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Last update: April 2025

Runa Farm is a wedding venue in Barnard Castle, Durham. This charming venue is brought to you by the people behind Newton Hall and Le Petit Chateau. Runa Farm shares the same high standards as those two award-winning properties but embodies a unique look and spirit in which hints of pure Balearic beauty and fields full of romance feature prominently.

Affordable luxury for every budget, with weddings from £1,995.

Extended Wedding Celebrations

Why consider a two or three day celebration?

1. Your extended stay could be completely free for you the happy couple.
2. Spend more quality time with your family & friends, one of life’s great luxuries.
3. Make your weddings celebrations even more unique & the most talked about in town, our extended stay
opportunities are truly endless.
4. We are the leading industry experts so we guarantee you will have the most amazing and memorable time.


What’s that saying when it comes to celebrating?
...go big or go home!

Facilities and Capacity

At Runa Farm, relaxed Spanish influences augment the venue's rich farming heritage to create earthy, elegant, and beautifully immersive spaces. The ornate tented ceiling, smooth polished stone walls, statement staircase, and shimmering lanterns of the Runa Farm Chapel combine to create a wonderfully ethereal effect.

The Old Barn is the perfect setting for eating, drinking, and merriment. This delightful timber and exposed stone building is brimming with character and is flanked on two sides by picture-perfect private terraces that will make you and your guests feel like you're living in a dream. Of course, life on the farm is all about the outdoors, so whether you want to have welcome drinks in the courtyard or dine in the meadow, there are plenty of ways to enjoy the fresh air and the open spaces.

Services Offered

Runa Farm is available for exclusive use. The venue offers an essential wedding guide that lists the 10 elements they feel are necessary for the perfect day. Carefree yet considered, Runa Farm gives free rein to individual expression and helps couples design unique wedding experiences characterised by simplicity, harmony, and natural luxury. They can't wait to do their part to make your wedding an experience that will stay with you forever. They look forward to seeing you on your big day!

OUR VENUES

Our Wedding Team are proud of our many wedding awards over the years, including most recently ‘Best Wedding Venue 2020’, ‘Best Wedding Team 2019’, as well as previously voted in the UK’s TOP 3 wedding venues! Now with another two brand new wedding venues to bring to the North East and North Yorkshire we truly have ticked the boxes for any style of wedding…

Whether it be a Medditeranean Garden in the middle of Northumberland countryside at Le Petit Chateau, a Breezy Beach Wedding on the Northumberland Coast or a ceremony in our Enchanted Chapel at Newton Hall, a fairy-tale wedding set in 75 acres of glorious parkland at Lartington Hall or a Supmtious Celebration at Whitworth Estate & Deer Park we have a wedding venue for every type of couple.

Although all of our venues are daringly different you can expect that you and your plans will be in exceptionally safe hands at any of our venues; not to mention the highest standard of scrumptious menus, beautiful ceremony and function spaces and stunning bedroom suites at each of our venues. We offer 11 different pricing levels across all of our venues, we pride ourselves on offering weddings to suit every budget throughout the year, any day of the week. Just because you’re on a budget doesn’t mean you can’t have the absolute best! Now all that’s left to do is choose your favourite…

Fact File:

  • 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

MEET THE FAMILY…
Have you seen our stunning collection of venues?

Grand Villa Heights – Ultimate Coastal Getaway

Lartington Hall – Refined, Elegant, Sophistication

The Croft – Quaint in the Country

Whitworth Hall – Georgian Glamour

Newton Hall - Coastal Celebrations

Runa Farm - Boho, Earthy, Honest

Le Petit Chateau - French Feels in Northumberland

As You Like It – City Chic

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Frequently asked questions

Venue type:

In the country
Small hotel
Unusual weddings
Woodland and festival
Barn
Outdoor license
Unique weddings

Ceremony options:

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
Beautician

Other features:

Exclusive use
Accessible facilities
Car parking
Changing room for wedding guests
Pet-friendly
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Reviews for Runa Farm

Rachel
Rachel Sent on 09/04/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Mr & Mrs Hammond Wedding 23/03/2025 Runs Farm

What an amazing day from start to finish! The team at Runa Farm were absolutely fantastic, all the final details were incredible. The master of ceremony and Amy, our wedding manager, were both amazing. Making sure everything went perfectly to plan and ran smoothly. We can’t thank them enough for everything they did throughout our day! Their professionalism and attitude to their work was remarkable, it showed that they love what they do!

