Your Yorkshire Wedding - November/December 2019 (Issue 39)

The Coniston Hotel Country Estate and Spa 01756 748 080 | theconistonhotel.com What can you expect? Nestled in 1,400 acres of idyllic countryside with a beautiful 24-acre lake as a backdrop, this venue encapsulates the very best of Yorkshire. A warm welcome awaits, as does delicious locally sourced food, fine wine and luxury accommodation. Offering the ultimate romantic setting any time of year, couples can choose from contemporary country spaces to rustic barns, all with carefully selected décor and features. Guests will enjoy soaking in the panoramic views of the Dales from the private terrace. Time to celebrate! Ceremonies take place in two locations. Winston’s Barn (60 guests) is a 17 th -century space, boasting a high-peaked ceiling and exposed wooden beams. Macleod’s (120 guests) is an airy chapel-style room with a central aisle and grand entrance. Receptions are held in the Bannister Suite (max 200 guests). Completely self-contained, it boasts its own bar, cloakroom and patio. Adjoining the suite is the Conservatory, an ideal location for a relaxing drinks reception. Bigger parties can consider having a marquee by the lake. We love… The venue offers a complimentary menu tasting for couples, as well as a luxurious room for their wedding night. Guests can also book rooms at a preferential rate and enjoy the on-site spa and leisure facilities. National Railway Museum 01904 686 226 | hiretherailwaymuseum.com What can you expect? York’s famous National Rail Museum offers one-of-a-kind spaces for couples looking to treat their guests to an unusual experience and personalise their big day with a venue that breaks away from tradition. The museum is home to a huge collection of objects relating to train travel, transformed to create a wintry wonderland with a nostalgic atmosphere. Parties can make use of the courtyard, which is nestled between the venue’s galleries, to celebrate in the presence of the remarkable Countess of York carriage. Time to celebrate! Ceremonies take place in the Station Hall (200 guests) among the royal carriages. Alternatively, brides and grooms can tie the knot in the luxuriously restored Pullman-style carriage, the Countess of York. Converted to host intimate gatherings of 12 people, it transports visitors back to the bygone era of European rail travel. There’s space for up to 600 guests for receptions in Station Hall, the Countess of York, and the courtyard. We love… Groups can be treated to an exclusive tour of the museum and couples are granted use of the Royal antique table and chairs for their ceremony. hayleybaxterphotography.com THEMED VENUES 27