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Woodlands Bistro & Venue

Congburn Nurseries
Edmondsley
Durham
DH7 6DY

Tel: +44 (0)191 380 4990

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Outdoor dining at Woodlands Venue Bar & Kitchen

Awards

  • Regional and MiscellaneousTripAdvisor Travellers Choice Award 2022 TripAdvisor Travellers Choice Award 2022 2022

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TripAdvisor Traveller Rating:

4.4 of 5 stars
108 reviews
    • Service
      4.4 of 5 stars
    • Value
      4.4 of 5 stars
    • Food
      4.4 of 5 stars
    • Atmosphere
      4.7 of 5 stars
    • Excellent
      70
    • Very Good
      18
    • Average
      13
    • Poor
      3
    • Terrible
      4

    Recent Reviews:

    • Lynn R
      Durham, United Kingdom
      Aftertaste
      1 of 5 stars
      Friday, 6th March 2026
      Came with a friend scone very well done coconut cake tasted awful either to much baking powder not a nice taste after taste is disgusting. Read full review
    • myreviewbydavid
      Durham, United Kingdom
      Tasty Sunday Lunch
      5 of 5 stars
      Sunday, 28th June 2026
      Polite and friendly staff. Excellent Sunday lunch, very tasty but not hot enough when served in my opinion. Read full review
    • Danielle T
      Perfect start to finish
      5 of 5 stars
      Thursday, 20th August 2026
      ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ A truly beautiful wedding venue This was our first time visiting the venue, and from the moment we arrived, we were absolutely blown away. The venue itself was beautiful, with such a lovely... Read full review
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    Facilities

    Catering

    • Serve afternoon tea

    Children & Infants

    • Accept children (Minimum age)

    Parking & Transport

    • On site parking

    Provider Facilities

    • Available for wedding receptions
    • Groups accepted
    • Pets accepted

    Provider Features

    • WiFi Available

    Access Information

    Opening Times

    2026 (1 Jan 2026 - 31 Dec 2026)
    DayTimes

    * BRAND NEW Evening Menu available every Thursday, Friday & Saturday from 6pm. Bar open from 4pm.

    Map & Directions

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    Highlights...

    Garden centreCongburn Nurseries & Garden Centre, Chester-le-StreetA one-stop-shop for all your gardening needs as well as our stunning woodland walk which extends over 15 acres, and our very popular Woodland's Bistro and Venue.

    Weddings at Woodlands VenueWeddings at Woodlands Bistro & Venue, DurhamMake Woodlands Wedding Venue a part of your special day with your nearest and dearest.

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