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  • What makes Grassfield Hall the perfect venue for your location shoot?

    At Grassfield Hall, we’ve played host to many amazing photo shoots and video demos. From bridalwear to maternity clothing, jewellery, and food, we’ve opened our doors to both local and national brands looking for beautiful backdrops to display their new product lines. If you are currently looking for a photoshoot venue and are wondering if […]

  • Planning a luxury Christmas party for a small group

    We know, we know, it’s far too early to be mentioning the C word, but the truth is, if you want to secure the best suppliers for your Christmas party, then you must begin to confirm some elements now. There’s really no better way to spread the festive cheer and boost office morale than by […]

  • Culinary Treasures of the North Yorkshire Countryside

    Thanks to our epic countryside, rolling hills and a huge dose of creativity, North Yorkshire is experiencing something of a gastronomic boom right now. If you are planning a party or a family get-together and you want to showcase some of the best local foods then we have a little black book of talented chefs […]

  • How to create the perfect rustic wedding vibe

    Rustic weddings are those where the flowers are plentiful and the vibes are happy. They are small, intimate affairs that are full of love and leave everyone feeling warm and glowy. They can strike that balance between being relaxed and pretty but also have a festival-like joy. Plus, they are seriously stylish right now. At […]

  • What are the benefits of a midweek wedding?

    Here at Grassfield Hall, we are big fans of a midweek wedding. So much so, that we offer an exclusive £1,000 discount on all 2-night midweek weddings in our venue. Aside from the cost savings, we believe that there are many other tempting benefits to having a mid-week wedding, as opposed to the more traditional […]

  • Outdoor active weekends in Harrogate

    Deep in the heart of Nidderdale, but only a short drive from Harrogate, Grassfield Hall is the perfect location for an active weekend. Nidderdale is an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty and as such, offers plenty of outdoor attractions to satisfy even the most energetic travellers, whether you’re a walker, thrill seeker or looking for […]

  • Planning your private party at Grassfield Hall

    Throughout the year, we play host to many private parties and celebrations here at Grassfield Hall. From Christenings and birthdays to engagements and retirement parties, there are so many reasons to book the hall for the weekend. The hall sleeps 17 people, so why not contact us to get your date book in, and then […]

  • 5 Wedding Trends Set to Be Huge in 2023

    Just as we get ready to say goodbye to 2022, we look forward to a whole new wedding calendar, full of love, joy, and creativity. Here at Grassfield Hall, we are always looking for new ideas and inspiration to pass on to our couples. Therefore, here we’ve put together a guide to 5 of the […]

  • Autumn dinner table décor

    Autumn is a wonderful time to entertain friends and family. Not only is there the chance to indulge in a range of delicious comfort food menu options, but there is also the opportunity to create a real cosy and welcoming atmosphere in your space to make the occasion even more special. Here at Grassfield Hall, […]

  • Bride & Groom Spotlight: What advice would you give to couples on their wedding day?

    One of the best things we love about hosting weddings at Grassfield Hall is meeting such amazing couples. We take lots of time to get to know our wedding duos as much as we can so that we can tailor things to be exactly the way they want on their big day. It’s important to […]

  • 10 Top Tips from Yorkshire’s Best Wedding Experts

    We are now entering the height of wedding season, which is so exciting! We absolutely love hosting each and every one of our couples here at Grassfield Hall and sharing their magical experience with them. Every single wedding is different, and everyone has their own unique taste. However, some things are consistently important on your […]

  • How to choose the right wedding suppliers?

    We all like surprises occasionally, but when it comes to a wedding day, the fewer surprises the better in our opinion! That’s why choosing your suppliers carefully is so important. You want to be able to trust all your suppliers to do their job seamlessly so that you can relax and enjoy your day to […]

  • How to plan the perfect weekend break at Grassfield Hall

    Taking over Grassfield Hall for a weekend is a special treat. It’s a chance to spend precious time with friends and family, celebrate special occasions and enjoy the magical setting within the Yorkshire Dales. To help you enjoy your luxury mini-break in Yorkshire even more, here we have compiled an article to give you the […]

  • 10 springtime décor ideas for your next event

    With the brighter mornings, lighter nights and daytime clear blue skies, it really feels like spring is almost here. With springtime officially declared on the 20th of March, it’s time to start planning your next event with this wonderful season in mind. From seasonal blooms to springtime colour pops, here are 10 ideas from Grassfield […]

  • How to stay calm and relaxed on your wedding morning

    The lead-up to your big day is full of both excitement and nerves. It’s very easy to become overwhelmed by all the organisation and decisions you need to make for a wedding, and it’s normal to feel apprehensive in the days and weeks running up to it. Before you know it, the morning of your […]

  • Tips for the perfect small Yorkshire wedding

    Here at Grassfield Hall, we are firm believers that bigger doesn’t mean better. In fact, we happen to think that the best things are bespoke and bijoux – especially when it comes to wedding days.    After all, the day of your marriage should be about the love you two share and celebrating that with […]

  • Ingredients for a perfect New Year’s Eve

    In the current climate, many of us are opting for scaled-back celebrations with a few special people. And although the group might be smaller, it doesn’t mean that you need to lack on fun! Small New Year’s Eve gatherings can be even more enjoyable as you get to enjoy each other’s company more and really […]

