Choosing the perfect North East wedding venue is an exciting part of your wedding planning. There is a huge choice of venue types in the North East covering Newcastle, Sunderland, Durham, Middlesbrough, Tyneside and Northumberland including hotels, barns, country manor houses, romantic castles as well as chic city and town centre locations.
Take a look at North East wedding venues and those further afield in our listings below.
Don't forget to mention Your North East Wedding magazine when contacting venues
Featured suppliers
Suppliers
Situated in Seaham, County Durham, Dalton Old Pump House was built between 1873-1879 and has remained virtually untouched since WW2. The building has now been meticulously restored and re-established as a sophisticated and modern wedding venue steeped in Victorian character and architectural splendour.
High Force Hotel and Waterfall
The most spectacular setting for the most special day... High Force Hotel and Waterfall is one of the most unique venues in the country. The hotel is set in the midst of scenic Upper Teesdale and is surrounded by some of the most stunning, unspoilt natural scenery. In fact, it is so special it is classified as an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty.
Langley Castle is the ideal castle wedding venue for the perfect fairy tale marriage. Its medieval grandeur opens up limitless options. Let your imagination run wild when planning your dream Northumberland wedding. We are not just the choice of brides from Northumberland but of couples from across the UK and the wider world too. They recognise that what we offer is wholly unique and want their place in the history of one of Britain’s best castle hotels.
Newcastle Castle is a venue that gives you the opportunity to host your wedding event in one of the North East’s most iconic and historic buildings. There have been very few alterations to the Castle Keep since Edward I spent Christmas here in 1292!
Okana is the perfect place to say “I do”. The picturesque venue in the heart of Newcastle with plenty of character hosts an entire upstairs with the capability of being kitted out exactly to your liking. With our grand staircase for that perfect photo opportunity, to a private bar for you and your guests, get in touch today to find out more!
St Mary’s Heritage Centre is a former medieval church, fully restored to showcase the original beauty of the stonework and pillars, but blended with modern improvements.
The main hall offers a grand, light and unique wedding reception space with plenty of character. The smaller adjacent space, the Chancel, provides additional reception space or bar area.
The light oak hardwood floor and large glass panels tie together the architecture of this historic building.
What could be better than getting married in the building that was created by love? The Bowes Museum is a breathtakingly stunning grade 1 listed French chateau style building, founded by John and Josephine Bowes who adored each other and who were passionate about collecting art and they wanted to share that with the people of the area they loved in the picturesque Teesdale market town of Barnard Castle.
The Little Haven Hotel is uniquely situated on the Beach in South Shields, The hotel boasts extensive views of the busy River Tyne and Little Haven Beach, yet is within a 20 minute drive of Newcastle's City Centre and is only 35 minutes away from Newcastle Airport.
Langley Castle experiencing a boom in ‘elopement-moons'
Logged on to Your North East Wedding with thoughts of the two of you eloping?
Consider Northumberland's Langley Castle, currently experiencing a boom in 'elopement-moons' – that's an elopement wedding and honeymoon rolled into one. Located in Langley-on-Tyne, near Hexham, the venue has seen a surge in enquiries for its'Weddings for Two' package, a speciality at the Medieval castle since creating its How to Enjoy the Perfect UK Elopement guide. This means you can marry at Langley and then stay on for your honeymoon, having no guests to escape from or stress of getting to the airport on time. The 14th century fairy-tale castle has many romantic nooks and crannies to explore, including raised window seats in the drawing room and castle bedrooms perfect for 'we' time. The 2AA Josephine's dining room has tables nestled in alcoves, ideal for an intimate candlelit dinner, while you can also enjoy the 10-acre grounds, choosing to say 'I do' in the woodland weddings area, adorned with fairylights and decorated with floral bouquets.
Posted: 26 May 2022
Award-winning Middlesbrough venue - and special offer to boot!
Still searching for the perfect wedding venue? Step forward Middlesbrough's Acklam Hall, voted the number one romantic space to get married in the English Wedding Awards.
The only Grade I listed building in the area, the Hall was built in 1683 and underwent a multi-million-pound makeover in 2016. Its most recently updated space, the Queen's Room, was completed in February, and has now been transformed into an elegant bridal suite, with both four-poster bed and freestanding bath.
Acklam Hall also houses the award-winning Tomahawk Steakhouse as its resident restaurant, with menu options including the Tomahawk Feast for steak lovers, or more traditional wedding cuisine.
Posted: 24 May 2022
Award win for Northumberland wedding venue
Situated in Northumberland, Ellingham Hall has been awarded Event Team of the Year at The Wedding Industry Awards 2022.
