The Best Venues For Your Big Day In The North East

HORTON GRANGE COUNTRY HOUSE

This privately owned, Grade II-listed elegant country house with its unique mix of contemporary and traditional spaces is the perfect wedding venue. Set in four acres of beautiful grounds, it can be exclusively yours for the day.

Marry in the rustic barn with its exposed rafters and candlelit fireplace, or in the wedding gazebo in the grounds to take advantage of the beautiful gardens. An impressive range of customisable wedding breakfast packages, including pizzas, barbecues and around-the.world street food, are available so you can add your own unique touches to your dream day, and the experienced wedding team are always on hand to make sure everything goes right on the big day, and will tailor your celebrations down to the finest detail.

Berwick Hill Road, Ponteland NE13 6BU
01661 860686
hortongrange.co.uk

ACKLAM HALL

The only Grade I-listed building in Middlesbrough, this spectacular award-winning venue has been voted the most romantic wedding venue at the English Wedding Awards. As an exclusive-use wedding venue, meaning you will be the only wedding party on the day, it is a truly magnificent place to host your dream celebration.

With three beautiful rooms licensed to hold civil ceremonies accommodating up to 120 guests you can choose from an intimate or a larger ceremony so you can say ‘I do’ your way, and whether you want the traditional wedding breakfast or go all out with a Tomahawk Feast, a number of different wedding packages are available to suit all tastes and budgets and you can work closely with your dedicated wedding coordinator through all the planning and preparations to create something special for your day.

Hall Drive, Acklam, Middlesbrough TS5 7DY
01642 822000
acklamhall.co.uk

WILDHIVE ESHOTT HALL

Opening summer 2026, bookings are now open for this newly reimagined Georgian house licensed for marriage ceremonies in the Garden Room, the Hedgehope Room and in its outside spaces.

Available for exclusive use, this elegant Georgian country house hotel is set within 32 acres of gardens and ancient woodland. The house and estate comprise of stunning rooms across the main house and converted stables, and in the woodlands are 10 boutique Woodsman’s Cabins. A series of stunning spaces in the main house include the Sitting Room, Library Snug, Bainbridge Room and the beautiful Hedgehope Room and the larger Garden Room restaurant and bar has doors which open onto a terrace for outside entertaining, whilst the Victorian Fernery is a beautiful space for drinks receptions, outdoor wedding ceremonies and special gatherings.

The whole estate has been thoughtfully restored with careful attention to detail to both the historic building and the gardens and surrounding woodland, providing a unique and wonderful space for an intimate wedding with numerous opportunities for beautiful photography, and the hall’s friendly and professional Events Manager and onsite team are fully experienced in hosting events and will assist you from your initial enquiry right through to ensuring everything goes to plan on the day, so you can relax in the knowledge that you and your guests will have a truly memorable time.

Eshott, Morpeth NE65 9EN
01670 787454
wildhive.co.uk

MATFEN HALL

One of the most sought-after wedding venues in Northumberland, Matfen Hall estate provides unparalleled surroundings and a truly personal service to ensure your dream wedding turns into a reality. Whether you opt for exclusive use or choose one of Matfen Hall’s special ceremony and celebration spaces, from the Great Hall to Le Jardin Hollandais, the unique backdrops make wedding ceremonies, photos and celebrations all the more timeless. Sweep down the magnificent oak staircase to marry in the Great Hall, or say ‘I do’ in the stunning garden overlooking the beautiful Northumberland countryside, and celebrate your wedding breakfast and evening reception in a choice of exclusive spaces as you dance your night away in the Vault Bar, or the elegant Needham Bar for more intimate celebrations.

Dedicated to bringing your dreams to life, the estate’s experienced team are always on hand, providing a gold-standard level of service. And with exclusive use of the estate, its 63 bedrooms, five dining destinations, spa facilities and golf course, you can have a blank canvas on which to create an event that will live long in the memory.

Matfen Village, Northumberland NE20 0RH
01661 886500
matfenhall.com

WYNYARD HALL

Steeped in history and surrounded by a 400-acre private estate, this Grade II-listed venue in the heart of the picturesque Tees Valley is a hidden gem where timeless elegance meets modern romance. Crystal chandeliers, sweeping staircases and period features provide a majestic backdrop. Say ‘I do’ in the original 19th.century chapel at the hall or in the stunning light-filled Conservatory, perfect for romantic ceremonies, while the beautiful state rooms are ideal for an unforgettable ceremony. Outdoor civil ceremonies on the vast terrace are also an option, with the lake and rolling countryside as your backdrop.

For couples seeking a truly unique experience, exclusive-use packages allow you to transform the entire estate into your private haven for the day and the dedicated wedding team will work closely with you to ensure that everything is exactly to your taste delivering a flawless service, allowing you to relax and savour every moment.

Wynyard, Stockton, Billingham TS22 5NF
01740 644811
wynyardhall.co.uk

DOXFORD BARNS

This award-winning wedding venue is set within a private 550-acre estate near the Northumberland coast.

Whether you are looking for a venue for an intimate space for your wedding day or are planning a long weekend wedding, a three-day wedding or a special outdoor celebration, this charmingly rustic venue can cater for it all, with the added comfort of luxury cottage accommodation for you and your guests, and the Coop, which can sleep up to eight guests the night before the big day, is perfect for the bridal party. The Threshing Hall, a romantic barn with vast chandeliers, festoon lighting and an original stone fireplace, accommodates up to 160 guests for your ceremony, and when you are ready you can make your grand entrance down the beautiful staircase from the Coop above. Want to say ‘I do’ outdoors? At Doxford Barns you can as The Courtyard and front lawn are both available for your wedding ceremony, before heading to The Great Barn, the ultimate party spot for up to 250 guests.

Chathill, Northumberland NE67 5DY
01665 579173
doxfordbarns.com

CAPHEATON HALL

A stunning privately-owned wedding venue in the heart of Northumberland, Capheaton Hall can easily accommodate large wedding receptions. The key here is the Hall’s flexibility. There are no set packages, each bride is free to create their own bespoke celebration and to plan how their perfect dream day should work, with the help of a dedicated planner.

The marquee in the garden, with its stunning views of the surrounding countryside, is an idyllic setting and the stunning gardens here make for the perfect backdrop for photographs. There are plenty of spaces from within the house to the gardens for guests to enjoy and nearby cottages are available to host family and friends.

Capheaton, Newcastle NE19 2AB
0191 375 8152
capheatonhall.co.uk

WYLAM BREWERY

An idyllic lakeside location close to the centre of Newcastle, the historic Palace of Arts in Exhibition Park combines the tranquility of the countryside with a convenient location, and is a truly unique space for your wedding.

The Grand Hall with its rustic aesthetic and classic edge boasts a full marriage licence so you can tie the knot under the historic dome before enjoying your wedding feast, a modern twist on traditional British classics all accompanied by craft beer brewed on site and a selection of fine wines. Formalities over, this iconic space turns into a great dance venue, with three bars and a gin palace to keep guests happy.

Palace of Arts, Exhibition Park, Newcastle NE2 4PZ
0191 650 0651
wylambrewery.co.uk