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You are here > Home > Things to Do > Weddings > Weddings at Thomas Wright House

Weddings at Thomas Wright House

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Byers Green
Bishop Auckland
County Durham
DL16 7PF

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At Thomas Wright House we specalise in offering intimate wedding parties up to 50 guests!

We pride ourselves on being unique as we offer Bespoke Packages once we have gotten to know the Happy Couple! 

Our bespoke pacakages all include a complimentary nights stay in one of our Luxury Suites either Aquila with Hot Tub or Phoenix with Double Spa Bath for the Happy Couple on their wedding night.

We enjoy hearing your stories, it is your day!

Our Graden Room licenced for ceremonies is on the Ground Floor with patio doors leading onto the Garden.

Our Dorado Function Room licenced for ceremonies also is on the first floor with views of the countryside.

With 8 en-suite Bedrooms and 3 Self Catering Cottages just 5 minutes away your guests are well catered for, should your guests book the remaining 7 Rooms at Thomas Wright House you will then on most occassions have exculsive use of our venue.

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TripAdvisor Traveller Rating:

4.9 of 5 stars
214 reviews
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      4.9 of 5 stars
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      4.9 of 5 stars
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      5 of 5 stars
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    Recent Reviews:

    • _rgreensmith75
      Durham, United Kingdom
      Trip Type:
      Couples
      Superb place to stay.
      5 of 5 stars
      Tuesday, 29th October 2024
      We've stayed here half a dozen times and always stay in the same room which is perfect for us, everything is top quality the accommodation and the staff are fantastic and can't do enough for you. We... Read full review
    • Wendy P
      Lovely 2 night break.
      5 of 5 stars
      Tuesday, 11th March 2025
      We were in a room with access to outside space with a hot tub for our sole use. Very private not overlooked by other guests. The bed was a super King and the room was spotless. Tea a coffee and... Read full review
    • michellewB8828SW
      Trip Type:
      Friends getaway
      Food & Drinks with Friends
      5 of 5 stars
      Saturday, 12th April 2025
      1st visit to this lovely village pub and all I can say is everything from quality food & drinks were beautiful. The service from Scarlet the waitetres was 100% she had a good knowledge of wines... Read full review
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    Opening Times

    2025 (1 Jan 2025 - 31 Dec 2025)
    facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thomaswrighthouse/

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    Highlights...

    No 1 Old Hall Cottage, WillingtonNo 1 Old Hall Cottage (ref 30417) is a delightful semi-detached stone holiday cottage converted from Grade II listed building in the grounds of the Old Hall with a private Hot Tub. Sleeps 4

    Hall Farm Cottage, WillingtonHall Farm Cottage (ref 30419) is a detached 500-year-old barn conversion for 2, with private Hot Tub and magnificent views over open countryside. Open plan kitchen /living space downstairs with wood burner (fuel included) Large bedroom with king bed and bathroom upstairs.

    Thomas Wright House Sundays DinnerThomas Wright House Restaurant, WillingtonOffering: A Collection Service Thomas Wright House serves food every day from 12 noon. Lunch, Afternoon Tea, Evening Meals including a la carte and Sunday Lunch. The restaurant is licensed with an outdoor eating area in the summer months.

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