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A PRIVATE GARDEN WORLD

Four private acres. One unforgettable celebration.

Helperby is for couples who want more than a beautiful room. It is a whole private world to move through: the anticipation of the garden gates, vows beneath weathered stone, champagne on the lawns, dinner beneath sailcloth, dancing after dark and the option to stay beneath the same North Yorkshire sky. The setting is already extraordinary. You make it personal.

What’s Included?

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FOUR PRIVATE ACRES

The entire walled garden is exclusively yours, with lawns, historic walls, established planting and space for every part of the celebration.
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PERMANENT SPERRY TENT

Elegant sailcloth, sweeping lines and a warm natural glow—already in place for your wedding breakfast and evening party.
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UP TO 130 GUESTS

Space for up to 130 people for both your ceremony and seated dining.
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The ceremony

Say your vows outdoors beneath the stone Cupola, or celebrate beneath the Sperry Tent for a light-filled, elegant setting with views across the grounds.

We’re Not Done Yet…

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A WEATHER-READY ALTERNATIVE

If the weather changes, your ceremony can move beneath cover while the celebration continues in comfort.
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DAY-BEFORE ACCESS

Time to add your details and enjoy the setup, with access from 12.30pm to 5pm the day before your wedding.
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Our in-house Wonderland Bar & Kitchen team

A professional catering and bar team, with menus ranging from relaxed garden feasts to refined dining.
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A NAMED COORDINATOR

Support from the first conversation to the final details, so personal does not have to mean stressful.
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PARKING FOR 70 CARS

Purpose-built on-site parking, keeping arrival simple and cars away from soft lawns.
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THE GARDENER’S COTTAGE

A light, private space beside the garden for getting ready, relaxing and staying overnight.
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FIELD GLAMPING

Invite selected guests to stay beneath the stars and keep the feeling of the celebration going until morning.
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YOUR WEDDING PORTAL

One place for planning information, suppliers, payments and details for the day.

All the romance of a marquee wedding. Far less building from scratch.

A marquee wedding can be magical—but a temporary build can also mean sourcing the structure, flooring, power, lighting, furniture, bar, toilets and weather plan separately. At Helperby, the heart of that experience is permanent. The Sperry tent, ceremony choices, team, food, bar and guest facilities work together as one venue, leaving you more time to make it personal.

A celebration with a beginning, a build and a brilliant ending

There is space for every part of the wedding to feel different without losing the people you love along the way. Get ready at the cottage. Meet beneath the Cupola. Spill onto the lawns with a glass in hand. Sit down together under sailcloth. Let the lights come on and the music take over. Then swap the dance floor for the cottage or glamping field, with no long journey breaking the spell.

Make it yours

Use the garden’s character as your starting point, then add as much or as little as feels right. Bring your chosen photographer, florist, stylist and entertainment, or ask us for trusted people who already understand the spaces. The result should never feel like a wedding copied from the weekend before.

OTHER USEFUL INFO
The
Ceremony
Surrounded by nothing but love, nature and your favourite people
Food &
Drink
Check out our food & drink partners to help fuel your day
Accommodation
We have a range of award-winning supplier friends who know our venue well