12 Unique Wedding Venues in the North East
You’re the kind of person that doesn’t want ‘ordinary’; so take a look at a few handpicked venues for that WOW factor on your wedding day!
High Force Waterfall: High Force, Teesdale
Ever fancied a waterfall wedding but didn’t think it would possible in the UK? Well, I have news for you; High Force Hotel in Teesdale can offer you just that!
High Force waterfall can be used exclusively by you for either a private photoshoot or a blessing.
Not only that, the hotel is set with the North Pennines, which is an area of outstanding natural beauty, so that ticks off another box on the wedding list!
Unique Waterfall Weddings | High Force Hotel | County Durham (raby.co.uk)
*Photo Source: Fiona Saxton Photography
Alnwick Treehouse: Alnwick, Northumberland
How about getting married in the world’s largest treehouse? Sounds canny doesn’t it? (For all of those not from the North East reading this, canny means good!).
They have three options to choose from for function rooms and you can even opt for having your ceremony inside the treehouse, 60ft above ground. Don’t worry though - there’s two rope bridges to help you get there...
Oh, I nearly forgot to mention that it’s dog friendly too!
https://www.alnwickgarden.com/treehouse-weddings/
*Photo source: https://whimsicalwonderlandweddings.com/rustic-relaxed-woodsy-treehouse-wedding/
Le Petit Chateau: Otterburn, Northumberland
The first of the foursome of venues that’s from the creative visionaries of As You Like It and Newton Hall (but more about them later!)
Le Petit Chateau is -you’ve guessed it - a quaint French-style country manor but in the heart of Northumberland. If you’re looking for a shabby chic, dog-friendly venue, then you may have just found it. With three different ceremony locations within the grounds, you’re spoilt for choice.
Also, if you’re stuck on ideas to make your nuptials as unique as you, fear not, the website has a great inspirational guide section of ways that you can personalise your special day, from a confetti bar, guestbook piñata to bongo bingo and more!
https://le-petit-chateau.com/weddings/event-spaces/
*Photo Source: Helen Russell Photography
Newton Hall: Newton by the Sea, Northumberland
The second of our of venues as mentioned above is the stunning Newton Hall in Northumberland, which is also the first venue to offer a beach wedding in the North of England. This means you could save a few pennies having a staycation wedding, rather than jetting off for those beach vibes (you may not be guaranteed the weather though...).
But if you’re not after a beach wedding, no bother, there’s three other options; from the Garden Suite with its wall of glass showcasing the North Sea and surrounding countryside, the Hall for a more intimate wedding with its mounted deer dressed in pearls (yes, really) and Booth’s favourite, The Enchanted Chapel, with its floor to ceiling doors, indoor garden and water feature at the end of the altar.
Quick fact: The Enchanted Chapel was only recently discovered during renovations and hidden away for many years!
*Photo Source: Girl Gets Wed - Stylish Wedding Inspiration (pinterest.co.uk)
Otterburn Castle: Otterburn, Northumberland
Another beautiful venue in Northumberland which is like any other, as it’s a genuine castle from the 9th century! Understandably, not everything has survived since the 9th century but if you look closely, you will find original features.
Inside showcases renovated original oak panelling and stained glass windows, giving it a real touch of class and luxury.
With 32 acres of land, including terraced lawns, a lake and woodland, you’re sure to find the perfect backdrop for those wedding photos!
You can also get full exclusivity of the castle and its luxurious 17 bedrooms.
So, how about it, if you’ve always dreamed of being a princess, surely being married is a castle is where it has to be?
https://otterburncastle.com/weddings/
*Photo Source: Northumberland Gazette
As You Like It: Jesmond, Newcastle
The third of our of sister venues that we mentioned earlier and it doesn’t disappoint! In fact it was awarded the ‘Best City Venue 2019’ in the Region in the Wedding Guide.
If this is your chosen venue, you’ll get your own secret garden, private bathroom (which is always nice) and private bar for up to 200 guests and if you love a boogie and a drink, you’re in luck as this is the only bar in Jesmond that is fully licensed until 2am! So, get those dancing shoes ready!
