If you’re dreaming of a wedding surrounded by natural beauty, the North Pennines offers an unforgettable setting. Known as one of the UK’s most unspoiled and dramatic landscapes, this Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB) is home to rolling heather moorlands, hidden waterfalls, and charming stone-built villages—making it a truly romantic backdrop for your special day.
From rustic barns and historic manor houses to elegant country hotels with sweeping views, the North Pennines and its surrounding areas offer a diverse selection of venues to suit every couple’s vision. Whether you're planning an intimate celebration or a grand gathering, you’ll find a range of locations that capture both the tranquility and character of this unique region.
As you explore the venues below, each with its own story and setting, don’t forget—you can also use our 'Venue Search' to discover even more beautiful wedding locations across the UK. Wherever your love story leads, we’re here to help you find the perfect place to say "I do."
Kirkby Stephen, Cumbria
Licensed for Marriage Yes Ceremony Capacity 144 Reception Capacity 200
Overlooking picturesque scenery and set in 100 acres, Eden Barn is an intimate and exclusive licensed wedding venue immersed in the charm and character of Cumbria’s enchanting Upper Eden Valley. Packed with rustic charm it features giant chandeliers, exposed stone walls, limestone flagged floors and vaulted ceilings with expansive views from the lovely landscaped grounds outside.
Barnard Castle, Durham
Licensed for Marriage Yes Ceremony Capacity 20 - 118 Reception Capacity 20 - 118
Runa Farm, is an intensely rustic inspired hotel, country pub and wedding venue quite unlike any other, combining natural rural beauty with cool Balearic vibes to deliver something wholly unique, as its guests will discover… Runa (RU-NA) – “The Bridging of two worlds”
Barnard Castle, Durham
Licensed for Marriage Yes Ceremony Capacity 20 - 90 Reception Capacity 20 - 90
Nestled amid the picturesque countryside, and set in 72 acres of idyllic parkland, Lartington Hall is a statement of captivating beauty and romance that seems to be plucked straight from a fairy tale.
Cumbria
Licensed for Marriage No Ceremony Capacity 150 Reception Capacity 150
Nestled in the breathtaking Eden Valley, Appleby Castle stands out as one of the most romantic wedding venues in Cumbria. We pride ourselves on hosting bespoke, elegant weddings tailored to your vision. Whether you're planning an intimate celebration or a grand affair with over 100 guests, the Castle offers a perfect setting.
Melmerby, Cumbria
Licensed for Marriage Yes Ceremony Capacity 60 Reception Capacity 120
There’s no prettier setting for a classic country wedding than Melmerby Hall. This rose-gold sandstone 17th Century manor house is set in magnificent grounds with a walled garden, archery lawn and a valley of ancient trees leading down to a tributary of the River Eden. Live like lords and ladies in achingly beautiful Melmerby Hall, the historic manor house to this dreamy Cumbrian village.
Penrith, Cumbria
Licensed for Marriage Yes Ceremony Capacity 200 Reception Capacity 200
Overlooking the truly breathtaking landscapes of the Pennines and the northern Lake District, the unique High Barn venue offers an enchanting ‘blank canvas’ setting for your special day - yours to curate exactly as you want.
Carlisle, Cumbria
Licensed for Marriage Yes Ceremony Capacity 150 Reception Capacity 200
Low House is a romantic and exclusive country house wedding and events venue, beautifully situated within acres of private estate and parkland in the glorious, rolling countryside of the Eden Valley in Cumbria. We passionately believe in giving your wedding the personal touch it deserves. Celebrate your wedding in the Eden Valley in one of the most gracious wedding venues in the Lake District.
Kirkby Stephen, Cumbria
Licensed for Marriage Yes Ceremony Capacity 2 - 40 Reception Capacity 40
Augill Castle is a Victorian Gothic folly set in 15 acres in the Eden Valley in Cumbria. Surrounded by the Lake District National Park, Yorkshire Dales and the Pennines, there can surely be no other perfect place to say I do. The castle is the stuff of fairytales but run with down to earth, genuine hospitality that allows you to make this Your castle.