The best castle wedding venues nearest to Durham, chosen by our team of the world's leading castle wedding experts. From Zoom calls to virtual tours, you can speak to us for free 7-days-a-week.
Hexham, Northumberland, England
Weddings for up to 150 guests. Sleeps up to 18 guests in 9 rooms.
Our Experts Say:
This 14th Century property has a real fairytale feel, set within medieval grandeur and with a penchant for excellent service. Located in the North-East of England, Langley Castle is a stunning property offering a range of packages or weddings of all sizes. See more
Masham, North Yorkshire, England
Weddings for up to 100 guests. Sleeps up to 80 guests in 42 rooms.
2-night package
1-night package
Our Experts Say:
Situated in 20,000 acres of parkland amid the commanding landscape of the Yorkshire Dales, this secluded castle boasts some of the best guest accommodation in North Yorkshire and exceptional wedding cuisine. Less than an hour from historic York, its ivy-coated turrets house luxurious and refined interiors including stunning reception rooms. See more
Skipton, North Yorkshire, England
Weddings for up to 120 guests (up to 250 in a marquee). Sleeps up to 32 guests in 17 rooms.
Our Experts Say:
Nestled in 3000 acres of parkland, this stately 16th-century hall stands proudly framed by tall columns and awash with Georgian windows. Exchange your vows in the chapel or elegant drawing rooms and let guests wander the bountiful conservatory and 18th-century formal gardens. Luxuriate in antique-filled bedrooms with striking landscaped views across the Dales. See more
nr Gretna Green, Scotland
Weddings for up to 150 guests (up to 250 in a marquee). Sleeps up to 49 guests in 21 rooms.
Our Experts Say:
This 18th-century Scottish wedding venue, six miles from Greta Green, offers the grandest of welcomes up a dramatic stone staircase. The round garden ceremony and spectacular wedding room will enchant, whilst serene parkland views, exquisite painted ceilings and elegantly bedrooms add to Sprinkell’s charming ambiance. See more
Duns, Berwickshire, Scotland
Weddings for up to 150 guests. Sleeps up to 26 guests in 12 rooms.
1-night package
1-night package
Our Experts Say:
A traditional crenellated castle with battlements boasts a plethora of Georgian windows offering all-encompassing views across hedge-trimmed landscaped grounds. The regal facade houses a charming interior, from a wrought-iron stone staircase, an elegant four-columned ceremony space to delightfully-designed, large bedrooms. A wonderful, vaulted barn space plays host to rustic wedding celebrations. See more
North Yorkshire, England
Weddings for up to 220 guests. Sleeps up to 31 guests in 16 rooms.
Package
1-night package
1-night package
Our Experts Say:
The real-life home of Lord and Lady Gerald Fitzalan Howard, this lush estate’s long winding drive reveals a secluded and spectacular wedding setting. A striking Gothic façade conveys a distinguished history and gives way to opulent staterooms and beautifully-designed, characterful bedrooms with views over tree-dotted parkland and a walled garden vineyard. See more
Hello, I’m Beth, Celtic Castles’ Senior Wedding Specialist.
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