Everyone commented on the food and said that it was all absolutely gorgeous. From the 3 course wedding breakfast to the evening food to breakfast the following morning was all absolutely gorgeous.

We couldn’t have asked for a better venue. The full team went above and beyond.
Thank you again!
Philip
Philip Sent on 08/04/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Our perfect wedding weekend at Runa Farm

What a weekend! We arrived at Runa on Friday and stayed in the Farmhouse - what an amazing place for our pre-wedding party.

Our wedding was on the following day, and we were supported throughout by Amy and Ian. Our guests commented that the venue was amazing, and we couldn't agree more. We fell in love with it from the minute we visited, and it made our day very special.

Staff were welcoming, professional and always happy to help. Special thanks also to Eva during the run up to our big day, she made everything flow and was really responsive to any emails, etc.

All the guests commented on how beautiful the food and drinks were - especially the beef! This was served quickly and professionally, meaning that everyone got a hot meal together, despite there being over 70 guests.

The rooms are lovely, especially those with hot tubs.

Overall we cannot recommend Runa Farm enough and are looking forward to staying there in the future.
K
Kieron Sent on 03/04/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Best Wedding Venue!

Cannot fault Runa Farm at all, what a fantastic venue it is. No question was unanswered, every little detail was taken care of - a massive thank you to our Wedding Co-Ordinator Emma Cheslett (Emma is fantastic!) and the staff (including Amy and our MOC Ian).
I can’t recommend this venue enough - we were married on 26 March 2025.
Amy
Amy Sent on 25/03/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Unforgettable day!

From the moment we went to view this venue right up to checking out following our wedding, the staff have been so helpful and accommodating to everything we asked for. Our stay in the Farmhouse the night before and then our wedding were both absolutely amazing and we couldn’t have asked for more. Walking into every room in Runa Farm is breathtakingly beautiful, all our guests commented saying it was the best wedding they’ve ever attended and they all said how stunning the venue is. They loved the food, the atmosphere and the staff. Special mention to Emma Cheslett our wedding coordinator who was always responsive, flexible and helpful to every query and request, Ian our Master of Ceremonies who made us feel comfortable and at ease on our day and did anything he could to make our wedding gorgeous, and Amy the manager on the day who was super helpful, hard working and friendly to all, including looking after our suppliers. We had such an amazing time. We can’t thank you enough and Runa will always be our special place. Forever grateful.
Samantha
Samantha Sent on 19/03/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Amazing from start to finish

After an awful start with another wedding venue we found Runa farm and thank goodness!!
Our confidence was knocked and we really needed a venue to make us feel comfortable and supported. We got that and so much more from Runa farm.
Our day was perfect, the staff were absolutely incredible, nothing was any trouble at all.
Ian and Amy made everything flow perfectly. If you get amy or Ian know your in the best hands. Ian’s MC skills are outstanding. Amy has the most amazing talents to dress a venue we were blown away! We had no vendors as I had made everything myself and we had so much to set up. I was very nervous about this but Amy took everything from us, told me to chill and enjoy my day. Everything was set up perfectly! Much better than I could’ve done myself, if you are a DIY bride Runa is so accommodating!
Even before our wedding Jenna at the apartment group was amazing we could reach out and time for support, no question was too silly.
We went to several open days in the run up to the venue and we were always made to feel welcome.
We also have to give a big shout out to the sensational bar staff. They were so kind, helpful and really went above and beyond all day.
The food was also incredible we had the tapas and our guests were all so complimentary about how fantastic it was. Our table plan was a little complicated but the chef was so helpful and made all our plans come to life.
The farm house the night before was great what a fantastic way to start our wedding weekend.
Our two dogs were ring bearers, they are a little temperamental with people so we were very nervous to have them there. Runa farm was amazing with our boys the staff were so helpful. It meant the world to us to have our dogs be part of our day. If our dogs were being a little tricky and barking the staff were so kind about it we felt so at ease.
I can’t express enough how fantastic everyone was. If you’re thinking of booking Runa farm you’ll not be disappointed!
E
Emma Sent on 17/02/2025
5 out of 5 rating

14.02.25 wedding

We had the most amazing wedding day at Runa Farm. The staff couldn’t be more helpful and were always one step ahead in answering our questions. The food was lovely, their attentiveness and the venue is so stunning. Special shout out to Ian and Amy who looked after us so well and helped to calm us down. I couldn’t recommended Runa enough, they exceeded our expectations of the day and we can’t wait to come back. Emma & Karl, Valentine’s Day wedding!
L
Lydia Sent on 29/01/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Simply wow!

