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Markenfield Hall

You can get married here (approved for civil ceremonies)

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Approved for civil ceremonies · up to 35 seated.

The facts

Last updated Nov 2026. Something wrong?

Legal ceremony on site
Yes
On the council's approved list
Council list
Ceremony capacity
35 guests
Seated, largest room
Venue page
Wedding breakfast
35 guests
Seated
Venue page
Evening reception
Not published
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Price
Not published
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Bedrooms on site
None
Venue page
Exclusive use
Yes
One wedding at a time
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Catering
Not published
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Outdoor ceremony
Not published
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Dogs
Not published
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About Markenfield Hall

Markenfield Hall is a fortified manor house near Ripon with a moat, orchard and consecrated chapel. Weddings are limited to 35 people, including the couple, and the hall is hired exclusively. Hire includes the day before for preparation and set-up, and the premises must be vacated by 6pm. There is no overnight accommodation, though rooms can be made available for the bridal party to prepare on the day. The venue does not offer a fixed package. Each wedding is tailored to the couple's requirements, and no prices are published.

Suppliers who've worked here

Each one has worked at Markenfield Hall.

Markenfield Hall: questions

Can you get married at Markenfield Hall?

Yes. Markenfield Hall is on North Yorkshire Council's list of venues approved for civil ceremonies.

How many guests does Markenfield Hall hold?

Up to 35 seated for the wedding breakfast.

Does Markenfield Hall have bedrooms for guests?

No, there are no bedrooms on site.

The Old Deanery, from the venue's website

The Old Deanery

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Ceremonies here

Seated 80