Jesmond Dene House

Jesmond Dene House is an independently owned boutique hotel in a Grade II listed house, set in the wooded valley of Jesmond Dene a few minutes from Newcastle city centre. It has 40 bedrooms, a well-regarded restaurant, a terrace and a Secret Garden, and it is licensed for weddings of up to 114 guests.

Why it suits LGBTQ+ couples

The house can be booked for exclusive use, which means every bedroom, lounge, garden and dining room belongs to you and your guests for the celebration. That makes it easy to create a relaxed, private weekend with no strangers at the next table. GLW recommends it for couples who want the feel of a country house wedding while staying close to the city.

Ceremonies

You can marry indoors in one of the private rooms or out on the terrace, with the Dene as a green backdrop. The Great Hall is a grand option for a larger party, and the Secret Garden is a separate outdoor space that suits drinks and photographs. Ceremonies can host up to 114 guests.

Receptions and food

Four private rooms are available, and you can host the whole day or just the evening celebration. The kitchen offers three styles: a formal banquet from the hotel restaurant, an afternoon tea served with sparkling wine, or a bespoke buffet for a looser evening. Three packages, Elegance, Opulence and Indulgence, set out what is included, with rates varying between midweek, off-peak and peak dates. Exclusive use is quoted to suit your plans and is available midweek or at weekends throughout the year.

Staying

The 40 bedrooms mean many of your guests can stay on site, and with exclusive use every room is reserved for your party. Waking up in the Dene, with breakfast in the house, keeps the celebration going into the next morning.

Getting there and the area

The hotel is on Jesmond Dene Road, a short taxi ride from Newcastle Central Station and the city centre, and around 20 minutes from Newcastle Airport. Jesmond Dene itself is a wooded park with riverside walks, a short stroll from the house, and the cafes and bars of Jesmond are nearby.

Good to know

• Licensed for weddings of up to 114 guests.
• Exclusive use includes all 40 bedrooms, the restaurant, lounges, gardens and the Great Hall.
• Evening-only celebrations can be booked.