Licensed wedding venues in Durham
93 venues across the 4 council areas of Durham are approved to hold a civil marriage or civil partnership, according to the official GOV.UK list. They are grouped by council area below. Search the map by postcode to see what is nearest to you.
County Durham — 58 venues
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30 Galgate
Barnard Castle, County Durham, DL12 8BH
01388 607277
Approved by Durham — the council to ask about this venue
Approval recorded until 31 March 2028 -
Aykley Heads House
Aykley Heads, Durham, DH1 5TS
0191 3864077
Approved by Durham — the council to ask about this venue
Approval recorded until 10 January 2028 -
Beamish Hall
Beamish, Stanley, County Durham, DH9 0YB
01207-233733
Approved by Durham — the council to ask about this venue
Record lapsed 30 April 2016 — confirm with the council -
Beamish Hall Hotel
Beamish, Stanley, DH9 0XB
01207 233 733
Approved by Durham — the council to ask about this venue
Record lapsed 30 April 2019 — confirm with the council -
Beamish Museum
Beamish, County Durham, DH9 0RG
0191 370 4000
Approved by Durham — the council to ask about this venue
Record lapsed 14 January 2023 — confirm with the council -
Beamish Park Hotel
Beamish Burn Road, Marley Hill, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE16 5EG
01207 230 666
Approved by Gateshead — the council to ask about this venue
Approval recorded until 26 September 2026 -
Biddick Hall Lambton
Lambton Park, Chester-Le-Street, Durham, DH3 4PH
0191 385 2435
Approved by Durham — the council to ask about this venue
Record lapsed 12 February 2015 — confirm with the council -
Black Horse Beamish
Red Row, Beamish, Stanley, Co Durham, DH9 0RW
01207 232569
Approved by Durham — the council to ask about this venue
Record lapsed 30 October 2019 — confirm with the council -
Blackhill Comrades Club
Ridley Street, Blackhill, Consett, County Durham, DH8 8TT
01207 502315
Approved by Durham — the council to ask about this venue
Approval recorded until 4 July 2030 -
Bowburn Hall Hotel
Bowburn, Durham, DH6 5NH
0191 377 0311
Approved by Durham — the council to ask about this venue
Approval recorded until 1 September 2027 -
Bowes Museum
Newgate, Barnard Castle, DL12 8NP
01833 690606
Approved by Durham — the council to ask about this venue
Record lapsed 3 October 2019 — confirm with the council -
Bradbury Glade
Sedgefield, County Durham, TS21 2ES
01740 239 144
Approved by Durham — the council to ask about this venue
Record lapsed 7 July 2026 — confirm with the council -
Chilton Country Hotel
Blackboy Road, Fencehouses, Durham, DH4 6PY
0191 385 2694
Approved by Durham — the council to ask about this venue
Record lapsed 18 January 2018 — confirm with the council -
Cockton House
35 Cockton Hill Road, Bishop Auckland, Co Durham, DL14 6HS
01388 607277
Approved by Durham — the council to ask about this venue
Record lapsed 31 March 2019 — confirm with the council -
Crook Hall
Sidegate, County Durham, DH1 5SZ
0191 3848028
Approved by Durham — the council to ask about this venue
Record lapsed 14 March 2020 — confirm with the council -
Dalton Old Pump House
Stockton Road, Dalton-Le-Dale, Seaham, Co. Durham, SR7 8RQ
Approved by Durham — the council to ask about this venue
Approval recorded until 8 February 2027 -
Durham Castle
Palace Green, Durham, DH1 3RW
0191 334 3800
Approved by Durham — the council to ask about this venue
Record lapsed 27 March 2022 — confirm with the council -
Durham County Cricket
Riverside, Chester-Le-Street, DH3 3QR
0191 387 1717
Approved by Durham — the council to ask about this venue
Approval recorded until 26 May 2027 -
Durham Marriott Hotel
Old Elvet, Durham, DH1 3JN
0191 386 6821
Approved by Durham — the council to ask about this venue
