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Located in Gateshead, Tyne & Wear, St Mary’s by the Tyne formally St Mary's Heritage Centre is a grade I listed building and a stunning wedding venue steeped in history dating back to the 12th Century. It sits on the banks of the River Tyne in the shadow of the iconic Tyne Bridge, affording exceptional views of Newcastle and Gateshead.

The venue has recently been taken over by the Tyne & Wear Building Preservation Trust, who are excited to welcome back weddings and events to this prestigious building. Because of its central location, it has excellent transport links, and many hotels and other accommodation are nearby for your guests. However, because of its private walled aspect, you can enjoy a city centre location without the hustle and bustle of the city.

St Mary’s can seat up to 240 guests and offers the opportunity to create your own unique bespoke wedding using your own suppliers and our in-house bar supplier.

You will have exclusive hire from Friday until Sunday to allow you time to set up St Mary’s exactly how you want it and create your perfect day. We can also offer shorter hire periods and mid-week hire on request.

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Frequently asked questions

Venue type:

Unusual weddings
Historic
Landmark
In the city
Church
Unique weddings

Dining options:

Seated meal facilities
Private catering allowed
Alcohol licence

Evening entertainment:

Dance floor
Entertainment licence
Live band facilities
Evening reception facilities

Other features:

Exclusive use
Accessible facilities

Reviews for St Mary's Heritage Centre

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Shyam Sent on 15/03/2026
4.6 out of 5 rating

Great wedding venue

We had an amazing wedding reception at St Mary's - the venue was beautiful, accessible, and everything went smoothly even though we had lots of moving parts as a DIY event. Our guests were all full of praise. It was great to be able to choose our own suppliers and cater to our guests in ways we wouldn't have been able to do at other venues - like having a toy corner for kids, and having a crisp buffet in the evening!
The location by the Tyne is fab not just because of the stunning views, but because there are so many transport links and options for accomodation to suit all budgets. Nicola was very helpful and answered all of our questions promptly. She accomodated us viewing the venue several times to help us plan for the day.
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Oakwellgate NE8 2AU Gateshead (Tyne & Wear)

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