Hospitality and events firm secures lease at historic manor house near York

Dine, the Leeds-based hospitality and event planner, has announced the addition of a Grade-I listed, Jacobean-style manor house near York to its venue portfolio.

The business has agreed a long-term lease on Howsham Hall and will manage corporate hospitality, wedding celebrations and private parties on an exclusive basis.

The new partnership brings the number of venues managed by Dine to 17 and extends its footprint for bespoke hospitality experiences further into North Yorkshire.

Howsham Hall was a family home for 350 years.

The Hall has received an extensive restoration programme, which included the 18 bedrooms, and is now available for private hire.

Howsham Hall is set in 80 acres of parkland in a valley on the edge of the Yorkshire Wolds.

Designed and built by Sir William Bamburgh in the 17th century, the interiors were remodelled around 1775 by John Carr, best known for his work at Chatsworth, Harewood House and Castle Howard.

Dan Gill, Dine founder, said: “We are delighted to have agreed terms on this exquisite venue in beautiful surroundings and to play our part in building a sustainable future for the building.

“Howsham Hall was described by art historian Pevsner as one of the sights of the East Riding and is an exceptionally exciting addition to our hand-picked raft of venues in some of the most beautiful locations in the UK.”

Established in 1998, Dine caters for more than 100 corporate events and 200 weddings each year as well as providing exclusive private dining.

The company provides event services for organisations ranging from English Heritage and the National Trust.