Six of the best rustic wedding venues around York

One of the great things about being a wedding celebrant in York is that I’m not far from the countryside. And this means lots of gorgeous, unusual wedding venues - think rustic barns, quirky glamping destinations and lush green fields. I’ve picked some of my favourite rustic wedding venues around York. 

Photograph by Little Sixpence Photography

Photography by Little Sixpence Photography

White Syke Fields

White Syke Fields is a super cool rustic wedding venue. It has two different barns: the Piggery, which is smaller, light and airy and perfect for ceremonies and smaller wedding receptions, and the Wheelhouse, which is much bigger. Its outside space is gorgeous too, with a covered patio for drinks and a beautiful lawn decorated with festoon lights. Plus, there’s very curious chickens!

The flexibility of this venue makes it perfect for personalised celebrant-led wedding ceremonies - and for post ceremony drinks outside!

Photography by Jono Symonds

Woolas Barn

Woolas Barn wedding venue is a hidden gem. Based around a working farm, owners James + Fiona held their own wedding there - so it’s really special to them! One of the things I love about barn weddings is how passionate the owners are: it’s not just a wedding venue; to them it’s home.

Wedding ceremonies take place in the lovingly restored former stables, which oozes rustic charm from its traditional Yorkshire brickwork.

Photograph by Hannah Shearman

Photograph by Hannah Shearman

Woodstock Weddings

Woodstock Wedding Barn is a very smart countryside wedding location just a few miles outside of York. It has a flexible space that can be used for ceremonies, wedding breakfasts and dancing, as well as an upstairs snug and plenty of outside space for drinks and photos.

I loved delivering a handfasting ceremony in this intimate wedding barn, with the sun on my back and the beautiful view across the fields behind me. A perfect spot for a Humanist wedding ceremony!

Barmbyfield Barn

Barmbyfield Barns, Pocklington

Ok, I’m biased… this is where we had our wedding! We were looking for a rustic wedding venue, and we found it! We were attracted by the amazing range of spaces, both outdoor and in. We originally planned to have an outdoor wedding, beneath a big old tree, but we were reassured that we could move to the beautiful old brick-built barn if the weather was inclement (which it was)! We also loved how Barmbyfield Barns is really a series of barns, so you can have a big room for dining and dancing, a separate ceremony barn and a more intimate snug for your bar. As a bonus, this wedding venue has pretty swanky toilets - no portaloos here!

Photo by Mark Pursglove

Wold View Farm

This Yorkshire Wolds wedding venue has plenty of wow factor - as you rumble along the country lanes you are greeted by fields of golden corn! Perfect for your golden hour wedding photos. As a celebrant, I was blown away by the ceremony barn, which is such a gorgeous mix of rustic and modern. They have a covered outdoor bar area with seating, so you can enjoy the countryside even if it’s wet - and owner Daniel makes a wicked cocktail! This is a good venue if you have children attending your wedding, as the outdoor space is all fenced in so little people can run wild or be entertained with lawn games while their parents enjoy the undercover bar. There’s on site accommodation available too, so you can get ready on site and stagger to bed at the end of your wedding ceremony.

Old Pasture Park

Old Pasture Park is a fairly recent addition to York’s enviable list of unusual wedding venues. Situated in the pretty village of Stillingfleet, it’s about a twenty minute drive from York so it’s pure countryside! If you’re an outdoorsy couple, keen to have your wedding surrounded by nature then Old Pasture Park is for you. This lovingly tended campsite is the perfect spot to pitch a marquee, and have an outdoor wedding ceremony with their beautiful lake in the background. Recently they have added two shepherd’s huts, so you can have a romantic first night together as a married couple. As if that’s not enough, grower and florist Caroline is part of their team, so they can provide British blooms for your wedding flowers, grown on site. These blooms make a great backdrop for photos too -  your wedding photographer will love you if you pick this venue!