  • Ideas for the perfect Harrogate winter getaway

    North Yorkshire is the perfect place to take a mini-break and winter is a time when this area really comes into its own. With cosy luxury accommodation, festive events, and feel-good food, Harrogate is a great stay for a girlie retreat, a family jaunt or a romantic weekend. To give you inspiration when booking your […]

  • How to create a stylish Christmas dinner table décor

    With just over six weeks to go until the big day, chances are you will have already decided how you are going to spend it this year. For those of you who are hosting friends and family at your home, we know it can be a pretty stressful time – deciding who to invite, what […]

  • Wise words from a 2020 Grassfield Hall Bride

    Its been a rollercoaster ride for couples planning their wedding this year. The ups and downs, and will it won’t it happen has been enough to test any relationship, but our beautiful bride Melissa from a wedding we hosted in September here at Grassfield Hall, sums up what is really important….All you need is love! […]

  • A little bit more history

    The Collins Family In 1896 the Collins family took up residence at Grassfield House. The head of the household, Major Collins was a Royal surgeon, and met his wife, Olympie Amelie, whilst travelling to Mauritius with the Army. Their seven children were all adults by the time they moved to Grassfield, we are not entirely […]

  • The history of Grassfield Hall

    The Hutchinson Family Grassfield house as it was known in 1810, was built by entrepreneur Teasdale Hanley Hutchinson, who, while the house was being constructed, lived across the river at Harefield Hall. The Hutchinson family leased and managed local lead mines in the area, and previously  had been involved with lead mining in Alston, where […]

  • Where will you go on holiday this year?

    Staycations at Grassfield Hall Around 18 months ago we launched our first house rental here at Grassfield Hall,  Renting the entire house and gardens to one group of people for a family get together.  It worked like a dream, in fact it seemed like the house was made for this purpose, people coming together to […]

  • Your Wedding at Grassfield Hall

    Small is beautiful – Isn’t that what they say? We agree and love hosting our intimate Weddings at Grassfield Hall So many couples are now thinking about having a small wedding. The idea of an intimate ceremony with your loved ones with you as you say your vows is incredibly special.  At Grassfield Hall we […]

  • the details are so important at Grassfield Hall

    The minute we walked into Grassfield Hall we fell in love with it! It has now been ten years since that day and after spending a decade restoring the house we can think of nothing more wonderful than sharing it with you. For so long the house looked so sad and unloved and now It’s […]

  • Grassfield Hall in the 1900’s

    From Chapel to Military base to Country Hotel, Grassfield Hall has had many lives! In 1928 Father Hammond moved into Grassfield House. Previous, he used to pass through the town on his push bike as he cycled to Scar every Sunday after taking the train from Harrogate to say Mass for the Dale’s people. While […]

  • Re thinking your Wedding plans?

    Are you Re-thinking your wedding plans? At Grassfield Hall we specialise in small and intimate weddings, seating 38 day guests and an additional 20 evening guests. Get in touch and request to see our brochure.   Photography Jessica J Photography Floristry & Design Forge_Events Dress The Aisle Jewellery Alice Clarke Jewellery Wedding Planner Lucy Wright […]

  • Grassfield Guests…We have missed you!

    We have missed our guests over during lockdown & we can’t wait to welcome them back! We now have procedures in place to ensure that the house is Covid Secure, and are taking our role within the tourism industry seriously. The bed and breakfast will not be open for the next few months, however we […]

  • Whatever next for Grassfield Hall

      It was the year that we had been working towards for several years It certainly turned out an eventful final year to our build… I learned many new skills, tested my patience to its limits, I was amazed by people both in a positive and a negative way, but overall I am just so […]

  • Award season at Grassfield Hall

    We entered the White Rose Awards To our delight we made it to the finals, where we were lucky enough to be awarded the highly commended award in our category. After this Welcome to Yorkshire entered us into the Visit England awards and to our amazement we again got through to the finals. Off we […]

  • It’s just a chair

    Exciting times at Grassfield Hall as the end is in sight!   The end of the build that is, and the start of what we have been working towards for 6 years. When we walked up the drive of the Hall in May 2010, we knew what it could be, we knew it needed to […]

  • The start of something very special

    Grassfield Hall Wedding Venue This week I’ve had a  a succession of meetings with people who work in the wedding industry, all of which are just as excited as me about using Grassfield Hall as a new venue for weddings. I was under the impression that it was a cut throat industry, and I’m sure […]

  • Everyone has a story about Grassfield Hall

    The history of Grassfield Hall is what makes it feel like it has a personality Since I started my Grassfield Hall social media 18 months ago, I have had several enquiries from local residents enquiring about using Grassfield Hall as their wedding venue. What I have come to realise is that this hall means so […]

  • Whats’s new at Grassfield Hall

    A new year Its time to think about the past year, everybody does it, thinks about what they have achieved and could have done differently. Our project has at times been very overwhelming and exhausting, and of course at the start of a new year we reflect on this, but this new year is different, […]

  • A busy first summer at Grassfield Hall

    Our Bed and Breakfast is finally Open After over a decade of being closed and close to ruin, we finally re opened our doors at grassfield hall in July. After four years of hard work we accomplished the first part of our dream. Our luxury Bed and Breakfast in spectacular Nidderdale. We have had a […]

  • The start of a new era

    It’s a new era for Grassfield Hall For over a decade it stood empty, falling further into decay. Four years ago when we first set eyes on this beautiful building we knew we had to restore it into the beautiful house it used to be. Since then we have worked tirelessly to put the love […]