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Lartington Hall

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About this venue

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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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Weddings at this venue

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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.
D
David Sent on 14/10/2026
5 out of 5 rating

The Aldus wedding 12.10.2026

We honestly don’t know where to start because our wedding was everything we could have dreamed of — and more. We had such an incredible day that, if we could, we would do it all over again tomorrow!

From the very beginning, the entire team were absolutely fantastic. Every detail was handled with such care, professionalism and genuine warmth, and it was clear throughout the whole process that everyone involved really wanted us to have the best possible day.

A very special thank you has to go to Emily, our coordinator, who was outstanding from start to finish. She was incredibly helpful, organised and reassuring throughout the planning process, always on hand whenever we had a question and making everything feel so easy. Having someone like Emily behind the scenes gave us complete confidence that everything was going to be taken care of.

On the day itself, Jamie, the Events Manager, was absolutely brilliant. Nothing was too much trouble, everything ran so smoothly, and Jamie somehow managed to make sure every detail was exactly where it needed to be while allowing us to simply relax and enjoy our wedding. We genuinely couldn’t have asked for anyone better.

And then there was Richard, our Master of Ceremonies, who was simply outstanding. He played such a huge part in making the day flow perfectly and brought exactly the right amount of energy, professionalism and personality. He was fantastic at keeping everything moving without ever making us feel rushed, and he helped create the atmosphere that made the day so special.

We also want to say a huge thank you to every single member of the venue team. From the people working behind the scenes to everyone who looked after us and our guests throughout the day, you should all be incredibly proud of what you do. The service, attention to detail and genuine friendliness from the whole team were exceptional.

Our guests have not stopped talking about how amazing the day was, and neither have we!

We came away with memories that we will treasure for the rest of our lives, and that is ultimately down to the incredible team who made it all happen.

Thank you, Emily, Jamie, Richard and the entire team for giving us the most amazing wedding day we could have wished for. You were all absolutely outstanding.

We genuinely wish we could do it all again!
J
Jamie Sent on 24/09/2026
5 out of 5 rating

Our wedding 22/09

Wow, wow, wow.

Where to start, we went with Lartington hall for our wedding and what can I say.

The venue itself is absolutely stunning, well designed and decorated with amazing flooring, wall art and stunning high ceilings. The chapel and ball rooms are beautiful and the perfect space for a sophisticated and elegant wedding.

And then there’s the people. Oh my god the staff are great. From the moment we booked 13 months in advance the communication from Sarah as our coordinator was amazing, she has been attentive and supportive though the whole process along with everyone I ever pestered for information that I’d missed or forgotten about both the event and the accommodation over the phone.

Everyone we have dealt with leading up to the big day was absolutely amazing and so happy to help.

The bridal and grooms party’s all stayed together in the lodge the night before hand, from the moment we arrived Bekka was there and ready to run myself and the bride though all the final details and make sure we were 100% happy with everything before the next day.

The lodge itself is amazing, 5 double bedrooms sleeping 10 with en suites for all. A gorgeous entrance leading to a snug and the amazing kitchen diner, thought the getting ready room to the sitting room, bridal getting ready space and the terrace with hot tub.

What a place to get together with the party and chill out before the day with an amazing cooked breakfast brought over in the morning.

On the day itself Bekka was on hand again to support with absolutely everything, she made us feel so relaxed and we knew everything was in hand with her at the helm.

Richard our MOC was equally as brilliant keeping everyone moving from one event to the next seamlessly and together with Bekka and all the other incredible staff we didn’t feel the slightest bump in the day.

The food was incredible and I’m so glad we got the chance later in the evening to chat with one of the chefs and KPs to thank them as well.

For us we would say the staff are the best part of having a wedding here, whilst the venue itself is the best place we could see from our search, without the amazing, friendly, dedicated and attentive staff the day would not have been the same (we even got to see some great dance moves from them by the end of the night)

Thank you to everyone at Lartington hall and the apartment ground for helping make the day that bit more special.
L
Lucy Sent on 13/09/2026
5 out of 5 rating

The best day of our lives

Lartington Hall was everything we could have dreamed of for our wedding day and so much more.

From the very beginning, the service was absolutely impeccable. Nothing was ever too much trouble, every little detail was taken care of, and the whole team consistently went above and beyond to make sure everything was perfect. We felt completely looked after throughout the whole process and, on the day itself, we were able to simply relax and enjoy every second knowing everything was in such safe hands.

Our wedding coordinator, Jenna, was absolutely amazing. Every question, request and little detail was handled with such ease, and professionalism.

