About The Tithe Barn – Bolton Abbey Bolton Abbey, SkiptonNorth Yorkshire, BD23 6EX Built in the 16th century, The Tithe Barn is set within the grounds of the Duke of Devonshire’s majestic Bolton Abbey estate in the Yorkshire Dales. This Grade II* listed building is one of the largest exclusive-use wedding venues in the UK. It is the latest in Cripps & Co’s barn restorations. Inside, the barn’s majestic scale comes into its own. It is lit with uplights on the flagstone floor and fairy lights woven through the beams that support the barn’s elevated ceiling. Huge, medieval chandeliers refract candlelight around the room and colourful Moroccan stools are scattered around the bar. The barn can accommodate 200 guests for a ceremony and dining, with a further 100 evening guests for dancing, bringing the total capacity to 300. Ceremonies take place in the main barn. Outside the terrace has large fire pits and plenty of seating, so guests can enjoy the view across the Bolton Abbey Priory ruins and the surrounding landscape during post-ceremony drinks. Feast in style in The Tithe Barn, on food flame-grilled on a huge indoor BBQ and French rotisseries. Our in-house chefs buy the best, cook it simply and serve it generously. The on-site Tithe Barn team are on hand to help with everything, from the big ideas to the last minute details. 16th century barn on Bolton Abbey estate in Yorkshire Dales Breathtaking views Huge indoor BBQ 300 total capacity Exceptional service from on-site team Late license until 1am • Stunning setting on the Duke of Devonshire's Bolton Abbey Estate • A secluded barn with a late night license to 1am • We cook our carefully sourced joints of meat on a fabulous rotisserie grill, hand made in France • Weddings from 75 to 200 guests - ceremony, cocktails, dinner & dancing • Cripps & Co have been putting on exceptional weddings since 1990 • Summer and winter weddings Upcoming Wedding Fairs Find out when the next Wedding Fair at The Tithe Barn – Bolton Abbey is
Facilities at The Tithe Barn – Bolton Abbey Venue Type : Civil Ceremony Licence Exclusive Use In the Country Barn Historic Landmark Unusual Weddings Unique WeddingsEvening Entertainment : Evening Reception Facilities Dance Floor Live Band Facilities DJ FacilitiesVenue Staff Assistance : Wedding Coordinator Master of Ceremonies/ Toastmaster Dining Options : Seated Meal Facilities In House Catering Alcohol LicenceCapacity : 50 to 75 guests 75 to 100 guests 100 to 150 guests 150 to 250 guestsOther Features : Disabled Facilities Car Parking
The Tithe Barn – Bolton Abbey Reviews (25) Write a review Breathtaking Venue and Superb Service! Venue Service By Kjersti Moore, on 20 Apr 2020Date of Wedding - 07 Mar 2020 We got married at the Tithe Barn on the 7th of March 2020 and feel unbelievable luck to have done so! The Tithe Barn blew us away from the moment we stepped inside! The team were supportive the whole way and Emily was absolutely fantastic. Nothing was too much trouble and they were so quick to respond to any queries and didn’t just accommodate but they totally embraced our slightly unusual way of doing things. During the day they looked after us so superbly, they anticipated every eventuality and the whole day ran without a single hitch! They even brought us a small plate of canapés whilst we were having out photos done! Our guests thought the venue was stunning and suited our day perfectly. The food was incredible and plentiful! The whole day was beyond imagination and we cannot recommend this venue and the Cripps team highly enough!Best Day Ever! Venue Service By Claire Watkinson, on 29 Feb 2020Date of Wedding - 22 Feb 2020 We held our wedding reception at the Tithe Barn last weekend and it was everything we could’ve hoped for and so much more! It’s a breathtaking building, which we fell in love with from our first visit and which all of our guests were in awe of - we had so many comments saying it was the most amazing wedding venue they had ever seen! All of the communication from the team was amazing throughout our planning - we would hear back within a couple of hours about any query - thank you to Sharon and Emily and the rest of the team for everything you did to make our planning run so smoothly, and our day be the most memorable day of our lives. We can’t recommend this venue highly enough - just fabulous!Fantastic!! Venue Service By Abi & Josh Bent, on 14 Dec 2019Date of Wedding - 07 Dec 2019 Myself and my Husband have nothing but praise for this beautiful venue and expert team of event coordinators! We married here last weekend and the day was just stunning. The food was fantastic and the day went seamlessly. My guests had nothing but outstanding feedback on all aspects of the day, and from our point of view the attention to