The White Hart Inn at Lydgate
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I’m Andy Wade, an award winning photographer, and The White Hart at Lydgate is a proper Saddleworth institution: an 18th-century inn in a picture-postcard Pennine village with incredible views across the hills. I’ve photographed three weddings here and the combination of pub warmth and Pennine views is unbeatable.

My approach is all about storytelling in a relaxed documentary style, focusing on the real emotions, and creative yet natural portraits. The weddings you see across Andy Wade Photography are all real days I’ve documented, so what you see here is exactly how I’d photograph yours.

A picture-postcard Pennine inn with views for miles. Let’s create something beautiful together at The White Hart.

Wedding Photography at The White Hart Inn at Lydgate

The White Hart Inn at Lydgate Weddings

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The White Hart Inn at Lydgate Wedding Venue

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The White Hart at Lydgate is a proper Saddleworth institution: an 18th-century inn in a picture-postcard Pennine village, with incredible views across the hills, and I've photographed 3 weddings here. The inn is full of character, the brasserie rooms are smart and welcoming, and the team are experienced wedding hands.

The Oak Room, built in 2005 with its own private entrance, gives weddings a dedicated space that feels special while keeping the inn's soul, and the food is excellent. It's everything a Pennine inn wedding should be.

Saddleworth views from the Oak Room

Set in the rolling hills of Saddleworth, the inn looks out across some of the loveliest scenery in the Pennines. Lydgate is a gorgeous village, and the lanes, the church and the hill views give portraits a timeless Pennine beauty.

The day flows with inn-wedding warmth: ceremony in the Oak Room, drinks with the hill views, portraits around the village, then a feast and a party in the heart of Saddleworth.

A young child holding two white balloons stands in a courtyard with stone tiles. Behind them is a stone wall with a wooden door leading into a hobbit-like house at The White Hart in Lancashire. Green trees and picnic tables are in the background, and red flowers line the path. Image by Andy Wade Photography.
  • A decorated wedding venue at The White Hart in Lancashire features large illuminated "MR & MRS" letters on a dance floor. The ceiling is adorned with string lights, and the seating area has white covered chairs and neatly arranged tables with place settings. Balloons are also visible. Image by Andy Wade Photography.
  • A decorated indoor event space at The White Hart, Lancashire, features round tables covered in pink and silver tablecloths with chairs adorned with silver bows. White and pink balloons float above the tables, while white paper lanterns hang from the glass ceiling. A neon sign reading "Crazy in Love" glows in the background. Image by Andy Wade Photography.
A black and white photo shows a man and a young child on a lighted dance floor beneath a disco ball at The White Hart. A DJ booth with speakers is in the background, alongside illuminated letters "MR &". The room, located in Lancashire, features exposed wooden beams and fairy lights strung overhead. Image by Andy Wade Photography.
  • A decorated outdoor space at The White Hart in Lancashire features white satin-covered chairs and a table draped with a sequin tablecloth, adorned with a vase of flowers. Silver and white balloons are tied together on the side, while in the background, a pink neon sign reads "Crazy in Love. Image by Andy Wade Photography.
  • A group of four people dressed in colorful wigs and funny accessories take a selfie together at The White Hart in Lancashire. They are smiling and appear to be having a great time at the event. One holds a large toy microphone while others huddle close, enjoying the moment. Image by Andy Wade Photography.

The History of The White Hart Inn at Lydgate

A building of many lives

The White Hart was built in 1788 by local landowner John Buckley, and it's lived more lives than most buildings manage: it's been the local police station, complete with shackled prisoners locked in the top floor, a schoolhouse, a weaver's cottage and even a lookout post during the wars.

Through all its lives, it's remained at the heart of Lydgate, and its current role as one of Saddleworth's best-loved inns and wedding venues suits it beautifully.

Police station to picture-postcard inn

Today the White Hart combines its 230 years of character with smart brasserie dining and the purpose-built Oak Room. Three weddings in, it remains one of my favourite Saddleworth venues.

How To Get To The White Hart Inn at Lydgate

The White Hart Inn is on Stockport Road in Lydgate, near Oldham, postcode OL4 4JJ. From the M60, leave at junction 22 and follow the A62 towards Oldham and Saddleworth, then signs for Lydgate. From Huddersfield, the A635 over the moors is a scenic route.

The nearest stations are Greenfield and Mossley, both a short taxi ride away, and there's parking at the inn.

My Style of Photography

I’m known for my documentary approach in wedding photography, capturing authentic, natural, and heartfelt moments. I aim to narrate each couple’s unique story through genuine, candid captures that resonate with real emotion. Having received numerous awards both in the UK and globally, my commitment and expertise in my field are well recognised. Offering my services throughout the UK and overseas, I cater to couples looking for a photographer who can document their day as it unfolds, ensuring a true representation of their special moments.

Why book Andy Wade Photography?

