Woolas Barn is a unique rural wedding venue in York, North Yorkshire UK, offering services to couples hosting their special day. Originally built in 1863 and renovated in 2018, this stunning venue sits on a family-run 400-acre farm and offers couples the perfect blend of rustic charm and modern facilities. Conveniently located just 20 minutes from York and 30 minutes from Leeds centre, it is the p
Woolas Barn is a unique rural wedding venue in York, North Yorkshire UK, offering services to couples hosting their special day. Originally built in 1863 and renovated in 2018, this stunning venue sits on a family-run 400-acre farm and offers couples the perfect blend of rustic charm and modern facilities. Conveniently located just 20 minutes from York and 30 minutes from Leeds centre, it is the perfect place for couples to create the bespoke wedding celebrations of their dreams. The dedicated team prides themselves on providing a warm and welcoming atmosphere and loves working with couples on such a momentous occasion. Facilities and Capacity Woolas Barn caters to weddings with up to 120 guests. There are four ceremony and reception locations available. Couples can exchange vows in the dedicated ceremony room, a unique area that was once the stable for the farm’s working horses. The space has been lovingly restored and features the original brickwork and exposed timber beams which give it a delightful rustic charm and elegance. Outside, the large courtyard boasts stunning views of the Yorkshire Wolds and is the perfect place to toast marshmallows over the firepits when the sun goes down. Couples can host their drinks reception in the oldest part of the property, the Granary. This magnificent space exudes a rich sense of history and features a rustic bar, reception area, and most importantly, space where guests can strut their stuff when the music starts. Upstairs lie two cosy snugs providing the perfect place to enjoy a chat with old friends over a cocktail or two. Finally, the Lambing Shed boasts a striking vaulted ceiling and glass doors that provide views across the courtyard and beyond. This space is ideal for a wedding breakfast and can host up to 120 of your closest friends and family. Services Offered The Woolas Barn team offers a range of services and packages that can be tailored to the needs of each couple. An onsite wedding coordinator is available who will ensure that each client's big day is a seamless and enjoyable experience. Couples can enjoy exclusive use of the facilities for the duration of the wedding. Outside vendors are welcome and the team can supply a list of trusted suppliers if required. There is a dancefloor and live music facilities onsite to facilitate bands and DJs. This hidden gem is easily accessible, has facilities for disabled guests, and plenty of parking.
Woolas Barn, York, North Yorkshire, YO23 7HT, England
5.0 average from 21 reviews
Woolas Barn is a spectacular venue. It is well looked after and maintained. One of the huge pull factors for us was just the sheer number of individual spaces around the venue - the mezzanine floor has two smaller rooms, which we used for more chill activities away from the dance floor, the…
Tom · 2026-04-21
We had the most perfect wedding day at Woolas Barn on 4th April. When we went to the open day in January 2025, we knew instantly it was the venue for us! It is the perfect combination of modern and rustic. James (the owner) showed us around and we loved the informal and relaxed feel that he…
Lauren · 2026-04-28
We had the most incredible day celebrating our wedding at Woolas Barn. From start to finish, everything felt effortless, and a huge part of that was thanks to our wonderful wedding planner, Emily, who ensured the entire day ran seamlessly. The venue itself is absolutely stunning—made even more…
Patrick · 2026-05-05
We got married at Woolas Barn on 16th May 2026 and it was without doubt the best day of our lives. Woolas was the first of three venues we looked at, and we knew pretty much straightaway it was the one for us. As the daughter of a farmer, we loved how authentic and rustic it was, as opposed to…
Katie · 2026-05-21
James and the whole team at Woolas were absolutely incredible from start to finish. Woolas is a truly special place in a gorgeous setting but it's the people that make it truly magical. We had the most perfect May wedding here, all our guests commented on how well
Sarah · 2026-05-28
I don't even know how to put into words how amazing James and his team were but I'll give it a good go Nothing was ever too much. James was super responsive and really laid back with anything we asked for. James himself is really down-to-earth and so easy to get on with. He's really understanding…
Kerys · 2026-06-02
We booked Woolas Barn more than two years before our wedding after a viewing with James. From the very beginning, he was incredibly helpful and there was absolutely no pressure to book on the spot. He encouraged us to take our time and think about it. However, we fell in love with Woolas from the…
Jodie · 2026-06-11
There are so many barn-type venues in the area and, after looking round dozens, we weren’t sure we were going to find one that ticked all our boxes. We stumbled across Woolas by accident - and oh my gosh are we glad we did. The venue itself is simply beautiful, with plenty of rustic charm and…
Kirsten · 2026-07-12
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