£2,000 - £6,000 for a package
Up to 140
Bedrooms
Exclusive Use
Wedding Licence

Description

We are a “hidden gem” set amid the North Cumbrian Countryside that guarantees to provide your dream day…….whatever that may be!! Skitby is an award winning venue that is licensed for Civil ceremonies both outdoor and indoors and offers venue exclusivity to all of its couples. As Well as this we have beautiful grounds and gardens and a designated member of the team on hand throughout the day! We are a beautiful venue as our guests inform us “filled with fun, love and twinkly lights” From the point of viewing Skitby for the very first time we create a relaxed and flexible environment for our couples. Our flexible approach to our menus and ideas means that our couples do not need to compromise their outlook on their dream day; we do our very best to make sure their visions become a reality. We offer a very personal and bespoke wedding planning experience as we view the planning process as an exciting adventure we are travelling on along side each couple as they begin their “happily ever after!” Hosting your special day at Skitby we promise will be the Best Day Ever!!!

Personal Message from the Manager

Name of Wedding Contact: Katherine
Engaged and planning your wedding...with onsite support throughout planning and staff on site to guide you every step of the way that dream of saying I do really will come true

Experience

Year Business Was Established
2010
No. of Weddings Hosted
More than 50
Public Liability Insurance
Yes
No. of People In Team
35

Overview of Skitby

Venue Type
Barn
Dining Capacity
140
Reception Capacity
200
Usual Access Time
09:00 AM
Usual Finish Time
01:00 AM
Late Night Extension
Yes

Ceremony & Reception

Sound System Available
Fireworks Permitted
Wedding Licence
Dancefloor Available
Confetti Permitted

Venue

Open Flame Permitted
Exclusive Use
Marquee Permitted
Bridal Changing Facilities
Disabled Access
On-Site Parking
Outdoor Reception Space
In-House Wedding Coordinator
Pet Friendly

Food and Drink

Asian Catering
In-House Wine List
In-house Catering
Halal Catering
Alcohol Licence

Cultural Specialists

Other
Asian Wedding Specialist
Jewish Wedding Specialist
Muslim Wedding Specialist

Pricing for Skitby

Packages
(price per head)

Prices Start At
£60
Maximum Price
£86
What is included in this pricing:
Exclusive use
Canapés included
Furniture included
Wine / soft drinks allowance per guest
Multiple course wedding breakfast
Wedding coordinator available on the day

Packages
(total price)

Prices Start At
£2,000
Maximum Price
£6,000
Number of Guests Included
200
We Create your day in a way that is bespoke to you and to achieve this we do not have set packages but have provided a total inclusive price bracket. Our menus are all priced per person.
What is included in this pricing:
Exclusive use
Furniture included
Multiple course wedding breakfast
Wedding coordinator available on the day
Non consumables (e.g. linen, lights etc.)
Canapés included
Wine / soft drinks allowance per guest

Reviews for Skitby
(61)

