Hobbit Hill
Wedding Photographer

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I’m Andy Wade, an award winning photographer that specialises in capturing authentic, candid moments of your wedding day at Hobbit Hill in Lancashire.

My approach is all about storytelling in a natural and documentary style, focusing on the real emotions and unique details that make your day special. Wherever you look at Andy Wade Photography, you’ll see exactly what I’m all about.

My passion is to tell a story that evokes feelings of your day every time you look at them. Let’s create something beautiful together at Hobbit Hill!

Wedding Photography at Hobbit Hill

Hobbit Hill Weddings

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Hobbit Hill Wedding Venue

Hobbit Hill, situated in the picturesque landscape of Clitheroe, Lancashire, offers an enchanting wedding venue that blends rustic charm with modern comforts. Nestled on a verdant hillside, this unique location provides a serene and intimate setting for nuptials, making it ideal for couples seeking a memorable countryside wedding. The venue boasts a variety of facilities designed to cater to every aspect of a wedding day. The spacious marquee can accommodate up to 150 guests, providing a versatile space that can be customised to match any wedding theme or style. With its panoramic views of the surrounding Ribble Valley, the marquee also features a dance floor, bar area, and state-of-the-art sound system, ensuring a seamless celebration from ceremony to reception.

Hobbit Hill further enhances its appeal with a range of accommodation options, offering exclusive on-site lodgings for the bridal party and guests. The luxury glamping pods, complete with en-suite bathrooms and cosy interiors, provide a unique and comfortable overnight experience. There is also a charming bridal suite, perfect for couples to retreat to after their special day.

What truly sets Hobbit Hill apart is its commitment to creating bespoke weddings. The dedicated events team works closely with couples to tailor every detail, from catering and décor to entertainment and photography, ensuring a personalised and stress-free planning process. The venue’s natural beauty, combined with its exceptional facilities and attentive service, makes Hobbit Hill a standout choice for couples looking to tie the knot in an idyllic rural setting.

  • A scenic countryside landscape in Lancashire, featuring green fields, grazing cows, scattered trees, and a distant horizon under a partly cloudy sky. This picturesque setting evokes the charm of Hobbit Hill. Image by Andy Wade Photography.
  • A finely decorated reception table at Hobbit Hill in Lancashire features a centerpiece of flowers in a glass bottle, surrounded by plates, wine glasses, and cutlery. The wooden table boasts a rustic theme, with other similar tables and blurred figures visible in the background. Image by Andy Wade Photography.
  • Four children are playing on a large wooden swing set in a forest clearing on Hobbit Hill in Lancashire. The swing hangs from sturdy logs between two tall trees. The background showcases a lush green forest with even more trees and visible fields beyond the forest edge. Image by Andy Wade Photography.
  • A newlywed couple is reflected in a large mirror, smiling joyfully. In the foreground, a multi-tiered wedding cake adorned with flowers is being cut. The table, set at Hobbit Hill in Lancashire, is decorated with floral arrangements and warm lighting enhances the celebratory atmosphere. Image by Andy Wade Photography.

The History of Hobbit Hill

Hobbit Hill, a charming wedding venue located in the picturesque town of Clitheroe in Lancashire, boasts a rich and enchanting history. Nestled in the idyllic Ribble Valley, this venue offers spectacular views of the surrounding countryside, making it an ideal locale for weddings and special events. The site, originally part of a traditional farmstead, was meticulously transformed into a unique venue, capturing the rustic essence of its agricultural roots while incorporating modern amenities to cater to contemporary celebrations.

The venue’s name, inspired by J.R.R. Tolkien’s legendary works, reflects both the enchanting scenery and the whimsical architecture that adorns the landscape. Hobbit Hill is situated approximately two miles from the historic market town of Clitheroe, known for its medieval castle, which stands as one of the oldest stone buildings in Lancashire. Over the years, Hobbit Hill has hosted numerous weddings, attracting couples seeking an unforgettable experience amidst the rolling hills and serene ambience.

Notably, the venue has garnered acclaim for its commitment to sustainability, utilising eco-friendly practices and local produce. Managed by a dedicated team, Hobbit Hill continues to be a beloved destination, seamlessly blending the magic of its storied past with the romance of nuptial celebrations, thus establishing itself as a cherished landmark in the Lancashire wedding scene.

How To Get To Hobbit Hill

Hobbit Hill, an enchanting wedding venue, is nestled in the picturesque town of Clitheroe, Lancashire. To locate this idyllic spot, exit the M6 motorway at Junction 31 and follow the A59 for approximately 14 miles towards Clitheroe. Upon reaching the town, continue along the A59 until you see signs for Mitton Road (B6243). Turn left onto Mitton Road and follow it for about 3 miles. Hobbit Hill is signposted from here, leading you onto a private lane. This serene venue offers stunning countryside views, promising a memorable wedding day in the heart of Lancashire.

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 perfect match, and now you’re seeking to capture the essence of your love story. With a natural, documentary style, I focus on genuine moments, allowing you to immerse fully in your celebration while I discreetly document the laughter, tears, and everything in between.

As your Hobbit Hill 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 your on your wedding day at Hobbit Hill, document your day and capture all of the little moments that make it truly yours.

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I am super grateful for the amazing reviews my previous Lancashire couples have left on my Google and Facebook profiles.

My Features & Awards

I’m an internationally recognised photographer, and I measure and challenge myself against the best in the world.

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Clitheroe Lancashire Ribble Valley Wedding Stories

Karley & Kieran // Eaves Hall Wedding

Clitheroe, Lancashire, Ribble Valley, Wedding Stories

I couldn’t have asked for a better day. Amazing people, unforgettable moments. The second the ceremony moved outdoors, I knew this wedding was going to be something special. Every minute overflowed with love, laughter, and happy tears. I first met Karley and Kieran at Eaves Hall, where they instantly connected with my approach: telling the…

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Your questions, answered

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 twenty 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 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 you 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 all the T&C’s in 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.

Everything is moving to digital transfer, now, so you can simply download the full high resolution photos from your gallery. You can have them on a USB if you wish but these are gradually being made obsolete. Whatever the means you get your edited photos in full size/resolution and with no watermarks. The images are free for your personal use.

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 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.

Guest Wishes! is a contemporary alternative to the wedding guest book. At the wedding breakfast I collect hand written message from your guests, take a quick snap of them and put it all together in a polaroid style. They can have a personal design and even go into you album. For more info, click here.

Yes. They are for half a day or less and can be done in a location of your choice or a fab location that I know of. You’ll get a set of online photos, usually an edited set of around 50-100 in the same gallery style that your wedding photos are. For more information about pre-shoots, click here.

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Looking for other venues in Lancashire?

FIND YOUR PERFECT VENUE

I’ve shot all over Lancashire in Preston, Clitheroe, Ribble Valley & Burnley. There are so many gorgeous venues alongside Hobbit Hill! Check out my full list of stunning locations in Lancashire;

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, Hurlston Hall, Knowsley Hall, Mitton Hall, Mytton Fold, 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 Mill at Conder Green, The Out Barn, The River Barn, The Villa Wrea Green, The Wellbeing Farm, The White Hart Inn at Lydgate, 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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