If you’re only looking for an intimate wedding, they also provide a range of different budgets to suit every bride and groom.
https://www.asyoulikeitjesmond.com/weddings/guide/
*Photo Source: asyoulikeitjesmond.com
Runa Farm: Barnard Castle, County Durham
This is the final of our fab foursome venues that we’ve been showcasing and if Boho Chic is more your style, then how about a rustic inspired hotel with Ibizian vibes thrown in for good measure?
As a new venue, they’ve got a lot to offer and they don’t disappoint. If you’re after a festival-style wedding they can most certainly do that, with welcome drinks in the meadows, courtyard, kitchen gardens and an abundance of animals, including pigmy goats, alpacas and even a deer named Dottie! There’s something for everyone and with 11 different budget packages, you’re bound to find one to suit you.
Quick Fact: Runa (Ru-Na) means the bridging of two worlds (which is very appropriate we feel).
https://runa-farm.com/weddings/
*Photo Source: hitched.co.uk
The Palm: Sunderland
The Palm, is one of the North East’s newest wedding venues, with 5 ceremony options, 4 wedding breakfast options and 3 evening reception options, you’re spoilt for choice!
You have Pineapple Cove which is a shipwrecked beach style bar, Tropicuba, a carnival style room with a tropical twist, Wildernest, a treehouse/cabin inspired room, The Garden complete with fire pits and street food shacks and Liberty Brown, with floor-to-ceiling glass doors that open up onto a botanical terrace with views of the new Northern Spire Bridge.
Your wedding breakfast options also range from tapas, BBQ and street food shacks, so whatever your style, there’s something for you.
Wedding Spaces - The Palm (discoverthepalm.com)
*Photo Source: Gallery - The Palm (discoverthepalm.com)
National Glass Centre: Sunderland
If you’re after an exclusive location with views overlooking the River Wear, then you’ve found it at the National Glass Centre. Not only do you have the spectacular views but it’s also a contemporary art gallery and is close to Roker Park & Roker Pier for some fab wedding photos!
You also get the choice of The Glass Yard and The Pod for your ceremony, so go and have a peruse of the website.
*Photo Source: sunderlandculture.org.uk
The Parlour, Blagdon: Blagdon Estate, Newcastle
Only 10 minutes from Newcastle is Blagdon Estate, where you can have a ceremony in Grade 2 listed renovated Smithy (Blacksmith’s Workshop), with wooden beams, festoon lighting and a beautiful renovated fireplace at the bottom of the aisle. It really is a gorgeous setting, which is probably why it won the English Wedding Awards twice and was the Finalist in 2022.
Wedding Venue Newcastle | Luxury Wedding Venue (theparlouratblagdon.co.uk)
*Photo Source: theparlourblagdon.co.uk
The Biscuit Factory: Jesmond, Newcastle
Fancy saying your vows in the UK’s largest independent contemporary art and design gallery? Good, because you’ve found the place!
The Biscuit Factory is a former Victorian farmhouse, with original features but with a contemporary twist. There's even a plethora of art work as you walk your way down the aisle, which is not something you get at your ordinary wedding venue.
It caters for small intimate weddings of 40 guests to 250+ and was shortlisted in the UK Wedding Awards in 2016.
Weddings - The Biscuit Factory
*Photo Source: Dan McCourt
Kielder Waterside Tipis: Hexham, Northumberland
An outdoor wedding with the comfort of a Nordic tipi just in case the British weather takes a turn for the worse. Set beneath a woodland canopy at the waterside of Kielder reservoir, with views of the largest outdoor art gallery in the UK and its doggy friendly. Why wouldn’t you consider it?
Even if you’ve eloped or been married elsewhere you can use these tipis and private outdoor courtyard as a reception venue for you and your guests.
For a sneak peak inside one of the tipis, check out the website for a 360 tour: Tipi Wedding Venue Northumberland - Kielder Waterside
*Photo Source: hitched.co.uk
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