Barn & Farm · Newcastle-Upon-Tyne, Tyne and Wear
The Parlour at Blagdon
Exclusive-use country venue on the Blagdon Estate at Seaton Burn, north of Newcastle, with five bedrooms.
The Parlour at Blagdon is a countryside wedding venue at Blagdon Smithy on the Old Great North Road, set on the Blagdon Estate at Seaton Burn, just north of Newcastle. It offers exclusive use for the whole day, an old smithy for ceremonies, landscaped gardens and five bedrooms on site.
Why it suits LGBTQ+ couples
Packages give you the venue to yourselves until midnight, so there are no other parties and no shared spaces. Ceremonies can be civil, humanist or celebrant-led, which leaves you free to write vows and a running order that suit you. GLW recommends it for couples who want a rustic, private country wedding with one team looking after the whole day.
Ceremonies
The venue holds a wedding licence and offers two ceremony settings: the Smithy, a rustic indoor room, and the landscaped gardens and courtyard for outdoor vows. Ceremonies can seat up to 90 guests. Confetti is allowed, which makes for a lively exit and good photographs.
Receptions and food
The wedding breakfast is served in the Willow Room, which seats up to 90, and the venue holds up to 175 for the evening. Catering is in-house, with options including halal and vegan menus, a hog roast and a barbecue, plus evening buffets. A licensed bar serves beers, wines and cocktails. There is a resident DJ, an in-house toastmaster and a wedding coordinator. Packages are based on a minimum of 40 guests.
Staying
Five double en suite bedrooms sleep up to ten guests, including a bridal suite and a honeymoon suite, and packages include accommodation for the two of you.
Getting there and the area
The venue is close to the A1 north of Newcastle, around 20 minutes by car from the city centre and Newcastle Central Station, and a short drive from Newcastle Airport. There is parking on site and disabled access. Ponteland, Morpeth and the Northumberland countryside are close by for guests who want to explore.
Good to know
- Exclusive use of the venue for the whole day, until midnight.
- Humanist and celebrant ceremonies are welcome.
- Pets are welcome.
Frequently asked questions
Can we marry outdoors?
Yes. Ceremonies can be held in the landscaped gardens or indoors in the Smithy.
How many guests can the venue take?
Up to 90 for the ceremony and wedding breakfast, and up to 175 in the evening.
Is there accommodation on site?
Yes. Five en suite bedrooms sleep up to ten guests.
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