White Swan Hotel

The White Swan has a stunning back drop for your wedding day. Set in the heart of the historic market town of Alnwick, this charming 300 year old Coaching Inn blends its unique heritage with superb accommodation and venue.

With its original panelling, ceiling, staircase & revolving front door taken from the RMS Olympic ,sister ship to the RMS Titanic it provides endless photography opportunities, creating lasting memories that will be as special as the day itself.

The Olympic which is licensed for Civil Ceremonies, can cater for your wedding breakfast for up to 120 guests and up to 200 for your evening function making it the perfect venue for every occasion .

The Castle Suite has the benefit of lots of natural light. Combined with the room’s Intimate ambience, it is ideal for a smaller less formal wedding celebration for up to 40 guests.

Whatever the size of your big day, we will work with you to find the perfect package, from a small canape reception to our comprehensive wedding package which includes a complimentary bridal suite, discounted accommodation for your guests, a master of ceremonies, personalized wedding menus and table plan and more importantly, your own dedicated wedding co-ordinator.

Our wedding team will be delighted to discuss every aspect of your wedding reception & offer advice or help to arrange any extra requirements you have to make it a perfect day.

And we promise your wedding will be the centre of attention for us because we host only one wedding per day.

Our exciting new 2012 Jubilee and Olympic Wedding Packages take all the hassle out of planning your special day with chair covers, luxury stationary, DJ’s, candy shop and canapés included in some to name a few!  Or our fabulous new offers starting at £1965.00

Dates for your wedding diary...

Spring Wedding Fayre at The White Swan Hotel - Sunday 11th March 2012

Wedding Open Evening at The White Swan Hotel - Wednesday 11th July 2012

Winter Wonderland Wedding Fayre at The White Swan Hotel - Sunday 18th November 2012

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Address:  White Swan Hotel
Bondgate Within, Alnwick
Northumberland, NE66 1TD
Contact:  01665 602109
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We only host ONE wedding reception a day, our Bride & Groom centre of attention for the duration of their special day! Available for Civil Ceremonies, Wedding Breakfasts and Evening Reception in both our STUNNING Olympic Suite or Castle Suite. Available for Exclusive use, our hotel is yours for the entire day AMAZING Accommodate Wedding Rates. The White Swan Hotel will be hosting a series of Wedding Fayres in SPRING, SUMMER & WINTER 2012. Your own dedicated Wedding Coordinator. EXCITING New Jubilee and Olympic Wedding Packages for 2012! Fabulous NEW Wedding Offers - Intimately Bespoke £1965 / Summer Dream for 2012 £3599 / Mistletoe & Wine Winter Weddings £2370.

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Reviews for White Swan Hotel

    • 28 Nov 2011, Wendy&Jock rated White Swan Hotel  

      A huge thank you...
      We want to say a huge "thank you" to all the staff who mafe our wedding day such a wonderful experience for us. You were terrific! Love Wendy & Jock x

    • 28 Nov 2011, Rachel & Fabian rated White Swan Hotel  

      We will never forget what you did for us!
      Thank you to all the staff who made our wedding day so fantastic. Every single guest commented on what a wonderful place & that you were all so helpful. We will never forget what you did for us. Such special people & an amazing place. We're so please you could share our special day with us. All our love.

    • 28 Nov 2011, Laura & Craig rated White Swan Hotel  

      Our special day perfect in every way
      Hi Charlotte, I just wanted to say a massive thank you for last week, yourself, jannick and all the staff at the white swan truly made our special day perfect in every way. I have never met a bunch of such amazing people, your kindness, helpfulness and attitude to strife to make our day a one to remember is truly commendable. The day ran smoothly from start to finish and I would recommend the white swan hotel (both for its history but mainly for the team that work there) to anyone. I will treasure the memories of that day always and you and your team will always be a part of that. I wish you every luck on the future and look forward to seeing you all on our first wedding anniversary. All our love