Record lapsed 11 March 2019 — confirm with the council -
Durham Masonic Hall
36 Old Elvet, Durham City, DH1 3HN
0191 386 9318
Approved by Durham — the council to ask about this venue
Approval recorded until 8 November 2028 -
Hallgarth Manor Hotel
Pittingham, Durham, DH6 1AB
0191 372 1188
Approved by Durham — the council to ask about this venue
Approval recorded until 15 June 2027 -
Hardwick Hall Hotel
Sedgefield, County Durham, TS21 2EH
01740 620253
Approved by Durham — the council to ask about this venue
Record lapsed 7 January 2022 — confirm with the council -
Hardwicke Hall Manor
Hesleden, Hartlepool, TS27 4PA
01429 836236
Approved by Durham — the council to ask about this venue
Record lapsed 2 June 2022 — confirm with the council -
Hatfield College
North Bailey, Durham, DH1 3RQ
Approved by Durham — the council to ask about this venue
Record lapsed 27 March 2022 — confirm with the council -
Headlam Hall Hotel
Headlam, Gainford, Darlington, DL2 3HA
01325 730238
Approved by Durham — the council to ask about this venue
Approval recorded until 6 May 2027 -
Helme Park Hotel
Fir Tree, Nr Bishop Auckland, DL13 4NW
01388 730970
Approved by Durham — the council to ask about this venue
Record lapsed 7 May 2018 — confirm with the council -
Horsley Hall
Eastgate, Bishop Auckland, DL13 2LJ
01388 517239
Approved by Durham — the council to ask about this venue
Record lapsed 9 November 2016 — confirm with the council -
Lartington Hall
Stable Lodge, Lartington Hall, Barnard Castle, Co Durham, DL12 9BW
01833 651850
Approved by Durham — the council to ask about this venue
Record lapsed 22 May 2019 — confirm with the council -
Lumley Castle Hotel
Chester-le-Street, County Durham, DH3 4NX
0191 3891111
Approved by Durham — the council to ask about this venue
Approval recorded until 4 March 2027 -
Martino's
19-20 North Railway Street, Seaham, Co Durham, SR7 7DA
0191 529 5295
Approved by Durham — the council to ask about this venue
Record lapsed 31 March 2019 — confirm with the council -
Park Head Hotel
13 Park View Terrace, New Coundon, Bishop Auckland, DL14 8QB
01388 661 727
Approved by Durham — the council to ask about this venue
Record lapsed 28 July 2018 — confirm with the council -
Radisson Blu Hotel
Frankland Lane, Durham, DH1 5TA
0191 3727200
Approved by Durham — the council to ask about this venue
Approval recorded until 10 January 2028 -
Ramside Hall Hotel
Carrville, Durham, DH1 1TD
0191 3865281
Approved by Durham — the council to ask about this venue
Record lapsed 15 February 2020 — confirm with the council -
Runa Farm
Darlington Road, Barnard Castle, County Durham, DL12 8TA
0191 933 7409
Approved by Durham — the council to ask about this venue
Approval recorded until 28 July 2027 -
Seaham Town Hall
Stockton Road, Seaham, County Durham, SR7 0HP
01915818034
Approved by Durham — the council to ask about this venue
Approval recorded until 24 March 2028 -
Sedgefield Race Course
Stockton on Tees, TS21 2HW
01740 621925
Approved by Durham — the council to ask about this venue
Record lapsed 10 January 2017 — confirm with the council -
Shildon Civic Hall
Shildon, Co. Durham, DL4 1AH
01388 772563
Approved by Durham — the council to ask about this venue
Record lapsed 22 September 2019 — confirm with the council -
Shotton Hall
Old Shotton, Peterlee, County Durham, SR8 2PH
0191 5862491
Approved by Durham — the council to ask about this venue
Record lapsed 15 August 2019 — confirm with the council -
South Causey Inn
Stanley, Co Durham, DH9 0LS
01207 235555
Approved by Durham — the council to ask about this venue
Record lapsed 22 February 2022 — confirm with the council -
St Aidan's College
Windmill Hill, Durham, DH1 3LJ
0191 3743264
Approved by Durham — the council to ask about this venue
