Birdsall House

About Birdsall House

Set within the rolling Yorkshire Wolds, just twenty miles east of York, Birdsall House is one of North Yorkshire's most distinguished exclusive-use wedding venues. This historic Georgian country house has been home to the Willoughby family for nearly five centuries. Birdsall is deliberately exclusive, hosting only ten weddings a year, giving every couple the attention, discretion and dedication they deserve.

Birdsall House offers a choice of beautiful ceremony and reception settings, each with its own character. Couples can marry in the historic St Mary's Church on the edge of the parkland, exchange vows among the atmospheric 11th-century ruins on the lawn, choose an intimate blessing in the lakeside temple, or hold a civil ceremony within the elegant state rooms.

For receptions, the magnificent Georgian ballroom provides a light-filled and elegant setting for larger receptions and seated dinners. Couples can also choose a marquee on the lawn, with a reception on the front lawn or verandah. As the celebration moves into the evening, The Old Kitchens, a beautifully restored prohibition-style speakeasy hidden beneath the house, provides an atmospheric setting for dancing and late-night celebrations.

Surrounded by Capability Brown-designed gardens, sweeping parkland and far-reaching views across the Vale of York, Birdsall provides a backdrop of rare natural beauty for weddings throughout the seasons. Every wedding is entirely bespoke, with Lady Cara and the events team working closely with each couple from the first enquiry through to the final toast.

The house also offers beautiful accommodation on site, including the bridal suite and further en-suite guest bedrooms. For larger wedding parties, Birdsall works with trusted accommodation partners nearby, allowing guests to stay close by and the celebration to extend across the whole weekend.

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