The event took place at The Vermont Hotel and highlighted talented companies from England, Scotland and Wales. Set in eight acres, the hall has been offering exclusive weddings for more than 15 years and has a team of 40 hardworking individuals.
General manager David Fordham-Scott says, "The award is not just an accolade for the event team; it acknowledges the tremendous effort that every single member of staff makes for our couples. We're now excited about going through to the national finals."
Posted: 5 May 2022
New Northumberland wedding venue - Marshall Meadows Manor House
Situated in Northumberland, Marshall Meadows Manor House is a stunning new Georgian venue that has opened after being recently renovated.
The team has been working hard behind the scenes to create the perfect luxury hotel that provides a tranquil setting for customers. Couples can tie the knot in the beautiful Coast House, dine in The Lowry Room, enjoy drinks receptions and canapés in the tranquil gardens and after a full day of celebrating, guests can relax in the stunning bedrooms that sleep up to forty people in total.
This property will wow all guests with breathtaking sea views that provide plenty of photographic opportunities.
Posted: 26 April 2022
Discover this countryside wedding venue in Northumberland
Located in the tranquil countryside near Corbridge in Tyne Valley, Healey Barn is a luxurious wedding venue full of character and charm. The original building was converted by Cripps & Co back in 2015 and still includes many historical touches. The Long Barn features an impressive-raised cruck roof, three giant candelabra, wall-mounted candle holders, a canopy of fairylights woven into the oak ceiling and an open fireplace, which creates an enchanting and romantic atmosphere. This location is perfect for ceremonies with 144 guests and gets transformed in the evenings for beautiful receptions with a dancefloor.
Posted: 15 February 2022
Don't miss Newcastle Cathedral's wedding exhibition
After substantial remodelling in 2021, Newcastle Cathedral will host its first large-scale exhibition from February 16th to March 24th, 2022. A Century of Wedding Gowns will showcase wedding dresses and accessories from the last 140 years collected and curated by Sunderland-based Kevin Thornhill. He studied Art and Design at Manchester University to work in theatre wardrobe. After serving his time with London theatres and the Emanuels where he was a member of the team making Diana, Princess of Wales, wedding gown before returning to the North East to run his own wedding business.
Posted: 10 February 2022
Exchange vows at Redworth Hall Hotel in County Durham
Situated in one of the most beautiful areas in the North East, Redworth Hall Hotel is a 17th-century Jacobean manor that provides the perfect setting for weddings. Set in 26 acres of landscaped grounds and woodlands, the stunning property boasts classic architecture with contemporary and modern features. The venue has several function rooms available to accommodate for ceremonies and receptions of all sizes. The largest space is the Prince Bishop Suite, which hosts 180 seated guests and includes a private foyer area and a bar.
Posted: 8 February 2022
Dalton Old Pump House welcomes a new member to its team
Located only a stone's throw away from both the coast and countryside, Dalton Old Pump House is a glamorous wedding venue situated in tranquil settings. Built between 1873 to 1879, the house is an imposing Grade II listed building designed by the renowned engineer Thomas Hawksley and showcases grand architecture, ornate machinery and landscaped grounds.
The team is so excited to announce their newest member, executive chef Nick Kimber, who has a wealth of experience with a career spanning almost two decades. He has been awarded 2 AA rosettes and has even worked at a michelin star level restaurant.
Posted: 21 December 2021
Exchange vows in Grey Street Hotel
Situated in the heart of the city centre on Grey Street, renowned as being the most iconic street in Newcastle upon Tyne, Grey Street Hotel offers an atmospheric experience for all types of weddings. The Grade II listed building features many stylish and elegant spaces. The stunning Monument Suite offers the perfect backdrop for ceremonies and receptions with 25 to 80 guests and wedding breakfasts for up to 60 – it even features a private bar. After dancing the night away, couples can retreat to any of the 49 contemporary bedrooms, including fi ve stunning suites.
Posted: 30 November 2021
Discover this hidden gem in the heart of Teesdale
Located in the heart of Teesdale, The Bowes Museum is a hidden gem with a selection of beautiful, elegant and opulent rooms. The French chateau-style building was built from local stone and opened to the public in 1892. Fast forward to now, the property hosts all sorts of weddings from traditional to quirky, formal and informal days. The museum's wedding coordinators help couples throughout the planning experience from their fi rst inquiry, right through to waving them off at the end of the night. To ensure pairs receive total attention, the team only holds one wedding per day to ensure everything runs smoothly.
Posted: 23 November 2021
