Askham Hall
Nr PENRITH
Information For Askham Hall
Welcome to Askham Hall, an exclusive use Lake District wedding venue for up to 150 guests, with 19 luxurious bedrooms. Incorporating a 13th Century Country House and picture perfect gardens with a rustic barn, we offer a bespoke service tailored to your dream celebrations.
The village of Askham itself is a rewarding first impression, with quaint houses, St Peters Church, and the river Lowther bumbling along the outskirts. Tucked away down a leafy drive sits Askham Hall, an historic estate blending modern elegance with rustic charm, providing a retreat for unique celebrations of between 2 and 150 guests.
With a dedication to seasonality, sustainability, and homegrown ingredients, our focus on farm-to-table menus offers a culinary journey to ignite conversation. Intimate weddings have the experience of our Michelin-starred restaurant within the Hall, and our wedding barn menus are equally matched on emphasizing the very best produce to celebrate the changing seasons. So, whether you have 2 or 150 guests, you can enjoy an unforgettable dining experience.
The sweeping lawns, lovingly maintained gardens, cosy indoor spaces, and large historic barn with exposed stone walls, traditional oak beams and twinkling lights provide the options for your perfect day - right through from saying I do to partying into the night.
For yours, and your guest’s accommodation, we have 19 bedrooms at Askham Hall. In addition, there are several pubs nearby, including The Queens Head (5minute walk) with 6 bedrooms and the George and Dragon (10minute drive) with 11 rooms. All are dog-friendly.
When your special day comes, our on-site wedding co-ordinators (who you will have got to know during the process) will be ready to greet you with the access to the barn from 12noon the day before your wedding to put those perfect touches in.
Sustainability Statement
Year on year we set business goals that include strategies focussed around the following criteria:
• Removing single use plastics and reducing our use of paper across our business with guests and B2B
• Constantly review and improve our waste management and recycling strategies, with all staff trained on the importance of recycling
• Reducing the carbon footprint of our business operation
• All kitchen food waste is composted
• All vegetables and some fruits come from our gardens, and meat from our farms
• We have a pond with a duck and geese habitat, creating a positive ecosystem
• We source local suppliers wherever possible to reduce food miles
• We use local contractors wherever possible
• We have a water borehole on site, only extracting what is needed
• We use only eco friendly chemicals and cleaning materials
• Introducing electric car charging stations across our establishments
• We have a sound limiter in the barn to reduce noise pollution and annoyance to neighbours
Askham Hall at a Glance
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P.O.ATop Wedding Tips
A barn wedding in the countryside is all about embracing nature. Don’t be afraid to embrace the outdoors, come heavy rain or glorious sun the natural beauty of your venue will always shine through.
Keep it simple. Each countryside barn has its own special uniqueness that can be found in its character. Let the venue speak for itself.
Add your own flair. Decorate the barn to represent yourselves as a couple, enjoying the process as much as the result.
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Ele?na & Matthew’s Wedding Preview
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Askham Hall and surroundings
Beautiful Askham Hall in the Lake District!
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Askham, Nr PENRITH, Cumbria, CA10 2PF
Askham Hall
Meet the Wedding Coordinator
Hello, and congratulations on your engagement! We are the wedding team here at Askham Hall, ready to help you from that initial enquiry to the moment you walk down the aisle and beyond, covering every detail and creating an experience that is seamless and memorable. Weddings at Askham Hall are relaxed, luxurious, heartfelt and anchored by the estate’s extraordinary story and location. We look forward to hearing from you!
