The Best Lake District Wedding and North West Wedding Venues

Wedding Videographer’s top picks for venues in The Lake District and cumbria

Cote How Lake District Weddings

An excellent wedding venue for smaller more intimate weddings and elopements

Nestled in the Rothay Valley, Cote How is between Grasmere and Ambleside and just s stones throw away from Rydal Water. Booking this idyllic venue grants exclusive use of the extremely well looked after grounds and boasts views up the valley that are like something out of a fairytale. There are multiple options for ceremony locations - depending on the size of your wedding party and a gate at the bottom of the garden gives easy access to the edge of Rydal Water: for any beautiful couple’s portraits you many want your photographer or videographer to capture. Cote How really is worth considering for an intimate and peaceful experience on your special day.

Abbey House Hotel and Gardens

A brilliant Victorian-style venue with access to the nearby Abbey

The Abbey House Hotel and gardens, located in Barrow in Furness, is an exceptional venue for hosting a wedding. It has immaculate gardens that link to the old abbey ruins. The venue also boasts a magnificent Victorian-style hotel that exudes elegance and charm, providing a regal atmosphere for the ceremony and reception. (wedding ceremonies can also be held outside) A really great location with lots of space and options for a medium to large wedding celebration.

New House Farm

About as ‘Lake District’ as a Lake District wedding venue can get

New House Farm in the picturesque Lake District provides an idyllic setting for capturing unforgettable wedding moments through photography and video. With its expansive grounds (with reflection pond) and panoramic views of the surrounding countryside, it presents a myriad of stunning backdrops for the perfect shots. Ceremonies can be held in multiple locations across the venue, which can cater for guest lists of almost any length.

The charming farmhouse, with its stone walls and exposed beams, exudes character and serves as an ideal backdrop for intimate couple portraits. The well known and beautiful Lakes: Buttermere and Crummock Water are nearby for portraits too and the views down the valley are uninterrupted.

The Inn on The Lake

Direct Access to the lake in the grounds

As you step onto the grounds of The Inn on The Lake, you are immediately greeted by the awe-inspiring scenery that surrounds you. The expansive lake Ullswater, framed by rolling hills and majestic mountains, provides a picturesque backdrop for your special day. Whether you envision an intimate ceremony by the water's edge or a grand celebration in their stunning event spaces, this venue can accommodate you. For photos and video moments, The Inn on The Lake offers direct access to the water’s edge. The access to the water’s edge as well as landing points also open up the opportunity for involving the Ullswater steamers in your day, which is a truly unique thing to this venue.

Hidden River Cabins/Hidden River Barn

Log Cabins and an Idyllic Riverside Wedding Barn

Hidden River Barn is a new venue located in the scenic countryside near to Carlisle and not too far from The Lake District. Appropriately named, it sits in it’s own little valley and is surrounded by trees so it really is private. This idyllic setting offers an ideal backdrop for couples seeking a rustic yet elegant celebration. Along with the barn, the amazing log cabins complete with hot tubs can also be booked out to accommodate guests. A standout feature of this venue is the view from the ceremony room through the huge glass window out on to the river.

Armathwaite Hall Hotel and Spa

Hotel and Spa with views down the length of Bassenthwaite Lake

Armathwaite Hall Hotel is a venue with possibly some of the best views in the Lake District. It can cater to small and large wedding events and is known also for its food and spa - making it an excellent choice for wedding celebrations. It’s green surroundings and views down Bassenthwaite Lake, mean that whichever way you look, or whichever way your wedding photographer and videographer look - there will be something spectacular to see.

Eden Barn Weddings

Modern and tasteful wedding barn at the foot of the north Pennines

Eden Barn weddings is a beautiful, modern and practical location for a wedding. It is surrounded on all sides by quiet rolling hills and boasts a large barn for wedding ceremonies. There is ample room in the bar and outside areas for guests to enjoy the reception and evening celebrations. Your ceremony can also take place in the wonderful outside space if preferred.