FAQ's

Yes we have underfloor heating throughout, if a marquee is added this will also be heated.

We would recommend that you take out wedding insurance as soon as you have booked the venue and paid your deposit.

Yes when you book The Forge, you will also book the accommodation giving you complete exclusive use of the full site including indoor heated swimming pool.

We take 2 well behaved dogs in each cottage, however we do ask that they are not left unattended, or that they are in a crate.  We do have an excellent kennels in Abbotsway which is a couple of minutes down the road.  Andrea and her team also offer doggy day care.

Absolutely, we will arrange a meeting to discuss your plans and go through our wine and drinks packages, caterers, timings etc.

Yes just give me a call or drop me an email and we will arrange a mutually convenient time.

Yes, you will have a co-ordinator who will meet you the day before when setting up, run the rehearsal if you are having one. Be on hand for the day of the wedding to ensure timings run to schedule.

Yes we have ample parking for your wedding guests.

Absolutely, The Forge is level access with disabled toilets.  If ramps are required outside or in the cottages this can be arranged.

Yes cars can be left at their owners risk, however must be collected by 10am the following day.

​Yes we have a few local firms that we can recommend, these will need to be pre-booked due to our locations.

If you decide to have your guests dropped off by coach that is possible but please let us know so that we can speak with the company to arrange access.

We can accommodate upto 90 guests for your daytime reception.

You can have access from 12.30 the day before the wedding, and until 11am the day following the wedding.  Unless you decide to extend you stay and have a BBQ or Pizza Shack experience.

Yes we are licensed by North Yorkshire Council to hold weddings.

Absolutely, you can hire The Forge for your celebration and have a church ceremony.  We do have St Mary’s Church in  Birdforth, whilst no longer able to conduct ceremonies you are able to have a blessing.  This beautiful Grade II listed church is a real hidden gem.

Yes, we just ask that it is biodegradable, and no confetti cannons please.

Once you have booked the venue we can talk you through how to book with North Yorkshire County Council.

Due to the age of The Forge we only allow electric candles.  These are provided in all of our lanterns.

For wedding and events we take both cash and card for the bar and the barn.

Yes we are able to supply a fire pit on the patio area.

​No I’m afraid not due to our animals who live onsite.

Yes last orders at the bar is 11.30pm and the music finishes at midnight.  We ask that any guests who are not staying in the cottages have left the premises by 00.15.

Yes you an connect to our PA/sound system via Bluetooth.  We wil go through these details with you.

You have the option of 5’6” round tables or 6’ long x 3’ wide.

We think 2pm is a good time for the ceremony.  This gives you plenty of getting ready time in the morning, and time for guests who are travelling not to have to rush.  However the time is upto you.

Yes you are able to have either, just get them to speak to us.

Yes we have a PA system which you can connect to via Bluetooth.

Absolutely, we work with Focusing Events who offer a range of activities or for games why not try Yorkshire Games Hire.

Yes we do, we will also ask that all suppliers provided their certificates of public liability insurance and their electrical and gas safety certificates.

Yes we have 4 beautifully converted barns all with hot tubs, sleeping up to 41 guests, which you will take as part of the package, this gives full use of all facilities, including the indoor heated swimming pool and The Pizza Shack.

Yes there is accommodation in either Thirsk or Easingwold, in addition to surrounding villages.

​Yes we have high chairs for younger guests and baby changing facilities are in the disabled toilets.

We have 3 ladies toilets, 3 gents urinals and a Disabled toilet.

Yes, just let us have the details or we can give you some names.

No, leave this to us.  We will gather together any cards, gifts and decorations for you to collect the following morning.

Either give me a call or drop me an email.

To secure your wedding date we will send you a contract to sign and take a 25% deposit.

Your 25% deposit secures your date, 50% is payable six months before your wedding date and the final balance of 25% is payable three months before your wedding.

Yes.

This will be in your contract, please read it carefully before you sign and let us know if you have any questions.

We can provide you with directions for your guests, we find What3words works best to find us.