Summer Weddings at Clayfield Farm: A Simple, Heartfelt Celebration in the Yorkshire Wolds
If you’re searching for a rustic summer wedding venue in the Yorkshire Wolds, we’d love to introduce you to Clayfield Farm. Nestled just outside York and near the charming market town of Pocklington, our countryside setting is all about warmth, genuine hospitality, and the kind of natural beauty that makes summer weddings truly memorable.
Clayfield Farm Venue Room
What We Offer for Your Yorkshire Summer Wedding
The Venue – A rustic oak-framed venue room with vaulted ceilings, wooden floors, and a welcoming atmosphere.
Outdoor Spaces – Well-kept gardens and a spacious patio, ideal for summer celebrations and wedding photos.
Facilities – Commercial kitchen, pizza oven, BBQ, and a fully licensed bar with friendly staff.
Accommodation – When you book a wedding at Clayfield Farm, you get exclusive use including the accommodation on site. This is for up to 30 guests, including a farmhouse, two cosy cottages, and four shepherd’s huts.
The Team – Clayfield Farm is a family run business, with Charlotte managing bookings and accommodation, and Wayne, who owns the farm and restored the barn himself, handling the practical details. Together, they coordinate with you and the onsite wedding co-ordinator for a stress free experience.
Why Clayfield Farm Could Be Your Ideal Yorkshire Wedding Venue
We are proud to offer a barn wedding venue, 14 miles East of the City of York and 1.5 miles from Pocklington town centre, that’s both welcoming and unpretentious. Our oak-framed venue room sits quietly among rolling fields and blooming gardens, with friendly sheep and peacocks adding to the rural charm. It’s a simple, beautiful backdrop for your celebration, perfect for couples who want their day to feel relaxed and personal.
Conveniently located with good road links to York and surrounding areas, Clayfield Farm is easy for your guests to reach, whether they’re coming from the city or further afield.
Our venue room can host up to 80 seated guests and features big bi-fold doors that open onto a sunny patio, just right for outdoor summer ceremonies or al fresco drinks. The space is a blank canvas, so you can bring your own style, favourite flowers, catering, and music, and we’ll help you make it all come together.
The Magic of a Summer Wedding in the Yorkshire Countryside
Summer at Clayfield Farm means long daylight hours for photos, mingling, and even sunset ceremonies. Our gardens are at their best, full of flowers and greenery that naturally frame the barn and patio. Wide paths and level lawns make it easy for your guests to wander, relax, and enjoy themselves.
Your Wedding Day at Clayfield Farm
As a family run venue, we believe your wedding day should feel relaxed and joyful. On the big day, our team is quietly behind the scenes, setting up the venue just as you imagined, liaising with your caterers, florists and suppliers, and making sure everything flows effortlessly from “I do” to the last dance.
The bar is fully staffed and beautifully stocked, the signs are clear, the car park is easy to find, and the open countryside gives everyone room to breathe, wander, and celebrate in comfort.
You’ll feel looked after - it’s your day, and we’re simply here to make sure it unfolds just the way you dreamed.
A Yorkshire Wedding Venue That Feels Like Home
We believe that Clayfield Farm is more than just a venue, it’s a homely countryside retreat for weddings near York where you can truly relax and have the wedding day you have always dreamed of. If you’re dreaming of a summer wedding in the Yorkshire Wolds that’s unique, special, and surrounded by beautiful countryside views, we’d love to show you around.
You can download our wedding brochure and price list here.
If you would like to arrange a visit, please click below to start planning your special day. We’re here to help you create a wedding that’s unique and make your ideas come to life.
Thank you for considering Clayfield Farm for your wedding.
