NEAR RIPON
A wedding venue near Ripon.
Thief Hall is at Thornton-le-Moor, about 23 minutes from Ripon.
YOUR WEDDING AT THIEF HALL
Near Ripon, at Thornton-le-Moor.
The road from Ripon leaves by Dishforth Road, reaches the A168 and A19 and finishes at Thief Hole Lane.
For guests travelling from Ripon, Thief Hall offers a countryside setting in North Yorkshire. Ripon remains close enough for guests to return there, while the celebration occupies one private estate.
Being close to Ripon leaves you a choice: guests can return home or make a stay of it. The whole estate is reserved for your wedding, with no other wedding sharing the Hall or courtyard. You also choose your caterer and suppliers; explore the Wedding Village when comparing venue options.
THE JOURNEY FROM RIPON
Dishforth Road to the A168, then Thief Hole Lane.
The route leaves Ripon by North Street and Dishforth Road, joins the A168 and A19, then returns to the A168 for Thornton-le-Moor. Use DL7 9EH and, for arrival and parking details, contact the team.
The 23-minute time begins in central Ripon. Collection points elsewhere in the city and traffic on the A168 will alter individual timings.
- Starting from
- Ripon
- Distance
- 17.2 miles
- Approx. drive
- 23 minutes
- Route
- via Dishforth Road, A168, A19 and the A168 exit to Thief Hole Lane
Allow for your departure address and traffic. Check your journey on Google Maps.
THE THREE-DAY HIRE
Twenty-three minutes opens a private estate.
One wedding has the Hall, courtyard, bar, cottages, pods and outside land from 10am the day before until noon the day after. See how the exclusive use works.
ROOMS AND THE RIPON RETURN
A short drive still needs a driver.
Six cottages and six timber pods sleep around 50 guests, with additional beds available. Allocate the on-site rooms before counting who needs the Ripon return.
A shared minibus or coach can serve one agreed pickup. Ride-hailing coverage is unreliable, so every guest leaving that night needs a confirmed vehicle.
NOTICE AND CEREMONY
Residence decides notice. The venue decides the registrar.
Each person gives notice through the district where they live. North Yorkshire residents should use the council's current notice guidance to confirm the correct office and evidence.
The ceremony registrar at Thief Hall is booked separately through North Yorkshire Council. Confirm availability before fixing the venue date.
REAL WEDDINGS AT THIEF HALL
See the venue through our couples’ eyes.
Explore a selection of real wedding galleries, from the ceremony and celebrations to the time spent together around the estate.
Explore real weddings at Thief Hall →RIPON WEDDING VENUE FAQ
Planning your wedding from Ripon.
How far is Thief Hall from Ripon?
The journey is 17.2 miles and about 23 minutes by Dishforth Road, the A168 and A19.
Which route leads from Ripon to Thief Hall?
North Street leads to Dishforth Road, followed by the A168 and A19 for the drive to Thief Hole Lane.
Where do Ripon residents give notice?
Residence decides each person's registration district. North Yorkshire Council should confirm the right office and evidence for your circumstances.
Check the notice guidanceWho books the registrar for Thief Hall?
Book the ceremony registrar separately through North Yorkshire Council and confirm availability before fixing the date.
Check the registrar guidanceCan guests return to Ripon after the reception?
Yes, but the return still needs a named driver or an advance taxi, minibus or coach booking because ride-hailing coverage is unreliable.