Do you have onsite parking?
Yes, we have ample onsite parking. Cars can be left overnight however, this is at your own risk and they must be collected by 10am the next day.
Is there a Bar?
Thirsk Lodge Barns has a fully stocked bar. As we are a licensed premises we operate a Challenge 25 policy, please ensure you bring photo ID with you. If you are found to have brought your own alcohol onto the premises this will be confiscated, this also includes hip flasks.
Do you take cash or card?
We are a cashless venue and all payments behind the bar must be made by card.
Is the venue wheelchair accessible?
Yes, The venue is all on one level, with smooth flooring. Accessible entry is via our trade car park, where you can drive right up to the rear doors leading into the main entrance hall. We also have an accessible loo!
Are you LGBTQ+ friendly?
As a wedding venue we are lucky to witness love in all forms. Whilst it saddens us that this needs to be a question at all, we are aware that there is still a shocking amount of injustice and inequality in the world. Thirsk Lodge Barns welcomes every person regardless of gender, ethnicities, races, sexualities and more.
Do you have accommodation?
Yes! We have an on-site Farmhouse and Cottage sleeping 11 guests in total. This is booked by the couple themselves and they allocate this to their guests.
We also have Woodhill Grange, which is another farmhouse (sleeping up to 8 guests) just half a mile from Thirsk Lodge Barns which can be hired for two nights. More information can be found online here.
In addition this this we also have 35 Kirkgate which is a small, boutique hotel in Thirsk (a mile from Thirsk Lodge Barns). 35 Kirkgate has seven en-suite bedrooms and be booked online here.
Please note that we do not allow camping or motorhomes on site.
Is there free WiFi?
Yes, we have complimentary guest WiFi. You should be able to connect without a passcode.
Catering and dietaries
We work with each couple to ensure all dietaries are catered for. If you are attending a wedding or event at Thirsk Lodge Barns, please let the couple or event host any dietary requirements you have before attending. We will not be able to cater for last minute dietary requirements on the day of the wedding or event.
Taxis
As we are a rural venue, we recommend that you book taxis a few weeks ahead of the event you are attending. For weddings, the bar closes at midnight and all guests must be off site by 12.30am so please note this when arranging your transport.