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Last update: February 2025

Situated in Brinkburn Priory, Northumberland, Brinkburn is an elegant wedding venue brimming with rich history and timeless charm. This refined gem has been setting the scene for weddings and other special celebrations for generations. It is home to the most distinct event spaces: a 19th-century renovated Barn, a 12th-century priory, a manor house and a Grade II-listed stable block. Ideal for couples who adore vintage aesthetics and tranquil atmospheres, this one-of-a-kind property cannot wait to host your nuptials.

Facilities and Capacity

Set in a secluded wooded ravine on the banks of the River Coquet, Brinkburn has become one of the area's most sought-after venues. Given its stunning facilities and exceptional staff, it is easy to see why. You can hold your civil ceremony or drinks reception in The Barn and courtyard, followed by your wedding breakfast within our intimate Barn or magically lit tipi. The lawns are ideal for gatherings with up to 50 seated guests and offer the perfect blend of traditional and modern quirkiness. You're welcome to benefit from both indoor and outdoor receptions, allowing your guests to dance the night away within our barn, tipi and courtyard. Adventurous couples can celebrate with our helicopter wedding package including an outdoor riverside ceremony.

Services Offered

At Brinkburn, the staff will pull out all the stops to ensure that your wedding is nothing short of perfection. The venue provides the backdrop for celebrations all year round. Weekend wedding packages are available for those who wish to make the most of their nuptials. As the night draws to a close, you and your guests can retire to the venue's overnight accommodations, which are suitable for up to 22 guests. This includes The Dairy, The Pigsty, and the Gardener's Cottages, all a stone's throw from the main celebration space.

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Frequently asked questions

Venue type:

In the country
Unusual weddings
Castle
Historic
Landmark
Marquees and tents
Woodland and festival
Church
Barn
Outdoor license
Tipis and yurts
Unique weddings

Ceremony options:

Chapel or temple on-site
Civil ceremony licence
Religious ceremony license

Dining options:

Seated meal facilities
Private catering allowed
Alcohol licence
In-house catering

Evening entertainment:

Marquee available
Dance floor
Entertainment licence
Live band facilities
Evening reception facilities
DJ facilities

Overnight accommodation:

Overnight accommodation for wedding couple
Overnight accommodation for guests

Venue staff assistance:

Master of ceremonies/toastmaster
Wedding coordinator

Venue leisure facilities:

Health suite

Other features:

Exclusive use
Accessible facilities
Car parking
Helipad
Confetti permitted
Pet-friendly
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Reviews for Brinkburn

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Jessica Sent on 30/10/2022
5 out of 5 rating

The best day of our lives!

We got married at Brinkburn in the Priory on the 5th October, staying the night before and night of the big day. The venue is just absolutely beautiful, the most stunning accommodation and all of our guests were in awe at the Priory and tipi, they are just breathtaking! If you are wanting Pinterest worthy wedding photos… you’ll definitely get them here! Every experience working with the team at Brinkburn has been amazing, from the open days, our menu tasting, the rehearsal to the wedding. Each step is planned to perfection and Ewan like clockwork, Jess our coordinator was not only the most calm and professional person but she helped make us feel right at home and keep stress levels right down! She went above and beyond to make sure everything was exactly how we wanted it to be. By the time we checked out she felt so familiar to us and felt like part of the family, not once did we feel like we were just ‘another couple getting married,’ Jess and the team made us feel so special, they truly care about you and will pull out all stops to give you what your looking for! And the food!… OMG wow it’s by far the best thing you’ll taste in your life!! Dan and the catering team are absolutely brilliant! We had slow cooked shin of beef which just melted in your mouth!

We had a band in the white room where our guests partied all night, but the set up between the white room, tipi and terrace area is just perfect and is something we have never seen anywhere else, our music played through to the tipi so whether you fancied a break from the dance floor or wanted a drink from the bar it didn’t feel like you had to leave the party. Everywhere is so inclusive yet lovely and private at the same time!

Brinkburn is simply MAGICAL!!
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Sophie Sent on 23/09/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Couldn’t ask for a better venue!

