The Devonshire Institute - Town Hall
Grassington's Devonshire Institute Town Hall is a highly-rated, accessible venue perfect for memorable events and community gatherings.
About
The Devonshire Institute, affectionately known as Grassington Town Hall, stands as a cherished community hub and versatile event space in the heart of Grassington, Skipton. With an impressive Google rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars from numerous positive reviews, this historic building is celebrated for its excellent facilities and welcoming atmosphere.
This fantastic venue offers a range of adaptable spaces, ideal for everything from large celebrations like weddings and parties to intimate theatre productions, talks, and lectures. Guests frequently praise the spacious main hall, capable of comfortably seating many people with ample room for dancing, complemented by a separate bar area, dining space, and a well-equipped kitchen. The smaller theatre room provides banked seating and a brilliant projection system, perfect for presentations. Visitors consistently highlight the amazing value and the helpfulness of the team, making any event a smooth and memorable experience.
Visiting Information
The Devonshire Institute is open Monday to Friday from 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM, and on Saturdays from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM, remaining closed on Sundays. The institute is fully wheelchair accessible, featuring accessible parking, entrance, and restrooms, ensuring a comfortable visit for all guests.
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Showing 5 of 55 reviews from Google Maps.Last updated 4 February 2026.
Absolutely fantastic venue. Hired the whole place for a party. Large room which easily sat 100 people with plenty of room for dancing. Separate bar area and dining area with kitchen. I would highly recommend this as a venue. Good rates to hire and parking nearby. Derek the caretaker is extremely friendly and helpful. Excellent 👌
We had our wedding party here in the summer, and we are so glad we did. It's a beautiful venue, and Derek, Hanne and team couldn't do enough to help us. Amazing value too. Would highly recommend considering the Town Hall for weddings and special events.
Small intimate theatre room for informal talks and lectures also intimate theatre for amateur productions. Banked seating, good lighting and catering facilities. Brilliant projection system for presentation of power point and talks. Friendly caretaker and bookings organiser.
We had our wedding at the Devonshire Institute last October and it was exactly what we wanted. It was hard to find somewhere which held 100+ people, had multiple rooms we could use and would let us source our own food and drink without extra charge. That’s exactly what we got from the Devonshire. The space is fantastic and in such a beautiful setting! Derrick, the caretaker, was so helpful, going out of his way to assist us with anything he could. Honestly, it was everything we wanted - would highly recommend!
Was there for the Dickensian market. Fabulous event really well managed. Hall has tables and chairs and a stage area. Loo and kitchen facilities too. Would be a good party venue and could trim up for weddings too. Nice people to deal with.
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📍 48 Main St, Grassington, Skipton BD23 5AZ, UK
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48 Main St, Grassington, Skipton BD23 5AZ, UK
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