detail of the staff was fantastic! A big ‘thank you’ to all involved - especially Emily who took the lead on our day and did an amazing job!Sharon, Manager at The Tithe Barn – Bolton Abbey responded to this review on 19/12/2019 17:14:54Hi Abi & Josh Thank you so much for your lovely words. We are so glad you enjoyed your day with us, It was our pleasure, thank you for letting us know us be apart of you magical day. Congratulations again from all the team and we wish you a lifetime of happiness together.Fiddes Wedding Venue Service By Amy Chell, on 02 Dec 2019Date of Wedding - 15 Nov 2019 We had the best experience with The Tithe Barn and their amazing staff. Sharon and Emily were on hand to answer any questions in the build up and made sure the day itself ran smoothly. We couldn't have asked for more! Thank you to everyone involved, and especially the chefs, we had a lot of comments on the amazing food!Sharon , Manager at The Tithe Barn – Bolton Abbey responded to this review on 19/12/2019 17:12:45Dear Amy & Jordan, We are so delighted to hear that you had the best experience ever on you BIG day. Thank you for your wonderful comments we will of course pass them on to all our team here at the barn. Congratulation again from everyone at the Tithe Barn.More than you could ever dream of. Venue Service By Naomi Boswell, on 06 Oct 2019Date of Wedding - 19 Sep 2019 My husband and I have spent many a day walking our dog at Bolton abbey and when we started planning our big day we knew we wanted it to be somewhere that means something to us. We visited the barn when it was still a building site.. hard hats and all, but the views out the back, the plans and the detailed knowledge of the staff gave us the confidence to feel sure this was the venue for us. When we returned for a visit once the barn had opened we were lost for words- this venue is truly beautiful. We were impressed throughout the planning process by the efficient communication from the team, no question too small. When the day came everything went wonderfully. We were blessed by an unexpected hot sunny day in September and this just added to the glory of the venue. Every guest commented on setting and the relaxed but organised feel to the day. This was something that sold us on this venue. One of our favourite memories was sitting down to eat and watching our guests laughing and talking as they put on their chef’s hats and dished our the food. No venue compares to this Sharon, Manager at The Tithe Barn – Bolton Abbey responded to this review on 19/12/2019 17:10:38 Hi Naomi & Joshua Thank you for taking the time to tell us about your perfect day. It was our pleasure to be apart of your special day. I will of course pass on your wonderful comments to the Chefs and all of our team. Congratulations and best wishes for the future from all of the team here at the Tithe Barn. Our Dream Wedding Venue Service By Bryony Hyett, on 02 Jan 2020Date of Wedding - 16 Aug 2019 An absolute wedding dream come true! My husband and I first discovered The Tithe Barn before the building work had even begun. We knew from that first visit it was the perfect venue for us. We observed the progress throughout and it gradually became more and more breathtaking. From start the finish, every member of staff that we communicated with was fantastic and couldn’t do enough for us. Questions were quickly answered and we were constantly made to feel at ease. The feast night was amazing and got us extra excited for the big day. On the day of our wedding, Sharon ensured everything ran seamlessly and that nothing was affected by the August showers! The staff were outstanding, the food just delicious and the barn is breathtakingly beautiful. It was everything we could have ever dreamed of and more. The best day of our lives; thank you to everyone involved at The Tithe Barn. Venue Service By Kate and Paul, on 17 Sep 2019Date of Wedding - 05 Aug 2019 We cannot thank the wonderful staff at Tithe Barn enough, for what was the best day of our lives. The barn, the setting, the food, the staff, absolutely everything about the day was amazing!Sharon, Manager at The Tithe Barn – Bolton Abbey responded to this review on 19/12/2019 17:07:04Hi Kate & Paul, We are so pleased to hear that you had such a wonderful day. It was our pleasure to be able to be a part of your BIG day. Congratulations again from all the team here at the Tithe Barn.Dream venue Venue Service By Jessica Parkinson, on 14 Aug 2019Date of Wedding - 28 Jul 2019 We signed up to get married at the tithe barn whilst the venue was still being built so our first encounter was as a building site but the vision they showed us impressed us so much and the garden view sold it for us and we signed up. We didnt return until our planning meeting