We had our day at Runa Farm and it was nothing short of magical. The staff, the venue, the food and drinks, all amazing! Big shout out to Ian our master of ceremonies who was nothing short of a hero on the day, after a slight delay with food, he swiftly sorted the situation, keeping us and guests informed and making sure everyone was okay. Jenna, our wonderful coordinator who put up with me endless panicking and queries, you are amazing! All of the staff who brought my DIY'd vision to life, it was exactly what I had envisioned. We cannot wait to return to the beautiful accomodation to celebrate our anniversary for years to come.
K
Kimberley Sent on 14/01/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Runa Farm - The Dream Wedding Venue

Runa Farm was always the venue I wanted to be married at from the moment I was proposed to. I had only seen it on social media, but I loved it, and WOW, it did not disappoint. Fantastic communication throughout the planning stage, and the coordination and attention to detail throughout the day was second to none. To the lovely girls on reception, our MOC and wedding manager Ian and Amy, and the best waiters/waitresses and bar staff on the night, you made our day as special as it was! Thank you for making us feel like we were the only couple to ever get married. We will be forever grateful to you all! Kimberley & Chris 21/12/2024
Kelly
Kelly Sent on 24/12/2024
5 out of 5 rating

What dreams are made of

What a day!

Massive thanks to Emma who ran our day. She was extremely professional, down to Earth and made myself and my husband relax into the whole day, allowing us to enjoy the whole experience. She deserves a medal!

Ian, our master if ceremonies - what a guy! Very friendly, on it and amazing at what he does.

All the bar staff we very professional. Shout out to Josh in particular, very friendly and complimentary to the guests. He makes a delicious cocktail. Staff we also on it with the drinks and delivery of the food. It was spot on!

The whole day ran very smoothly. We had a tight schedule due to having a later wedding, but all staff at Runa Farm pulled out the stops and we can not thank you enough. We had a magical day, one that our guests can not stop talking about. The whole atmosphere, lighting, decor and venue rooms blew everyone away.

You have helped us make some amazing memories and for this we are truly grateful.

K & B
M
Mrs G. Sent on 13/12/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Outstanding!!!

We were fortunate to have our wedding at Runa Farm yesterday and it was amazing. Ian was outstanding and I would recommend anyone to request him. The full team were fabulous, caring, polite and friendly.
On arrival reception were fantastic and Emma Mckee guided us with Ian through every step of the day.
All our guests were blown away by the beautiful venue, the food was to die for!!!

If anyone chooses Runa Farm for their wedding they will be in for a fabulous treat.
Samara
Samara Sent on 09/12/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Wedding day more amazing than we could of ever imagine!

Really don't know how to start this or what to say other than what an amazing venue with such lovely staff. From booking our wedding to our big day, Runa could not of gone more above and beyond for us. For that we will be forever grateful. everything was executed to perfection nothing was ever too much to ask....a special mention to Eva our wedding coordinator Amy our wedding manager and Ian our master of ceremonies you were all incredible!!! Please could we do it all again next week ? Thank you so much for a fantastic day!
Tasha
Tasha Sent on 14/11/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Exceptional day

