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The Tempest Arms is a hotel destination wedding venue in Skipton, United Kingdom, hosting 60 at dinner and 120 standing.

The Tempest Arms

SkiptonEngland, United Kingdom

The Tempest Arms is a historic hotel in Skipton, Yorkshire, with 21 bedrooms, gardens and an onsite bar.

Guests
60 at dinner120 standing
Rooms
21 rooms
Cost
From £4,895as a package
Ceremony
Legal ceremony on site
Getting there
LBAabout 41 min by car

About the venue

The Tempest Arms is a historic hotel in Skipton, Yorkshire, with 21 bedrooms, gardens and an onsite bar.

Licensed for legal ceremonies, the venue seats 60 guests for a ceremony or wedding breakfast and holds up to 120 standing, with both indoor and outdoor reception options.

Wedding packages start at £4,895 with no separate venue fee, covering catering, drinks, ceremony and reception space, furniture and a coordinator.

Natalie, the onsite coordinator, handles planning from first enquiry to the last dance, and the hotel is a 41-minute transfer from Leeds Bradford Airport (LBA).

  • 21 bedrooms on site, including suites and a Deluxe Family Suite sleeping four
  • Licensed for legal ceremonies on site, seating 60 for the ceremony and wedding breakfast
  • Up to 120 guests standing, with indoor and outdoor reception space plus gardens
  • Packages from £4,895 with no venue fee, including in-house catering, drinks, furniture and a coordinator

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Capacity, rooms and facilities

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Capacity

Seated dinner
60 guests
Standing reception
120 guests
Ceremony, seated
60 guests

Staying over

Rooms
21 rooms
Room types
14 listed

House rules

Pets
Yes

Getting there

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Nearest airport
LBA, 41 min by car
Parking
Yes
Step-free access
Yes
Phone
01282 842450
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Reviews of The Tempest Arms

“Me and my wife chose the tempest arms as our wedding venue at the begining of October. We had the most amazing day. The location and building are beautiful.”

Rich MaloneRead the whole review on Google

4.6out of 5, from 2,328 Google reviews

Questions about the venue

Where a number is our estimate, we say so.

How many guests can The Tempest Arms host?
The venue seats 60 guests for a ceremony and 60 for a seated dinner, and accommodates up to 120 guests standing.
Can we legally marry at the venue?
Yes. The Tempest Arms is licensed for legal ceremonies on site, and ceremony space is included in the wedding package.
What does the wedding package cost and include?
Packages start at £4,895 with no separate venue fee. That covers catering, drinks, ceremony space, reception space, furniture and a coordinator.
Is there accommodation for our guests?
Yes, the hotel has 21 rooms, including Superior King Rooms, Studios, a range of suites and a Deluxe Family Suite for up to four guests.
How do guests travel to the venue?
The nearest airport is Leeds Bradford (LBA), around a 41-minute transfer. Parking is available on site and the venue is accessible.

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Sources for individual venue facts

  • Seated dinner: 60 guests

    “In addition, the Pick Hill Room can comfortably hold up to 60 guests for your wedding breakfast and up to 120 guests for your evening celebrations.”
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  • Standing reception: 120 guests

    “The historic Pick Hill Room is fully licensed for civil ceremonies, accommodating up to 60 guests for a romantic exchange of vows and 120 guests for evening celebrations.”
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  • Ceremony, seated: 60 guests

    “The historic Pick Hill Room is fully licensed for civil ceremonies, accommodating up to 60 guests for a romantic exchange of vows and 120 guests for evening celebrations.”
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  • Rooms: 21 rooms

    “Our 21 bedrooms are the perfect place to stay for your guests after a day of celebrations.”
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  • Room types: 14 listed

    “Superior King Room”
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  • Legal ceremony on site: Yes

    “The historic Pick Hill Room is fully licensed for civil ceremonies, accommodating up to 60 guests for a romantic exchange of vows and 120 guests for evening celebrations.”
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  • In-house catering: Yes

    “At the heart of our private dining is our passion for exceptional food.”
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  • Bar on site: Yes

    “Dogs are very welcome in our bar area, as well as in our ground-floor rooms Pickhill 1–4 and ground-floor suites Dales Head 2 and 3.”
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  • Price: From £4,895 as a package

    “Pickhill Package - £4,895 An expertly curated three-course meal inc. coffee for 40 guests.”
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  • Venue fee: £0

    “No room hire fee applies to our spaces, however, there are minimum spends based on your preferred day, time, and space selection.”
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  • Included: Catering, drinks, a coordinator, ceremony space, reception space and furniture

    “Pickhill Package - £4,895 An expertly curated three-course meal inc. coffee for 40 guests.”
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  • Pets: Yes

    “All of our room rates are inclusive of breakfast and we even have dog friendly rooms available.”
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  • Nearest airport: LBA, 41 min by car

    “| 🧳 Nearest airport | Leeds Bradford Airport, LBA |”
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  • Parking: Yes

    “Yes, free parking is available during your time with us.”
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  • Step-free access: Yes

    “Yes, the pub and restaurant are step-free and fully wheelchair accessible.”
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  • Event spaces: Banquet room

    “Meeting/banquet facilities”
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  • Reception indoors: Yes

    “The Pickhill Suite is the ideal private event space near Skipton, offering rustic charm and versatility.”
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  • Reception outdoors: Yes

    “Discover our buffet and private dining menu selection and complement your celebration in our serene new outdoor area, immersing your guests in its peaceful ambience.”
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  • Gardens: Yes

    “Externally, a spaciously paved courtyard garden (which sits between the bedrooms and the main bar and restaurant) shows off remarkable country planting, lantern lighting and brand new wooden dining furniture; the ideal spot to relax and take in the rolling countryside views with friends or family.”
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  • Historic building: Yes

    “Set in the beautiful rolling countryside of the Yorkshire Dales near Skipton, The Tempest Arms, with roaring fires and oak beams has been welcoming guests since the 17th century.”
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  • Coordinator on the day: Yes

    “Natalie our coordinator was amazing right from day one when we first met.”
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From £4,895as a package

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