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The Normans is a lovely York, North Yorkshire-based wedding venue situated just outside the village of Bilbrough, only a 20-minute drive from York and 35 minutes from Leeds city centre. This 18th-century farm venue is the epitome of ‘country cool.’ Husband-wife team Oliver and Laura Robinson tied the knot at The Normans in 2014. Their wedding was such a wonderful and joyous event that it inspired
The Normans is a lovely York, North Yorkshire-based wedding venue situated just outside the village of Bilbrough, only a 20-minute drive from York and 35 minutes from Leeds city centre. This 18th-century farm venue is the epitome of ‘country cool.’ Husband-wife team Oliver and Laura Robinson tied the knot at The Normans in 2014. Their wedding was such a wonderful and joyous event that it inspired them to transform part of the farm into a stylish, all-weather event space that perfectly combines rustic farm features and state-of-the-art lighting and design. Facilities and Capacity At The Normans, everything centres around the magnificent south-facing Courtyard, which features beautifully manicured lawns, Buxus hedges, a slick central water element, modern integrated seating, and twinkling fairy lights. You and your party can then make your way to the fully licensed Ceremony Barn, where you will find a high-vaulted ceiling supported by handsome wooden trusses, exposed-brick walls, and a cascading curtain of fairy lights. After the ceremony, you can take some time to sit, chat, and relax in the quirky Cow Stalls or enjoy a quick drink in the Tack Room Bar before adjourning to the Grain Shed to dine and dance the night away. The chic Normans Cottage, situated just a few steps from the wedding venue, is the perfect bolthole for you and your new spouse to relax and enjoy your first night as a married couple. South View by The Normans, located in the nearby village of Askham Richard, is part of The Normans’ property portfolio and affords excellent overnight accommodation for your guests. Services Offered Oliver and Laura know that there are so many factors to consider when planning your big day, and they want to help you out by keeping things as simple as possible. They don’t charge per person because it doesn’t matter to them whether you invite 60 or 140 guests. Instead, they offer one exclusive use package that includes personal and professional planning support and day-of coordination services, tables and chairs, ambient lighting across the venue, an optional pop-up bar, a dance floor, indoor heating, and washroom facilities. Oliver and Laura invite you to get in touch, and they look forward to welcoming you to The Normans.
The Normans, York, North Yorkshire, YO23 3PQ, England
5.0 average from 145 reviews
Wow, what a place. This venue has it all, stunning ceremony room, cow stalls full of character, a fantastic bar area and wedding breakfast room but most importantly phenomenal staff. Oliver and Sharon really are godsend’s and make the place what it is, they have thought of everything, are beyond…
Jenny · 2025-09-18
We knew that the Normans was the venue for us as soon as we viewed it for the first time and the service that we received right from the start was outstanding. A huge shout out to Sharon who is an absolute credit to the Normans. Nothing was too much trouble at any time (Sharon even helped us to…
Sarah · 2025-09-27
My husband and I fell in love with this place when we first saw it in the middle of a thunderstorm and knew straight away this was where we were getting married! Every room in this venue was beautifully set up and we knew this was us when we saw the lights and exposed brick in the ceremony room to…
Hayley · 2025-10-05
The Normans was absolutely fantastic from start to finish. From the moment we first visited, we were given a great welcome and could tell how professional and well-organised the team were. Their communication throughout the planning process was exceptional - every question was answered quickly and…
Daniel · 2025-11-06
We don’t even know where to begin in describing how perfect our wedding experience was at this venue. From the very first visit, we knew it was something special — but the level of care, professionalism, and warmth we received from Sharon, Oliver, and the entire team completely exceeded anything we…
Megan · 2025-11-25
The wedding venue of our dreams! We had the absolute best day of our lives at The Normans. The stunning country surroundings and the breath-taking ceremony and reception barns - not to mention the cosy fireplaces and quiet nooks - are all part of what makes this place so special. Ideal for weddings…
Sophie · 2025-12-01
The Norman’s was the perfect venue! Oliver and Sharon were fantastic from start to finish - they were always extremely welcoming and happy to accommodate our requests. Oliver did a great job on the day of organising/ keeping things on time, calming our nerves before the big moments and being a…
Sam · 2025-12-13
My husband and I got married at The Normans in December 2025 and we cannot recommend it enough as a venue. We actually booked The Normans based on just my husband's viewing (I didn't see it until months later as we were living abroad), because he was so certain it was the perfect place. And he was…
Georgina · 2026-01-05
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