but the moment we stepped into the barn we were in awe. It is just stunning. We were made to feel so relaxed at our planning meeting. The constant email contact via client profile is really handy and there is a complete outline of costs and food and drinks chosen so you always know where you are. Our actual wedding day was just the best day. I felt like I was in a bubble and my breath was taken away again when I walked in with my dad down the aisle to our string quartet. Sharon and the ladies at the tithe barn were fantastic on the day. They took care of everything we requested, all our props and childrens area were all set up how we asked. The whole day ran like clockwork and I couldnt have asked for anything more from them. If you're wondering whether to visit this venue and book it, do it. You wont regret it. I wish I could do it all again. Loved it and love the venue. 5 star service, food and views.Sharon, Manager at The Tithe Barn – Bolton Abbey responded to this review on 19/12/2019 17:05:42Dear Jessica & Ben, We are so delighted to hear that you had such a perfect day. it was our pleasure to be part of you BIG day Thank you for your wonderful comments we will of course pass them on to all our team here at the barn. Congratulation again from everyone at the Tithe Barn.The Tithe Barn Bolton Abbey Venue Service By Charlotte Chochrane, on 17 Sep 2019Date of Wedding - 25 Jul 2019 We got married at Bolton abbey priory church and we knew this from the start however we didn’t have a venue that ticked all of our boxes. I stumbled across the tithe barn online and went to see it. At this point it was a shell of a building but looking at the other barns we had faith and booked it. I am SO glad we did because it is the most beautiful venue I have ever seen and all of our guests were blown away on the day too. It worked perfectly because it is a 5-10 min walk away from the priory church. We got married on the hottest day of the year and because of this were able to make use of the beautiful outside space and the views are incredible. The food was amazing and plenty for everyone! People were complementing it all night. We were struggling for so long to find a venue and I genuinely think it was fate that morning that we found it. I couldn’t imagine having our wedding anywhere else. The staff were amazing and it Truly was a special day and wouldn’t have been as special without this venue!Sharon , Manager at The Tithe Barn – Bolton Abbey responded to this review on 19/12/2019 17:09:08Dear Charlotte & Mathew, We are so delighted that you found us too! Thank you for your wonderful comments we will of course pass them on to all our team here at the barn. Congratulation again from everyone at the Tithe Barn. Stunning Yorkshire venue Venue Service By Hannah Moulson, on 25 Jul 2019Date of Wedding - 22 Jul 2019 From the moment you step inside the venue your breath is taken away - there truly is no other venue like it. The location is absolutely perfect and has an amazing view of the abbey! The whole team were extremely helpful throughout the whole planning process and made our experience completely stress free. Food was delicious and our veggie menu even had the hesitant meat eaters telling us how amazing it was! Everything was spectacular but words simply don’t do justice to the venue or the team.Sharon , Manager at The Tithe Barn – Bolton Abbey responded to this review on 31/07/2019 22:14:25We are delighted to hear that you had such a wonderful day . Thank you for your lovely comments our team will be so pleased to here that you enjoyed your day. Our best wish for the future to both of youA Perfect Day! Venue Service By Harry and Zoe Tarrant Bye, on 30 Jul 2019Date of Wedding - 19 Jul 2019 We got married at The Tithe Barn last week (July 19) and the whole day was perfect! Having grown up around Bolton Abbey when we saw this venue was opening we knew it was for us. The interior has been executed with such detail the whole place looks stunning. Prior to the day the whole team were so helpful and every detail got looked after. Everything was perfectly delivered on the day and nothing was a problem. You could tell the team appreciate that it’s your day and are willing to help make it as personal as possible. So many guests told us how fantastic the food was and as quite a fussy eater myself I thought it was brilliant. Such a wide choice that there’s something for everyone! It did rain on the day but we honestly didn’t notice it at all once in the barn! Thank you so much to the whole team!!Sharon, Manager at The Tithe Barn – Bolton Abbey responded to this review on 19/12/2019 17:04:54Dear Harry & Zoe, We are absolutely delighted to hear that you had perfect day. it was our pleasure to be part of you BIG day Thank you