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Set within 250 acres of beautiful countryside with breath-taking views across the rolling hills of Lancashire and North Yorkshire, Thornton Hall Country Park is home to one of the region’s most exclusive purpose built wedding venues.

Breathtaking Views Across Two Counties.

A truly unique feature of Thornton Hall Weddings is that the Lancashire and Yorkshire border runs through the estate, giving couples the rare choice of marrying in either Lancashire or Yorkshire.

Lancashire

Our elegant indoor ceremony space features panoramic countryside views, a stunning glass roof, and seating for up to 120 guests, with evening celebrations for up to 200 guests.

Yorkshire

For an outdoor ceremony, The Meadows offers a beautiful countryside setting beneath our picturesque pergola. The ceremony area accommodates up to 90 guests, with evening receptions for up to 200 guests.

Specialising in weddings, celebrations, and unforgettable special events, our venue offers the perfect setting to share your most important moments with family and friends.

From the moment you arrive through our private entrance, you will experience a luxurious and welcoming atmosphere designed to make your wedding day truly memorable. Our elegant stone built venue combines modern style with stunning countryside surroundings, creating the ideal location for both intimate ceremonies and larger celebrations.

Our experienced Wedding Coordinators are dedicated to supporting you throughout your wedding journey, helping every detail run smoothly from your very first visit to your special day. We are also proud to offer delicious locally sourced and award winning catering, carefully prepared to create an exceptional dining experience for you and your guests.

Whether you are planning a romantic countryside wedding, a stylish celebration, or a luxury wedding reception in Lancashire or Yorkshire, Thornton Hall Country Park offers a personalised and high quality service tailored to you.

Get ready in luxury

Our beautiful Dressing Room is exclusively yours for your wedding morning preparations at Thornton Hall Country Park. Designed with stylish tropical inspired interiors and a warm, relaxed atmosphere, this cosy bridal preparation space is the perfect place to spend those special moments before saying “I do”.

Carefully furnished with everything needed for a seamless and enjoyable wedding morning, The Dressing Room includes professional beauty stations, a full length mirror, clothing rails for wedding attire, a luxurious blue velvet sofa, a built in sound system, and a private toilet.

Conveniently located beside our elegant Champagne Bar, guests can enjoy fresh coffee, chilled fizz, and a relaxed atmosphere while getting ready for the celebrations ahead.

A Stylish Drinks Reception

Located within the Yorkshire side of the venue, our exclusive Champagne Bar provides the perfect setting for a stylish wedding drinks reception in the heart of the countryside. This elegant space is ideal for welcoming guests following your ceremony and enjoying the stunning views across Lancashire and Yorkshire.

We offer a variety of wedding drinks reception packages, including stylish spritz tables, beer buckets, prosecco packages, and bespoke drinks options tailored to your wedding day vision. Whether you are planning a relaxed countryside celebration or a luxury wedding reception, our team can personalise your drinks experience to suit your style.

Guests can also enjoy lawn games set out in the outdoor areas while you take time away for intimate wedding photographs together, creating a fun and relaxed atmosphere for everyone to enjoy throughout the day.

The Ultimate Dining Experience

Award-winning catering partners who consistently deliver exceptional food for your most special day.

We are proud to work alongside a selection of trusted and highly experienced wedding catering partners who consistently deliver exceptional food and outstanding service for weddings and special events at Thornton Hall Country Park.

Over the years, we have built strong relationships with each of these recommended wedding suppliers and are confident they will help create an unforgettable dining experience for you and your guests.

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Frequently asked questions

Venue type:

In the country
Unusual weddings
Marquees and tents
Woodland and festival
Church
Barn
Outdoor license
Tipis and yurts
Unique weddings

Ceremony options:

Civil ceremony licence

Dining options:

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

Evening entertainment:

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

Overnight accommodation:

Overnight accommodation for wedding couple

Venue staff assistance:

Master of ceremonies/toastmaster
Wedding coordinator

Venue leisure facilities:

Beautician

Other features:

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

Reviews for Thornton Hall

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Linda Sent on 05/04/2019
5 out of 5 rating

Thank you for making our memories so special

A massive thank you for making Silvana & Eddie's wedding day so special and amazing. We got some fabulous photos of the guests enjoying the Farm experience. I wanted to let you know that the guests at the wedding not only said the venue was fabulous ... "never had so much fun at a wedding", "never laughed so much" Thank you again for making our memories so special.
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Lynda Sent on 05/04/2019
5 out of 5 rating

Ideal venue for a rural country wedding

Thank you for making Silvana and Edward's wedding reception so perfect. Ideal venue for a rural, country wedding and the use of the farm park was great for all the children.
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Silvana Sent on 05/04/2019
5 out of 5 rating

We had an amazing day

Thank you for everything you did for our wedding day. We felt so lucky to have the opportunities we did. Our guests absolutely loved it. We had an amazing day and wish we could do it all over again.
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