You’ve found your venue, and now you want the day photographed as it actually happens, not staged around the camera. My style is natural and documentary: genuine moments, real emotion, and the laughter, tears and everything in between, documented quietly while you get on with enjoying it.

As your The White Hart Inn at Lydgate wedding photographer, I’m committed to creating a collection that reflects the true emotion of your day, ensuring you have memories to cherish forever. Let’s tell your unique story together.

I couldn’t be more excited to join you on your wedding day at The White Hart Inn at Lydgate, document your day and capture all of the little moments that make it truly yours.

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ABOUT ANDY WADE PHOTOGRAPHY

No. 90% of any day I shoot is completely candid. I can photograph all day without a single ‘posed’ photo. The portraits of you both, if you’d like some, are kept simple and as natural as possible; nothing cheesy and nothing awkward. Usually the portraits of you are created during a relaxing wander together for 20 minutes or so with me capturing shots as we go along – so not really posing. We may stop in a certain spot but most of that time you’ll forget I’m there and the portraits will feel and look perfectly natural. Just think of this as a bit of ‘you time’! There is the option to create a specific photo with flashes which I set up – but only if you want that. Even if I do it will be set up before we do it so that you can spend the maximum time with your guests. Otherwise I’ll just photograph the day as it happens.

Firstly I have to be available on your day but after that just say “Let’s do It!”. Just fill out the email form on my contact page or just send me a text, a message on Instagram or just give me a call. A small deposit then secures the day. That deposit is refundable up to one month after the agreement to go ahead. In the meantime, I will send you some paperwork and that will include a contract which has the terms and conditions, which we both sign when you’re 100% happy. You’ll also receive a summary of what is in your package.

Your photos will be delivered in a beautiful gallery that will work on any device. You can control the sharing of your photos from your gallery for family and friends or to social media. You can download your photos in full, high resolution or in a smaller version should you wish to share them. There are no watermarks on your photos and are free for your personal use. There is also the option to buy prints and wall art and you can create and order albums from the ‘Shop’ area of your gallery. If you have a slideshow made then it can be viewed from your gallery as well.

For a 9 hour wedding you get an edit of about 500+ photos. If it is a 12 hour day then around 700+. I work on your photos intensely after the wedding, lovingly crafting them so that they are perfectly colour balanced with a bright, fresh look. There’s probably a ratio of a third black and white and two thirds colour.

The Oak Room was built in 2005 with its own private entrance, so it gives the day a dedicated space while keeping the character of the old inn around it. It photographs beautifully alongside the Pennine views outside.

Yes. I think it’s good to meet as you can ask all the questions you need to. I’ll be around you for almost all of your wedding day so meeting up before the day is a great way of getting to know each other. I’m a nice chap and very comfortable with people I’ve just met, so it’s not a problem if we don’t. A video call is a really good way of talking things through if we can’t arrange a meeting.

Yes. Most people like a few photos of mum, dad and their close family as well as the bridesmaids and groomsmen. I get that it is important and can be good fun, too. It takes about 10 minutes to organise a photo of everyone, for example, and then about 2-3 minutes for each one after that providing everyone is available. You decide what those photos are if you want them – I don’t have a ‘list’ of my own. If there is 1.5 – 2 hours between your ceremony and wedding breakfast then I’d suggest to have something like 20 mins with you portraits and then 20 mins of group photos dotted about, so between 6-10 group shots max. This way you spend more time just being with your guests, which I will capture naturally. I hear many stories of people who have been to weddings and were really bored and made to stand around for hours while the photographer goes through a repertoire of their own group photos. That’s not me!

Yes. There is an amazing choice of albums and wall art that will be available from your gallery and that I can send you information on. There is so much choice that I do not put albums in my packages unless on specific request. I do have three album packages that broadly cover the options so if you would like to include one I would be happy to chat and look at putting an album in your package.

Yes, but you can have another photographer if you wish – called a ‘2nd shooter’. If, for instance, you’d like the groomsmen preparation photos covered fully as well and they are over 15 mins away, I can employ a second photographer to cover that for £350/day and they will stay until the speeches – so about 6 hours. A second photographer is great to cover a specific span of time but does not necessarily mean a ‘better’ set of photos. I can be in and amongst a whole wedding party quite easily and capture the essence of the day without a 2nd shooter but it does enable us to do more portraits together – if that is what you’d like – and we can have more angles covered in the ceremony. If you would like a 2nd shooter then we’d book them about 3 months before the day. They are always 1st class, professional photographers like me and shoot in my style.

Definitely. The inn looks out across some of the loveliest scenery in the Pennines, and Lydgate’s lanes, church and hill views give portraits a timeless quality. I’ve photographed three weddings here and the views never disappoint.

It does, the inn dates back to 1788 and has lived several lives, and that character shows in every corner. Combined with the smart brasserie rooms, you get a lovely mix of old and new in your photographs.

