The Cavendish Pavilion, from the venue's own website
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Bolton Abbey & Upper Wharfedale · Bolton Abbey · Country house

The Cavendish Pavilion

Reception venue: marry legally at the register office first, then celebrate here

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Reception venue · up to 100 seated · 200 in the evening.

The facts

Last updated Nov 2026. Something wrong?

Legal ceremony on site
Receptions only
Marry at a register office first
Wedding breakfast
100 guests
Seated
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Evening reception
200 guests
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Price
Not published
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Bedrooms on site
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Exclusive use
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Catering
Your own caterer
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Dogs
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About The Cavendish Pavilion

The Cavendish Pavilion at Bolton Abbey offers a Twilight Wedding Package, based on 60 guests and open to up to 100 day guests and 200 evening guests. The ceremony room is hired from 5pm to 6pm, followed by a toast of prosecco or beer. Catering is a buffet or a street food van, and dietary needs can be met with notice. The package includes crockery, glassware, white table linen, outside seating and space for entertainment of the couple's choice, plus one bedroom at The Devonshire Arms Hotel. The package is available all year except school and public holidays. Prices are not published.

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The Cavendish Pavilion: questions

Can you get married at The Cavendish Pavilion?

The Cavendish Pavilion is not on North Yorkshire Council's list of venues approved for civil ceremonies. Couples marry legally first, at a register office or an approved venue, then hold the reception here. A celebrant-led ceremony can be part of the day, but it is not a legal marriage on its own.

How many guests does The Cavendish Pavilion hold?

Up to 100 seated for the wedding breakfast, and 200 in the evening.

The Tithe Barn, from the venue's website

The Tithe Barn

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