The Ravensworth Arms

The Ravensworth Arms is a country pub and inn on Greenford Lane in Lamesley, a village in a rural conservation area on the southern edge of Gateshead. Part of the Chef and Brewer group, it serves food all day, keeps a range of cask ales and has 19 en-suite bedrooms. It is approved for civil marriages and civil partnerships, so you can marry, eat and stay under one roof.

Why it suits LGBTQ+ couples

The Ravensworth Arms suits couples who want a relaxed, unfussy celebration with good pub food and a room upstairs at the end of the night. Holding the ceremony, the meal and the overnight stay in one place keeps the day simple and gives you more time with your guests. It is a good fit for smaller weddings and for couples who would rather have a long lunch with family and friends than a formal banquet.

Ceremonies

The inn is an approved venue for civil ceremonies in the borough of Gateshead, conducted by registrars from the local register office. Ceremony capacity is not published, so ask the team which room they use and how many guests it seats before you book.

Receptions and food

Food is cooked fresh through the day, from breakfast and brunch to light lunches, pub classics and seasonal dinner specials. The bar serves cask ales, premium lagers and wine. Talk to the team about set menus or a reserved area for your wedding meal, as arrangements depend on numbers and the time of year.

Staying

There are 19 en-suite bedrooms with large beds, and most come with tea and coffee facilities, a television and free wifi. Breakfast is served every morning, from 7am on weekdays and 8am at weekends. Check-in is from 2pm and check-out is by 11am.

Getting there and the area

Lamesley sits about 0.2 miles from the A1, which makes the inn easy to reach by car from Newcastle, Durham and the rest of the North East. Dunston railway station is about four miles away, and Newcastle city centre is a short drive further. The Team Valley is five minutes away, and the countryside around the village has walks that suit a quiet morning after the wedding.

Good to know

• The inn has 19 en-suite bedrooms.
• Food is served daily until 9pm.
• The A1 is less than half a mile away.