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Last update: April 2026

Lartington Hall is a beautifully restored historic wedding venue located in Barnard Castle, Durham. Sitting on a sprawling parkland of 75 acres, this 15th-century building is perfect for those who wish to be enveloped in charm and grandeur when saying “I do”.

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Facilities and Capacity

If you decide that you want your happily ever after to take place on this luxurious Grade II-listed estate, you will be spoiled for choice with ceremony and reception options. Experience nature when marrying the one you love in the hall’s outdoor spaces. At the old chapel door, Lartington Hall’s distinctive walls make the perfect backdrop for your first kiss as a married couple. Or, on a bright spring day, walk down the aisle on their perfectly manicured lawns. Taking a look inside, there are many opulent spaces. The grand chapel is ideal for a couple who love the style of a traditional church wedding with high ornate ceilings and stained-glass windows. The drawing room, with its delicate wallpaper and solid oak flooring, is an excellent choice for an intimate ceremony. The tall columns, dazzling chandelier, and marble fireplace of the ballroom would enchant any couple. Afterwards, it would also be the perfect reception hall. With the addition of a dancefloor and a bar, you and your guests can feel like you have been invited to a royal ball for the evening.

Services Offered

Lartington Hall firmly believes that you must be able to trust the venue that is helping you realise the day of your dreams. With a team of industry experts available to you at all times throughout the planning process, you will feel at ease. When it comes to achieving your wedding vision, the staff will do whatever it takes. If you choose to extend your wedding celebrations to a two or three-day affair, there are many ways to unwind on the grounds.

Cuisine

The award-winning chefs at Lartington Hall pride themselves on creating menus tailored to the guests' specific tastes. No matter the cuisine or serving style, they are happy to design it for you. The flavour and quality of ingredients are incredibly important and the chefs use only the freshest ingredients from the estate’s fields, gardens, and local producers. Their bar is equally top-quality. Premium cocktails, Northeastern cask ales, and an extensive wine menu are all delightfully served by their skilled bartenders.

Accommodation

Exclusive use of Lartington Hall’s 12 fabulously luxurious boutique ensuite bedrooms is afforded to couples and their wedding guests. A further 16 rooms are located in our courtyard. On the picturesque landscape of the estate, there is also a 5 bedroom cottage with its own courtyard and terrace. The interiors of the 17th-century architecture seamlessly combine carefully placed antiques and contemporary touches, such as four-poster beds, traditional roll-top baths, and heated bathroom floors.

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  • 8 unique wedding venues
  • the largest food and drink menu in the county.
  • Hosted over 4000 weddings
  • Wedding experts for over 15 years
  • Hitched and Bridebook Wedding award winners for 10 consecutive years
  • British Wedding Award winners
  • The biggest wedding team in the county

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Frequently asked questions

Venue type:

In the country
Historic
Outdoor license
Unique weddings

Ceremony options:

Chapel or temple on-site
Civil ceremony licence

Dining options:

Seated meal facilities
Alcohol licence
Buffet meal facilities
In-house catering

Evening entertainment:

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:

Hairdresser
Health suite

Other features:

Exclusive use
Car parking
Changing room for wedding guests
Pet-friendly
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Reviews for Lartington Hall

Emma
Emma Sent on 13/05/2026
5 out of 5 rating

The best day ever✨

I have always dreamt of getting married at Lartington Hall and on the 26th April that dream became reality. From the moment we walked into Lartington on a guided tour till the big day, the communication from our wedding coordinator Jenna has been fantastic. The staff at Lartington on our wedding day were exceptional - Becca especially went above and beyond to look after myself and husband, always being on hand and helping us have the best day ever! The venue and grounds are absolutely stunning. We honestly had a day we will remember for the rest of our lives, everything was perfect and I couldn’t thank the staff enough for playing such a special part.
Katie
Katie Sent on 19/04/2026
5 out of 5 rating

Wedding Perfection

I don’t know where to start to describe how amazing everyone at Lartington Hall is!

