Resort or Large Hotel · Washington, Tyne and Wear
Holiday Inn Washington
Hotel off the A1(M) at Washington, Tyne and Wear, licensed for ceremonies, with rooms and free parking
Holiday Inn Washington is a hotel on Emerson Road in Washington, just off junction 64 of the A1(M), between Newcastle, Sunderland and Durham. It has a banqueting suite, a restaurant, a bar and lounge and a range of bedrooms, along with free parking. It is a practical choice for couples whose guests are coming from across the North East and beyond.
Why it suits LGBTQ+ couples
GLW likes this hotel for couples who want an easy, all-in-one day. You can hold the ceremony, meal and evening party in the same building, guests can stay over at reduced rates, and the wedding package is built around optional extras so you choose what matters to you. The wedding night stay is included for the two of you.
Ceremonies
The Beamish Suite and the Traders Restaurant are both licensed for civil ceremonies, so the whole wedding can take place on site. The wedding team can advise which room suits your guest numbers.
Receptions and food
The restaurant seats up to around 110 to 120 for a sit-down wedding breakfast, and an informal buffet reception can host around 150. Catering is in-house, with Asian menus available, a wine list and a bar. You can also bring in outside caterers. The Wedding in a Box package is designed to be tailored with extras, and a brochure is available from the wedding team.
Staying
The hotel has standard, premium, family, accessible and dog-friendly rooms. Couples receive a complimentary night on their wedding night with breakfast the next morning, and guests can book rooms at discounted rates.
Getting there and the area
The hotel sits just off the A1(M) at junction 64, making it easy to reach by car from north and south. Free parking is available for cars and coaches. Newcastle Central Station and Durham station are both a short drive away, and Newcastle Airport is around half an hour by road. Washington Old Hall, the Wildfowl and Wetlands Trust reserve and Penshaw Monument are all close by for photographs or a day out.
Good to know
- Two rooms are licensed for civil ceremonies.
- Free on-site parking includes space for coaches.
- Couples get a complimentary wedding night stay.
Frequently asked questions
Can we hold our ceremony at Holiday Inn Washington?
Yes. The Beamish Suite and the Traders Restaurant are both licensed for civil ceremonies.
How many guests can the hotel host?
Around 110 to 120 for a seated meal and around 150 for an evening buffet reception.
Is the hotel easy to reach by car?
Yes. It is just off junction 64 of the A1(M), with free parking on site.
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