The Biscuit Factory

The Biscuit Factory is a large independent art gallery on Stoddart Street, just east of Newcastle city centre, set in a converted industrial building. Alongside its exhibitions it runs three event spaces for weddings, from an indoor garden room to a big open hall, so you can match the room to the size and feel of your day.

Why it suits LGBTQ+ couples

A gallery wedding brings art, light and space without the formality of a country house or hotel. The team offers full-day, reception-only, evening-only and room-only bookings, and a coordinator works with you from menu tasting to the final details meeting. GLW recommends it for creative couples who want a city wedding with a modern, relaxed feel and the freedom to shape it.

Ceremonies

The venue is licensed for marriages and civil partnerships. Ceremonies are usually held in the Garden Room, a bright indoor space filled with greenery, which seats between 70 and 120 guests. You book the registrar yourselves through Newcastle City Council, and the venue team will help you plan the timings around it.

Receptions and food

Each space suits a different scale. The Garden Room seats 70 to 120 for dinner and takes up to 180 in the evening. Artisan seats 50 to 70 and holds around 100 for drinks and dancing. The Biscuit Room is the largest, seating 100 to 300 with up to 300 in the evening. Menus range from three-course dining to relaxed buffets, and the kitchen adapts dishes for dietary needs. A children's menu is offered, and evening buffets can be added. You can also bring in an outside caterer, provided they are a registered business with food hygiene certification. The bar usually takes last orders at 11.30pm.

Getting there and the area

Manors Metro station is about ten minutes on foot, and Newcastle Central Station is around five minutes by car or 25 minutes walking. Several car parks sit around the building, and your coordinator can share a map with guests. The gallery is close to the Ouseburn Valley and Jesmond, with the bars and hotels of the city centre a short hop away.

Good to know

• Other events may run in different parts of the building, with staff guiding your guests to the right entrance.
• A date can be held for up to 14 days while you decide.
• Assistance animals are welcome.