12 Wedding Venues in Newcastle to Celebrate Your Special Day Your Way
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Whatever you’re looking for in a venue for your dream wedding day in Newcastle, there are some seriously stylish and magical choices when it comes to finding your perfect location. Here, we explore some of the city’s most quirky, chic and sophisticated spaces which all offer something amazing for the discerning couple.
The Vermont Hotel, Castle Garth
Vermont Weddings are run by a dedicated, award-winning team who offer a truly personal service from start to finish. This five-star wedding venue is the perfect setting for your most important day, combining timeless elegance with unmatched style. Whether it’s the stunning ballroom or the roof terrace with its 360-degree viewpoint of the city, there’s a relaxing atmosphere alongside exceptional quality. Their expert team can inspire and guide you to create unique and magical moments that will last a lifetime.
The Copthorne Hotel, Quayside
Centrally located on the Quayside and overlooking the River Tyne, Newcastle’s Copthorne Hotel can host occasions of any size. With a choice of nine beautiful riverside venues, they’re bound to have the right one to suit you. The Northumberland Suite is perfect for something intimate with its own private balcony, so you and your guests can step out for fresh air. Alternatively, you can go big with the Cuthbert Suite accommodating up to 200 guests. A dedicated events team will assist you, ensuring everything runs smoothly - plus there’s ample onsite parking.
The Common Room, Westgate Road
Whether you're looking for an inclusive wedding package or something a little different, the professional and experienced Common Room wedding planners are available to help you every step of the way. You could begin your journey with an intimate exchange of vows in one of the smaller spaces or celebrate in style with family and friends in the Lecture Theatre or Wood Hall. Say I do and start the next chapter of your story together all within their capable hands.
Wylam Brewery, Exhibition Park
Wylam Brewery’s Palace of Arts is an idyllic location for wedding celebrations set in the stunning surroundings of Exhibition Park. The unique Grand Hall, with its rustic aesthetic and classic edge, boasts stunning art deco features and combines the tranquillity of the countryside whilst providing all the benefits of a city centre location. Tie the knot under the gorgeous dome, basking in the natural light as you walk down the aisle. Once all the formalities are taken care of, let your hair down in style – with three bars and a gin palace, every thirst will be quenched! Their street food selection can take you around the world or soothe the soul with home favourites. All you need to bring is your dancing shoes!
As You Like It, Jesmond
Describing themselves as cool and quirky, this Jesmond venue offers three floors with multiple bespoke spaces for your perfect wedding backdrop. They also cater for formal dining up to 150 people and luxuriously laid back up to 250, but welcome smaller numbers too. With a private bar, outdoor terraces and late-night opening until 2am at weekends you can tie the knot and then party into the wee small hours.
The County Hotel, Neville Street
As 2019 finalists in the National Wedding awards, the team at The County Hotel know more than a thing or two about creating the perfect wedding day. They can plan every last detail with you so that your day is filled with magical and memorable moments, for you and your guests. One thing guaranteed to take away the worry is their all-inclusive package so that you can relax and enjoy your romantic dream day together with your nearest and dearest without a care in the world.
The Secret Tower, Tower Street
Shhhh! Don’t tell everyone but The Secret Tower is Newcastle’s real hidden gem when it comes to wedding venues. This boutique tower near the Quayside gives you amazing views of Newcastle’s iconic landmarks. You can enjoy canapés on the terrace and drinks from the vaulted bar, but the real jewel in the crown is the simply stunning White Room, a perfect location for making memories that will last a lifetime.
City Tavern, Northumberland Road
Proudly billed as a beautifully quirky alternative to church or registry office services, the award-winning City Tavern sits right in the heart of the city centre. The historic pub is a wonderful venue for a slightly unconventional, but fun and memorable wedding. Meet and greet at the door of Tavern and then have direct private staircase access to the library, where the seating can be arranged theatre style facing the Tudor bay window and clustered chandeliers. Following the ceremony, the adjoining bar and terrace welcomes your wedding party for a party to remember.
Newcastle Castle, Castle Garth
Why wouldn’t you want to betroth your love in a castle? Britain’s finest Norman Castle Keep - with its spectacular rustic rooms like the Great Hall - was once graced by Kings and Queens, and it can be your wedding destination! There’s no finer way to celebrate than this enchanting venue, one of the North East’s most iconic historic buildings. Create your own unique love story with a truly amazing backdrop for your ceremony and just imagine the breath-taking photographs!
Royal Station Hotel, Neville Street
From smaller, intimate gatherings to grand and extravagant occasions, the lavish and opulent suites at the Royal Station Hotel cater to all and provide the flexibility to exceed everyone’s expectations. This magnificent wedding venue, with its sweeping staircases and ornate chandeliers, is picture-perfect with a period glamour that gives your special day an added magical appeal.
Blackfriars, Friars Street
This Grade I listed former medieval Dominican friary, with its horseshoe of stone buildings surrounding a sheltered courtyard, is a remarkably tranquil find hidden in the heart of the city. Blackfriars offer a truly unique and picturesque setting for your wedding or civil partnership. Your dream ceremony can take place in the ornate Banquet Hall or unique Tasting Room, and your guests will enjoy a champagne reception in the courtyard before heading back to the Banquet Hall for a delicious wedding breakfast or evening party. Blackfriars have everything a perfect venue should for your big day.
Malmaison, Quayside
If the word ‘traditional’ makes you want to turn on your heels and run for the hills, then Malmaison might just be the place for you. With the perfect mix of beautiful, unconventional spaces to hold your wedding or civil ceremony, and a mission to make those spaces totally unique, your day can be as big as you want it to be. Don’t forget about the Hen and Stag breaks they offer too, and celebrate with a party before the really big party!
We’re confident that we’ve duly inspired you to choose from Newcastle’s top wedding venues. Whatever your style, budget and guest list you won’t have to compromise to get your perfect wedding day. Good luck with your planning!
