect as it was. The food was lovely (lots of comments about the dauphinoise potatoes in particular!). I emailed quite a few times prior to the event and always received a quick and helpful response. Julia was great in the run up to the wedding, and Holly and Laura could not have done a better job on the day/night. Thank you for a wonderful wedding! Ciara & John x
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Jenovic Sent on 03/10/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Exceptional wedding experience

We had the pleasure of hosting our wedding at Tithe Barn Bolton Abbey, and it was an absolutely exceptional experience from start to finish.

Holly and her team's attention to detail was outstanding. They ensured that every aspect of our day was perfect, and their responsiveness throughout the planning process was greatly appreciated.

The venue itself is truly stunning, with a rich history and picturesque surroundings. It provided the perfect backdrop for our special day, and our guests couldn't stop raving about it.

And let's not forget the food! The culinary experience at Tithe Barn Bolton Abbey was superb. Our guests are still talking about the delicious menu, and the catering team's expertise shone through.

We would like to extend our heartfelt gratitude to the entire Tithe Barn team who made our wedding day unforgettable. We highly recommend Tithe Barn Bolton Abbey to anyone seeking a magical and hassle-free wedding venue.
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