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Last update: November 2025

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

Apse & Spire is a beautifully restored wedding venue located in Gateshead, Tyne and Wear. 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.

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, multiple 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 experienced team at Apse & Spire works closely with each couple to design a bespoke wedding day, offering expert coordination, in-house 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
Private catering allowed
Alcohol licence
Buffet meal facilities
In-house catering

Evening entertainment:

Dance floor
Live band facilities
Evening reception facilities
DJ facilities

Venue staff assistance:

Master of ceremonies/toastmaster
Wedding coordinator

Other features:

Exclusive use
Car parking
Confetti 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.
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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