| Auckland Castle : 01388-601627 | |
| This splendid castle, with over 800 years of history, is the official residence of the Bishop of Durham and offers a peerless venue for your wedding ceremony and/or reception. St Peter's Chapel, originally built in the 12th century as the great banquet hall, is the private chapel of the Bishop but is available for residents of the parish, and sometimes for others by special licence, to hold their wedding ceremony. www.auckland-castle.co.uk |  |
| Seaham Hall : 01915-161400 | |
| Seaham Hall is where Lord Byron married Lady Annabella Milbanke in 1815. It’s licensed for civil weddings and is an exquisite place for that special day. The food is superlative, the service is seamless and the place just oozes style. www.seaham-hall.co.uk |  |