Record lapsed 30 November 2014 — confirm with the council -
St Chad's College
18 North Bailey, Durham, DH1 3RH
Approved by Durham — the council to ask about this venue
Record lapsed 28 May 2026 — confirm with the council -
Stanley Civic Hall
Front Street, Stanley, Co Durham, DH9 0NA
01207 299110
Approved by Durham — the council to ask about this venue
Record lapsed 25 February 2018 — confirm with the council -
The Hammer and Pincers
Preston-Le-Skerne, Newton Aycliffe, DL5 6JH
01325 314873
Approved by Durham — the council to ask about this venue
Approval recorded until 19 June 2028 -
The Manor House
West End, Sedgefield, TS21 2BW
01740 629 999
Approved by Durham — the council to ask about this venue
Record lapsed 10 March 2019 — confirm with the council -
The Manor House Hotel
The Green, West Auckland, Co Durham, DL14 9HW
01388 834834
Approved by Durham — the council to ask about this venue
Record lapsed 1 June 2018 — confirm with the council -
The Mariner's Landing
St John's Square, Seaham, SR7 7JE
0300 026 5501
Approved by Durham — the council to ask about this venue
Record lapsed 18 May 2017 — confirm with the council -
The Morritt Arms
Greta Bridge, Barnard Castle, County Durham, DL12 9SE
01833 627232
Approved by Durham — the council to ask about this venue
Record lapsed 20 August 2019 — confirm with the council -
The New Plough
Mountsett, Burnopfield, County Durham, NE16 6HZ
01207 570337
Approved by Durham — the council to ask about this venue
Record lapsed 22 February 2022 — confirm with the council -
The Old Vicarage
Church Street, Castleside, Consett, DH8 9AP
01207 590550
Approved by Durham — the council to ask about this venue
Record lapsed 16 March 2022 — confirm with the council -
The Park Head Hotel
New Coundon, Bishop Auckland, Durham, DL14 8QB
01388 661727
Approved by Durham — the council to ask about this venue
Record lapsed 28 July 2015 — confirm with the council -
The Royal County Hotel
Old Elvet, Durham City, DH1 3JN
0191 386 6821
Approved by Durham — the council to ask about this venue
Record lapsed 2 February 2016 — confirm with the council -
The Story
Mount Oswald, Durham City, DH1 3TQ
Approved by Durham — the council to ask about this venue
Approval recorded until 11 June 2029 -
The Swallow Eden Arms
Rushyford, County Durham, DL17 0LL
01388 720541
Approved by Durham — the council to ask about this venue
Record lapsed 26 April 2020 — confirm with the council -
The Tcr Hub
Shaw Bank Barnard Castle, County Durham, DL12 8TD
Approved by Durham — the council to ask about this venue
Approval recorded until 7 July 2030 -
The Three Tuns Hotel
New Elvet, Durham, DH1 3AQ
0191 3864326
Approved by Durham — the council to ask about this venue
Record lapsed 8 November 2014 — confirm with the council -
The White House
Eden Lane, Peterlee, County of Durham, SR8 5DL
0191 5870299
Approved by Durham — the council to ask about this venue
Record lapsed 19 July 2026 — confirm with the council -
Thomas Wright House
High Street, Byers Green, Spennymoor, County Durham, DL16 7PF
01388 664716
Approved by Durham — the council to ask about this venue
Approval recorded until 16 November 2027 -
Whitworth Hall Hotel
Whitworth Hall Country Park, Spennymoor, Co Durham, DL16 7QX
01388 813111
Approved by Durham — the council to ask about this venue
Record lapsed 26 April 2022 — confirm with the council
Darlington — 12 venues
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Bannatyne Hotel
Southend Avenue, Darlington, DL3 7HZ
01325 365859
Approved by Darlington — the council to ask about this venue
Approval recorded until 6 April 2027 -
Blackwell Grange Hotel
Grange Road, Darlington, DL3 8QH
01325 509955
Approved by Darlington — the council to ask about this venue
Approval recorded until 22 November 2028 -
Darlington Arena