for your wonderful comments we will of course pass them on to all our team here at the barn. Congratulation again from everyone at the Tithe Barn.Beautiful day Venue Service By Katie and James, on 27 Jul 2019Date of Wedding - 13 Jul 2019 We got married here 2 weeks ago and we both just smile every time we think about it. Everyone says your wedding day is the best day of your lives - and it truly was. If you are considering having your wedding here - don't think any more. From our initial meeting in March 2018 to the day it self, the process couldn't have been easier. The communication through the portal was always so quick and it was so easy to keep track of the invoices and food choices. On the day, it all ran perfectly. Your team are a true credit, acted professionally all day and never felt intrusive. The venue has been beautifully refurbished and you cant get a more perfect setting! Thank you all again for the most perfect daySharon , Manager at The Tithe Barn – Bolton Abbey responded to this review on 31/07/2019 22:17:14Hi Katie & James. We are so pleased that you had such a wonderful day. We were truly delighted to be a part of your special day. We will pass on your lovely comments to the team. Congratulations and best wishes for the future from everyone here at the Tithe Barn Prev Page 1 of 3 Next
Breathtaking Venue and Superb Service! Venue Service By Kjersti Moore, on 20 Apr 2020Date of Wedding - 07 Mar 2020 We got married at the Tithe Barn on the 7th of March 2020 and feel unbelievable luck to have done so! The Tithe Barn blew us away from the moment we stepped inside! The team were supportive the whole way and Emily was absolutely fantastic. Nothing was too much trouble and they were so quick to respond to any queries and didn’t just accommodate but they totally embraced our slightly unusual way of doing things. During the day they looked after us so superbly, they anticipated every eventuality and the whole day ran without a single hitch! They even brought us a small plate of canapés whilst we were having out photos done! Our guests thought the venue was stunning and suited our day perfectly. The food was incredible and plentiful! The whole day was beyond imagination and we cannot recommend this venue and the Cripps team highly enough!
Best Day Ever! Venue Service By Claire Watkinson, on 29 Feb 2020Date of Wedding - 22 Feb 2020 We held our wedding reception at the Tithe Barn last weekend and it was everything we could’ve hoped for and so much more! It’s a breathtaking building, which we fell in love with from our first visit and which all of our guests were in awe of - we had so many comments saying it was the most amazing wedding venue they had ever seen! All of the communication from the team was amazing throughout our planning - we would hear back within a couple of hours about any query - thank you to Sharon and Emily and the rest of the team for everything you did to make our planning run so smoothly, and our day be the most memorable day of our lives. We can’t recommend this venue highly enough - just fabulous!
Fantastic!! Venue Service By Abi & Josh Bent, on 14 Dec 2019Date of Wedding - 07 Dec 2019 Myself and my Husband have nothing but praise for this beautiful venue and expert team of event coordinators! We married here last weekend and the day was just stunning. The food was fantastic and the day went seamlessly. My guests had nothing but outstanding feedback on all aspects of the day, and from our point of view the attention to detail of the staff was fantastic! A big ‘thank you’ to all involved - especially Emily who took the lead on our day and did an amazing job!Sharon, Manager at The Tithe Barn – Bolton Abbey responded to this review on 19/12/2019 17:14:54Hi Abi & Josh Thank you so much for your lovely words. We are so glad you enjoyed your day with us, It was our pleasure, thank you for letting us know us be apart of you magical day. Congratulations again from all the team and we wish you a lifetime of happiness together.
Fiddes Wedding Venue Service By Amy Chell, on 02 Dec 2019Date of Wedding - 15 Nov 2019 We had the best experience with The Tithe Barn and their amazing staff. Sharon and Emily were on hand to answer any questions in the build up and made sure the day itself ran smoothly. We couldn't have asked for more! Thank you to everyone involved, and especially the chefs, we had a lot of comments on the amazing food!Sharon , Manager at The Tithe Barn – Bolton Abbey responded to this review on 19/12/2019 17:12:45Dear Amy & Jordan, We are so delighted to hear that you had the best experience ever on you BIG day. Thank you for your wonderful comments we will of course pass them on to all our team here at the barn. Congratulation again from everyone at the Tithe Barn.
