Wedding Venue’s We Love

Planning your wedding in the North East of England? The region is home to some of the most breathtaking wedding venues in the UK, from romantic countryside estates to elegant barn venues and historic castles.

Over the years, Alex Poole Weddings has had the privilege of capturing weddings at many incredible venues across Northumberland, County Durham, North Yorkshire and beyond. Below are some of our favourite venues along with real weddings captured at each location.

Le Petit Château

Located in the heart of Northumberland countryside, Le Petit Château is a French-inspired luxury wedding venue known for its romantic architecture, elegant interiors and beautifully landscaped grounds. Couples are drawn to the venue’s timeless charm, combining countryside tranquillity with sophisticated design. From intimate ceremony spaces to stunning outdoor photo opportunities, this venue creates a perfect backdrop for cinematic wedding storytelling and natural, emotional photography.
Bride in wedding dress standing by a window with sunlight, flanked by dark curtains in a stone-walled room.
Bride and groom standing close under a veil outdoors, surrounded by greenery and flowers.

Doxford Barns

Doxford Barns is one of the North East’s most popular barn wedding venues, offering a perfect blend of rustic heritage and modern wedding styling. Set within beautiful countryside surroundings, the venue features characterful stone buildings, atmospheric ceremony spaces and expansive outdoor areas ideal for relaxed, authentic wedding photography. The natural light and architectural details make it a fantastic location for capturing genuine wedding moments.
A bride and groom walking hand in hand near a vintage blue car outdoors during a wedding, with a stone wall and flowers in the background.
A newlywed couple embracing under a large tree on a rural country road surrounded by bushes, with cloudy skies overhead.

Bradbury Glade

Bradbury Glade offers an enchanting woodland wedding setting surrounded by natural beauty and peaceful countryside atmosphere. This intimate venue is ideal for couples who want a relaxed, outdoor-inspired celebration. The woodland ceremony spaces and natural landscape allow for organic, storytelling-style photography that reflects the emotional and personal feel of the wedding day.
A couple on their wedding day, standing close together outdoors at night, illuminated by backlight with droplets of water or rain around them.
A woman in a flowing white wedding dress dancing on a wooden path in a wooded area, with string lights hanging from the trees.

Solberge Hall

Solberge Hall is a stunning country house wedding venue located near Northallerton, offering elegant Georgian architecture and beautifully maintained gardens. The venue provides a classic and refined setting for couples who want a traditional yet romantic wedding atmosphere. The sweeping grounds and historic interiors provide excellent opportunities for timeless wedding portraits and natural documentary-style photography.
A bride and groom dance together at their wedding reception, with large illuminated letters spelling 'MR & MRS' and 'MISKETY' in the background, surrounded by guests and decorated with cloud-like fog on the dance floor.
A bride and groom in a decorated room with a black tufted sofa, child yellow chair, and a painted wall with nature and peacock motifs. The bride in a white wedding dress stands behind the groom who is seated on the sofa.

Lartington Hall

Lartington Hall is a luxury wedding venue known for its grand historic architecture, chapel ceremony space and exquisite interiors. Set within private countryside grounds, the venue offers a combination of heritage elegance and modern wedding luxury. It is particularly well suited to cinematic wedding photography, with dramatic staircases, beautiful light and sophisticated styling throughout the property.
A couple dancing in the hallway of a house, viewed from a high vantage point, with a grand staircase and a piano with flowers on top.
A bride and groom sharing a kiss in a grand, elegant hallway decorated with potted plants, classical sculptures, and ornate wall lighting.

Dalton Pump House

Dalton Pump House is a unique industrial heritage wedding venue offering a distinctive and contemporary celebration space. Its modern industrial aesthetic, combined with atmospheric lighting and architectural features, makes it an excellent choice for couples seeking something different from traditional wedding venues. The venue’s structure and interior design provide striking opportunities for creative and editorial-style wedding photography.
A bride and groom stand close together by a window, with the bride looking at the camera and the groom gazing at her, in a dimly lit setting.
A woman in a white dress holding a bouquet, with a man in a dark suit in the background, inside a dimly lit room.

Runa Farm

Runa Farm is a beautifully styled countryside wedding venue set within the rolling landscapes of County Durham. Combining rustic barn character with modern luxury interiors, the venue offers couples a relaxed yet sophisticated setting for their wedding celebration. The outdoor ceremony spaces, natural surroundings and warm, atmospheric lighting inside the barn make it an excellent choice for storytelling wedding photography that focuses on emotion, movement and genuine moments throughout the day.
A bride in a lace wedding gown with a veil stands at an elaborately decorated wedding reception table filled with pink and blue flowers, candles, and glassware, in a bright, floral-adorned indoor setting.
A woman in a bridal gown standing on a staircase holding a long veil, with large chandeliers hanging on either side in a decorated interior space.

Wedding Photography Across the North East of England

Alex Poole Weddings provides professional wedding photography and videography services across the North East of England, working with couples at some of the region’s most beautiful wedding venues. From countryside estates to woodland and luxury historic venues, every wedding is captured with a cinematic storytelling style that focuses on natural emotion, authentic moments and timeless imagery.

Popular wedding locations covered include Northumberland, County Durham, Newcastle, and surrounding areas.