Skitby Wedding Venue
Create your dream rustic wedding at Skitby, Cumbria's enchanting barn venue with stunning scenery.
We can create themed weddings
Amazing Setting - With stunning wedding photograph backdrop
We offer Full exclusivity
we have an in House Florist & Prop Hire
Tables can be dressed with linen and napkins to your choice of colour
There is a Marquee site available on the grounds.
Prices & Key Facts
Prices
Price Band: £ - ££
Typical Price: £5,500
Price Range: £4,000 - £15,000
Based on a typical wedding reception for 80 guests, including venue hire, wedding breakfast, drinks package and evening buffet.
Hire Price Range: £500 - £1,000
Capacity
Guests for a ceremony: 100
Guest Capacity (min/max): 20 / 200
Guests for sit down meal: 20 - 135
Space for more? (e.g. marquee): Yes
About Skitby
A “hidden gem” set amid the North Cumbrian Countryside that guarantees to provide your dream wedding day! Skitby is an award winning contemporary barn wedding venue that is licensed for civil ceremonies and can host your reception with full venue exclusivity! Ceremonies at Skitby can accommodate up to 130 guests and your evening celebration Reception wil allow a further guests, making our capacity 200.
The gorgeous ceremony room with a grand open fire place can accommodate between 80 and 100 of your wedding guests to see you say "I do". The Main Room can hold up to 96. The exposed beams and brick within The Main Room give a romantic and rustic feel to the setting, combine this with the contemporary features of the venue, and you get a really cool and chic wedding day atmosphere at Skitby.
Our team are dedicated to helping you plan a wedding day that is as unique as you are. So, we are on hand to help every step of the way. Our catering team pride themselves in delivering you and your guests a delicious and memorable meal to kick start your newly married life! Our wedding menus are created with hand-picked and locally sourced ingredients in mind and can be bespoke to each couple.
For the wedding reception and evening celebrations, we can accommodate up to 200 wedding guests at Skitby. Whether you want live music, a DJ or even a ceilidh, our event space is perfect for you and your guests to dance the night away.
Whats more, with our experienced team and Master of Ceremonies on hand, you can be sure that your big day run smoothly from start to finish.
We are located near the Scottish Borders and easily accessible from the M74 motorway and junction 44 of the M6. Private car parking is available here. If your guests are flying in, we are conveniently located just 6 miles from Carlisle Lake District Airport.
The Details
Type of Ceremony
Civil ceremony licensed
Humanist / Celebrant weddings
Outdoor Ceremonies
Receptions Only
Venue Setting
Countryside
Venue Type
Barn
Exclusive use
Intimate Venue
Elopements
Additional Facilities
Outdoor ceremonies
Orangery Or Marquee
Dance floor
Live music permitted
Discos permitted
Fireworks permitted
Wedding coordinator
Onsite car parking
Licensed bar
Inhouse Toastmaster
Bespoke weddings
Catering Options
Inhouse Caterers
BBQ / Hog Roasts
Asian
Halal
Vegan
Contact & Location
Skitby
Smithfield, Kirklinton, Carlisle, CA6 6DL, Cumbria, United Kingdom
FAQs
We only offer one wedding per day, and the venue is therefore yours exclusively
Yes, we have a license for civil ceremonies and partnerships. Plus we can hold Humanist, Celebrant led weddings, and even handfasting.
Yes, we have an outdoor space, weather permitting
Our prices are reasonable and the average wedding here is around £6000 for 80 day guests.
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