Jesmond Dene House is a hotel destination wedding venue in Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom, hosting 110 at dinner and 114 at the ceremony.

Jesmond Dene House

Newcastle upon TyneEngland, United Kingdom

Jesmond Dene House is a historic building in Newcastle upon Tyne with gardens, 40 guest rooms and licensed facilities for legal ceremonies on site.

Guests
110 at dinner114 at the ceremony
Rooms
40 rooms
Cost
£120 to £160a head
Ceremony
Legal ceremony on site
Getting there
NCLabout 15 min by car

About the venue

Jesmond Dene House is a historic building in Newcastle upon Tyne with gardens, 40 guest rooms and licensed facilities for legal ceremonies on site.

Couples can seat up to 114 guests for a ceremony, dine 110 seated and host 130 standing, with indoor and outdoor reception options, a dance space and an on-site bar.

In-house catering is priced per head from GBP 120 to 160 in peak season and GBP 100 to 140 off-season, including catering and drinks, with a minimum spend of GBP 8,000.

The venue sits around 15 minutes from Newcastle International Airport (NCL), with on-site parking and an on-site coordinator to help plan the day.

  • Licensed for legal ceremonies on site, seating up to 114 guests
  • 110 seated for dining and 130 standing, with indoor and outdoor reception space
  • 40 rooms on site, from Classic Doubles to a Family Suite sleeping 5 and suites with hot tubs
  • In-house catering from GBP 120-160 per head peak, GBP 100-140 off-season, including drinks

Short answers

How much does a wedding at Jesmond Dene House cost?
The venue quotes £120 to £160 a head.
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How many guests does Jesmond Dene House hold?
Jesmond Dene House holds 110 at dinner and 114 at the ceremony.
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Can guests stay at Jesmond Dene House?
Yes. 40 rooms.
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How do guests get to Jesmond Dene House?
Fly into NCL, about 15 min by car.
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Capacity, rooms and facilities

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Capacity

Seated dinner
110 guests
Standing reception
130 guests
Ceremony, seated
114 guests
Smallest party taken
60 guests

Staying over

Rooms
40 rooms
Room types
13 listed
Whole property to yourselves
Yes
Whole property must be taken with the wedding
No

House rules

Exclusive use required
No
Music until
00:00
Nearest airport
NCL, 15 min by car
Parking
Yes
Step-free access
Yes

Questions about the venue

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How many guests can Jesmond Dene House host?
The venue takes a minimum of 60 guests, seats up to 114 for a ceremony, 110 for seated dining, and holds 130 standing.
What is included in the per-head price?
Pricing is per head in GBP and includes catering and drinks. Accommodation is not included. Peak-season rates run GBP 120-160 per head and off-season GBP 100-140, with a minimum spend of GBP 8,000. Package details are at jesmonddenehouse.co.uk/our-packages/.
Do we need to book the whole venue exclusively?
No. Exclusive use is not required, though a full buyout is available if you would prefer it.
Can we marry legally at the venue and hold the ceremony outside?
Yes, legal ceremonies can be held on site, and outdoor ceremonies are possible in the grounds.
What dietary requirements can the kitchen cater for?
The in-house catering team can provide vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, nut-free, halal and kosher options. Contact events@jesmonddenehouse.co.uk or +44 191 212 3000 to discuss.

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  • Seated dinner: 110 guests

    “With a separate, stone arched entrance – away from hotel and restaurant guests – and dedicated lounge bar, up to 110 people can sit down to dinner or around 130 gather for receptions.”
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  • Standing reception: 130 guests

    “For an evening wedding part with entertainment, the Hall can take up to 130 guests for drinks and dancing.”
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  • Ceremony, seated: 114 guests

    “A double-height room with oak panelling, minstrels’ gallery, vast fireplace and lofty windows, The Great Hall can be used for larger wedding ceremonies of up to 114 guests.”
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  • Smallest party taken: 60 guests

