Good questions

Yes. We hold one wedding at a time, and the Ceremony Hall, the Old Grain Store, the courtyard and the house are yours from check-in the day before your wedding until check-out the morning after.

Thursdays and Saturdays. We only hold two weddings a week, so we can take the time to get to know every couple.

Weddings have a minimum of 50 guests. The Ceremony Hall and the Old Grain Store each seat up to 150, and you can have up to 250 guests in the evening.

Of course. Send us an enquiry and we will find a time to show you round, and keep an eye on our Instagram for our open evenings, when the venue is dressed and our suppliers are here.

Yes, we have a large house on site with 14 bedrooms, that can sleep up to 30 adults. You will have the accommodation for two nights so you can fully settle in to your time at the Oakwood.

Two nights per wedding: the night before and the night of your wedding.

Check in is from 3pm the day before your wedding. Check out is at 10am after a Thursday wedding and 11am after a Saturday wedding.

Yes. The Ceremony Hall and the Old Grain Store are open to you from check-in the day before, so you can set up with your coordinator.

Yes. The prep room is set aside for the morning of your wedding, with large free-standing mirrors, a champagne fridge and table, a sink, a sofa and bar stools for styling. The bridal suite also has a large dressing room.

Yes. You can share the cost of the accommodation by dividing up the 13 bedrooms and charging your guests individually.

There are two travel cots and two high chairs in the house for you to use.

Yes, we use 5 external companies that you can choose from! They are The Hog and Apple Food Co., Dom’s Kitchen, Good Food Story, Outside Kitchen and Bar, and Nomad Catering by James Brown. All of them have worked at The Oakwood before, and they will tailor a menu to your style and taste.

Our own in-house bar team. In the months before your wedding we invite you to a wine tasting, where we put together a bespoke drinks package with you.

Yes. As well as the Ceremony Hall, the courtyard and grounds can be used for outdoor ceremonies.

North Yorkshire Registrars, at ceremonies@northyorks.gov.uk. If you would prefer a celebrant, we recommend Deborah at True To You Celebrancy.

Yes, you are more than welcome to have your dog at your wedding! We allow for dogs to join you for your ceremony and drinks reception, they just need to leave for the wedding breakfast onwards. Our onsite accommodation is not dog friendly.

Yes. One-to-one wedding planning and full coordination on the day are included. Our coordinators meet with you and keep in regular touch in the lead up, then run the day so you can be with your guests.

Live music can play until midnight.

Yes, there is a large free car park on site for your guests.