Karen and Stuart
Happy couple married in May
September 2024
Outstanding Service
A Special thank you to you all for putting us at ease throughout our wedding planning and thank you to all those that worked on the day the outstanding service was something to behold
Daniel and Kelly
Wedding: June
September 2024
AMAZING DAY
I would just like to say the special day for my daughter and new son in law was just fantastic and could not have gone better. It all ran so smoothly and you and your staff were so nice and you really do deserve the highest praise possible. Your team were so professional and made all guests feel welcome and at ease not to mention the food it was amazing!! I hope you continue to grow and reach great heights with your venture for many years to come as we will certainly recommend you
Robyn and Ben
Happy couple married in July
September 2024
Our special day
Thank you so much to all of the staff at Skitby for all of your help with our special day
Takara and Nick
Happy couple married in January
September 2022
We loved our experience...
After looking at loads of wedding venues and hearing such good things about Skitby we enquired about having a viewing and the wonderful Katherine got back to us and booked us in. We then visited for a meal and that was the decider. Katherine was amazing from start to finish, she helped us with decor ideas, meal and drinks options and worked with us to make everything just perfect on the day. Katherine was always on hand to answer our questions (especially a million questions from a nervous groom on the morning of the wedding!) and guide us through the process. Nothing was too much trouble and everything went so smoothly on the big day, all of the team were lovely and helpful. Skitby is an absolutely beautiful venue, inside and out, and so versatile with its different areas; accommodating an intimate ceremony, relaxed wedding breakfast and a great dance floor and different spaces for mingling. Plenty of spots for great photos as well. The food was amazing, the canapés, the wedding breakfast, the buffet, the meals we’ve had there beforehand, always 11/10. We loved every second of our experience with Skitby, highly recommend.
Ben and Helen Owens
Happy couple married in May
January 2022
Simply PERFECT
We cannot thank you enough for everything you have done to make our dream wedding a reality. Even with restrictions, it was the most beautiful day and one we will treasure for the rest of our lives. It was Simply PERFECT!!
Charlotte and James
Happy couple married in July
January 2022
Magical
Thank you so much for making our day so magical. Thank you for all of your hard work, emails, calls and meeting and thank you for helping us with all of our date changes. We really will miss speaking with you.
Suzanne and David
Wedding: July
January 2022
Memories
We would like to thank the team at Skitby for making Emily and Dan's wedding day so very memorable. A fabulous day was had by all.
Amanda and Daniel
Happy couple married in June
January 2022
FINALLY!
Thank you for all of the arrangements and time you spent being able to help us make Mr and Mrs Hall become reality....Finally!! We received lots of comments regarding both the venue and staff which were all fabulous making it the perfect day! We could not have asked for a better team or venue to host our day!
Aimee and Callum Thomson
Happy couple married in July
January 2022
A Dream come true
Thank you SO much! You made our wedding dreams come true and we are beyond grateful. You have been wonderful through this crazy time and we cannot thank you enough!
Rachael and James Dixon
Happy couple married in December
January 2022
Amazing Wedding Day
Thank you again for such an amazing wedding day. Your reassurance, support and overall organisation really made our day what it was - perfect!

Location & Contact Details for Skitby

Wedding Venue Address

Skitby House, Kirklinton, Cumbria, CA6 6DL, England, United Kingdom

Travel Notes

We are situated a short distance from the Scottish Borders and M74 motorway and only 6 miles from Carlisle Lake District Airport, Carlisle and junction 44 of the M6 motorway with private car parking available.

Nearest Town

Carlisle

Nearest Motorway & Junction

Junction 44

Nearest Train Station

Carlisle

Nearest Airport

Carlisle Airport

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Describe the best wedding that happened at Skitby?

Each wedding at Skitby is so very unique and magical. We love working with our clients to incorporate their personality into their day and seeing the happiness encapsulating a couple and their guests on the day as all of the planning comes together is just AMAZING!!

What is your No. 1 wedding planning tip for couples?

Enjoy and have FUN!!

What’s your favourite personal touch you’ve seen at a wedding?

So many special moments but one has to be when a Bride's son steps into the shoes of his grandfather and walks his mum down the aisle.

Describe Skitby in 5 adjectives

Homely, warming, friendly, cosy,

Where’s the best photo spot at Skitby?

The Meadow - Perfect at that Golden hour

Have you had any celebrity guest or wedding at Skitby?

Tara Palmer Tomkinson

What’s your favourite canapé?

Brie and red onion chutney Filo tarts

What’s your favourite midnight treat?

A Frothy coffee and a pick and mix but sometimes we love a bacon Sandwich!!

What is Skitby most unique feature?

Rustic Beams, sandstone and modern décor = different and we love it!!!

What part of your business are you most proud of?

Our Outstanding team everyday exceed expectations and go above and beyond to deliver for every client!!
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Bridebook Benefits

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