The Details
Type of Ceremony
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Civil ceremony licensed
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Outdoor Ceremonies
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Receptions Only
Venue Setting
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City
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Town
Venue Type
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Stately home
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Castle
Guest Accommodation
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1 to 9 guests
Catering Options
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Inhouse Caterers
Additional Facilities
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Outdoor ceremonies
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One wedding per day
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Bridal suite
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Guest rooms
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Licensed bar
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Live music permitted
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Discos permitted
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Wedding coordinator
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Wedding packages
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Bespoke weddings
What Our Couples Love
- Friendly and experienced staff
- Set in Durham's UNESCO World Heritage Site
- Unique, historic and beautiful venue
- Exquisite menus, prepared on site
- Four poster bed for Bride & Groom
- Stunning photos with the backdrop of the historical Castle
Frequently asked questions
Can we have exclusive use of the venue?
We guarantee to only take one wedding a day (but it is not exclusive use, as we may have other B&B guests staying with us – but they will not have access to the wedding ceremony or wedding breakfast rooms)
Are you licenced for civil ceremonies?
Yes
Can we have the wedding ceremony outdoors?
Yes
Can we use our own caterers?
NO
Are fireworks allowed?
No
Is there a honeymoon or bridal suite?
Yes, with a four-poster bed
Is there accommodation on site?
Yes
Is there additional accommodation nearby?
Yes, nearby hotels
About Durham Castle
Durham Castle is a unique wedding reception venue in County Durham. There is no finer venue in the North East for wedding receptions than Durham Castle. This is a beautiful, historic building, and is sure to offer a unique wedding you won't forget.
Durham Castle is one of the premier venues for wedding receptions in the North East. Situated in the heart of the Durham, the Castle, along with Durham's world famous Cathedral, forms part of a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
The magnificent Great Hall, which dates from 1284, can take wedding breakfasts of up to 200, with guests able to enjoy an arrival drinks reception in the Courtyard of the Castle or the Tunstal Gallery. For smaller occasions the more intimate Bishop's Dining Room can take up to 40.
The Castle is also licenced for civil ceremonies and can offer both indoor and outdoor ceremonies on site from 20 to 120 guests. Ceremonies are non-religious but legally binding, and offered to all couples.
Our staff have a wealth of experience organising the most prestigious events, ensuring that the quality of planning and service will match the unrivalled setting. Our catering team can provide a range of exceptional food, from buffets through to banquets for up to 200 people.
We can also offer a comfortable range of bed and breakfast accommodation within the Castle walls. The Castle has two Suites, the Bishop's Suite and the Chaplain's Suite, as well as another 47 en suite and 29 standard (with shared bathrooms) bedrooms which can be available for you and your guests.
Pricing info shown in the listing summary:
Based on a typical wedding reception for 80 guests, including venue hire, wedding breakfast, drinks package and evening buffet.
