How Stean Gorge, from the venue's own website
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Pateley Bridge & Nidderdale · Lofthouse · Exclusive use

How Stean Gorge

Reception venue: marry legally at the register office first, then celebrate here

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Reception venue · up to 60 seated · 80 in the evening.

The facts

Last updated Nov 2026. Something wrong?

Legal ceremony on site
Receptions only
Marry at a register office first
Wedding breakfast
60 guests
Seated
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Evening reception
80 guests
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Price
Not published
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Bedrooms on site
Not published
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Exclusive use
Yes
One wedding at a time
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Catering
In-house
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Dogs
Not published
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About How Stean Gorge

How Stean Gorge at Lofthouse hosts wedding receptions in its glass-floored events room. It caters for up to 60 guests for the meal and about 80 in the evening. Booking includes exclusive use of the venue, the events room and the on-site accommodation, which includes lodges, some with hot tubs. The in-house team provides a sit-down meal or buffet, and a licensed bar is included. Pets may be welcome if asked in advance. Prices are not published.

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How Stean Gorge: questions

Can you get married at How Stean Gorge?

How Stean Gorge is not on North Yorkshire Council's list of venues approved for civil ceremonies. Couples marry legally first, at a register office or an approved venue, then hold the reception here. A celebrant-led ceremony can be part of the day, but it is not a legal marriage on its own.

How many guests does How Stean Gorge hold?

Up to 60 seated for the wedding breakfast, and 80 in the evening.

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