The Old Deanery, from the venue's own website
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Ripon, Masham & around · Ripon · Exclusive use

The Old Deanery

You can get married here (approved for civil ceremonies)

4.6 from 329 Google reviews

Call 01765 600003

Approved for civil ceremonies · up to 80 seated · 11 bedrooms.

The facts

Last updated Nov 2026. Something wrong?

Legal ceremony on site
Yes
On the council's approved list
Council list
Ceremony capacity
Not published
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Wedding breakfast
80 guests
Seated
Venue page
Evening reception
Not published
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Price
Not published
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Bedrooms on site
11 rooms
Venue page
Exclusive use
Yes
One wedding at a time
Venue page
Catering
In-house
Venue page
Outdoor ceremony
Not published
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Dogs
Not published
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About The Old Deanery

The Old Deanery is a hotel on Minster Road, Ripon, that hosts weddings for a minimum of 60 and up to 80 seated daytime guests. Packages include exclusive use of the public areas, grounds and gardens from 11am on the wedding day to 11am the next morning. They cover a drink and canapés, a three-course wedding breakfast, half a bottle of wine per person, evening food and a private bar until midnight. Eleven bedrooms can be added at extra cost. Mid-week events start from around £3,000, weekends may need a £5,000 minimum spend, and a civil ceremony costs an extra £500. Full package prices are listed as to be advised.

Suppliers who've worked here

Each one has worked at The Old Deanery.

The Old Deanery: questions

Can you get married at The Old Deanery?

Yes. The Old Deanery is on North Yorkshire Council's list of venues approved for civil ceremonies.

How many guests does The Old Deanery hold?

Up to 80 seated for the wedding breakfast.

Does The Old Deanery have bedrooms for guests?

Yes, 11 on site.

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