Settle is situated at the extreme west side of North Yorkshire. It is a town of around 3,000 inhabitants and has been a Market Town since Henry III granted the Town its market charter in 1249. The market is still held every Tuesday in the centre of the Town.

The area includes smaller towns and villages as far as Clapham and Austwick in the north west, Malham to the east and Hellifield and Long Preston to the South, and together they form one of the most popular tourist destinations in the country.

Historically, Settle was part of the West Riding of Yorkshire, moving to North Yorkshire during the country restructuring. It is on the edge of the limestone plateau, in a glaciated valley, and the River Ribble passes through the centre of town over a very picturesque weir.

The best known part of Settle remains the Railway, the world-famous Settle-Carlisle line, starting from the local station. Once one of the engineering marvels of the world, it is still one of the most beautiful rides in the world, through the best of English countryside.

As a setting for your wedding, it is difficult to imagine better. Fabulous countryside for your guests to enjoy, and as a backdrop to your photographs, and lots of hotels & guesthouses for your guests to stay at.

As a popular place to get married, there is no shortage of choice for locations, as well as the professionals required to guarantee a ceremony to remember.

No matter what the weather, you can be sure that you will experience a day that will delight both you and your guests.

The map shows the location of Settle and the other villages in the area.