From our very first visit to the venue we knew this was the place we wanted to get married. The attention to detail shown by staff on this visit was fantastic from having our favourite cocktails prepared on arrival to knowing the small details about how we wanted our wedding to look. We’d like to give a special mention to Elle who did our initial look around and had us sold on the venue in the first few minutes!

Once we booked Lartington, Paige was our wedding coordinator. She was brilliant, offering little tips and recommendations while still letting us plan the wedding we wanted.

The day of the wedding we were looked after by Jamie, our wedding manager and Richard, our master of ceremonies - both were incredible and no ask was too great. Jamie ensured our day ran smoothly and accommodated every request we had. Both Jamie and Richard made sure we were never left without a drink and even ensured our families were never without one.

Jamie spent the night before our wedding getting everything set up for us so we didn’t have to worry about it and could just enjoy the excitement of the build up.

The venue itself is absolutely stunning and we had so many remarks about how beautiful Lartington Hall is.

If you are looking for somewhere to get married, we would always recommend Lartington. The venue is a perfect backdrop but the staff make it the best place to get married - we can’t thank everyone enough!!

Mr & Mrs Cole
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Chloe Sent on 13/04/2026
5 out of 5 rating

Best wedding ever!

Lartington Hall was absolutely stunning for our wedding, truly better than words can describe. From start to finish, nothing was too much trouble for the team. The staff were incredibly attentive, making sure every detail was perfect and that we felt completely looked after throughout the day.
We had so many compliments from our guests on both the day itself and the venue, it really left a lasting impression on everyone. I was able to have my dream Bridgerton inspired wedding, and it couldn’t have been more perfect. It was everything we hoped for and more, and we couldn’t have asked for a more beautiful or seamless experience.
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Elizabeth Sent on 08/04/2026
5 out of 5 rating

An Unbeatable Day!

We cannot thank Elle, Jamie, Richard, Jenna and the rest of the team at Lartington for our perfect day. Everything ran so seamlessly and honestly, it was stress free. From Elle going the extra mile steaming my dress and Jamie keeping the vibes going, to our boys' little gifts from the team - we were blown away. When I say that I'd follow Elle to war I mean it - she runs a tight ship and knows exactly what a bride needs and when.
They are the hardest working team with the most amazing attention to detail, nothing at all was too much to ask. Obviously Lartington's beauty speaks for itself, but it was the team that made the day what it was. You won't regret booking your wedding at Lartington Hall!
Charlotte
Charlotte Sent on 06/04/2026
5 out of 5 rating

Just amazing!

Lartington Hall is an absolutely stunning venue, it was an easy choice to make in selecting our wedding venue as soon as we walked in. However, whilst the venue is incredible, the amazing staff that come with it are what make this place even more special.

From the initial booking, our pre-wedding coordinator Emily was brilliant in staying in touch with us, organising several meetings to keep us on track and was always really fast to respond to us with any questions. For over a year she kept all the behind the scenes running smoothly and we can’t thank her enough for the amazing job she does!

Our on the day manager Bekka, and our Master of Ceremonies Richard were also as incredibly helpful in keeping the day running smoothly, making us and our guests feel totally at ease and going above and beyond to cater to specific needs, even checking in on the family dog for us and inviting him out to the party! Both of them were amazing all day, we’re so grateful for their enthusiasm, professionalism and positivity!

As well, there was Jamie, an absolute legend who felt more like a friend we’d known for years than a member of staff. He clearly loves his job and surpassed any expectations we had in what looking after a couple and their guests on their wedding day entails. His positivity and love shined and our guests have been raving about him ever since as well. Plus he makes the best espresso martini on the planet and ensured we were always topped up. A true hero!

Generally, we can’t recommend Lartington Hall and the staff enough. They made our special day even more special and we’re so grateful for them!

Love Charlotte & Isaac x
Mhall
Mhall Sent on 30/03/2026
5 out of 5 rating

Best day ever 🤍

We couldn’t have chosen a more perfect venue than Lartington Hall for our wedding weekend. The hall itself is absolutely stunning — so beautifully decorated and truly unique, there’s really nothing else like it. It created the most incredible setting for our celebrations.