Bekka, our wedding manager, was equally incredible. Everything ran perfectly, and nothing ever felt rushed or stressful. As a DIY bride this was really important but Bekka went above and beyond to ensure everything was set out just as I imagined.

The food and drinks were absolutely insane. We opted for the extravagates BBQ which was absolutely delicious, we had ever guest commenting how good the food was. They even managed to please an incredibly fussy groom and father of the bride with absolutely no complaints.

Our day was genuinely perfect from beginning to end. The venue is breathtaking and everything I ever dreamed of. We honestly could not recommend Lartington Hall highly enough. If we could do the whole day all over again, we would choose Lartington Hall every single time!
C
Chloe Sent on 13/08/2026
5 out of 5 rating

Best day of our lives

I honestly don’t know where to start. What an incredible place with even more incredible staff. My wedding day couldn’t have been any more perfect thanks to this unbelievable venue and people.

From the moment we booked this venue we knew we had made the right choice. We were looked after by Paige, our wedding coordinator who was always there if we had a question or decision to make. She helped planned our perfect day and we are very grateful for that!

A special shoutout goes to Jamie, our wedding manager, and Amy. There are not enough words to cover how grateful we are that you both played such an integral part in our wedding day. Jamie and Amy made sure every single part of the wedding was set up beautifully and ran smoothly. We were in safe hands. Throughout the day, Jamie was there to look after us, kept us laughing and genuinely made us feel like royalty. Lartington Hall are unbelievably lucky to have two very special staff members who are dedicated to their job.

All our guests and suppliers have complimented the staff on how attentive, polite and hard working they were. The staff truly made our day perfect.

The venue is STUNNING, it’s clean and completely breathtaking. I am gutted I cannot attend again unless of course my friends or family pick this 10/10 venue! The food was sooo lovely and presented beautifully!

Take a bow Lartington - a venue like NO OTHER!! I cannot fault anything. The best day of our lives.

If you are thinking of choosing this venue then GO FOR IT, I promise you wont be disappointed!

Love the Finneys 🤍🩵
C
Chloe Sent on 10/08/2026
5 out of 5 rating

Wedding of dreams❤️

Me and Tom had the most unbelievable wedding and we couldn’t have asked for more. Eva was amazing at helping us with the planning process and went through every detail with us and kept us at ease. All the staff on the day were unbelievable, we are so grateful for Jamie, we truly felt that he was a friend we’d known for a long time. He was there when ever we needed him and helped us create memories that will last us a life time, and we can’t thank him enough. Our Master of ceremonies was also incredible, from guiding our guests, getting a stain out of my dress and being a kind calming energy when we needed it most. Everything was seamless and we are so grateful to the entire team at Lartington!
Christie
Christie Sent on 01/08/2026
5 out of 5 rating

The best!!!

Jenna!

Thank you SO SO much!
We had the most beautiful day we could have ever wished for and dreamed of!
You are amazing and everyone at Lartington Hall is!!! We could not be more impressed with you all. From organising everything, to supporting us and making sure everything was perfect on the day! You all made it so seamless, there was absolutely no pressure on us because everyone else had everything sorted to make it so special for us and our family.

Everyone is so lovely, patient, kind and couldn't have done more for us and all of our guests. Not one of you makes Lartington Hall feel like a business, just a special place to create the best day of people's lives. We can't thank you all enough!

Becca and Richard are just outstanding! Becca gave us our tour around Lartington and Richard was there on the taster evening and we were so impressed with them, so we were absolutely over the moon to get these two wonderful people supporting us through our day.

The bar staff were soooo friendly, chatty and attentive. All staff were wonderful and helpful. The rooms were amazing (obviously!!!) - thanks to the accomodation team for all of their help with this!

The food WOW, everyone is absolutely buzzing over the food (again obviously!!!). The best food we have ever had at a wedding. Wish we could eat it all again!!!

Every single one of you was born to do your job!

Please pass on the biggest heartfelt thanks to everyone from all of us four ❤️

Best wishes

Christie and Andrew, Daisy and Max xxxx
SunnyPinkHair85716
Sunnypinkhair85716 Sent on 18/07/2026
4.8 out of 5 rating

Stunning venue and wonderful staff, a dream day!