Neasham Road, Darlington, DL1 1DL
01325 350267
Approved by Darlington — the council to ask about this venue
Record lapsed 31 March 2026 — confirm with the council -
Hall Garth Golf and
Coatham, Mundeville, Darlington, DL1 3LU
01325 300400
Approved by Darlington — the council to ask about this venue
Record lapsed 9 January 2026 — confirm with the council -
Hopetown Darlington
Mcnay Street, Darlington, DL3 6SW
01325 460532
Approved by Darlington — the council to ask about this venue
Record lapsed 23 June 2025 — confirm with the council -
Redworth Hall Hotel
Redworth, Darlington, DL5 6NL
01388 770600
Approved by Darlington — the council to ask about this venue
Approval recorded until 31 July 2028 -
Rockliffe Hall Hotel
Hurworth, Darlington, DL2 2DU
01325 729999
Approved by Darlington — the council to ask about this venue
Approval recorded until 24 November 2027 -
The Dolphin Centre
Horsemarket, Darlington, DL1 5RP
01325 406000
Approved by Darlington — the council to ask about this venue
Approval recorded until 28 November 2026 -
The Hippodrome Theatre
The Hippodrome Theatre, Parkgate, Darlington, DL1 1RR
01325 405405
Approved by Darlington — the council to ask about this venue
Record lapsed 30 June 2022 — confirm with the council -
The Kings Hotel
Priestgate, Darlington, DL1 1NW
01325 380222
Approved by Darlington — the council to ask about this venue
Record lapsed 4 June 2026 — confirm with the council -
The Town Hall, Darlington
Town Hall, Darlington, DL1 5QT
01325 405000
Approved by Darlington — the council to ask about this venue
Approval recorded until 6 April 2027 -
Walworth Castle Hotel
Walworth, Darlington, DL2 2LY
01325 485470
Approved by Darlington — the council to ask about this venue
Record lapsed 8 January 2026 — confirm with the council
Hartlepool — 7 venues
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Avenue
Lauder Street, Hartlepool, TS24 8AT
01429 867 456
Approved by Hartlepool — the council to ask about this venue
Record lapsed 31 August 2024 — confirm with the council -
Borough Hall
Middlegate, the Headland, Hartlepool, TS24 0JD
01429 266269
Approved by Hartlepool — the council to ask about this venue
Approval recorded until 31 May 2027 -
Golden Lion
Dunston Road, Hartlepool, TS26 0EW
01429 867100
Approved by Hartlepool — the council to ask about this venue
Record lapsed 30 November 2025 — confirm with the council -
Hartlepool Town Hall
Raby Road, Hartlepool, TS24 8AH
01429 860663
Approved by Hartlepool — the council to ask about this venue
Record lapsed 31 August 2024 — confirm with the council -
National Museum of the
Jackson Dock, Maritime Avenue, Hartlepool, TS24 0XZ
01429 860077
Approved by Hartlepool — the council to ask about this venue
Approval recorded until 31 July 2026 -
The Duke of Cleveland
2 Church Walk, the Headland, Hartlepool, TS24 0Nd
01429 523337
Approved by Hartlepool — the council to ask about this venue
Approval recorded until 31 March 2028 -
The Marine Hotel
5-7 the Front, Seaton Carew, Hartlepool, TS25 1BS
01429 266244
Approved by Hartlepool — the council to ask about this venue
Approval recorded until 30 June 2027
Stockton-on-Tees — 13 venues
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Hidden Oak
Elton Moor Farm, Darlington Back Lane, Whinney Hill, Stockton-On-Tees, TS21 1BQ
07984 540 007
Approved by Stockton-On-Tees — the council to ask about this venue
Approval recorded until 5 May 2028 -
Judges Country House
Kirklevington, Yarm, Stockton-On-Tees, TS15 9LW
01642 789000
Approved by Stockton-On-Tees — the council to ask about this venue
Record lapsed 9 June 2026 — confirm with the council -
Norton Tavern
Station Road, Norton, Stockton-On-Tees, TS20 1PE
01642 885002
Approved by Stockton-On-Tees — the council to ask about this venue
