A family home and heritage estate offering exceptional hospitality events.
13,000 acres. One Family. 900 Years of Family History. 500 Years at Birdsall.
Birdsall House and Estate is a private, family-owned property nestled in the heart of the North Yorkshire countryside. Home to the Willoughby family for nearly 500 years, it offers a rare blend of history, warmth and exclusivity. From elegant weddings to intimate celebrations and corporate gatherings, Birdsall Estate is a place to come together, connect and create lasting memories in a setting where the past is beautifully lived alongside the present.
Birdsall House and Estate is a private, family-owned property nestled in the heart of the North Yorkshire countryside. Home to the Willoughby family for nearly 500 years, it offers a rare blend of history, warmth and exclusivity. From elegant weddings to intimate celebrations and corporate gatherings, Birdsall Estate is a place to come together, connect and create lasting memories in a setting where the past is beautifully lived alongside the present.
A Place to marry
Weddings
Weddings at Birdsall House are elegant, personal and utterly bespoke. At its heart, Birdsall House and Estate is a family home where each celebration is thoughtfully planned down to the finest detail. As one of the most sought-after wedding venues in Yorkshire, Birdsall House blends timeless charm with relaxed luxury. From intimate civil ceremonies and church weddings to weekend-long house parties, couples are invited to make the house their own, surrounded by heritage, natural beauty and the welcoming warmth of a family home. Birdsall is truly one of the most unique wedding venues Yorkshire has to offer. Whether you choose an indoor celebration in the elegant state rooms or an outdoor wedding ceremony by the 11th-century monastery ruins, every setting offers breathtaking possibilities to make the day truly unforgettable.
A place to celebrate
A truly unique event space, tucked beneath the main house, The Old Kitchens is our hidden gem, a 1920s-inspired space available for exclusive venue hire. Sitting like a subterranean speakeasy beneath the main house, it exudes style and sophistication – perfect for milestone celebrations such as birthdays and anniversaries or equally suited for intimate corporate gatherings and events. So whether you’re looking to raise a glass and party with friends or looking to bond with colleagues over work celebrations, The Old Kitchens offers a playful contrast to the heritage charm above.
Birdsall House offers a rich programme of events and experiences in Yorkshire, from creative workshops and culinary delights to supper clubs, live music nights, keynote speaker events, networking gatherings and everything in between. With something for every interest, our upcoming events invite you to explore, connect and enjoy memorable moments in one of Yorkshire’s most inspiring historic event venues.
Events & Workshops
Offering a distinctive and flexible setting for corporate events of every kind, from board meetings and AGMs, to team building, client entertaining, product launches and more. Set in the heart of Yorkshire, our in-house team works closely with you to create a seamless event, whether hosting international guests seeking British heritage within the state rooms or a more informal, creative event in The Old Kitchens.
Corporate Hire
Experience the rich history of Birdsall House on our guided visits and house tours. Discover a remarkable collection of paintings, antique furniture and family portraits dating back to 1570, each telling over 500 years of Willoughby family life. Join our historical house tours to explore this living heritage for yourself.
History & Tours
We manage a portfolio of properties to rent in Birdsall and the surrounding picturesque villages, including North Grimston, Settrington, Wharram-Le-Street, Duggleby, and Norton.
Property Lettings
A family-run, award-winning rural estate in the stunning Yorkshire Wolds, home to the Willoughbys for over 500 years. Renowned for spectacular partridge and pheasant shooting as well as summer clay pigeon shooting, the estate offers beautiful terrain and tailored days from morning briefings to hearty lunches at Birdsall and tea by the fire.
Game & Clay
Birdsall House and Estate offers a wealth of opportunities as a shoot location, from grand state rooms with period furniture to atmospheric spaces with timeless charm. The estate’s villages, farm buildings and expansive open land provide unspoilt, Yorkshire vistas, free from modern intrusions, offering a truly versatile backdrop for both photography and film.
Filming & Photoshoots
Events Programme
Events Programme
Our curated events programme celebrates food, culture, community and craftsmanship. From Feast Nights with acclaimed chefs to classical and vintage music concerts, theatre performances, cocktail tastings, creative workshops and elegant black-tie dinners, each event at Birdsall House offers something truly unique. Set within the historic grandeur of Birdsall Estate, every gathering offers a unique opportunity to gather, learn, and indulge in new experiences in truly unique surroundings.
Don't just take our word for it
Testimonials
The Old Kitchens is an unbelievable venue. There are so many great break out spaces and snugs. The cocktail lounge is just gorgeous. It catered to all our guests. The drinks and food were exceptional and everything went to so smoothly thanks to Cara and the team.
Victoria, Corporate Party
From the very beginning we knew we had picked the right place to celebrate our big birthdays. Cara, Harriet and the team are wonderfully welcoming and so organised. We knew we were in safe hands. It was a night we will never forget. Thank you for making it so special
Nicole & Charlie, Joint Birthday
We had the best time celebrating in the Old Kitchens. It’s such a unique, fabulous space. The drinks flowed, the music popped and the dancing was quite frankly hilarious!! A great night had by all! Our guests are still raving about it! We can’t thank Cara and the team enough for their warmth, organisation and for understanding what makes a great party
Matt, Anniversary Party
Cara was wonderful, her tour of her house was fascinating and the information she gave us to the history of both houses and family was extremely interesting. Also for all the time she spent with us just made us feel part of the family throughout our stay.
From the lunch when we arrived, the dinner Tuesday evening and the breakfast on Wednesday morning were all excellent. The time downstairs in the casino was entertaining, although I wondered whether there was anything underhand going on when we learnt, at breakfast, that Cara was the winner on the Roulette table! Once again thank you for a wonderful time.
Corporate Event, Bentley Leeds, 2025
We wanted to write and say how unbelievably grateful we are for all the generous, kind and thoughtful touches you added to our wedding day. We felt so lucky to be able to look back with the fondest memories which we will treasure forever. We truly wouldn’t not have changed a thing and our guests cannot stop raving about it as the best wedding this year – and we have had a lot!! No ask was too much for you all and we are so thankful that we chose to marry at Birdsall.
Wedding, C&S 2024
It was a fantastic occasion and thank you for allowing us to share your beautiful home as the backdrop to a very special day. No occasion such as this is as successful without all the hard work and dedication that goes on behind the scenes. The marketing strapline for Birdsall should be “Our baseline is magnificent”, it was certainly that…and more!!
Wedding, A&O 2025
