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Askham, Near Penrith, Cumbria, CA10 3HW // 01931 712350

Cumbria Tourism's Wedding Venue of the Year 2022! Located just a few miles from Penrith, England, Askham Hall and Bank Barn provides the modern country house and barn wedding venue combo you’ve been looking for. Situated along the edge of the beautiful Lake District National Park in Cumbria, the venue is suitable for celebrations of all sizes and styles. It offers a luxurious, intimate and relaxed place in which to say “I do”.

Askham Hall is licensed for civil ceremonies in the Grade II listed barn, the 16th century Medieval Hall and the Grade I listed manor house. If the weather is on your side, the outdoor garden pavilion is also available for tying the knot. For a traditional ceremony, St. Peters Church and St. Michael’s Church are just a short distance away. On the venue's grounds, the Bank Barn has been beautifully restored to welcome you and your loved ones. It boasts original features, such as bare stone walls and a beamed oak ceiling, mixed with contemporary décor. Seating up to 150 guests, it is a fantastic setting for a wedding in every season. The cosier 16th century Medieval Hall is perfect for mid-week minimonies.

Askham Hall is the home of Allium, a Michelin-Starred restaurant located within the manor house. This restaurant also holds four AA rosettes for both its menu and wine list. It can accommodate 30 people and is best for small wedding breakfasts. In addition, the hotel asks that you spend two nights minimum if you are holding your nuptials here. This means that you will have the entire day beforehand to set up your wedding perfectly with the help of the dedicated events team.

19 luxurious bedrooms will be at your disposal, and 11 rooms at the venue's sister country inn, George and Dragon, Clifton. In addition, The Queen's Head is a charming inn with 6 bedrooms, located in the village of Askham.


Testimonials for Askham Hall Testimonials for Askham Hall
Alice and Chris

"Thank you so so much for making it the most perfect weekend we could have ever hoped for! Every single detail was just amazing and it could not have gone any better, I just wish we could do it all over again. Thank you for all your help leading up to and on the day itself and also please pass this on to Nico who looked after our family so well in the house. It was really lovely to get to know you all and the wedding wouldn’t have been the same without you. Hopefully see you again soon!"

Alice and Chris


Georgi and Danni

"Thank you so much for everything the team did to make everything so amazing over the weekend! We had the most amazing time!"

Georgi and Danni


Clare and Phil

"Now that we've had a bit of time to catch our breath, I just wanted to send you an email to thank you from the bottom of our hearts for delivering the perfect day. We had so many people ask us how we managed to find such a fantastic place, and so many comments on the food, the setting, and how lovely the team were. Nico and Vicki went completely above and beyond to make sure that everything went seamlessly, and we just had a wonderful, wonderful time. We're planning on maybe coming back to stay and eat in the restaurant to celebrate our first anniversary next year, so we'll hope to see you all then, if not before. Thanks again,"

Clare and Phil


Dawn and Rob

"Can we just say a huge thank you to the Askham Hall wedding team, in particular Vicky; she was amazing on the day and we literally did not have to worry about anything. It was perfect. Also, a special thank you to the bar staff for attending to and taking one of our friends to A&E when he bumped his head."

Dawn and Rob


Lydia and Adam

"We just wanted to say a massive thank you for our wonderful wedding at the weekend, every single thing you did for us was perfect and we've had a truly brilliant time- only just starting to recover! The grounds, the staff, the food, the barn, your wonderful coordinators, everything went absolutely smoothly and we couldn't have asked for any more. Thank you for being so flexible with us to make our day exactly how we wanted it- we hope to see you soon for some other events."

Lydia and Adam


Emily and Tim

"We just wanted to say a huge THANK YOU to everyone at Askham Hall! We had the most incredible weekend which went down without a hitch thanks to everyone involved. Throughout the entire process we felt very lucky to be planning our wedding with such an accommodating and friendly team. Thanks again - you've truly hit on something special."

Emily and Tim


Jasmine and Phil

"I just wanted to send you a note to say thank you so much for all your help and assistance running up to the weekend. We literally had the best weekend of our lives, we were really well looked after (particularly Nico) and everybody loved the venue, food and atmosphere. Everything was just perfect and I think every single person commented on how much they loved the venue, it was truly magical. It literally was perfect and we have had so many comments saying it was the best wedding a lot of people had been to. I am most definitely sure that we will be there again, as will our guests."

Jasmine and Phil