We knew very quickly that Lartington hall was the right venue for us, it was stunning without being too overwhelming. Offered a deal too good to turn down we embarked on a shotgun wedding with 3 months to plan. And with the help of the Lartington team we pulled it off and then some! The day itself was a dream come true, despite some intense heat and sweaty conditions, everyone had a wonderful day. All guests commented on the amazing staff and quality of the food. Specific thanks to Jamie and Richard who worked super hard to make sure everything ran smoothly. We had to add last minute reception drinks as they all went quickly and this was no trouble. Overall our only sadness is that we cannot live it all again!
The planning process did have its stressful parts and there was sometimes quite a delay in responses which resulted in a lot of last minute admin which I had been hoping to avoid. For those with more time however I am sure this would not be as stressful. However it all got done and the day was seamless. Myself and my guests did have some frustrations with getting accomodation booked, however guests did get upgrades during their stay which was greatly appreciated.
Overall could not have been happier with our wedding venue and would highly recommend.
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Ashleigh Sent on 19/06/2026
5 out of 5 rating

Wedding May 2026

Absolutely stunning venue! We fell in love with this as soon as we came to visit. It has such a grand feel but still really light and spacious which we loved. The food was delicious, the staff team were great in the planning stages replying to my copious emails and questions, and on the day they just ensured everything ran smoothly and I didn’t know if anything wasn’t going smoothly! The rooms are all really nice and there are plenty of nearby options for people not staying at the venue. Jamie was our manager on the day and I cannot sing his praises enough, he made the whole day easier, such a calming presence and just amazing!
Chelsea
Chelsea Sent on 16/06/2026
5 out of 5 rating

What a day!

We had the most magical wedding day at Lartington Hall on 1st June.

The team both on the day and in the lead up to the wedding were second to none. On the day, we didn’t have to think about a single thing, they had everything sorted for us to ensure the day ran smoothly.

Elle in particular is absolutely incredible, she is a ray of sunshine and we feel so lucky that we had her alongside us all day. We had some last minute changes and she quickly sorted these out without any bother. Elle made our day so special and it couldn’t have been more perfect, we will always be so grateful to her! Thank you so much Elle, you’re unreal!!! 🥲

Jamie and Richard are also absolutely amazing and looked after us so well! We had so much fun, and were able to completely enjoy our day as they had everything organised and under control. The three of them are the absolute dream team, and a credit to The Apartment Group.

Lartington Hall is so beautiful and provides the most incredible backdrop for a gorgeous day. We planned an outdoor ceremony but due to the rain we got married in the drawing room instead, and it was absolutely stunning!!!

The food was amazing, the space is insanely beautiful, and the team are incredible. Our guests are still talking about what a gorgeous day it was, I just wish I could do it every single day!

If your guests are planning to book the courtyard rooms, I recommend booking these asap. More than six months before our wedding the rooms had already been made available to guests attending the wedding taking place the day after ours, so make sure you book them in early if you need them.

Thank you so much to the team at Lartington, the day was a dream from start to finish and we will never get over how incredible it was 🤍

Chelsea and Paul Grainger 🤍
E
Ellie Sent on 12/06/2026
5 out of 5 rating

The Best Day Ever

From the very first time we set eyes on Lartington Hall we knew this was the venue for us. The grand entrance to the warm welcome of the staff we were a little gutted that this may have been way out of budget. However once we had sat with one of the staff members and went through dates we were quickly surprised at how amazingly priced it was. We quickly booked our date and 2 years later our big day arrived. Kenzie our amazing wedding co-ordinator who helped us on the lead up to the day couldn’t have done more for us, was always there to help with any questions we had. Our day wouldn’t have went so smooth without her. On the day of the wedding we had Elle who was just fabulous!!! She literally went above and beyond not just for me and my husband but for each one of the guests. Lartington Hall is just beautiful, from the grounds, the decor to the staff. We couldn't have asked for a better day!!
Louise
Louise Sent on 12/06/2026
5 out of 5 rating

10/10 wedding venue!

Wow - our wedding at Lartington Hall truly exceeded all our expectations. Right from the start of viewing Lartington Hall as a potential venue, till the moment we left the day after the wedding, we were so impressed with their professionalism, organisation, special little touches and willingness to do anything they could to make our day as special as possible. Our guests on the day commented on how helpful all the staff were and how nothing was too much to ask. Our day ran like absolute clockwork, with passionate staff who were dedicated to making sure our day was 10/10. Special mention to Kenzie for answering all my questions and emails professionally and quickly and finalising all details and plans accurately, Richard who was truly lovely, warm and welcoming to us and all our guests and the amazing Elle who ensured that our wedding was the most perfect day, could not do enough to help us and ensure things were running smoothly and to plan and went above and beyond for us in so many ways on our amazing wedding weekend. The venue itself is stunning, and our guests had so many kind words about the beautiful gardens, inside and rooms, it truly has the wow factor.
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
C
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.
E
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!
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