Bolton Abbey & Upper Wharfedale · Barden · Exclusive use

The Priests House

You can get married here (approved for civil ceremonies)

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Approved for civil ceremonies · up to 76 seated · 85 in the evening.

The facts

Last updated Nov 2026. Something wrong?

Legal ceremony on site: Yes; On the council's approved list; Council list
Ceremony capacity: 76 guests; Seated, largest room; Venue page
Wedding breakfast: 76 guests; Seated; Venue page
Evening reception: 85 guests; Venue page
Price: Not published; Ask the venue
Bedrooms on site: Not published; Ask the venue
Exclusive use: Yes; One wedding at a time; Venue page
Catering: Not published; Ask the venue
Outdoor ceremony: Not published; Ask the venue
Dogs: Not published; Ask the venue

About The Priests House

The Priests House stands beside Barden Tower, near Bolton Abbey. Ceremonies take place in the renovated Chapel for up to 76 guests, and the wedding breakfast seats up to 76 in the Chapel or 24 in the Oak Room. The evening reception, with drinks and dancing, takes up to 85 guests. Only one event is held per day, and the couple has exclusive use of the house and grounds. A food and drink brochure is available from the venue. A wedding open day runs on Sunday 15 November 2026 from 1.30pm to 4pm, with no booking needed.