Approval recorded until 28 February 2029 -
Parkmore Hotel and
636 Yarm Road, Eaglescliffe, Stockton-On-Tees, TS16 0DH
01642 786815
Approved by Stockton-On-Tees — the council to ask about this venue
Record lapsed 19 May 2026 — confirm with the council -
Preston Park Museum and
Yarm Road, Eaglescliffe, Stockton-On-Tees, TS18 3RH
01642 527335
Approved by Stockton-On-Tees — the council to ask about this venue
Record lapsed 29 September 2022 — confirm with the council -
River Tees Watersports
The Slipway, Stockton-On-Tees, TS18 2NL
01642 628940
Approved by Stockton-On-Tees — the council to ask about this venue
Approval recorded until 2 October 2028 -
Synthonia Suites
Belasis Avenue, Billingham, Stockton-On-Tees, TS23 1LH
01642 553 102
Approved by Stockton-On-Tees — the council to ask about this venue
Record lapsed 8 March 2026 — confirm with the council -
The Nightingale Suite
Nightingale House, Balaclava Street, Stockton-On-Tees, TS18 2AL
01642 527720
Approved by Stockton-On-Tees — the council to ask about this venue
Approval recorded until 31 January 2028 -
The Replica H. M. Bark
Castlegate Quay, Riverside, Stockton-On-Tees, TS18 1B2
01642 608109
Approved by Stockton-On-Tees — the council to ask about this venue
Record lapsed 17 August 2018 — confirm with the council -
The Swan
101 Wolviston Road, Billingham, Stockton-On-Tees, TS23 2SF
01642 553157
Approved by Stockton-On-Tees — the council to ask about this venue
Approval recorded until 4 May 2028 -
Thornaby Town Hall
Mandale Road, Thornaby, Stockton-On-Tees, TS17 6AD
01642 678652
Approved by Stockton-On-Tees — the council to ask about this venue
Approval recorded until 31 August 2029 -
Wynyard Golf Club
Wellington Drive, Wynyard, Billingham, TS22 5QJ
01740 644399
Approved by Stockton-On-Tees — the council to ask about this venue
Record lapsed 31 January 2026 — confirm with the council -
Wynyard Hall
Wynyard, Billingham, Stockton-On-Tees, TS22 5NF
01740 644811
Approved by Stockton-On-Tees — the council to ask about this venue
Approval recorded until 30 November 2027
Elsewhere in Durham — 3 venues
Approved by Durham rather than by a district council, or with an address we could not pin to a single council area.
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Durham Amateur Rowing
Geen Lane, Durham, DH1 Eju
0191 386 6431
Approved by Durham — the council to ask about this venue
Approval recorded until 16 June 2027 -
Seaham Hall
Lord Byron's Walk, Seaham, County Durham, SR8 7AG
0191 5161400
Approved by Durham — the council to ask about this venue
Record lapsed 6 July 2019 — confirm with the council -
Spennymoor Town Hall
High Street, Spennymoor, Co Durham, DL6 6DG
01388 815276
Approved by Durham — the council to ask about this venue
Record lapsed 14 October 2019 — confirm with the council
What this list is, and what it is not
- It covers civil marriages and civil partnerships on approved premises in England and Wales. Scotland and Northern Ireland license the celebrant rather than the building, so they have no equivalent list.
- It does not include churches or other religious buildings, which are registered separately, and it barely covers register offices themselves.
- The source is a snapshot last updated 17 October 2025 and GOV.UK warns that not every current venue appears on it.
- A lapsed record is not a refusal. Roughly a third of entries show a past expiry date, including venues that plainly still hold weddings — it usually means a renewal has not been recorded centrally. Confirm with the venue or the council.
- We do not collect reviews, ratings or photographs ourselves. The Google Maps link on each venue opens a search for that venue on Google, where you can see its own photos and what people have said about it.