Venues
The options are endless and this is the biggest decision you will make throughout planning.
How can we help?...
- Venues List - Below are details on our favourite venues across Cumbria & The Lake District. If you would like any more information, including details such as the interior decor, approx cost for your event, food quality or simply perfect spots for photos on the day, please get in touch. Venues managed by Weddings by Annabel have a shooting star so please enquire direct if you’d like to know more.
- Venue Search - For information on venues beyond this list, please contact us or follow the links below. If you are struggling to decide, we can ask the right questions to determine which options are worth your time visiting. There is a helpful blog post on this too!
- Venue Consultancy - If you own a venue and would like assistance in promoting, managing or developing your site, please read more or get in touch.
"Did you know you can get married where ever you wish... caves, ruins, gardens, hill tops... you name it and we can organise it!"
- Annabel
How to find your venue
Have a read of this on the blog if you need some help choosing that perfect location.
A family home with the warmth and attention to detail that would make all of your guests feel at ease. Hundhowe is an intimate setting, approx 40-50 guests, set with valley views and beautiful spaces for entertaining. If privacy and a ‘home away from home’ vibe is for you, you must come and see this place. We will do all we can to help you create a wonderful celebration here.
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Once the home to ‘Lake District Royalty’, The Wordsworth family, this place is a hidden gem. The gardens unfold as you explore and the house is elegantly dressed with original antiques. Able to host inside for approx 70 or in the gardens for around 90, this place is new and exciting! Get in touch with us for a tour and chat.
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- Licenced for Civil Ceremonies -
New wonderful slate adorned barn right in the heart of the Lakes! Nestled in the fells, this place can fit a ton of guests and in a unique and very old building. Plus a booking includes a Guest House for 19 people all surrounded by a jaw dropping back drop. Another splendid site that we are honoured to be managing. Check out the blog for styled shoot images or follow the story on their Instagram account!
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Once the home to poet William Wordsworth, sitting high above Grasmere and with stunning gardens, this National Trust property is fabulous. Filled with epic art and various flexible spaces plus an additional Billiards Room in the garden, you can work towards a truly unique event. We are completely focused on sustainable, local suppliers and cherishing the grounds. This site is as unique as you!
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- Licenced for Civil Ceremonies -
Silverholme Manor / Grubbins Point / Graythwaite Cottages, Windermere
Silverholme is exquisite on the inside and out, complete with views over Windermere, a Coachhouse for ceremonies and gardens for marquees/tipis.
With plenty of self catering accommodation just up the road, Grubbins is a wonderful DIY location. Set right on the edge of the lake, it can be the blank canvas for your own style.
Belmount Hall, Ambleside
Once again we have found a unqiue and stunning setting in the heart of the Lakes. With views down the valley, picture perfect accommodation and plenty of options for celebrating, this is worth investigating. Still fairly DIY too so you can add your own touches.
Coniston Coppermines, Coniston
A mile above the village with breath taking views, there sits a quirky patch of land with some fabulous accommodation! While the space is being converted to a tourism hotspot, take advantage of this unique venue. The waterfalls and clear stream running alongside plus towering fells make this a place not to miss. Your guests will be in awe!
The House at Temple Sowerby
Family run with perfect hosting and delicious dining. This venue might be off the beaten track and new to the wedding industry but we predict some glorious memories being created here. The house is a delightful and elegant home and the gardens feel like an oasis of green. A beautiful example of English countryside living.
New to the wedding scene, this place is going to be spectacular! So much has gone into making this venue special; from the barn, boat house, bridal suite and gin bar! It’s worth booking in for a tour so you get to explore the whole site. So much to take in! Might even meet the donkeys!!
Another newbie but you’d never guess! This place is nailing it as a holiday spot but the weddings are going to be epic! With a gorgeous house, stunningly decorated by the owners, beautiful gardens and a party barn you don’t need much more.
Winterfell, Windermere
Hidden from the road, surrounded by fells and woodland, this absolutely beautiful home is a rare delight. It’s obviously been created with love and respect and is managed by a pro team. Happy to be on the recommended list for this splendid venue.
Park House Barn, Kendal
A beautiful ancient barn on a working farm and looking out to sea… yes really! A charming venue with a great team and complete flexibility to make it your own. I loved working with this site as the family run site is so full of character… and characters!
Askham Hall, Penrith
A wonderful garden surrounding a beautiful Hall, plus a rustic barn. What a perfect mixture! The food is locally sourced and each meal is incredible with their restaurant boasting a Michelin star! Weddings by Annabel have worked with clients here as they create a plan, making each detail suit this venue. Whether you are far away or have specific ideas, we are here to help and can work with the venue very well. Get in touch to learn more about our knowledge of the site.
New House Farm, Lorton
Set amongst the fells this venue looks lovely and acts as a blank canvas for your ideas. The barn and attached kitchen can be hired as well as the gardens. This allows you to really put your plans into action without worrying about matching with an existing pallette of colours etc. Creatives get your mood boards ready!
Low Hall in the Lakes, Lorton
A barn in a epic setting with its own woodland clearing, bar and accommodation. This place is set to host some truly beautiful events as it’s ready to welcome your own style. A visit is a must.
Monkhouse Hill, Caldbeck
Yes, that view! Imagine taking over a beautiful site, a home away from home, and having a super celebration among it! This site has lots of accommodation plus a great space with epic views for a marquee or tipi. Do it your way but in style!
When you get the first glance of this place you know it’s a good one. Then you head up and spot the ton of accommodation and a big barn! They also provide a bar service and catering kitchen so plenty to make this a simpler DIY option.
Augill Castle, Brough
An English castle with style! As soon as you get to the end of the drive, the impressive facade and gardens create an instant wow! Wendy and her team create a perfect stay, with real personality and attention to detail.
High Barn, Eden Hall Estate nr Penrith
Rustic in all the right ways and flexible for your own personalities to be injected in, whether you’re looking for a small and intimate celebration, a woodland ceremony or a large marquee or tipi. We can assist in making sure this space is perfected and managed wonderfully, taking out any DIY worry.
Low House, Armathwaite
This private house is set in a beautiful location overlooking the River Eden and perfect gardens. The house is private but the grounds are available to use for marquees. You can also have your wedding ceremony in a quaint wooden garden gazebo! Picture perfect and secluded.
Blencowe Hall, Blencowe
At first glance of this place you can see why visitors love the place! It’s an old property with modern features. Not only does it sleep a ton of guests in multiple buildings but it has a small barn area for celebrations too. A DIY corker!
Watermillock Village Hall, Ullswater
Got to love a village hall to bring you bags of personality & flexibility! There may be limits to what is there and the DIY aspect is quite big but it’s all worth the effort for the atmosphere that can be created. Get in touch to investigate other village halls and how to make them work for you.
Small but wonderful, this place is situated with one of the best views I have come across. They can host an intimate event or lovely workshop and have space outside for taking in that scenery.
commercial opportunities
If you have a hotel, ruin, barn or just a field with lovely views, please contact us if you think weddings may be an avenue for you. We are more than happy to come and meet you and advise on the steps towards becoming a successful venue. We also offer a coordination role which helps venues that either don’t wish to host many weddings or don’t have capacity for a wedding coordinator on the team. More info HERE.