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Wedding venues in County Durham

County Durham offers a diverse range of wedding venues, from historic castles and country houses to contemporary hotels and exclusive-use estates. With many venues set among open countryside and within easy reach of Newcastle, the county appeals to couples planning both large celebrations and smaller gatherings. Explore our full collection of wedding venues in County Durham to compare styles, capacities and settings in one place.

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Humanist / Celebrant weddings
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Jewish (Stage and Chuppah)
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Peak District
Cotswolds
Snowdonia
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Asian
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Food Trucks Permitted
Outside Bars Permitted
No Corkage

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Outdoor ceremonies
Honeymoon suite
Orangery Or Marquee
Dance floor
Live music permitted
Discos permitted
Fireworks permitted
Wedding coordinator
Swimming pool
Spa facilities
Onsite car parking
Licensed bar
Inhouse Toastmaster
Wedding packages
Bespoke weddings
Dog friendly
Walled Garden
Good Disabled Access
Bridal Dressing Room
Helipad

Lambton Castle on Lambton Park

Say 'I do' surrounded by splendour at Lambton Castle, a fairytale setting for your dream wedding.

County Durham, Chester le Street

£POA

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Dalton Old Pump House

Historic Durham charm meets modern elegance at Dalton Old Pump House – your dream wedding venue.

County Durham, Seaham

£POA

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Howard Court Country Wedding Venue

Blank Canvass Manor House Barn Weddings

County Durham, Middlesborough

£POA

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The Whitehouse Hotel & Wedding Venue, Wedding Venue in County Durham

County Durham's Whitehouse Hotel: Your dream wedding venue awaits.

County Durham, Peterlee

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Red Row Estate

County Durham, Stanley

Wedding stayover- great venue lovely staff. Room 7 Holly was outstanding warm comfortable with every attention to detail - can't recommend enough. Positive topics: Hospitality, Staff

Carol

Red Row Estate

County Durham, Stanley

Wedding destination of the North- East! A huge thank you to Georgiana and her team for helping with an amazing wedding. The venue is stunning, we had guests from all over the world with people seeing ...

Nadia H

Red Row Estate

County Durham, Stanley

We had the best wedding day ever at The Black Horse! I wouldn't hesitate to recommend to anyone. The staff, food, service and rooms were absolutely amazing. They really made our day super special. Tha...

Lauren Rochester

Red Row Estate

County Durham, Stanley

My husband and I got married here on the 28th October 2025. The day was absolutely perfect. Georgiana and the rest of the team were amazing it was such a smooth day and the communication between them ...

Rebecca Long

Red Row Estate

County Durham, Stanley

Stayed here for a family wedding . The rooms were lovely . And the service was really nice

Claire M

Red Row Estate

County Durham, Stanley

Thank you to The Black Horse team for making our wedding unforgettable. The marquee ceremony and reception rooms were beautifully presented and comfortably fitted 200 guests, with options for smaller ...

Chris Jackson

Red Row Estate

County Durham, Stanley

We hosted our wedding at The Black Horse Beamish last week, and from start to finish, Georgiana and the entire team were nothing short of outstanding. With many years of experience in hospitality and...

Dominic Knight

Red Row Estate

County Durham, Stanley

We got married at The Black Horse in September 2025 & it everything was just perfect! The wedding planner was amazing & took care of everything, I couldn't have asked for a better day. The whole venue...

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