NEAR LEEDS
A wedding venue near Leeds.
Thief Hall is at Thornton-le-Moor, about 57 minutes north of Leeds.
YOUR WEDDING AT THIEF HALL
Near Leeds, at Thornton-le-Moor.
Leeds city-centre guests and guests from Kippax, on the east side of Leeds, join the northbound road from different points.
A journey from central Leeds will differ from one starting in Kippax; give each group the venue address when arranging transport.
For Leeds couples considering a wedding outside the city, Thief Hall combines a private barn venue with accommodation on the same estate. Your suppliers can help shape the day, from the food to the flowers. Read about the Wedding Village and explore the real wedding galleries to picture how you might celebrate here.
THE JOURNEY FROM LEEDS
North by the A1(M) to Thornton-le-Moor.
Leave Leeds for the A1(M) north; Kippax sits near that motorway on the eastern side of the city. Guests should plan from their own starting address and use DL7 9EH. For arrival details, contact the team.
- Starting from
- Leeds
- Distance
- 48.8 miles
- Approx. drive
- 57 minutes
- Route
- via A1(M)
Allow for your departure address and traffic. Check your journey on Google Maps.
ARRIVING BY RAIL
Selected Leeds trains run through to Northallerton.
The TransPennine Express North timetable includes services calling at Leeds and Northallerton. Stopping patterns vary, so guests should choose a dated train before arranging onward transport.
Northallerton station is the nearest rail arrival, followed by a named driver, taxi or shared vehicle for the final road leg and the return.
ROOMS AND RETURNS
Keep the overnight groups clear.
Six cottages and six timber pods accommodate around 50 people, with additional beds available. Allocate the on-site rooms before booking transport for Leeds and Kippax guests.
Guests leaving after the reception need advance transport because ride-hailing coverage is unreliable. The three-day exclusive use keeps resident guests on the estate until noon the next day.
NOTICE AND CEREMONY
Leeds for notice. North Yorkshire for the registrar.
Qualifying Leeds and Kippax residents begin with Leeds City Council's notice service. Residence decides the district for each person.
Book the ceremony registrar at Thief Hall separately through North Yorkshire Council and 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 →LEEDS WEDDING VENUE FAQ
Planning your wedding from Leeds.
How far is Thief Hall from Leeds?
From the city centre it is 48.8 miles and about 57 minutes by the A1(M). Kippax and other outer Leeds addresses have different starts.
Why is Kippax included with Leeds?
Kippax is within Leeds and uses LS25 addresses on the eastern side of the city.
See the Leeds City Council Kippax addressWhere do Leeds residents give notice?
Residence decides each person's notice district. Qualifying Leeds residents begin with Leeds City Council.
Check Leeds notice guidanceCan guests travel directly to Northallerton?
Yes. Check a dated TransPennine Express service to Northallerton, then arrange the final road transfer to Thief Hall.
Open the current timetableWho books the registrar at Thief Hall?
North Yorkshire Council supplies the ceremony registrar through a separate booking that should be confirmed before the date is fixed.
Check the registrar guidance