Ribblesdale Park is a 1,000-acre private estate at Gisburn, in the Ribble Valley, owned and run by Guy and Amber Hindley. Weddings take place in a private 10-acre valley on the estate, framed by ancient woodland, flowing water and limestone cliffs.
The estate
The estate's own history records Oliver Cromwell staying here in August 1648, during the Civil War. The mansion house, Gisburne Park, was built between 1727 and 1736 and is Grade I listed. Guy Hindley's great-grandfather, the founder of British Home Stores, bought the estate from the Ribblesdale family. The mansion spent 35 years as a private hospital before the family bought it back in 2021. They plan to open it as a members' club, hotel and wellness resort.
The spaces
The ceremony is held in a tipi upstream in the woods. Guests then move to a traditional Sail Tent marquee for the wedding breakfast and the evening reception, with toilets at the marquee. Festoon lighting is included. The package covers exclusive hire of the valley, a choice of a wedding breakfast or a relaxed BBQ-style menu, evening food, and a drinks package with an arrival drink, a toast drink and wine for each guest. A fully stocked bar is open for guests to buy their own drinks.
On the day
The wedding season runs from April to mid-September, and a minimum of 50 guests is needed. Except on one-day weddings, the package includes the Bridal House, which sleeps six and has a hot tub, with access to an outdoor heated pool. Guests can stay on the estate in lodges, houses, cottages and glamping tents. Gisburn village is little more than five minutes' walk from the park. A wedding coordinator helps with the planning, and a hospitality coordinator looks after the day itself.
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