The food and drinks throughout the entire event were exceptional — not your typical wedding breakfast at all, but something much more modern, creative, and perfectly tailored. Our guests are still talking about it!

A huge thank you to Becca, our wedding manager, and Jamie — they were an absolute dream team on the day. Everything ran seamlessly from start to finish, and the whole weekend went off without a hitch thanks to their hard work and attention to detail. We genuinely couldn’t have done it without them.

And Richard, our master of ceremonies — what a job he had keeping everything (and everyone!) on track! He was fantastic and brought so much energy and professionalism to the day.

Thank you for looking after us, our guests, and all of our suppliers so brilliantly. We’ll never forget it!

Love Beth and Mike 🤍
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Anna Sent on 30/03/2026
5 out of 5 rating

Incredible venue and staff

We could not recommend lartington hall more. The staff are absolutely incredible and went above and beyond for our entire stay and wedding! Jamie, Ruth and the rest of the staff were the loveliest people who ensured the entire wedding went off without a hitch and made everything feel so special. The venue is stunning, so warm and inviting and is kept to the highest standard, we had our dream wedding and are so unbelievably glad we booked Lartington Hall.
Jade
Jade Sent on 14/03/2026
5 out of 5 rating

Perfect from beginning to end!

I will try to put into words how amazing this venue and team are but I know I will not be able to do them justice!

From the minute we stepped foot into Lartington Hall we knew this was the place for us. The place is breathtaking and the type of place that just has the best feel about it. The grounds are stunning and the attention to detail in each and every room is unforgettable.

However I must say while the place itself is beautiful it is the team behind it all that made it for us. Kenzie our Wedding coordinator was nothing but helpful, reassuring, supportive and super responsive. The organisation and lead up to the day itself felt in control and exciting and that was down to Kenzie! Then for the day we had Bekka our Wedding Manager and Richard our Master of Ceremonies, again from the first conversation we knew we were in good hands with the professionals. What we loved most was how much they clearly love what they do but also the committment to help us make our day the most perfect day. There was a wedding the night before but at no point would we have known this because the team were focused on us and our experience. The turnaround the the support they give was exceptional and Bekka really nailed our vision with the set up on the day... and in fact made it 10x better haha!

The staff working on the night were also more than happy to join in on the fun with us and our guests which made it even better. Everyone has commented on how lovely the place and people were which made the experience so amazing not just for us but for our guests too. We also stayed in the lodge the night before with my bridal party and it was totally worth it. It allowed us to remain relaxed and extend our celebrations!

Value for money is off the charts with this venue, we wouldn't have changed a thing. For anyone looking for a venue... look no further, I wish we could do it all again.

Mr and Mrs Vivian
Amy
Amy Sent on 04/03/2026
5 out of 5 rating

No Notes! 😍😍

I don’t even know how to start this review!! Everything from first contact to leaving the venue after our perfect day was a dream! So flawlessly planned and executed we couldn’t have wished for any more. Paige was so responsive when planning our day and made sure we had everything in order. Elle was our wedding manager on the day and honestly just felt like one of the girls! So fun, such a vibe and excellent at keeping me calm (and hydrated!). Richard was a fantastic MC with a keen eye for detail and I would recommend them all in a heartbeat.

The venue itself is utter perfection, every detail adds a new layer and all of our guests commented how they felt they had stepped back in time. Marrying my best friend in that chapel is something I will never forget!

The food and drink was excellent and I truly don’t think you could choose wrong! I highly recommend the spicy mango margaritas for a cocktail, 10/10 yummy.

Overall, we had the most perfect couple of days and have made memories that will last a lifetime. Thank you so much to all the team both front and back of house.

Love Mr & Mrs Godbehere-Clarke
Samantha
Samantha Sent on 04/03/2026
5 out of 5 rating

Our Fairy-Tale Wedding Come Alive

Where do we even begin… 🤍

We recently had our wedding at Lartington and the only word we can truly use to describe the entire experience is MAGICAL.