Of course Brinkburn is an absolutely stunning venue, that's easy to see when you first arrive. But the Brinkburn wedding team, 19.01 caterers and bar staff went above and beyond to make our wedding day at Brinkburn as special as it could be! From the very first viewing with Jess, and the regular meetings throughout the 2 year planning process, to Justine nailing the on the day wedding coordination. Nothing was too much trouble for any of the team, and they all ensured our day ran perfectly. We can never thank you all enough for everything you did!
Fay
Fay Sent on 15/09/2024
4.6 out of 5 rating

Our Wedding Day

Our experience with Brinkburn was great from the very start. The booking was straight forward and the communication through email was quick and professional. The multiple video call/ check in meetings during the planning process were a god send and this made planning experience less stressful, especially when my now husband and I, have very busy work schedules. The venue itself is situated in beautiful, peaceful Northumberland and it felt very private even though the public still had access to the Brinkburn Priory. The accommodation (The Stables and the cottage) was well equipped and immaculate. The hampers on arrival were a lovely touch! The outdoor space with a large table meant that the night before close family could chill outside and eat together and play garden games.

The wedding day itself ran smoothly with the help of Jess, our wonderful wedding coordinator. As the bride, I did not stress in the morning as I knew Jess had everything organised.

After the wedding, the team cleaning up were very friendly and professional.
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Lauren Sent on 14/09/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Our dream wedding!

We got married at Brinkburn Priory at the end of August and our day was everything we dreamed of and more. From our first viewing we knew Brinkburn was the venue for us, it’s such a special and magical place, like a fairytale! From our first contact and throughout the planning process Jess was fantastic, super responsive, organised and helpful with any questions we had - she really is brilliant at her job! Jess, Mark and the rest of the Brinkburn team ensured our weekend ran smoothly and was exactly as we wanted it to be! Our guests all said the venue was stunning and everyone had a great day! The cottages are beautiful and we felt so comfortable and at home staying for the weekend! Thank you so much Brinkburn for making our special day so perfect!xx
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Lucy Sent on 17/08/2024
5 out of 5 rating

The most perfect day from start to finish!

Our day at Brinkburn was everything we could have ever wanted and more! From our first viewing we knew Brinkburn had to be our venue for our special day. The attention to detail throughout the day was stunning, ensuring that the day ran perfectly. A massive thank you to the whole team at Brinkburn but especially Jess. She was an invaluable part of our day and made us feel so at ease through the entire planning process.

Thank you!
Sara
Sara Sent on 05/08/2024
5 out of 5 rating

The most perfect venue

My visit to Brinkburn was one of the first venues I had booked in to see. As I walked down the drive I just knew it was the perfect place for us. My partner only saw the outside and Priory and knew it was the right place! All other venues we went to after just didn't compare. We loved that you have the whole place to yourselves for the weekend. It's like a magical retreat. Jess and her team were amazing, the day ran like clockwork and nothing was too much of an ask.
We wish we could do the whole weekend again!! If you are thinking about booking just book because Brinkburn is such a magical place and you won't regret it.
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Rachael Sent on 31/07/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Amazing Wedding

The brink burn team were amazing from start to finish, we couldn't have asked for anymore. Nothing was too much for them to do and the service was fantastic.
The food and atmosphere throughout the day was incredible!
Thank you!
Phil
Phil Sent on 05/07/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Brinkburn Priory

I don’t know where to begin, what an amazing place to get married in. When you walk down that bank and see the priory literally everyone says/thinks “wow”.we were there for a long weekend and gutted when it was home time. Everything on the day went to plan and ran so smoothly thanks to Jess the coordinator, she took away all the stress and worry so that on the day we just had to turn up. She is amazing at what she does and you can tell she loves her job by how attentive and on the ball she is with absolutely everything, how people do this without someone like her is beyond me because I wouldn’t know where to start. From day one she gave us a rundown of what we needed to do and suggested suppliers and what vendors have been used before. The food by 1901 is absolutely amazing, all of our guests loved it (I’d get married there again just for the food alone) Dan and his team were so accommodating with everything on their side and if we needed anything, they were just a phone call away. Justine (apologies if I got the name wrong) who took over from Jess for the evening was also amazing. We didn’t have to worry about a single thing as she was there making sure the rest of our day ran just as smooth as earlier. If we needed anything, she popped up out of nowhere and was on it instantly. All the staff on the day in fact were faultless and couldn’t praise them enough, they all played a part in helping making our day what it was, magical. I can’t recommend Brinkburn Priory enough for a wedding, a few of our guests have said they can’t imagine another wedding being as good after attending here and I totally agree. I would have added photos but we we haven’t got them back from the photographer yet 😂

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Louise Sent on 11/05/2024
5 out of 5 rating

04.05.24 - best day of our lives!