    • 28 Nov 2011, Jennifer & James rated White Swan Hotel  

      The most fantastic day of our lives!!
      Dear Paul, We just want to thank you and your team for making our wedding day the most fantastic day of our lives! We are so happy we chose to have our wedding at the White Swan, not only is the venue absolutely stunning but the staff have been so helpful and friendly. All of our guests commented on how impressed they were with the venue, the food and the service. There are a couple of special mentions we'd like to make: Charlotte Kidd (Wedding Coordinator) - Charlotte was so helpful on the lead up to our wedding. She was very quick to respond to an of our enquiries and helped organise the day so it ran smoothly. We are very grateful to Charlotte for all of her hard work and her help. She is a credit to the hotel and we will be highly recommending the hotel to anyone we know wanting a venue for events or weddings largely due to the service Charlotte provided. Yanik Genouw (Restaurant Manager) - Yanik delivered a high standard of service and kept the day well organised, and for this we can not thank him enough. He ensured every single guest was well taken care of and the atmosphere at the wedding was amazing - this is due to our guests feeling comfortable and happy in the White Swan. We wish the White Swan team all the best for the future and send our sincere thanks to everyone who helped prepare for and worked on the day. Many Thanks (Wedding 5th Nov 2011)

    • 25 Oct 2011, Bride's mother. rated White Swan Hotel  

      R & Fs Wonderful Wedding
      I just want to thank everyone for the wonderful service we had from all the staff on Saturday.You made my daughter's wedding day magical & everyone I spoke to thoroughly enjoyed it. The rooms were beautiful,clean & very comfortable. The wedding,reception and evening "party"were absolutely perfect & all the food delicious. I would recommend your Hotel to anyone. Thank you all again.

    • 24 Oct 2011, Graham & Emma rated White Swan Hotel  

      Amazing Day!
      We had an amazing day and are now really enjoying married life. Everyone at the White Swan was fantastic and the day went really smoothly. Top marks! I am sure we will be staying at the White Swan sometime in the future so may see you all around. Thank you again Charlotte for all your help and advice leading up to the wedding, it was really appreciated.

    • 17 Aug 2011, Holly & James rated White Swan Hotel  

      Amazing!
      The staff made not only our wedding amazing but our whole stay wonderful. Beautiful hotel and food, we will be back. Thankyou.

    • 17 Aug 2011, Alice and Gavin rated White Swan Hotel  

      Thank you!!
      Dear Charlotte, Paul, Yannick, Sheila, and all the staff at the White Swan, Before we jet off on our honeymoon tomorrow, we just wanted to say a huge thank you for making our wedding day perfect. You all went out of your way to attend to our every need and take the stress out of the day for us. We enjoyed every minute and had lots of fantastic comments from our guests about your hospitality. Thank you Charlotte for always being at the other end of the phone to help with the organisation of the day, something that was vital with us living so far away. Thank you Paul for everything you have done for us over the last year or so, and also for making sure we had a few minutes to ourselves on the day. Yannick you are a star! Sheila thank you for helping the day run so smoothly. Thank you to all other staff for your part in our day and stay at your hotel. We would be grateful if you could pass on our gratitude to all your staff. We had an amazing day and are extremely grateful to you all.

    • 05 Jul 2011, Dave and Jane Medd rated White Swan Hotel  

      Our Daughters Fantastic Wedding!!!!!!
      Our daughter’s wedding was a great success and a gloriously memorable day, thanks in no small part to the efforts and attentions of managers and staff at The White Swan, in Alnwick. Their care and assistance in the early planning stages were invaluable. Nothing was too much trouble. Their vast experience in such events was obvious from the start and they were only too pleased to make their wealth of knowledge and understanding available to us. Nothing was too much trouble. Paul even provided us with his private mobile phone number so we could contact him at any time - as stress and panic began to build! They had no objection to our frequent visits to check details, and on these occasions either Paul or Charlotte were always on hand to welcome us. Their attention to our concern was enormously reassuring. Everything was done to accommodate us and our time schedule. Their handling of third parties was similarly professional and sensitive. It goes without saying that the venue itself – the Olympic Suite – is stunning. Our guests were bowled over by its grandeur. On the Big Day, we were all welcomed most warmly. Attention to detail was meticulous. Sheila, Toast Master for the day, was on hand throughout to ensure everything ran smoothly. Food and wine were excellent. All members of the hotel staff were friendly and helpful. Their solicitous concern remains an intrinsic part of our memories of a delightful and successful day. We felt at all times that our day was the only thing that mattered to them. We would have no hesitation in recommending The White Swan in Alnwick to anyone planning a significant event. Bookings can be made with confidence. From start to finish everyone was helpful, considerate and tremendously supportive.

