Holdsworth House Hotel

Holdsworth House is a 17th-century Jacobean manor hotel on Holdsworth Road, just outside Halifax in West Yorkshire. It has 32 bedrooms, oak-panelled dining rooms and its own gardens.

Why it suits LGBTQ+ couples

GLW recommends Holdsworth House for couples who want a smaller, personal wedding in a historic setting. Weddings here take exclusive use of the venue on the day, so your guests are the only people in the house. The hotel runs free show-rounds and open days, which lets you see the rooms before you decide.

Ceremonies

The house is licensed for civil ceremonies. You can choose the Jacobean hall, an intimate garden room or the outdoor courtyard. The gardens, stone archways and greenery make a natural backdrop for photographs.

Receptions and food

Weddings are suited to groups from 20 up to about 120 guests, with a larger option listed on the wedding packages page. Receptions are held in the oak-panelled dining rooms. The in-house kitchen prepares bespoke menus using seasonal Yorkshire produce, and a tasting session is included for the couple.

Staying

There are 32 bedrooms. A bridal suite is included on the wedding night, and guest rooms are offered at preferential rates. A ground-floor accessible room is available.

Getting there and the area

The hotel stands on the edge of Halifax, with Bradford, Leeds and Huddersfield all within reach by road. Halifax railway station has services to Leeds and Manchester. Parking details are on the hotel Find Us page, so ask when you visit.

The hotel opens its doors for show-rounds seven days a week, subject to availability, and each visit usually lasts about an hour to an hour and a half. It also hosts open days, which is a useful way to meet the team and see the house dressed for a wedding. Wedding packs for 2026 and 2027 are published on the hotel website, so ask for the current version. The hotel also lists a large wedding option, so confirm the maximum guest number for your date.

Good to know

• Exclusive use of the venue on your wedding day.
• A bridal suite is included on the wedding night.
• Show-rounds are free, by appointment.