Guide · Huddersfield Wedding Venues
A local DJ's rundown of the popular wedding venues around Huddersfield and Kirklees, the different types to pick from, and the stuff worth checking before you book.
Huddersfield and Kirklees have a strong mix of wedding venues, from grand country houses and hotels to rustic inns and golf clubs. That means you can land just about any style of day here, whether you want a big formal do with a sit-down meal or a relaxed barn-style party where everyone's on the floor by nine. I'm a Huddersfield DJ, so I've spent a lot of nights in rooms like these, and below is how I'd think about picking one.
It's easier to choose once you know what each type tends to feel like. Here are the popular local choices, grouped by style. These are venues I'd love to play and ones couples around here ask about a lot, not a list of bookings.
The classic Yorkshire wedding look. Think Bagden Hall near Scissett and Crow Hill out towards Marsden, both set in their own grounds with plenty of room. Vibe: smart, photo-friendly and built for a full day from ceremony to last dance. Usually a proper dance floor and space to put a DJ where the room can see them.
Hotels are the easy-mode option because everything's under one roof, including rooms for guests who don't want to drive home. Cedar Court Hotel near Ainley Top, Pennine Manor up on the moors and Durker Roods Hotel in Meltham are all popular. Vibe: dependable, comfortable and good for bigger guest lists. Function rooms here tend to be set up for music already.
If you want character over grandeur, an old inn is hard to beat. The Woodman Inn at Thunderbridge is the obvious local one, tucked in the woods with a cosy feel. Vibe: warm, informal and brilliant for a tight-knit guest list. Rooms can be smaller, so it's worth flagging the DJ setup early so there's space for the floor.
Huddersfield Golf Club at Fixby and other clubs around Kirklees do a lot of weddings, often with a function room and a view over the course. Vibe: relaxed, good value and a clubhouse atmosphere that suits a fun, no-fuss reception. Parking is usually easy too, which matters more than people think.
The blank-canvas option. Hire a village hall or stick a marquee in a field and you build the whole day your way. Old Broadcasting House in Halifax is a popular characterful hire of this sort just over the border. Vibe: personal, flexible and as relaxed or as styled as you like. Just check the power supply and where the music can go, because these spaces vary a lot.
A great party venue and a great DJ venue are mostly the same thing, but a few practical bits make the night run smoothly:
Ask these when you view a venue and you'll save yourself headaches later. Send me the answers and I'll set up to match:
It depends on the style you want. Popular local choices include country houses like Bagden Hall and Crow Hill, hotels such as Cedar Court Hotel and Durker Roods Hotel in Meltham, the rustic Woodman Inn at Thunderbridge, and Huddersfield Golf Club. Pick the one that matches your day, big and formal or relaxed and barn-style.
Yes. I cover the whole town and across Kirklees, including Holmfirth, Brighouse, Mirfield, Meltham and the villages, plus Halifax, Dewsbury, Wakefield and Leeds. Country house, hotel, golf club or marquee, the rig travels.
It's a device some venues fit that cuts the power if the music gets too loud. It doesn't ruin a night, but it changes how I set up, so it's worth knowing about. Tell me the level and I'll bring kit to suit it and still pack the floor.
Usually a corner of the main room near a plug socket, with a couple of metres for the booth, speakers and lights. Ideally in with the dance floor, not a side room. I always check the layout with your venue first.
Written by DJ Musha, a Huddersfield mobile DJ with 213 events under his belt.