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These South Northumberland wedding venues are sure to take your breath away

HEXHAM HOUSE

01665 602870 | www.mynorthumberlandwedding.co.uk

Hexham House is a breathtaking, Grade II listed building, in the picturesque market town of Hexham; which is renowned for being the two-time award winner of the happiest place to live in the UK! Dating back to the 18th century and lovingly renovated, the venue is home to a register office, ceremony room and seven luxury five-star self-catering holiday apartments. Located within a stunning park and benefitting from views of historic Hexham and the Abbey, this idyllic location will undoubtedly provide the perfect backdrop for your ceremony photographs. Hexham House’s reclaimed polished wooden floors lead you through to its tasteful, high ceilinged ceremony room, where your bespoke celebration will take place in front of up to 70 guests. Its luxurious, carpeted aisle ensures you walk-in in style, while throughout the summer the venue’s doors can be opened onto the stunning park, bringing the outside in for your ceremony.

Psst! Hexham House offers a discount code for couples and their guests who wish to stay at the venue as well as holding their ceremony there.

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LANGLEY CASTLE HOTEL

01434 688888 | www.langleycastle.co.uk

Langley Castle is the ideal castle wedding venue for the perfect fairytale marriage. Why? Its medieval grandeur opens up limitless options, meaning you can let your imagination run wild when planning your dream Northumberland wedding.

Built in 1350, during the reign of Edward III, the castle has retained its architectural integrity and is regarded as one of the few medieval fortified castle hotels in England. Over the past 600 years, the Castle has been owned, together with its estate, by Lords and Ladies whose names were frequently associated with the turbulent history of the Kingdom – including a few executions at the Tower of London!

Ceremonies are held in either the Josephine Room (70 guests), the Stuart Suite (100 guests), the Woodland Wedding area (100 guests) or the Bandstand (60 guests), before a reception in either the Stuart Suite (120 guests) or the Pavilion Suite (30 guests). Langley’s 10-acre woodland estate, complete with water fountain and roaming peacocks, offers a host of photographic opportunities, while the estate is able to cater for any wedding requirements, from traditional affairs to tipi and Game of Thrones-themed ceremonies. There’s even a hugely popular Weddings for Two package to be had (more on page 10).

LINDEN HALL HOTEL, GOLF & SPA

01670 500 007 | www.macdonaldhotels.co.uk/linden-hall

Nestled in 450 acres of private grounds, Linden Hall Hotel, Golf & Spa is the perfect country house hotel. Offering you the charm of a Grade II listed Georgian manor house with a thrilling golf course and fully-equipped spa, the venue was originally built for Charles William Bigge in 1812, with many original features adding elegance to every event held on the magnificent grounds. Add to that the 50 bedrooms for your guests to bed down in, plus supreme cuisine and a dedicated team, and you can be rest assured you and your loved ones can enjoy a fully immersive experience, safe in the knowledge that every detail has been taken care of.

For smaller soirees of up to 20, the manor’s intimate Conservatory provides spectacular views, while the Drawing Room features dual aspect windows and can accommodate 45 guests. The Adamson Suite is also available, hosting up to 120 for ceremonies and boasting rustic wood beams adorned with fairy lights. The largest space for receptions is the Bigge Suite, a former coach house accommodating up to 200 and with double doors that open up to the outside as well as a private bar where you can enjoy cocktails with loved ones. There’s also the Drawing Room, with its grand piano and chandelier, that can host up to 40, while the Liddell can cater for up to 30 people for a rustic wedding breakfast.

The timeless venue...

Available for exclusive hire | New Year’s Eve 2023 available | Fairytale setting Voted ‘Best Hotel for Romance’ and ‘North East Hotel of the Year’ in 2018

www.langleycastle.co.uk | weddings@langleycastle.com | (01434) 688888 Langley Castle Hotel, Langley-On-Tyne, Hexham, Northumberland, NE47 5LU Facebook @LangleyCastle | Instagram @langleycastle | Twitter @langleycastle

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LOUGH HOUSE FARM

07717 220 556 | https://lhfweddings.co.uk

Lough House Farm is situated just 12 miles north of Newcastle upon Tyne in Stannington, near Morpeth. A working farm for over 50 years, a family wedding was held in the barn in 2017, and guests were so complimentary about the venue that they decided to open the farm for other couples to celebrate their big day! Hosting no more than 10 weddings per year, the hire of the venue is based on 50 hours, starting at 11am the day before the wedding until 1pm the day after. This allows plenty of time for set-up, deliveries and collections, plus the luxury of couples being able to check the venue the day before their wedding and know it’s set to their exact requirements. A stunning, rustic, blank canvas for you to create your perfect barn celebration, Lough House Farm features exposed brick, feature beams and a wooden bar. The side room is perfect for a chill-out space, casino area, powder room or games zone – the possibilities are endless!

For larger ceremonies, the red brick barn is perfect, easily seating 100-120 guests. Alternatively, say ‘I do’ in the smaller side room for marriages with up to 60 friends and family. Afterwards, host your reception back in the Barn, taking advantage of the included services of an experienced wedding planner to help with all of your arrangements.

SLALEY HALL

01434 673 350 | www.slaleyhallhotel.com

Slaley Hall is an impressive Edwardian-era mansion offering a ‘best-of-both-worlds’ experience, with elegant period features serving up the perfect complement to the stylish bedrooms and facilities of the modern wing of the hotel. Perched blissfully on the cusp of the North Pennines Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, it offers a spectacular country setting, a glorious venue, exquisite catering and stunning accommodation. Whether your wedding is for 20 or 350, Slaley Hall is a very special place for your very special day.

From romantic and intimate to grand and opulent, there’s four magnificent rooms for you to choose to wed in. For larger celebrations of up to 350, the Kielder Suite is the ideal setting, as it’s a blank canvas to help you create your special and unique day. One of the many benefits of this room is also the bar and entertainment area, allowing all your family and friends to stay together in this exclusive private area. The Drawing Room, meanwhile, oozes traditional features, including a beautiful original fireplace, and is perfect for ceremonies of up to 100. The Dukes Room is a unique and opulent setting that overlooks the golf course for up to 110 of your loved ones, and then there’s the Priestman Room, a truly elegant space licensed to hold civil ceremonies and wedding breakfasts up to 60.