Ceremony Spaces

Only for you, when saying I do

Where you say I do, is one of the most important decisions of your special day. At Ellingham Hall you are truly spoiled for choice. Each one of our ceremony spaces offers something unique that will set the scene for your perfect countryside wedding.

We are a licensed venue and can hold civil ceremonies in five unbeatable spaces, suitable for an intimate sharing of vows or larger celebrations of up to 140 guests. So explore our stunning Hall or wander the picturesque grounds to find the perfect spot that is proudly ours and exclusively yours.

Ceremony Room

Our bright and beautiful ceremony room is made even more idyllic by its views of the front lawn.

It features an ornate fireplace, painted wall panelling and striking chandeliers that gives you a space with a twist on the traditional country house.

The ceremony room can seat up to 100 guests.

Real Wedding – Ceremony Room

19th Century Chapel

Our largest indoor ceremony space is bustling with character. With original stone architecture and vaulted ceilings, this impressive space is filled with neutral tones that allow you to easily add your personal touch.

The chapel is grand and can hold ceremonies for up to 140 seated guests.

Real Wedding – The Chapel

Front South–Facing Lawn

Our stunning pergola placed on the front south facing lawn, creates a picture perfect ceremony from every angle.

Make a grand entrance to your outdoor ceremony and be illuminated by the natural beauty of your surroundings.

Step magically up the aisle, watched by your loved ones, in the peaceful setting of Ellingham Hall’s charming grounds.

The front lawn is perfect for larger outdoor ceremonies of up to 140 seated guests.

Real Wedding – The Lawn

Under the Hollies

Overlook our private woodlands from the east lawn during your beautiful outdoor ceremony. Our holly trees create the perfect backdrop, whilst the sounds of running streams and mini waterfalls bring to life the breath-taking scene.

Use nature as your canvas for a wedding ceremony that will create lasting memories. Saying your vows ‘under the hollies’ is perfect for intimate ceremonies with up to 10 seated guests and 130 standing guests.

Real Wedding – Under the Hollies

The Rooftop

The rooftop is framed by our beautiful walled garden and picturesque grounds. With unbeatable panoramic views, you can say your vows with the Northumberland coast on its horizon.

Then step through to the mezzanine, to sign the register in front of the breath-taking and iconic Chapel Window.

Our rooftop space really has it all and can hold up to 60 guests for outdoor ceremonies.

Traditional Church

Have your dream church wedding with Ellingham Hall. Step through our secret door nestled in our private woodland and walk to the local St Maurice Church, set in the village of Ellingham.

After the wedding ceremony you can then return taking this romantic short stroll, to enjoy your wedding reception with loved ones in our idyllic countryside setting.

Real Wedding – St Maurice Church

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We can’t believe that it has been a month since you helped us tie the knot! We just wanted to o send huge hugs and a MASSIVE thank you to David, Debbie, Wendy, Alicia and the entire team at Ellingham for the most unforgettable wedding (Lauren’s mam is still crying!)

We have spoken every day since with each other and our friends and family about how we couldn’t have wished for a better couple of days and although Ellingham is a magical venue, that is truly because of you guys. Everything from the food, to the service, to the running of the day itself was an absolute dream and totally exceeded anything we could have hoped for. No request was too much and every single member of staff is an absolute credit to your team – it really is no wonder you guys are THE BEST Wedding and Events Team in the North East (Congratulations by the way! – thoroughly deserved!).

A massive thank you again to each and every one of you for making our wedding so magical, we can’t wait to come back up and see you all again!

Lauren & Chris Phillips, 26th October 2023
“Can’t believe it’s been 2 months since our big day! We’re finally off on our honeymoon, so wanted to take this opportunity to say thank you for all your help in creating our special day. The venue was perfect, service excellent, food yummy, den amazing, rooms beautiful – everyone had the best time.”

Rebecca & Daniel Askew, 28th May 2024
“We can’t thank the team at Ellingham Hall enough for going above and beyond on our special day, our day was magical and nothing was impossible. Debbie and Wendy made us feel heard and valued and the staff were fantastic and made sure it all went smoothly. We want to do it all again and we couldn’t have done it without the fantastic team at Ellingham Hall.”

Lyndsay & Ryan Ford, 11th July 2024
“Thank you so much for helping us have the wedding of our dreams! We couldn’t have asked for a more perfect day (or 3!) Our guests had a blast and we were blown away by how everything turned out. We especially appreciate your flexibility and willingness to answer all our questions. Special shootout to Alicia and Wendy for all their help on the day. Thank you so much!”

Caitlin & Chris Newman, 18th November 2023
“We can’t begin to thank everyone at Ellingham hall for making our wedding the most beautiful and memorable day.

We got married at the beginning of December and went for a 3 day wedding, Friday-Sunday. Ellingham was transformed into a winter wonderland with its beautiful Christmas decor. The Friday night was so lovely to be able to spend time with all our loved ones together before the big day.

The team were so friendly and really felt like an extension of our wedding party/guests. You’re truly made to feel like the venue is your home. Everyone was so attentive and the whole weekend was stress free and the wedding ran smoothly despite the threat of a storm!

We loved how the wedding day didn’t have to end at 12am and could continue the celebrations into the night in the Hall’s secret club/den which was highlight for us.

We also have to mention how incredible the food was the whole weekend and how easily they catered for our guests dietary requirements.

Everyone who attended the wedding continues to speak about how it was the most beautiful wedding they had experienced. Ellingham hall is truly a magical place and we wish we could do it all again!

Thank you again for everything”

Abbie & Joseph James, 7th December 2024
We just wanted to say the biggest thank you for giving us the best weekend of our lives. From when we first stepped into Ellingham Hall in June 2022 we knew we wanted to be married there! It is truly the most magical place and the excitement we felt instantly was insane!

Throughout the whole planning process we could not have imagined having a better team to be working with. Communicating with you guys was so easy, and thank you so much for answering my endless questions constantly and reassuring me all the time haha!

The wedding tasting and open houses were fabulous in the build up and we just knew from these that our wedding weekend was going to be amazing!

On that Friday afternoon/evening on our arrival, we felt so comfortable and confident with everyone working at Ellingham. Everyone truly worked so hard to make us feel comfortable and relaxed prior to the big day.

Our wedding day itself was truly the best day of our lives. The way the co-ordinators worked with our suppliers and our plans to make sure everything was perfect was incredible. The food throughout the weekend was absolutely spectacular and we can not believe how insane the cocktails were! The whole venue is so beautiful and elegant and we couldn’t have imagined having our day anywhere else.

What truly set you guys above and beyond were all of your staff. You are truly the most incredible team who went above and beyond to make sure everyone had the best day, and we can never thank you enough.

Megan and Sam Burgess, 23rd September 2023