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Last update: April 2026

Apse & Spire: A Unique Wedding Venue in Gateshead, Tyne and Wear

Apse & Spire is a beautifully restored Grade 2 listed family run wedding and celebration venue located in Gateshead, Tyne and Wear.

Holds up to 200 guests

Set within a striking former church, this one-of-a-kind venue blends historic architecture with modern styling to create the perfect setting for weddings, civil ceremonies, and special events.

The venue offers civil weddings and celebrant weddings.

You can bring your own caterers, florist, DJs, musicians, entertainers, stylists, toastmaster

Or

You can choose from the extensive list of wedding suppliers offered from the venue

Totally flexible choice to create a bespoke wedding your way and With your budget

Steeped in character, Apse & Spire features original stained-glass windows, vaulted ceilings, and elegant stone arches. The venue offers flexible indoor and outdoor spaces, including a fully licensed bar, 2 floors for dining and dancing, and a terrace with views over the Tyne Valley. Whether you're planning a stylish city wedding, an intimate celebration, or a large reception, Apse & Spire can be tailored to suit your vision.

Centrally located in Gateshead—just minutes from Newcastle city centre—this North East wedding venue is ideal for couples looking for a unique, atmospheric space with plenty of charm. The team at Apse & Spire works closely with each couple to design a bespoke wedding day, from venue and licenced bar only hire or offering coordination, catering, and a warm, personal approach from start to finish.

Apse & Spire is fully licensed for civil ceremonies and available for weddings, receptions, parties, and private events. With its combination of history, style, and flexibility, it's quickly becoming one of the most sought-after wedding venues in Gateshead and the surrounding areas.

Frequently asked questions

Venue type:

Unusual weddings
Historic
Landmark
In the city
Church
Unique weddings

Ceremony options:

Chapel or temple on-site
Civil ceremony licence

Dining options:

Seated meal facilities
Corkage option
Private catering allowed
Alcohol licence
Buffet meal facilities

Evening entertainment:

Dance floor
Entertainment licence
Live band facilities
Evening reception facilities
DJ facilities
Outdoor fireworks permitted

Venue staff assistance:

Master of ceremonies/toastmaster
Wedding coordinator

Other features:

Exclusive use
Car parking
Confetti permitted
Pet-friendly
Horse baraat permitted
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Reviews for Apse & Spire

Aaa
Aaa Sent on 05/08/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Just had an amazing wedding here on the 2nd of August. We only booked at the end of march. Everything has been brilliant. Graham was exceedingly accommodating in helping us get everything sorted in time.

Everything went perfectly from the welcoming drinks and canapes upstairs photographs in the lovely grounds and then on the first floor we had the wedding breakfast, disco ,ceilidh.
From start to finish it was amazing
We started at 12:30 with the welcoming drinks and canapes then ended at midnight.
We had cocktails made up and were allowed to choose the beers and wines we wanted served.
We brought in our own caterers which was Chris from epicurus in North Shields. His food was amazing.
We had friends that made up our floral displays.
One of the best things about this venue is they are fully flexible so you can hire one room or both rooms It can be a do-it-yourself wedding or they have an amazing wedding planner. Kelly who was so helpful l.
Lava
Lava Sent on 17/02/2026
5 out of 5 rating

5 starssssss

We recently had our engagement party at Apps and Spire and it truly is a hidden gem! All of our guests absolutely loved the venue and commented on how unique and special it was. It created such an amazing atmosphere for our celebration.

The staff were so lovely and helpful from start to finish, which made everything run smoothly. One of the best things was having access to the venue for three days – it really eased the stress and gave us plenty of time to set up and enjoy the whole experience.
We’re already planning our next party there 🤪
Emma
Emma Sent on 10/10/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Best. Day. Ever.

The venue was perfect from start to finish. They let us use both of their fabulous rooms for our day and we were able to decorate them the way we liked. We were also able to choose what alcohol we would like and they even put on special cocktails for the day! We were able to use a catering company for our wedding breakfast and they were able to access the venue without any problems. The evening was perfect with lots of space for our guests and a stage for our DJ and space around for seats for those who needed. Could not fault the venue and the team. Thanks for making our day so special - wish we could do it all over again
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St Cuthbert's Church, Derwentwater Road NE8 2SH Gateshead (Tyne & Wear)
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