    “Prices are based on a minimum number of 60 adult guests.”
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  • Rooms: 40 rooms

    “We are a Grade II listed, independently-owned boutique hotel with 40 luxurious bedrooms, surrounded by Jesmond Dene, a woodland valley dotted with waterfalls and rustic bridges.”
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  • Room types: 13 listed

    “Family Junior Suite”
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  • Whole property to yourselves: Yes

    “If you want to be Lord or Lady of the Manor, you can book Jesmond Dene House exclusively for your wedding, just you and your guests with the whole place to yourselves!”
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  • Whole property must be taken with the wedding: No

    “Licensed for weddings of up to 114 guests, choose from four private rooms in which to celebrate.”
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  • Legal ceremony on site: Yes

    “We are licensed to hold civil ceremonies so you can marry here and celebrate afterwards or you can just choose us for your reception venue!”
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  • Outdoor ceremony: Yes

    “The Secret Garden is also Newcastle’s only licensed outdoor wedding venue, take your legal vows surrounded by greenery, with the sound of the waterfall in the background, then toast to the newly-weds with drinks from your own private bar.”
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  • In-house catering: Yes

    “Head Chef Danny Parker has designed an ingredient led, vibrant menu with dishes guaranteed to impress.”
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  • Dietary options: Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, nut-free, halal and kosher

    “We also cater for a large range of dietary requirements in the Restaurant or at special Events, including vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, nut free and can provide allergy friendly and halal and kosher on request.”
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  • Bar on site: Yes

    “Our newest space, the Secret Garden, is located in our gardens where you can wed to the sound of the Armstrong Waterfall only steps away – and it has a full stocked bar, too!”
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  • Price: £120 to £160 per head

    “From £120.00 per adult, PEAK PRICE”
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  • Off-season price: £100 to £140 per head

    “From £100.00 per adult, OFF PEAK PRICE”
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  • Minimum spend: £8,000

    “Please note peak dates are subject to a minimum spend of £8,000.”
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  • Included: Catering and drinks

    “The Elegance Package includes: - Wine & Beer reception drink - Three-course set meal - Two glasses of House Wine per person with meal - Glass of Prosecco for the toasts”
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  • Not included: Rooms

    “Exclusive Use includes use of all 40 bedrooms, restaurant, lounges, gardens, private dining rooms and The Great Hall.”
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  • Exclusive use required: No

    “You can take over the whole house for a true at home celebration, or just reserve a few rooms for a more intimate gathering.”
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  • Music until: 00:00

    “This also means that you can have live music in the Great Hall until midnight and carriages at 1am.”
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  • Nearest airport: NCL, 15 min by car

    “NCL”
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  • Parking: Yes

    “Free Entry & Parking”
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  • Step-free access: Yes

    “All ground floor public areas – including the Restaurant, Bar, Lounge, and Great Hall are accessible to wheelchair users.”
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  • Event spaces: Banquet room

    “Meeting/banquet facilities”
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  • Reception indoors: Yes

    “With a separate, stone arched entrance – away from hotel and restaurant guests – and dedicated lounge bar, up to 110 people can sit down to dinner or around 130 gather for receptions.”
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  • Reception outdoors: Yes

    “After the ceremony, celebrate with your guests and create your very own garden party with music and magical festoon lighting, then feast under the stars with a Jesmond Dene House style BBQ.”
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  • Space for dancing: Yes

    “For an evening wedding part with entertainment, the Hall can take up to 130 guests for drinks and dancing.”
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  • Gardens: Yes

    “Exclusive Use includes use of all 40 bedrooms, restaurant, lounges, gardens, private dining rooms and The Great Hall.”
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  • Historic building: Yes

    “We are a Grade II listed, independently-owned boutique hotel with 40 luxurious bedrooms, surrounded by Jesmond Dene, a woodland valley dotted with waterfalls and rustic bridges.”
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  • Coordinator on the day: Yes

    “That’s why our wedding coordinators are here to help you every step of the way.”
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£120 to £160a head

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