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The Arches

Halifax, West Yorkshire5.0 · 56 reviewsWebsite

The Arches is a charming industrial wedding venue located in Halifax, in England's West Yorkshire region. This Victorian property, originally known as Dean Clough Mills, was once the largest carpet manufacturer in the world. It was then lovingly restored by the Hall family and established as an event space in 2014. Facilities and Capacity This striking setting is licensed to hold civil ceremonies,

Venue type
Unusual weddings
Capacity
60–300 guests (300 seated)
Ceremony licence
Celebration only

About The Arches

The Arches is a charming industrial wedding venue located in Halifax, in England's West Yorkshire region. This Victorian property, originally known as Dean Clough Mills, was once the largest carpet manufacturer in the world. It was then lovingly restored by the Hall family and established as an event space in 2014. Facilities and Capacity This striking setting is licensed to hold civil ceremonies, so you can spend your entire day in one convenient space. Inside the Arches, couples and their guests can be charmed by vaulted red-brick ceilings and Yorkshire stone floors. Exposed beams cross the ceiling for an added touch of historic charm. It offers a versatile backdrop for a variety of colour schemes and decor styles. This venue has a versatile setup and can comfortably accommodate events with up to 300 guests. More intimate gatherings with as few as 60 people are also welcomed. A special area can be set up with games for younger guests. Services Offered The Arches offers all-inclusive wedding packages to streamline the planning process. Couples can work with the exceptional in-house Executive Chef and team, who can create exactly the right food and drink options to suit your vision. Tasting nights are included as part of your Package. The venue's dedicated weddings and events team can help you realise your vision and walk you through the planning process. They have unrivalled experience in high-end, luxury event management with impressive suppliers at their fingertips. Each outside vendor is carefully chosen, ensuring they all believe in creating exclusive and impressive moments to remember.

Facilities, accommodation and access

  • DJ facilities
  • Live band facilities
  • Exclusive use
  • Evening reception facilities
  • Alcohol licence
  • In-house catering
  • Car parking
  • Seated meal facilities
  • Dance floor
  • Buffet meal facilities
  • Overnight accommodation for guests
  • Pet-friendly

The venue in photographs

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Finding us

The Arches, Halifax, West Yorkshire, HX3 5AX, England

Reviews

5.0 average from 56 reviews

Imported

What an absolute amazing day from start to finish! It would not have

Cj · 2024-09-09

Imported

We got married at the Arches on Saturday 14/9/2024 And I would one millions percent pick The Arches over and over again. We had the most incredible day and the staff are just the best!!! So many guests said how chilled the venue was

Rebecca · 2024-09-17

Imported

The Arches was the first venue we visited, and immediately after visiting, we knew it was the venue for us. Not only was the package really reasonable (we went for the mid-week late afternoon package), the team were super flexible and laid back. We didn't feel as though we were being squeezed for…

Isabelle · 2024-08-29

Imported

We had a wonderful reception at The Arches! The staff were friendly and helpful from the get go and nothing was ever too much to ask. They were only ever an email away and Kat especially was always quick to get back to us. All our guests really enjoyed the food and their inhouse caterers were…

Olly · 2024-08-12

Imported

The venue itself is beautiful and exactly what we wanted, lending itself perfectly to achieve our dream of big colourful party vibes. We can’t speak highly enough of the team, from the moment we booked they have been nothing short of fantastic. Kat was amazing at keeping us on track with planning…

Ellen · 2024-10-05

Imported

From the very first meeting to have a look around the Arches the staff were amazing. The Arches is such a beautiful venue and we instantly fell in love with it. We had Sunday lunch at their sister restaurant True North and we were sold!! The venue is beautiful, and even more special my Grandad used…

Katy · 2024-10-21

Imported

Our whole experience with everyone at The Arches was absolutely amazing!! From meeting Jamie when we first booked, emailing Kat throughout with any questions and Sam coordinating the day, everything was absolutely perfect and we had the best day of our lives. Our tasting evening to choose food…

Fern · 2024-11-01

Imported

We were on the lookout for the perfect venue that could really bring our vision to life for our special day, and the team at ARCHES totally blew us away! They went above and beyond to make our celebration truly unforgettable. Service delivery? Absolutely top-notch! 💯 Profession

Hilda · 2024-11-02

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