Wedding Venues in Cumbria

Finding wedding venues in Cumbria

From Askham Hall and Dalemain to independent rural barns and boutique hotels, Cumbria is defined by the Lake District National Park, which gives it an unrivalled landscape for weddings, from lakeside hotel ceremonies to fell-view barn conversions and converted farmhouses. Most of the venues listed here are based around Carlisle and Kendal, with Penrith drawing couples who want Lake District lakeside and mountain-view venue events. Venue hire typically falls between £2,500 for a weekday or off-peak Saturday and £12,000 or more for a peak summer exclusive-use booking, before catering.

If your venue is close to the Cumbria border with Lancashire or Northumberland, it’s worth enquiring with suppliers in both areas — many are happy to quote across county lines without travel supplements. Ask about exclusive-use availability early — many country house and estate venues take only a limited number of bookings per year, and Saturday dates in May, June and September typically fill well in advance. Confirm what the venue provides in-house and what you’ll need to source separately; the difference between a ‘dry hire’ and a ‘full package’ venue can mean significant additional supplier cost.