More than you could ever dream of. Venue Service By Naomi Boswell, on 06 Oct 2019Date of Wedding - 19 Sep 2019 My husband and I have spent many a day walking our dog at Bolton abbey and when we started planning our big day we knew we wanted it to be somewhere that means something to us. We visited the barn when it was still a building site.. hard hats and all, but the views out the back, the plans and the detailed knowledge of the staff gave us the confidence to feel sure this was the venue for us. When we returned for a visit once the barn had opened we were lost for words- this venue is truly beautiful. We were impressed throughout the planning process by the efficient communication from the team, no question too small. When the day came everything went wonderfully. We were blessed by an unexpected hot sunny day in September and this just added to the glory of the venue. Every guest commented on setting and the relaxed but organised feel to the day. This was something that sold us on this venue. One of our favourite memories was sitting down to eat and watching our guests laughing and talking as they put on their chef’s hats and dished our the food. No venue compares to this Sharon, Manager at The Tithe Barn – Bolton Abbey responded to this review on 19/12/2019 17:10:38 Hi Naomi & Joshua Thank you for taking the time to tell us about your perfect day. It was our pleasure to be apart of your special day. I will of course pass on your wonderful comments to the Chefs and all of our team. Congratulations and best wishes for the future from all of the team here at the Tithe Barn.
Our Dream Wedding Venue Service By Bryony Hyett, on 02 Jan 2020Date of Wedding - 16 Aug 2019 An absolute wedding dream come true! My husband and I first discovered The Tithe Barn before the building work had even begun. We knew from that first visit it was the perfect venue for us. We observed the progress throughout and it gradually became more and more breathtaking. From start the finish, every member of staff that we communicated with was fantastic and couldn’t do enough for us. Questions were quickly answered and we were constantly made to feel at ease. The feast night was amazing and got us extra excited for the big day. On the day of our wedding, Sharon ensured everything ran seamlessly and that nothing was affected by the August showers! The staff were outstanding, the food just delicious and the barn is breathtakingly beautiful. It was everything we could have ever dreamed of and more. The best day of our lives; thank you to everyone involved at The Tithe Barn.
Venue Service By Kate and Paul, on 17 Sep 2019Date of Wedding - 05 Aug 2019 We cannot thank the wonderful staff at Tithe Barn enough, for what was the best day of our lives. The barn, the setting, the food, the staff, absolutely everything about the day was amazing!Sharon, Manager at The Tithe Barn – Bolton Abbey responded to this review on 19/12/2019 17:07:04Hi Kate & Paul, We are so pleased to hear that you had such a wonderful day. It was our pleasure to be able to be a part of your BIG day. Congratulations again from all the team here at the Tithe Barn.
Dream venue Venue Service By Jessica Parkinson, on 14 Aug 2019Date of Wedding - 28 Jul 2019 We signed up to get married at the tithe barn whilst the venue was still being built so our first encounter was as a building site but the vision they showed us impressed us so much and the garden view sold it for us and we signed up. We didnt return until our planning meeting but the moment we stepped into the barn we were in awe. It is just stunning. We were made to feel so relaxed at our planning meeting. The constant email contact via client profile is really handy and there is a complete outline of costs and food and drinks chosen so you always know where you are. Our actual wedding day was just the best day. I felt like I was in a bubble and my breath was taken away again when I walked in with my dad down the aisle to our string quartet. Sharon and the ladies at the tithe barn were fantastic on the day. They took care of everything we requested, all our props and childrens area were all set up how we asked. The whole day ran like clockwork and I couldnt have asked for anything more from them. If you're wondering whether to visit this venue and book it, do it. You wont regret it. I wish I could do it all again. Loved it and love the venue. 5 star service, food and views.Sharon, Manager at The Tithe Barn – Bolton Abbey responded to this review on 19/12/2019 17:05:42Dear Jessica & Ben, We are so delighted to hear that you had such a perfect day. it was our pleasure to be part of you BIG day Thank you for your wonderful comments we will of course pass them on to all our team here at the barn. Congratulation again from everyone at the Tithe Barn.
