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North East Wedding Fairs

Wedding fairs are the quickest way to meet venues and suppliers, gather ideas and often pick up show-day offers, all in one afternoon. This is our roundup of confirmed wedding fairs and showcases across the North East, from Newcastle and the coast to Northumberland and County Durham, plus the venues that reliably run them through the year. Dates and details can change, so always check with the organiser before you travel.

Upcoming wedding fairs

Confirmed dates across the region, soonest first. Click through to each organiser for tickets and details.

Venues that regularly hold wedding fairs

These venues run showcases and open days through the year; dates move, so check each one for the next date.

Ramside Hall Hotel

Carrville, Durham, DH1 1TD

The County Durham hotel and golf resort runs regular wedding showcases and open evenings through the year, including a dedicated Asian wedding showcase, typically clustered around January and the spring.

Hardwick Hall Hotel

Sedgefield, County Durham, TS21 2EH

A popular parkland wedding venue near Sedgefield that hosts its own wedding showcases; check the venue's events page for the next confirmed date.

Lumley Castle

Chester-le-Street, County Durham, DH3 4NX

The medieval castle hotel holds occasional wedding showcases in its historic setting. Dates are released through the year, so contact the venue for the next one.

Spanish City

Marine Avenue, Whitley Bay, NE26 1BG

The restored coastal landmark runs an Elite Wedding Fair in its dome, typically in the autumn and again in spring. A great coastal option close to North Shields and Tynemouth.

The Grand Hotel

Grand Parade, Tynemouth, NE30 4ER

The clifftop Victorian hotel overlooking Longsands runs seasonal wedding fairs. A short hop up the coast from North Shields; ask the events team for upcoming dates.

Little Haven Hotel

River Drive, South Shields, NE33 1LH

The riverside South Shields hotel has run relaxed, no-appointment wedding fayres. Dates are seasonal, so check with the venue before travelling.

Planning a North East wedding

Each of our town sites has its own weddings guide with local venues, ceremony venues and suppliers, and the same upcoming fairs appear on every one. Explore things to do and what's on across the region to make a weekend of it.