North Yorkshire Weddings at The Forge
Welcome to The Forge at Birdforth Hall, an exclusive-use wedding venue in North Yorkshire, set between York and Thirsk and surrounded by peaceful countryside, parkland views and open farmland.
If you are looking for a wedding venue that feels relaxed, personal and completely yours for the duration of your stay, Birdforth Hall offers something very special. Here, your wedding does not need to feel rushed into one day. With onsite accommodation, private hot tubs, an indoor heated swimming pool, the Pizza Shack and plenty of space for family and friends to gather, the celebrations can begin the night before and continue gently the morning after.
The Forge is a rustic barn wedding venue with warmth, history and character. It is a place for couples who want beautiful surroundings, happy guests, helpful support and the freedom to shape the day around their own plans.
Your wedding, your way.
North Yorkshire Weddings at The Forge
Birdforth Hall sits in a peaceful rural setting in North Yorkshire, close to York, Thirsk and Easingwold. The venue feels private and tucked away, yet it remains practical for guests travelling from across Yorkshire, the North East, the Midlands and further afield.
From the moment you arrive, the setting does a lot of the work for you. The converted barns, open views, gardens, old trees, friendly animals and countryside surroundings create a calm, welcoming feel. It is private without feeling isolated, rustic without feeling unfinished, and special without feeling too formal.
Couples often choose Birdforth Hall because they want a wedding that feels like them. Some want a relaxed countryside celebration with drinks on the lawn. Some want a seated wedding breakfast in The Forge. Others want to make a full wedding weekend of it, with close family and friends staying onsite.
However you imagine the day, our aim is to help you bring it together in a way that feels natural, smooth and enjoyable.
Wedding Venue with Accommodation in North Yorkshire
Birdforth Hall is ideal for couples looking for a wedding venue with accommodation in North Yorkshire.
There are four beautifully converted cottages onsite, sleeping up to 41 guests. Each cottage has its own private hot tub, and guests staying onsite can also enjoy the indoor heated swimming pool, Pizza Shack and wider Birdforth Hall facilities.
This makes a real difference to the wedding experience. Your closest family and friends can stay together, enjoy the night before, wake up onsite and avoid the stress of travelling between hotels, taxis and the venue.
The accommodation is also helpful for mixed-age families. The cottages include practical options such as single-storey accommodation and downstairs facilities, which can be useful for elderly guests or those who prefer easier access.
Mill House is a particularly lovely choice for the couple, with its galleried landing, large bedroom, superking bed, walk-in wardrobe and en-suite bathroom.
Mill House
Mill House
Mill House
Mill House
What Is Included When You Book The Forge?
When you book your wedding at Birdforth Hall, you have exclusive use of The Forge and the surrounding wedding spaces for your celebration.
Depending on your package, this can include access the day before your wedding from 12.30pm, use of the barn, grounds and Mediterranean Terrace Room, onsite support, tables, chairs if required, PA and sound system, lighting, fairy lights and helpful supplier recommendations.
You will also have a dedicated venue coordinator on the wedding day to help with timings, suppliers and the general flow of the celebration.
The aim is to make planning feel clear and manageable. We want you to know what is included, understand your options and feel confident that the venue can work around the kind of wedding you want to create.
For full details, prices and current package options, please view our Wedding Packages or request our brochure.
A Wedding Venue That Feels Personal
Birdforth Hall is family-run by Sue and Paul, and that personal involvement is a big part of the experience.
We are not a large corporate wedding venue, and we do not want every wedding to feel the same. We like to get to know what matters to each couple and offer the right level of support. Some couples want guidance with timings, suppliers and planning. Others already have a clear vision and simply want the space and flexibility to bring it to life.
Either way, we are around when you need us. We can be involved as much or as little as you like, while making sure the practical details are properly looked after.
That balance is what gives Birdforth Hall its relaxed feel. You have support, but the day still feels like yours.