Wow where do we begin? Runa Farm was the only venue that we looked at and straight away we knew it was the one. Ian showed us around and answered all our questions. It was so lovely because Ian ended up being our Master of Ceremony on our wedding day, which felt like a full circle. He remembered us from our venue tour, which was a nice touch.
The whole team were fabulous and did everything with a smile on their face and had the best positive energy. We literally didn’t have to think about anything. Emma, Amy and Ian sorted our entire day with a smile on their face and amazing banter. We literally felt like we had known the team for years, they just made us feel so comfortable and at ease in their presence. They are all exceptional at their jobs and you don’t need to worry about anything and just go with the flow, trust the process and have an exceptional day! Nothing was any trouble if we needed to change things or add things and it just added such a special touch to the wedding, could not have asked for a better team.
The food was amazing and they really accommodated for everyone, even the fussy ones….!
We had lots of comments from our guests saying what a beautiful venue it was and how accommodating all the staff were. The venue is stunning but it’s also the people that make it extra special.
We stayed the night before and were greeted from the beginning with smiles and positive energies from all the staff we met. We relaxed in the outdoor hot tub and got to see an owl fly past which was another magical part of our wedding lead up.
The next day we were packing up our things but both Emma and Ian came across chatting with us. It felt so lovely that just because our day was over, the staff still had time for us and wanted to check if there was anything at all that we needed.
The wedding day itself was exceptional and such a magical day. Could not fault any part of it. We really felt looked after and felt the love from the entire team! Can’t wait to go back on another occasion.
Beth
Beth Sent on 07/11/2024
5 out of 5 rating

The best day of our lives

We could not fault the staff at Runa Farm, they provided excellent service both in the lead up to the wedding and on the big day itself. Nothing was too much hassle and all of our guests commented on how fabulous the venue was!
Luke
Luke Sent on 28/10/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Perfect in every way!

We can't praise the team at Runa highly enough. From managing every tiny detail with Beth Courtier (and her being very patient dealing with our amends) to the day itself, everything went off without a hitch.

On the day we didn't have to think about a single detail. We sat down with the unbelievably amazing Emma and hashed out a plan of action the night before our wedding and she was not only meticulous but thoughtful, funny, and took command of all of our suppliers. I've never met anyone so unbelievably good at their job. If you get married at Runa, you have to ask for Emma.

However you'll also want Ethan. Ethan was a phenomenal master of ceremonies. He looked after us on the day, calmed our nerves and made sure we were where we needed to be. He befriended all of our guests and made everyone feel incredibly welcome. He listened to our rubbish jokes and joined in at every step.

Emma and Ethan were a powerhouse of a team backed by a wonderful support team. Every single member of staff went out of their way to make us feel special.

They made our day perfect and I'll absolutely be telling everyone that they need to get married at Runa. What an amazing team and a beautiful venue!
Alex
Alex Sent on 21/10/2024
5 out of 5 rating

The Hutchinson’s September 2024

Incredible from Beginning to end! Runa farm can’t do enough for you! Their level of service, experience and love they give you on the day is brilliant! Can’t recommend enough!! We had the most perfect day!
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Runa Farm Real Weddings

Zipporah & Aaron
58 photos · 05/12/2024
Anita & Roger & Sam & Martin
68 photos · 25/11/2024
Rowena & Mark
24 photos · 27/07/2024
Kirsty & Martin
13 photos · 20/02/2024
Nicola & Neil
47 photos · 18/11/2023
Megan & Josh
106 photos · 11/11/2023

Deals

Events

18 May
Open Door

Runa Farm Open Day

Sunday 18th May 2025 1 pm - 3 pm

  • Explore a world of possibilities with our handpicked selection of trusted wedding creatives and suppliers. Take advantage of unique January-only discounts on services that will help bring your dream wedding to life.
  • Sample our delicious canapes & bespoke cocktails as you stroll through the gardens, gather inspiration, and visualize your dream day.
  • Experience the warmth and expertise of our dedicated wedding co-ordinators, who will guide you through every step of planning your dream day. With their invaluable insights and personal touch, you'll feel confident and supported, no matter your budget.


Avoid disappointment & reserve a personal appointment with one of our team in advance by emailing or giving us a call on.

Date: From 18/05/2025 to 18/05/2025 Schedule 12:00 - 15:00
Place: Darlington Road, Barnard Castle, Bowes, Durham

Preferred suppliers

Le Petit Chateau
4.9 out of 5 rating , 96 reviews
· Country Weddings
Whitworth
Country Weddings
Newton Hall
5.0 out of 5 rating , 165 reviews
· Stately Home
The Croft
4.9 out of 5 rating , 10 reviews
· Hotels
Lartington Hall
5.0 out of 5 rating , 21 reviews
· Stately Home
As You Like It
4.9 out of 5 rating , 34 reviews
· Bar, Pub and Restaurant

Map

Darlington Road DL12 8TA Barnard Castle (Durham)
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