10 Amazing Wedding Venues in the North East
Say ‘I do’ in the wedding venue of your dreams
TIPI WEDDINGS, KIELDER WATERSIDE
THE VENUE
Kielder Waterside offers beautiful festival chic mixed with traditional nature aesthetics to create a wedding package that is as warm and peaceful as it is extravagant and timeless. Kielder Waterside are ready to cater to your every romantic need, providing exclusive use of their stunning tipis for a special day to remember.
WHAT’S ON OFFER?
Kileder Waterside provide unique wedding packages that can be tailored to your needs and tastes, hosting a beautiful romantic escape and hosting up to 120 guests in their woodland ceremonies. Bundles such as the Aurora Package provide guests with crisp linen and glassware, a fully stocked bar, three or four nights stay for the happy couple in the accompanying Aurora Lodge, an after-hours fire pit, professionally trained service team and more.
WHY WED HERE?
This fantasy, waterside location provides an experience so idyllic that you’ll be reliving it in your memory long after the big day. With luxurious accommodation for newly-weds so that you can sleep by the water in your little slice of the Northumberland woodland, there’s no better place for a couple to wake up as husband and wife.
Kielder Waterside, Hexham NE48 1BT
01434 251000
kielderwaterside.com
LANGLEY CASTLE
THE VENUE
Langley Castle is the epitome of a fairytale venue. Buzzing with medieval grandeur, it offers a wedding experience set against the backdrop of a genuine castle for both large and intimate ceremonies.
WHAT’S ON OFFER?
Offering a range of different wedding packages, Langley Castle strives to satisfy your specific needs and tastes. From white weddings to marquee weddings, intimate weddings, and even Game of Thrones-themed wedding ceremonies, Langley Castle will go the extra mile to make your big day special. All of this while maintaining exclusive access to the castle for yourself and guests.
WHY WED HERE?
What Langley Castle Hotel offers is a wedding that’s beautiful and an entirely unique experience for the bridal party and guests. Take advantage of the grandeur provided by the historic venue to mark your special day while steeped in authentic British history. Imagine your dream wedding and Langley Castle Hotel will make it reality.
Langley, Hexham NE47 5LU
01434 688888
langleycastle.com
ASKHAM HALL
THE VENUE
With a grand and luxurious Grade I-listed manor house dating back to the late 1200s, stunning Grade II gardens, along with a stylishly converted Grade II barn, Askham Hall is a beautiful place to say ‘I do’.
WHAT’S ON OFFER?
With options to suit all budgets and requirements, Askham Hall is the perfect place no matter your dream day. There are two stunning churches within half a mile, while the hall itself is an approved venue for civil ceremonies, welcoming same-sex and LGBT weddings. All weddings come with bespoke wedding planning included, meaning you’ll have an experienced team behind you from the moment you book, helping to make the run-up and special day as stress free as possible.
WHY WED HERE?
Within the grounds of Askham Hall, the charming Grade II-listed Bank Barn has been carefully converted into a first-class wedding venue with a capacity for up to 156 guests seated and up to 200 guests for the evening. Original features such as bare stone walls and an open-beamed oak ceiling, together with contemporary lighting, an oak dance floor and large glass doors, make it a truly special and unique setting for your wedding.
Askham, Penrith CA10 2PF
01931 712350
askhamhall.co.uk
GRAND HOTEL TYNEMOUTH
THE VENUE
The award-winning Grand Hotel is a wedding venue set against the gorgeous backdrop of the North East coastline, adding coastal flair to your wedding day and perfect for anyone looking for a seaside wedding. The Grand Hotel’s highly attentive wedding planners will cater to your every need. From enquiry to planning, the hotel will make your wedding the perfect celebration.
WHAT’S ON OFFER?