From the moment we arrived on the Friday evening, everything felt effortless. The whole weekend flowed seamlessly, and that is entirely down to the incredible team who go above and beyond to make every couple feel so special and supported.

The coordination was flawless from start to finish — calm, organised, reassuring and completely on top of every detail. Nothing was ever too much trouble. Every member of staff, from the front-of-house team to those working behind the scenes and at the bar, were polite, warm, and always ready to help with a smile.

The food was absolutely beautiful and presented perfectly — and the evening buffet… WOW! Our guests are still talking about it. The kitchen team truly outdid themselves.

We always said we wanted to create a day our guests would love just as much as we did, and we can honestly say that happened. So many people have told us it was the most gorgeous venue they’ve ever been to and that the day felt unreal from beginning to end.

I’ve always dreamed of a fairytale wedding that no one would ever forget — and that is exactly what Lartington gave us. A day full of love, ease, elegance and unforgettable memories.

If you are considering Lartington as your wedding venue, do it. It is beyond special, and we will cherish our day there forever.

Mr & Mrs Plimmer 🤍
Beth
Beth Sent on 03/03/2026
5 out of 5 rating

The best day of our lives!

If you’re considering getting married at Lartington Hall, my advice would be… do it!

The venue itself is grand and timeless, and everywhere is maintained to such a beautiful standard. We had a winter wedding, and the space was perfect - big enough to hold all of our guests comfortably without ever feeling cramped.

The lodge the night before was beautiful. I had 10 guests staying and there was plenty of space for us all to get ready the next morning. The breakfast was lovely, and we had the best time relaxing in the hot tub the night before. We also had a chat with our wedding manager to run through the final details. From that point on, I felt completely at ease and totally confident that everything was in safe hands.

On the day itself, our wedding manager El was there every step of the way - always checking in to make sure I was okay and asking if I needed anything. She was amazing with the whole bridal party, making sure everyone felt calm and looked after. She even fixed a little dress mishap… honestly, what a star! There was nothing she couldn’t handle.

We received so many compliments from our guests about how beautiful the venue was, how professional the staff were, and especially about the food! Everyone commented on how smoothly the day ran - which, in the end, is exactly what you want your guests to remember.

It truly was one of the best days of our lives, and a huge part of that was down to the staff at Lartington - especially El. She is amazing: kind, funny, organised, and just such a calming presence. From the moment we met her, she felt like a friend who genuinely cared and made you feel completely at ease knowing everything was going to be okay. She’s a real credit to the venue.
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Chloe Sent on 24/02/2026
5 out of 5 rating

The best day of our lives

We had the best day of our lives at our wedding last week at Lartington Hall. The venue is stunning, the staff were attentive and kind and our guests had nothing but lovely things to say all day.

Massive shoutout to our wedding coordinator, Kenzie, who was attentive, friendly and patient. We couldn’t recommend her (and the team at Lartington) more highly.
Oliver
Oliver Sent on 24/02/2026
5 out of 5 rating

Perfect day

The search for a wedding venue is a tough one! You are bombarded with offers, deals, beautiful locations, vendors and wedding fayres. It was no different for us, we had seen some amazing places, all of which had their own strengths, but none of them had ticked every box. We had resigned ourselves to the reality of having to make a compromise, but then we found Lartington Hall. Emily White, our assigned wedding coordinator was absolutely brilliant. She made the planning and booking process as seamless and as easy as we could have hoped for. Her ability to answer questions quickly and not add any pressure or stress in times where I know we weren’t the best at giving answers or replying was truly tremendous. Every request we had or issue we saw was resolved wi the out fuss or stress and helped our vision come to reality.

It was a pleasure dealing with her and she really is a credit to The Apartment Group.

The building itself is stunning and is a genuinely gorgeous place to have your wedding. The rooms are large and beautiful, but also intimate and warm. The venue perfectly blends grandeur and style without the usually associated oppressive or cold feelings. The chapel is breathtakingly beautiful and the grounds are well tendered and marvellous.

