WITH it being Valentine's season, couples are being offered the chance of a spectacular setting for their wedding.

Fountains Abbey, near Ripon, is hosting a wedding open day next Saturday, from 10am to 4pm.

It is being billed as a chance for couples to view the estate, which is recognised as a World Heritage Site, as a potential wedding venue.

Wedding co-ordinators will be on hand throughout the day and the Great Chamber of Fountains Hall will be dressed for a civil ceremony.

A Valentine floodlighting of the abbey with atmospheric Gregorian chant music will take place from 3pm to 5pm.

For more details and to book a free consultation call Melanie Colman on (01765) 643198 during normal office hours.