The Casterton Grange Estate:
Located near Kirkby Lonsdale on the edge of the Lake District, The Casterton Grange Estate is an exclusive hire wedding venue set within approximately 50 acres of private grounds.
The estate combines a Victorian mansion, additional guest properties and landscaped outdoor space, creating a venue that works equally well for elegant house weddings or larger marquee-led celebrations. Lakeside features, gardens and open countryside give the property a stronger sense of privacy than many hotel venues.
The combination of exclusive use access, guest accommodation and adaptable grounds makes The Casterton Grange Estate particularly well suited to couples planning a luxury wedding in the Lake District or North West England.
Accommodation
The estate includes a collection of residential buildings comprising:
- Victorian mansion with 9 en-suite double bedrooms
- A separate cottage
- A renovated barn conversion
- A lodge house
The venue has accommodation for 34 guests in total, with additional bedrooms available on request.
This allows couples to keep close family and key guests on site while extending capacity through nearby accommodation or extra rooms where available.
Weddings at The Casterton Grange Estate
This venue suits couples planning weddings where privacy, flexibility and accommodation are priorities.
- Exclusive use private estate hire
- Indoor and outdoor ceremony potential
- Accommodation for 34 guests
- Grounds suited to marquee or tipi weddings
- Space for glamping accommodation villages
- Strong option for one-day weddings and multi-day celebrations
The estate allows celebrations to move between house interiors, gardens and larger outdoor structures depending on guest numbers and style.
Ceremony & Reception Spaces
Within the main house, interconnecting reception rooms allow indoor ceremonies, dining or drinks receptions depending on the chosen format.
The estate also includes a billiards room with full-size snooker table and bar, creating an additional social space during the stay.
Outdoors, the grounds feature a lake and a natural aisle used for summer weddings. Several areas of the estate can accommodate marquees or tipis for larger receptions.
This mix of house and land gives couples greater freedom than venues limited to one principal room.
Food and Guest Experience
The estate includes a second kitchen for catering, which supports professional wedding catering teams and larger event formats.
This can suit formal seated dining, outdoor food-led celebrations or multi-day stays with separate meals across the weekend.
Exclusive use also allows guests to enjoy the estate privately rather than share facilities with the public.
Location
Located just outside Kirkby Lonsdale, the estate combines countryside surroundings with practical access for guests travelling from across the UK.
The venue is approximately 10 minutes from the M6 and around 20 minutes from Oxenholme Lake District station, which offers direct rail links to London and other major cities.
The setting places guests within reach of both the Lake District and Yorkshire Dales landscapes.
Practical Information
The Casterton Grange Estate operates on an exclusive use basis, so dates, capacities and accommodation arrangements depend on the event format selected.
Spring through early autumn is often the most popular period for outdoor ceremonies, marquee weddings and glamping-led celebrations.
The estate also includes leisure features such as a tennis court, gardens and house entertainment spaces for extended stays.
Pricing is provided on enquiry.
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