    • 10 Jun 2011, Vicky rated White Swan Hotel  

      Such a wonderful day!
      We just wanted to say a huge thank you to Sheila and Charlotte and all those at the White Swan who made our wedding day absolutely perfect. We had to organise our wedding in 3 weeks as my mother was diagnosed with terminal cancer, but the short time frame never seemed to be a hindrance as all our wishes were catered for. The fact that we were having a smaller wedding of 35 guests in the Castle Suite did not effect the level of service we received in any way, and both Sheila and Charlotte went out of their way to make sure we had the wedding we wanted. The food was fantastic, people are still talking about the game terrine and lamb! Thank you!

    • 04 Mar 2011, Collette and Richard Pryer rated White Swan Hotel  

      We had the best time ever!
      Dear Paul Thank you very much, it was a fabulous day and we had the best time ever. We have just arrived back from Honeymoon and have hit the ground with a bump!! You were all extremely helpful and we have had so many positive comments about how well organized and what a great time everyone had at the White Swan. Thank you for being so accommodating with last minute changes of plans! The food was very very good which was complimented by the service. Thank you for the comment about the organizational skills. I would be very happy to come and move up to Alnwick. It is a beautiful lovely town! We will be sure to pass on our recommendations. Kind regards Collette Pryer

    • 22 Feb 2011, Donna & Ben Northwood rated White Swan Hotel  

      The perfect day!!
      We had the absolute perfect day from start to finish thanks to the brilliant staff, who ensured everything flowed throughout the day exactly how we wanted. Everyone at the hotel is so friendly, and nothing was a problem. The Olympic Suite was the perfect setting for the whole day with so much atmosphere and history, and the food was delicious! Our guests are still talking about what a fantastic day they had, and we are so grateful to all at The White Swan. Our only disappointment is that we can't do it all over again!! We highly recommend The White Swan for your special day!!

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Facilities for White Swan Hotel

Venue Type :
Civil Ceremony License
Exclusive Use
In the Country
Small Hotel
Historic
Evening Entertainment :
Evening Reception Facilities
Dance Floor
Entertainment License
Live Band Facilities
DJ Facilities
Overnight Accommodation :
Overnight Accommodation for Wedding Couple
Overnight Accommodation for Guests
Other Features :
Confetti Permitted
Changing Room for Guests
Car Parking
Dining Options :
Seated Meal Facilities
Buffet Meal Facilities
In House Catering
Alcohol License
Capacity :
Less than 30 guests
30 to 50 guests
50 to 75 guests
75 to 100 guests
100 to 150 guests
Venue Staff Assistance :
Wedding Coordinator
Master of Ceremonies/ Toastmaster

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Late Availability for White Swan Hotel

Why not book an extra romantic wedding in the month of love at The White Swan Hotel, late dates available below:

  • Tuesday 7th Febuary 2012
  • Saturday 11th February 2012
  • Friday 24th February 2012

Contact Wedding Coordinator, Charlotte on 01665 602109 for an extra special wedding in February 2012.