The Tithe Barn Bolton Abbey Venue Service By Charlotte Chochrane, on 17 Sep 2019Date of Wedding - 25 Jul 2019 We got married at Bolton abbey priory church and we knew this from the start however we didn’t have a venue that ticked all of our boxes. I stumbled across the tithe barn online and went to see it. At this point it was a shell of a building but looking at the other barns we had faith and booked it. I am SO glad we did because it is the most beautiful venue I have ever seen and all of our guests were blown away on the day too. It worked perfectly because it is a 5-10 min walk away from the priory church. We got married on the hottest day of the year and because of this were able to make use of the beautiful outside space and the views are incredible. The food was amazing and plenty for everyone! People were complementing it all night. We were struggling for so long to find a venue and I genuinely think it was fate that morning that we found it. I couldn’t imagine having our wedding anywhere else. The staff were amazing and it Truly was a special day and wouldn’t have been as special without this venue!Sharon , Manager at The Tithe Barn – Bolton Abbey responded to this review on 19/12/2019 17:09:08Dear Charlotte & Mathew, We are so delighted that you found us too! Thank you for your wonderful comments we will of course pass them on to all our team here at the barn. Congratulation again from everyone at the Tithe Barn.
Stunning Yorkshire venue Venue Service By Hannah Moulson, on 25 Jul 2019Date of Wedding - 22 Jul 2019 From the moment you step inside the venue your breath is taken away - there truly is no other venue like it. The location is absolutely perfect and has an amazing view of the abbey! The whole team were extremely helpful throughout the whole planning process and made our experience completely stress free. Food was delicious and our veggie menu even had the hesitant meat eaters telling us how amazing it was! Everything was spectacular but words simply don’t do justice to the venue or the team.Sharon , Manager at The Tithe Barn – Bolton Abbey responded to this review on 31/07/2019 22:14:25We are delighted to hear that you had such a wonderful day . Thank you for your lovely comments our team will be so pleased to here that you enjoyed your day. Our best wish for the future to both of you
A Perfect Day! Venue Service By Harry and Zoe Tarrant Bye, on 30 Jul 2019Date of Wedding - 19 Jul 2019 We got married at The Tithe Barn last week (July 19) and the whole day was perfect! Having grown up around Bolton Abbey when we saw this venue was opening we knew it was for us. The interior has been executed with such detail the whole place looks stunning. Prior to the day the whole team were so helpful and every detail got looked after. Everything was perfectly delivered on the day and nothing was a problem. You could tell the team appreciate that it’s your day and are willing to help make it as personal as possible. So many guests told us how fantastic the food was and as quite a fussy eater myself I thought it was brilliant. Such a wide choice that there’s something for everyone! It did rain on the day but we honestly didn’t notice it at all once in the barn! Thank you so much to the whole team!!Sharon, Manager at The Tithe Barn – Bolton Abbey responded to this review on 19/12/2019 17:04:54Dear Harry & Zoe, We are absolutely delighted to hear that you had perfect day. it was our pleasure to be part of you BIG day Thank you for your wonderful comments we will of course pass them on to all our team here at the barn. Congratulation again from everyone at the Tithe Barn.
Beautiful day Venue Service By Katie and James, on 27 Jul 2019Date of Wedding - 13 Jul 2019 We got married here 2 weeks ago and we both just smile every time we think about it. Everyone says your wedding day is the best day of your lives - and it truly was. If you are considering having your wedding here - don't think any more. From our initial meeting in March 2018 to the day it self, the process couldn't have been easier. The communication through the portal was always so quick and it was so easy to keep track of the invoices and food choices. On the day, it all ran perfectly. Your team are a true credit, acted professionally all day and never felt intrusive. The venue has been beautifully refurbished and you cant get a more perfect setting! Thank you all again for the most perfect daySharon , Manager at The Tithe Barn – Bolton Abbey responded to this review on 31/07/2019 22:17:14Hi Katie & James. We are so pleased that you had such a wonderful day. We were truly delighted to be a part of your special day. We will pass on your lovely comments to the team. Congratulations and best wishes for the future from everyone here at the Tithe Barn