With the choice of having your ceremony in either the Pearl Room or Orchid Suite, the Grand Hotel aims to provide a personalised experience for couples and guests. Their chef has created an inspired wedding breakfast menu, delicious and adaptable to any specific dietary requirements or preferences. After the formalities are over, the hotel’s resident disc jockey is on standby ready to create a party atmosphere that’ll have you grooving off into the sunset.
WHY WED HERE?
The Grand Hotel is a venue for the couple who want both picturesque coastal views and a highly personalised experience, making sure your wedding is a celebration that you can look back on with stunning photographs and happy memories.
14 Grand Parade, Tynemouth NE30 4ER
0191 293 6666
grandhoteltynemouth.co.uk
THE COMMON ROOM
THE VENUE
It’s all about contemporary ceremonies in a heritage setting here. The Common Room is a uniquely elegant setting, steeped in rich and intriguing history, in the very heart of Newcastle. Whether you are looking for an all-inclusive package, or something a little different, the experienced team here are on hand to help make the day of your dreams
WHAT’S ON OFFER?
There are a number of alternative spaces in which to wed. The Wood Hall is at the heart of this historic building, with a vast glass ceiling and remarkable stained glass windows, and can hold up to 150 guests for the ceremony or 120 for dinner. The Lecture Theatre is a truly different space for an intimate yet striking ceremony, allowing you to take centre stage, and can hold up to 100 guests. The Arbitration Room, with its cathedral-shaped windows and domed sky light, is a light, bright yet intimate alternative for up to 60 guests (40 for dinner).
WHY WED HERE?
Make yourself a part of history when you wed in this amazing space. With its history bound in with the industrial revolution the planners here are happy to help integrate some of Newcastle’s most important history into your day.
The Common Room
Neville Hall, Westgate Road NE1 1SE
0191 250 9717
thecommonroom.org.uk
BRINKBURN NORTHUMBERLAND
THE VENUE
Nestled in a secluded wooded ravine on the banks of the river Coquet, the Brinkburn Estate is home to a 12th century manor house and priory, Grade II-listed stable block and private grounds. With one of the most exquisite backdrops in Northumberland, Brinkburn is the perfect place to gather, celebrate, explore, relax and most importantly make once-in-a-lifetime memories.
WHAT’S ON OFFER?
Built by monks in 1135, the on-site Priory has stunning stained-glassed windows, arches and pews, and is the perfect venue for a Church of England ceremony seating up to 120 guests. Meanwhile The White Room provides space for up to 80 people for a civil wedding ceremony, as well as a garden terrace (weather permitting). In the evening, The White Room can be transformed into a magical party space for you to dance the night away, and their festoon-lit Tipi will become your chill out area and bar.
WHY WED HERE?
In-house caterers 19.01 produce comprehensive menus including everything from canapés, three course menus and sharing boards to evening food. Offering a contemporary twist to traditional dishes there is something to suit every couple’s preferences.
Brinkburn, Morpeth NE65 8AR
01665 570870
brinkburnnorthumberland.com
HORTON GRANGE
THE VENUE
Horton Grange is an elegant and intimate Grade II-listed venue offering a fully bespoke wedding service. Breathtakingly stylish, the hotel has a unique mix of contemporary and traditional decor all within four acres of stunning grounds and creating a fairytale atmosphere.
WHAT’S ON OFFER?
Horton Grange offers the full use of the beautiful country estate for an exclusive reception, meaning that 60 daytime, and 90 evening guests receive private use of the hotel’s magnificent building and gardens. Also available is a bridal suite for your wedding night. If you’d rather entertain guests outside, Horton Grange also offers grand wedding gazebos, allowing you to take full advantage of the grounds without sacrificing the venue’s sophistication and elegance.
WHY WED HERE?
Conveniently situated within easy reach of Newcastle and its international airport, Horton Grange is the perfect location for any couple that wants to marry the styles of traditionally elegant and contemporary bold wedding venues. Irrefutably stylish while also feeling unique, Horton Grange provides a wedding day experience that you and your guests will remember forever.
