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  1. Weddings at Moor House Adventure Centre

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    Weddings at Moor House Adventure Centre

    Houghton-le-Spring

    Moor House Adventure Centre's 22 acres of woodland provide the perfect venue for a truly unique wedding.

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  2. Indoor wedding venue at Lartington Hall

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    Weddings at Lartington Hall

    Barnard Castle

    Historic and truly unique, Lartington Hall is a destination wedding venue on the North Yorkshire and Durham borders, boasting grand architecture, rich heritage, and an enchanting backdrop for a timeless celebration of love.

     

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    Weddings at Lumley Castle Hotel

    Chester-le-Street

    Every big day should be unique. Whether you want the largest and grandest of affairs or something more intimate with those closest, we have a range of castle wedding venues to suit your needs.

    Lumley Castle Hotel is perfectly suited for all your…

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  4. Weddings at Wynyard Hall

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    Weddings at Wynyard Hall

    Wynyard

    Situated in a stunning location in North East England, Wynyard Hall is a truly unique wedding venue, boasting a beautiful 12th century Chapel, magnificent State Rooms, luxury accommodation and a The Spa, providing wedding make-up bridal beauty…

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  5. A man playing a cello and a man playing the piano room in the picture gallery.

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    Barnard Castle

    The Bowes Museum is set in the historic market town of Barnard Castle in the breath taking Durham Dales, surrounded by beautiful gardens and parkland, it is an inspirational and aesthetic venue for multiple uses.

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  6. Weddings at Brancepeth Castle

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    Weddings at Brancepeth Castle

    Durham

    The castle is an ideal venue for your wedding if you are looking for a beautiful setting with the opportunity to do something that is really personal.

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  7. The Orangery, with friendly folk pelmets, soft grey ticking curtains, lime-washed furniture, and clothed tables with floral centrepieces and candles.

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    Weddings at South Causey Inn

    Stanley

    South Causey Inn can provide you with a traditional country wedding, set in the beautiful countryside with a relaxed informal environment.

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    • Regional and Miscellaneous Hitched Wedding Award 2024Hitched Wedding Award
    • Regional and Miscellaneous Wedding Industry Awards 2024Wedding Industry Awards
    • Regional and Miscellaneous Best of Bridebook 2024Best of Bridebook
    • Regional and Miscellaneous Northumbria in Bloom Gold 2024Northumbria in Bloom Gold
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  8. Weddings at Banks Homes Riverside

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    Weddings at Banks Homes Riverside

    Chester-le-Street

    For over 25 years, in the heart of County Durham lies one of the most picturesque settings in English sport. We at Banks Homes Riverside invite you to come and, for the first time, get married on our expansive four-acre pitch.

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    Weddings at Beamish Hall Hotel

    Beamish

    An extraordinary and luxurious Wedding Venue in Durham, the jewel of the North East, capturing the true magic of love. This twelfth century hidden treasure has played to some of the most elegant and romantic weddings in the North East, whilst…

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    • Regional and Miscellaneous Best of Bridebook Platinum Award 2023Best of Bridebook Platinum Award
    • Regional and Miscellaneous Guides for Brides Finalist 2023Guides for Brides Finalist
    • Regional and Miscellaneous Hitched Weddings Awards 2023Hitched Weddings Awards
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  10. Weddings at the Manor House Hotel and Spa

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    Weddings at the Manor House Hotel and Spa

    West Auckland

    Imagine having your dream wedding in a 12th Century Manor House, the perfect wedding venue near Darlington and Durham, just 10 minutes away from each in the beautiful village of West Auckland.

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  11. Weddings at The Lord Crewe Arms

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    Weddings at The Lord Crewe Arms

    Blanchland

    An Eleventh Century Abbot’s Guest House with vaulted rooms, flagstone floors, the biggest roaring winter fires and glorious summer gardens perched perfectly on top of the North Pennine moors

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  12. Weddings at 61 Durham

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    Weddings at 61 Durham

    Durham City

    One of the most popular wedding venues in the North East, 61 Durham, provides the ideal solution for that extra special occasion.

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  13. Wedding couple by High Force Waterfall

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    Weddings at High Force

    Barnard Castle

    Unique Waterfall Weddings. Book your wedding at one of the North of England’s greatest natural sights.

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  14. Weddings at Blackwell Grange Hotel

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    Weddings at The Blackwell Grange Hotel

    Darlington

    We only host one wedding per day so we can guarantee you will be the centre of attention! Everyone dreams of a special and unique wedding like no other, one that will be talked about for many happy years to come.  Whether you envisage saying ‘I…

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    Runa Farm Weddings

    Barnard Castle

    Runa (RU-NA) – “The Bridging of two worlds”

     

    A rustic wedding venue, but quite unlike any other; bringing that authentic Baleric style and glamour to a secluded County Durham beauty spot, Runa Farm offers a completely fresh wedding…

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  16. Weddings at Woodlands Venue

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    Weddings at Woodlands Bistro & Venue

    Edmondsley

    Make Woodlands Wedding Venue a part of your special day with your nearest and dearest.

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  17. Weddings at Redworth Hall Hotel

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    Weddings at Redworth Hall Hotel

    Newton Aycliffe

    Redworth Hall is a 17th Century Jacobean Manor that provides the perfect elegant setting for the perfect fairy-tale venue for your modern day love story. Encompassed within 26 acres of beautifully landscaped grounds and woodlands, the hotel boasts…

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    • Green Awards Green Tourism - Silver 2024Green Tourism - Silver
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  18. Wedding Celebrations at St Chad's College

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    Wedding Celebrations at St Chad's College

    Durham City

    The beautiful setting of our gardens, where your guests can enjoy a drinks reception, and the splendid surroundings of the Moulsdale Hall & covered quad make an ideal setting for your wedding reception.

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