Durham Castle


Durham Castle

Durham Castle


Durham Castle is one of the premier venues for wedding receptions in the North East. 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 Tunstall Gallery. For smaller occasions the more intimate Bishop’s Dining Room can take up to 40.

The Castle has two Suites, the Bishop’s Suite and the Chaplain’s Suite, as well as en suite and standard bedrooms which can be available for you and your guests

The staff at Durham Castle would like to help you prepare for your special day and will do all they can to ensure you enjoy it to the full. Whatever style of wedding you are thinking of we would be happy to discuss it with you.

Civil ceremonies are available in the Castle, which are non-religious but legally binding, and can be offered to all couples.

Outdoor ceremonies are available in Fellows Garden for a maximum of 100 guests. White outdoor chairs are provided. If the weather is not suitable for an outdoor ceremony, the event will be moved inside to the Norman Gallery.

Indoor ceremonies take place in the Norman Gallery for a maximum of 120 guests.

Smaller, more intimate, indoor ceremonies can be accommodated in the Bishop’s Dining Room for a maximum of 40 guests, or the Bishop Suite for up to 20 guests.

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