Stirk House
Gisburn, Ribble Valley, Lancashire
A 17th-century manor in 22 acres at Gisburn, in the Ribble Valley.
Stirk House is a 17th-century manor house wedding venue set in around 22 acres of grounds at Gisburn, in the Ribble Valley. With period grandeur, ancient woodland and 33 on-site bedrooms, it has been named Best Venue in Lancashire at the County Brides North West Wedding Awards more than once.
The Gallery
The Gallery features wooden beams and original stone walls, contrasted by glistening chandeliers, giving a warm and inviting room with touches of 17th-century grandeur. It accommodates up to around 115 guests for the ceremony and wedding breakfast, with up to 250 for the evening.
Grounds and woodland
Gardens, a nature trail and ancient woodland form part of the 22-acre grounds, creating space for photographs and letting guests move easily between indoor celebrations and the surrounding landscape throughout the day.
Stay and unwind
With 33 on-site bedrooms and an on-site restaurant, much of the party can stay over. The Honeymoon Suite adds a private lounge, freestanding bath and double shower, with thoughtful touches like hanging hooks for outfits and bouquet holders along the hallway.