But you knew all of this already, if you’re reading this then you have probably already been and had a look around and may even be deciding if this is the place for you, well what you won’t know is how amazing the staff are. Every second of our wedding day at Lartington Hall was simply incredible! Thanks in large part because it was run absolutely seamlessly by Jamie and Ruth.

Ruth was the first person we saw when we arrived and (along with Jamie) the last we saw when we left. This should give you some idea of the dedication and commitment that she showed us throughout our day (and night before, and morning after), running between the venue and the bride’s lodge to make sure that everything was just right. Our personal requests were tended to with absolute precision, style and creativity, perfectly complimenting our vision. We simply wouldn’t have had the day we did without her dedicated professionalism and calm determination to make everything just right. Ruth you are an absolute gem and it was a real pleasure to have you at the helm, you are a real asset to Lartington Hall, we loved you and our two sausage dogs were rather fond of you too!

Jamie, our wedding manager, was our best friend for the day. He made sure that our vision was implemented perfectly! Every, single, detail that we had requested was executed exactly how we wanted it. It is so clear that Jamie loves his work and this passion was poured into every minute of our day. Absolutely nothing phased him and at no point did we feel rushed or pressured. I have no doubt that despite the calm, swan like appearance we saw, Jamie’s feet were paddling away furiously underneath to make sure everything was perfect for us. From the tiniest details to the most important, Jamie had already sorted it, every time. Jamie, you are an absolute hero, a credit to Lartington and it is a genuine pleasure to have had you with us.

The rest of the staff deserve equal credit. Everyone is so wonderfully professional, personable and kind. Even though our wedding was on a Monday, at the end of what was undoubtably a very busy weekend for them, every single person there made us feel like it was the only day that mattered. From the moment we arrived, we were welcomed and treated like royalty. To everyone that made our day as special and perfect as it was, you have our deepest gratitude, thank you all. We wish we could live every second of it again.

There are plenty of beautiful buildings to get married in, but Lartington Hall has something magical that other places don’t - the amazing people that run it.

To you all,

You are the best.

With love,

Olie & Anna
Christina
Christina Sent on 16/12/2025
5 out of 5 rating

The most perfect day from start to finish

Our whole experience from the moment of booking to the end of our wedding weekend was nothing short of perfect. Our wedding co-ordinator was very accommodating and responsive to all our queries no matter how big or small! On the day, everything ran perfectly thanks to our fabulous wedding manager Becka, Richard the master of Ceremonies and all the rest of the team. They couldn't do enough for us and made us feel extra special, adding personal touches throughout the day to make it the most amazing wedding weekend. Highly recommend this beautiful stunning venue and the Apartment group as a whole.
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Levente Sent on 13/12/2025
5 out of 5 rating

The best day of our lives

We got married on 5th December 2025, and it was an absolutely magical day. In the lead-up to the wedding, Emily was our wedding coordinator and handled all communication with professionalism and promptness throughout.

We experienced some early miscommunication during the planning process (nothing to do with Emily), and she managed this perfectly, keeping us informed every step of the way. The entire team consistently went above and beyond.

On the wedding day itself, Jamie was incredible — cool, calm, and collected. When we realised something had been lost in transit, Jamie resolved the situation immediately and even provided a replacement. The whole team are an absolute credit to the venue, and all of our guests commented that it was the best wedding they had ever attended.

The food was outstanding — the best Yorkshire puddings and gravy I have ever had, something echoed by many of our guests. The soup was sensational; in fact, everything was amazing.

Jamie truly deserves recognition if a General Manager role ever becomes available — he is exceptional at what he does. Elle was an absolute sweetheart; I had a lot of décor, and she helped tirelessly to set everything up with me, for which we were truly grateful.

The lodge the night before the wedding was wonderful, and we had the best time. I only wish we could do it all over again. This venue, The Apartment Group, and the entire team have created something truly special, and we cannot recommend them highly enough.

Thank you for the best day we have ever had.

With love,
Sarah & Lev
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