Berwick Hill Road, Ponteland NE13 6BU
01661 860686
hortongrange.co.uk
SPANISH CITY
THE VENUE
On the seafront at Whitley Bay, the iconic Spanish City is a stone’s throw away from the beach and offers panoramic views of St Mary’s Lighthouse and the coast.
WHAT’S ON OFFER?
With stunning views over the sea, this multi-award winning venue is sure to impress both you and your guests. The St Mary’s Lighthouse Suite can cater for 150 wedding guests, or for a more intimate ceremony you can say ‘I do’ on the rooftop with 60 guests to witness the event. Offering a range of packages which can include a red carpet, canapés on arrival, handcrafted table settings, or a traditional afternoon tea celebration, Spanish City has all your wedding needs covered. Tailor your special day with the help of a dedicated wedding co-ordinator who can offer a bespoke service, creating a day you will never forget.
WHY WED HERE?
Originally built in 1910, the iconic Spanish City has a whole lot of history under its dome. The building boasts period features, as well as impressive modern touches to give each wedding the wow factor. Combine this stunning architecture with the beautiful backdrop of the North East coast, and your dream day is assured.
Spanish City Plaza, Whitley Bay NE26 1BG
0191 691 7090
spanishcity.co.uk
KIDLANDLEE HOLIDAY COTTAGES
THE VENUE
Nestled in the heart of Northumberland’s National Park, the little hamlet of Kidlandlee sits 1,400 feet above sea level and is surrounded by the rolling landscape of the Cheviot Hills. This off-grid location is the perfect place to host an exclusive wedding, in harmony with the natural surroundings.
WHAT’S ON OFFER?
In partnership with the Unique Tent Company, Kidlandlee Holiday Cottages have 36 acres of land for you and your guests to enjoy. Take advantage of the stunning marquees and tipis available and create a bespoke wedding setting to celebrate your big day. Guests can stay in the luxurious stone cottages which cater for up to 28 people, including the bride and groom who can opt for the couple’s lodge, The Hemmel. Hospitality baskets including local produce and fresh flowers will be waiting in each cottage on your arrival.
WHY WED HERE?
Surrounded by enchanting and breathtaking Northumbrian scenery, Kidlandlee Holiday Cottages provide the perfect location for an eco-conscious celebration. Newlyweds can choose to off-set the carbon footprint of their wedding day by either planting a tree in the wood or scattering wild flower seeds in the meadow, leaving a lasting memory of their special day.
Kidlandlee, Harbottle, Morpeth NE65 7DA
01669 650472
kidlandlee.co.uk
WYNYARD HALL
THE VENUE
With its very own stunning 18th century chapel on site and magnificent state rooms, breathtaking parkland, a lake and luxury accommodation, this grand former stately home is exclusively yours for the duration of your celebrations, making it the perfect place to wed on a grand scale.
WHAT’S ON OFFER
With a dedicated wedding coordinator, every wedding here is a deeply personal affair. Welcome guests in the impressive Statue Gallery, 120 feet long and 58 feet high in the centre of the Hall. Wed in the marble-lined chapel which holds 120 guests (up to 200 can be accommodated with additional seating), or go more contemporary with a ceremony in the iconic Mirror Room for 100 guests (perfect for a civil ceremony) or in the majestic Ballroom for 150 guests. With impeccable service and exquisite food from the team of passionate chefs, and the opportunity to end the day with fireworks over the lake, Wynyard Hall is an idyllic wedding venue.
WHY WED HERE?
Turn your wedding day into a wedding weekend with a range of activities across the estate including shooting, golf, spa treatments and pre-wedding celebrations. One of the larger wedding venues, there is the opportunity to celebrate with all your family and friends here and without having to drastically cut your guest list.
Wynyard Hall
Wynyard, Stockton-on-Tees TS22 5NF
01740 644811
wynyardhall.co.uk