A huge thank you to Jess and her wonderful team at brinkburn priory. Wow this venue exceeded all expectations! From the moment we went to view it over one year ago, we knew it would be the place for our wedding. To getting married in the priory, to the meal in the tipi and being able to share a full weekend with all our closest family and friends at such an idyllic location… this venue offered everything we hoped for and more! Jess was exceptional throughout the whole planning process, her meetings throughout the year in the lead up to the wedding were so reassuring and you could drop her an email anytime and she would get back to you, no question was ever too silly! The day itself ran so smoothly... we didn’t have to think about anything, it ran like clockwork just aa promised and the team were all so lovely. Big mention to Justine too who was so so wonderful throughout the weekend and on the evening and was just the loveliest lady! All the staff were second to none and nothing was too much for them and everything thought of and taken care of throughout. We smiled throughout the whole day as it was just seamless as Jess had contacted all suppliers and kept them all to time throughout. The food was also wonderful (big mention to dan the amazing caterer at 1901 who does all the weddings here and we had so many compliments so say it was the best wedding food our guests had ever eaten!). The whole experience and day itself felt so personal and special to us and that’s down to Jess and her wonderful team who make you feel like that, again thank you so so much for everything… you all delivered and more! We will cherish this weekend forever! And our wedding was the best day of our lives!! Xx
Laura
Laura Sent on 02/05/2024
5 out of 5 rating

The most amazing wedding in the dreamiest of venues

Where to start! As soon as we walked down the path to brinkburn we knew we wanted to get married there! It’s such an amazing and special place. Then we met Jess the true hidden gem of Brinkburn, throughout the planning she is so organised, calm and understanding. We always had all of our trust in her and the team. The day was perfection and felt so stress free knowing the team at brinkburn were totally in control. So many people have told us how perfect the day was and that is so down to this amazing venue and the people involved. Our day was perfect beyond our wildest dreams I can’t thank the team and all the suppliers for giving us memory’s that last a lifetime.

We want to come back and do it all again! Thank you SO much x x x x
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Briony Sent on 27/04/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Just magical

Our wedding day was absolutely magical considering the weather was April showers all day that didn’t stop the majesticness of Brinkburn. Jess was incredible throughout the day making sure everything went seamlessly with all the caters and provides involved throughout the day, she made me feel at ease throughout the whole wedding process and is an absolute boss! So thank you for helping us create such a magical wedding day for us. All the staff at brinkburn were professional, welcoming and nothing was a bother for them - everything went so seamlessly and we really had no worries on the actual wedding day. Brinkburn what can I say it’s just the most incredible grand and more spectacular that I ever thought wedding day would be it simply is magical being in the grounds and priory. We wish we could relive the whole day, thank you so so much all the wonderful team and Jess for making it all come together after 18 months planning!
We appreciate all of you and you’re all absolutely fab!!! Briony and Matt 03.04.24
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Amy Sent on 29/03/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Incredible wedding

We got married at Brinkburn in March 24. Working with Jess and the team made the event planning effortless and fun, and the day itself was so personal, exactly what we wanted. We were made to feel like individuals and that our wedding was the most important event for all at Brinkburn, not just us. Thanks for a perfect day!
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Daisy Sent on 18/03/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Our Perfect Wedding

From start to finish the team at Brinkburn made everything so easy. We were amazed by the venue at the open day and looked no further. Our regular meetings with Jess ensured nothing was missed and everything was taken care of. The day itself was perfect and the team worked seamlessly to make sure everything ran smoothly. Jess took care of everything and it was so beautiful. The day after the wedding we had a Sunday lunch onsite with our immediate family and enjoyed making the most of our weekend. The accommodation was beautiful and Mark and the team really looked after us. We couldn’t have asked for more. If you book Brinkburn you won’t be disappointed. Thank you so much. Mr and Mrs Reid xxx
Kate
Kate Sent on 16/03/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Perfect wedding at Brinkburn!