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I’ve shot all over Greater Manchester in Preston, Clitheroe, Ribble Valley & Burnley. There are so many gorgeous venues alongside The White Hart Inn at Lydgate! Check out my full list of stunning locations in Greater Manchester;

Ashfield House, Bartle Hall Hotel, Bashall Barn, Beeston Manor, Brockholes, Browsholme Hall and the Tithe Barn, Crow Wood, Eaves Hall, Foxfields Country Hotel, Haigh Hall, Hobbit Hill, Hurlston Hall, Knowsley Hall, Mitton Hall, Mytton Fold, The Mill at Conder Green, Ribby Hall, Rivington Hall Barn, Samlesbury Hall, Shireburn Arms, Stables Country Club, Stanley House, Stirk House, The Fence Gate, The Fishermans Retreat, The Higher Trapp, The Inn At Whitewell, The Out Barn, The River Barn, The Villa Wrea Green, The Wellbeing Farm, Tipis at Riley Green, Wennington Hall, West Tower, Wyresdale Park
  • A man with outstretched arms and his back to the camera faces a large group of people gathered on the steps of a grand stone building. The group is smiling and posing for a photo in what appears to be a celebratory event, possibly a wedding or gathering at West Tower in Lancashire. Image by Andy Wade Photography.
  • A group of people gathered near The Tipis at Riley Green, large beige tipi tents set up on a grassy field in Lancashire under a clear blue sky. Some attendees stand in small clusters, while others are near an open-sided tent with visible tables and decorations inside. Trees are in the background. Image by Andy Wade Photography.
  • A vintage silver car with a black soft top, adorned with white ribbons, is parked in front of The River Barn, a modern building with large glass windows and wooden siding. The backdrop features trees and a neatly trimmed hedge, capturing the charm of Lancashire and suggesting a special occasion, likely a wedding. Image by Andy Wade Photography.
  • The Out Barn in Lancashire is a modern, circular wooden building with large glass windows illuminated from within, contrasting against the dark evening sky. People are seated inside, with one person standing. The background features an expansive grassy area and silhouetted trees. Image by Andy Wade Photography.
  • A newlywed couple, smiling and holding hands, walks down an aisle outside the picturesque Stanley House in Lancashire. Guests on either side cheer, and some throw confetti. The bride wears a white dress and holds a bouquet; the groom wears a dark suit and a checked vest. The scene is joyful and festive. Image by Andy Wade Photography.
  • A group of people gathered outside the red brick building with white windows of the Stables Country Club in Lancashire, socializing on a grassy area with a paved path. Some are dressed in formal attire, including a woman in a wedding dress and others in suits and dresses, under a clear blue sky. Image by Andy Wade Photography.
  • A joyful wedding couple exits Samlesbury Hall under a shower of colorful confetti. The bride, holding a vibrant bouquet, wears a white gown with lace sleeves, while the groom dons a green suit. Guests on either side cheer and throw confetti in celebration of their Lancashire wedding. Image by Andy Wade Photography.
  • A rustic wedding reception at Lancashire's Rivington Hall Barn, a timber-framed, vaulted-ceiling venue. Tables are elegantly set with white cloths, floral centerpieces featuring white blooms, and neatly arranged silverware. Soft, warm lighting adds to the romantic ambiance. Image by Andy Wade Photography.
  • A bride and groom stand closely together under a small pavilion at night at Mytton Fold in Lancashire. The scene is dimly lit, creating a romantic atmosphere. They are positioned at the end of a short, narrow bridge that is surrounded by greenery and pathways. Image by Andy Wade Photography.
  • A grand room with dark wood paneling and ornate mirrors decorating the walls evokes the elegance of Mitton Hall in Lancashire. A large, elaborate chandelier with numerous lights hangs from the ceiling. In one of the mirrors, a couple can be seen embracing each other. Image by Andy Wade Photography.
  • A bride and groom, smiling and holding hands, walk down an outdoor aisle at Hobbit Hill in Lancashire as guests throw confetti. The bride wears a light pink dress and carries a bouquet, while the groom sports a light blue suit. The ceremony setting includes a rustic wooden arch and scenic outdoors. Image by Andy Wade Photography.
  • A joyful bride and groom in wedding attire walk out of the venue marked "Crow Wood" in Lancashire, with guests around them. The bride, holding a bouquet, laughs heartily, while the groom smiles warmly. Guests shower them with confetti, creating a celebratory atmosphere. Image by Andy Wade Photography.
  • A bride and groom stand facing each other while holding hands in front of the historic Browsholme Hall and the Tithe Barn in Lancashire. The bride wears a white gown with a long train and holds a cascading bouquet of red, white, and green flowers, perfectly complementing the timeless setting. Image by Andy Wade Photography.
  • A couple shares their first kiss as newlyweds in the rustic stone-walled Browsholme Hall and the Tithe Barn, adorned with string lights and floral arrangements. Guests, dressed in formal attire, sit in rows, witnessing the moment. Chandeliers hang from the wooden beams above, adding to the charm of this Lancashire venue. Image by Andy Wade Photography.

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