Wedding Open Day at Holdsworth House
See the house dressed for a wedding
Planning a wedding for 2026, 2027 or 2028? Spend an afternoon at our award-winning country house wedding venue just outside Halifax and see the Jacobean manor styled for a real wedding day: ceremony rooms dressed, tables set, gardens and courtyards open, and our wedding team on hand for honest answers. No hard sell, no appointment needed, and it is free.
What to expect on the day an afternoon, not a sales pitch
Come any time between 12 noon and 3.30pm. Allow 45 minutes to an hour for a relaxed look around, a chat with the wedding team and a canapé or two. Bring your family, your friends, your children and your dog.
- Tour the venue dressed for a wedding, ceremony rooms and reception spaces included
- See the gardens and courtyards used for outdoor ceremonies and drinks receptions
- Explore the historic halls, the Stuart Room and the 17th century Stone Gazebo
- Look around the 32 ensuite bedrooms and suites for you and your guests
- Visit the Farmhouse treatment rooms and hear about bridal party spa days
- Taste handmade canapés from our kitchen
- Meet our venue stylist and wedding photographer for ideas and package advice
- Chat one to one with our wedding team: no hard sell, just honest answers
- Pencil in a date free of charge for two weeks, with no obligation
- Bring your dog: we love a dog-friendly wedding
One wedding a day, and a team that has done this for sixty years
Holdsworth House only ever hosts one wedding a day, however big or small the party. Ceremony, wedding breakfast, evening party and your guests' bedrooms all happen under one roof, and the open day is the easiest way to see how it fits together. Our reputation for service, food and looking after guests is built on more than sixty years of weddings, and our reviews speak for themselves.
Why visit a wedding showcase rather than scroll through photos
If you are looking at wedding venues in Halifax or across West Yorkshire, an open day at Holdsworth House is the quickest way to know whether it feels right. You see the house as it feels on a real wedding day: styled, welcoming and full of atmosphere. You can walk the spaces at your own pace, gather ideas and ask the people who will actually run your wedding anything you like, from menus and timings to dates and prices.
Set in three secluded acres around a Grade II* listed Jacobean manor built in 1633, Holdsworth House works for celebrations of two and for weddings of 120. Whether you are newly engaged or refining the final details, you will leave with a clear picture of what your day here could look like.
We couldn't have asked for a better venue. Every member of staff was friendly, approachable, and genuinely committed to making our day special. Nothing ever felt like too much trouble.
Josh Stanley, Google ReviewsMy son and his new bride held their wedding at Holdsworth House and I cannot imagine a nicer place. Every single member of staff went out of their way with smiles on their faces.
Nicola T, TripAdvisorPlan your visit
Open day questions, answered
We recommend booking a free ticket so we know to expect you and can make enough canapés. If you are in the area and fancy dropping by, you are very welcome too.
Come any time between 12 noon and 3.30pm. Allow around 45 minutes to an hour for a relaxed look around and a chat with the team.
Yes. Bring whoever helps you decide, including children and well-behaved dogs. We love a dog-friendly wedding.
Yes. Our experienced wedding team will be on hand all afternoon for one-to-one conversations, whether you are at the ideas stage or ready to book.
Yes. We will walk you through the packages that best suit your guest numbers and style, and if your plans fall outside a standard package we will put together a bespoke price based on your numbers and ideas. You can also get a guide price now with the wedding package finder.
Yes. You can hold a date free of charge for two weeks, with no obligation. After that a deposit confirms the booking.
Definitely. The open day is a chance to get a feel for the venue and ask questions, with no commitment needed.
Yes. We are one of the few venues in West Yorkshire that specialises in small weddings too, from elopements to micro celebrations, and you will love the cosier spaces. Take a look at our small wedding packages.
Book a private show round at a time that suits you, or come to one of our informal wedding drop-in evenings. Both are relaxed and there is no obligation.