We had our wedding at the stunning Brinkburn Priory, it was quite honestly the most perfect venue for our wedding day!
We stumbled across Brinkburn when looking at potential venues in Northumberland and from the moment we walked down the drive and caught sight of the priory building we loved it - Then we saw the tipi and just knew it was the perfect place for us.
We met Jess (wedding coordinator) who showed us around and talked through dates and was so friendly / helpful / chill / not pushy in any way shape or form.
The run up to our wedding was pretty relaxed, Jess recommended suppliers and we touched base with her throughout the year so there was no mad rush near our day.
The weekend itself was just pure magic from start to finish. We arrived on the Friday and had a quick rehearsal which Jess coordinated and got everyone in the right place, we decorated the Tipi and had close family and friends over in the main house for a meal and drinks. The morning of the wedding felt like it went by in a flash…the team at Brinkburn were busy doing last minute jobs and handing out blankets in the priory (March wedding bloody Baltic) and getting everyone prepped and ready to go. Our ceremony in the priory building was just beautiful and although such a big building, we barely decorated it (because it is just stunning) it felt so intimate as Jess and her team had put out just the right number of chairs for our 75 guests.
The reception drinks were held in the white room with a log burning fire on to warm us all up, it was just great.
We had our wedding breakfast in the tipi and our band in the white room - my favourite part was doing our first dance outside on the terrace with our loved ones all around. The venue is incredible because you have so much space but it feels so intimate and cozy at the same time.
The whole weekend was absolutely perfect, can’t fault a single thing. We love so much the Brinkburn is a family run business and really loved chatting to them about the history of the buildings and their family.
Can’t recommend Brinkburn highly enough as the MOST perfect place to get married. We can’t wait to go back to stay in one of their holiday cottages or attend a yoga retreat they host.
Thank you from the bottom of our hearts for everything you did to make our wedding weekend as amazing as it was.
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Beth Sent on 01/11/2023
5 out of 5 rating

The best day! Truly amazing :)

Wow where to start! We got married on 14th October and it truly was the most amazing day start to finish. The sun was shining and the venue looked beautiful. We arrived on the Friday to set up the tipi and white room ready for our big day. Jess, our wedding coordinator, was on hand when we arrived to show us round and help out where needed. Jess was absolutely fantastic in the run up to our big day, no question was silly or no ask was too big she was always happy to help! Jess, Beth and the rest of the Brinkburn team totally made our day run seamless and without a glitch. From carrying my dress to the Priory before the ceremony to making sure all our guests were looked after all night, they were amazing!! We would highly recommend this venue, we are sad our day is over but the memories we made at Brinkburn will last a lifetime :)
Thank you so much to everyone!
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10 May
Open Door

We are excited to announce we have an upcoming open weekend at Brinkburn Northumberland on the 10th & 11th May 2025. This is the perfect chance to visit Brinkburn, enjoy the scenic views and most importantly start planning your future wedding. You will have the chance to meet the Brinkburn team as well as our wedding coordinator, Jess who will give you a private viewing of the venue.

We are doing this by appointment only, whether you would like to have a leisurely walk round our rustic tipi or a more indepth tutorial of our historic priory church then please email for further information.

Date: From 10/05/2025 to 11/05/2025 Schedule 11:00 - 15:00
Place: 3 Brinkburn Lodge Cottages, Brinkburn Priory, Northumberland
28 Jun
Open Door

We are excited to announce we have an upcoming open weekend at Brinkburn Northumberland on the 28th & 29th June 2025. This is the perfect chance to visit Brinkburn, enjoy the scenic views and most importantly start planning your future wedding. You will have the chance to meet the Brinkburn team as well as our wedding coordinator, Jess who will give you a private viewing of the venue.

We are doing this by appointment only, whether you would like to have a leisurely walk round our rustic tipi or a more indepth tutorial of our historic priory church then please email for further information.

Date: From 28/06/2025 to 29/06/2025 Schedule 11:00 - 15:00
Place: 3 Brinkburn Lodge Cottages, Brinkburn Priory, Northumberland

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