The White Swan Hotel has late availability on Saturday 10th March & Thursday 22nd March on our fabulous 2012 Wedding Offer. Please see details below:

2012 Weddings for £2599.00


The Package includes:

  • A warm welcome to The White Swan
  • Room hire for your Civil Ceremony and Reception
  • A complimentary glass of Buck's Fizz for up to 60 guests
  • Three-course Wedding Breakfast with coffee for up to 60 guests
  • A glass of Sparkling Wine for your Toast
  • Bacon and sausage butties for up to 100 guests
  • Bridal suite for the evening of your Wedding

 

Please contact  your wedding coordinator Charlotte for further details or to arrange a wedding showaround on 01665 602109 or email on events.whiteswan@classiclodges.co.uk

April 2012 celebrates the 100 year Centinary of The Titanic.  There's not a better way to mark this historic event than a wedding in our World Famous Olympic Suite featuring all of the original oak panelling, mirrors & stained glass window of the sistership the RMS Olympic in the same month.

  • Wednesday 4th April 2012
  • Monday 9th April 2012
  • Thursday 26th April 2012

Please contact Charlotte for further details or to arrange a wedding showaround on 01665 602109 or email on events.whiteswan@classiclodges.co.uk

The White Swan Hotel has some late availability for a fabulous Spring Time Wedding in May.  Please see below for available dates:

  • Thursday 3rd May 2012
  • Saturday 5th May 2012
  • Sunday 20th May 2012

Contact your own dedicated wedding coordinator Charlotte to discuss wedding plans further & to arrange a wedding showaround on 01665 602109 or emailevents.whiteswan@classiclodges.co.uk.

Book a Summer Dream Wedding at The White Swan Hotel in the month of June on Sunday 3rd June 2012, Monday 18th June 2012 or Saturday 23rd June 2012.

Summer Dream £3599
50 daytime guests and 80 evening guests.
The Package includes:

  • Complimentary menu tasting for Bride and Groom
  • Civil Ceremony and evening hire of our Olympic Suite
  • Red carpet arrival and Master of Ceremonies
  • Arrival drinks of Pimm’s Cocktail or summer punch with ice lollies or ice creams
  • Wedding breakfast with sorbet course, tea/coffee and after-dinner mints
  • Chair covers with your choice of Summer colours and white table linen
  • Sparkling wine to toast
  • Use of round or square cake stand with souvenir knife
  • Evening buffet of hot beef or pork sandwiches
  • Disco with DJ
  • Bridal Suite with Champagne
  • Complimentary stay on your first year anniversary date

Contact wedding coordinator Charlotte on 01665 602109 or emailevents.whiteswan@classiclodges.co.uk to discuss your wedding plans & to arrange a wedding showaround of the property.

Upcoming Wedding Fairs at White Swan Hotel

SUN

11
MAR 2012

White Swan Wedding Fayre

Stunning Spring Time Fayre... First Wedding Fayre of 2012.

Admission: Free | Opening times: 13:00

Full description

This is your chance to view the world famous Olympic Suite set for a stunning spring time wedding. Enjoy a complimentary reception drink, sample the mouth-watering canapés and enjoy a tour of the facilities with one of the experienced wedding co-ordinators. Open from 1pm till 4pm. Free Admission. Please contact Charlotte for further information.

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Special Offers for White Swan Hotel

Special Offer from White Swan Hotel

2012 WEDDINGS FOR £2599.00

Book your wedding midweek throughout the whole year (Sunday - Thursday) or any day of the week from January to AprilOctober to December.

This fabulous package includes:

  • A warm welcome to The White Swan
  • Room hire for your Civil Ceremony and Reception
  • A complimentary glass of Buck's Fizz for up to 60 guests
  • Three-course Wedding Breakfast with coffee for up to 60 guests
  • A glass of Sparkling Wine for your Toast
  • Bacon and sausage butties for up to 100 guests
  • Bridal suite for the evening of your Wedding

*** COMPLIMENTARY AUTUMNAL CANAPES FOR WEDDINGS BOOKED FOR OCTOBER & NOVEMBER 2012 ON THIS 2012 WEDDING OFFER ***

 

*** WEDDINGS BOOKED FOR 2013 IN JANUARY & FEBRUARY WILL HONOUR THE 2012 PRICEPOINT***