Celebrate your wedding in a historic castle with beautiful ceremony spaces, exclusive-use weddings and luxury accommodation, all set within the heart of County Durham.
If you’re searching for a castle wedding venue in the North East, Walworth Castle offers a choice of beautiful ceremony spaces, historic surroundings and a dedicated wedding team to help bring your vision to life.
For nearly 900 years, Walworth Castle has welcomed people through its historic doors.
Today, it welcomes couples beginning one of life’s greatest adventures.
Whether you’ve always imagined saying your vows beneath ancient stone walls, surrounded by woodland, or celebrating with everyone you love in an elegant ballroom, Walworth Castle offers the freedom to create a wedding that feels completely your own.
From the moment you arrive for your first viewing to the last dance of your wedding evening, our dedicated team will be there to guide you every step of the way.
Because this isn’t simply another wedding venue.
This is where your story begins.
There are countless wedding venues across the North East, Walworth Castle is something altogether different.
Steeped in history yet wonderfully welcoming, our twelfth-century castle combines centuries of character with thoughtful modern hospitality to create weddings that feel both timeless and entirely personal.
However you imagine your wedding, our role isn’t to fit your plans into a package.
That philosophy shapes everything we do, from the ceremony spaces you can choose from to the flexibility of our wedding packages, our one-wedding-per-day approach and the personal support you’ll receive from your dedicated wedding coordinator.
Your Wedding, Never Off-the-Shelf
Your venue should adopt to your story – not the other way around.
One Wedding, One Castle
We host only one wedding each day. The focus is entirely on you.
A Castle Filled With Character
Centuries of history, beautiful architecture and stunning grounds.
A Team Beside You Every Step
Your dedicated coordinator is here to guide, support and take care of the details.
From grand and elegant to natural and unique, our licenced ceremony spaces allow you to say “I do” your way.
The Ballroom
Elegant, timeless and filled with natural light. Ideal for classic castle weddings and larger celebrations.
Woodland Ceremonies
Exchange your vows beneath the trees in a peaceful, natural setting unlike any other.
The Outdoor Pavillion
A beautiful outdoor ceremony space with panoramic views and the comfort of a dedicated pavillion.
The Dungeon
Full of atmosphere and history, perfect for couples looking for a ceremony that’s truly unforgettable.
Whichever space you choose, you’ll enjoy the same exceptional care, warm hospitality and commitment to creating a wedding that feels completely yours.
Our packages provide the perfect starting point while still allowing you to personalise your celebration in the ways that matter most.
Exclusively Yours
Enjoy sole use of the castle, its grounds and accommodation for a truly private celebration.
Inclusive Package
Everything your need for a beautifully organised celebration brought together in one thoughtfully planned package.
Twilight Weddings
Relaxed, contemporary and atmospheric. Perfect for couples who want to focus on great food, wonderful company and an unforgettable evening.
Nearest & Dearest
Designed for smaller celebrations, offering all the romance and elegance of Walworth Castle on a more personal scale.
Located just outside Darlington in County Durham, Walworth Castle is one of the North East’s most distinctive castle wedding venues, welcoming couples from across the region and beyond.
From your ceremony through to your evening celebration and overnight stay, every detail can be taken care of in one beautiful location. Whether you’re planning a grand castle wedding or a more intimate celebration, our experienced team will help bring your vision to life.
Make the castle yours. From the first guests to the final farewell, the castle is exclusively yours for the entire celebration.
As a historic castle wedding venue in the North East, Walworth Castle offers 32 beautifully appointed bedrooms, including individually styled castle rooms, comfortable annex rooms and our newly reimagined King James Suite with its dedicated dressing room. You and your guests can relax, celebrate and stay together without worrying about the journey home.
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Beautifully present. Thoughtfully prepared. Using carefully selected ingredients.
From elegant canapes to your final evening bite, every course becomes part of the experience your guests remember.
From your first viewing onwards, your dedicated wedding coordinator will guide you through every stage of your planning journey.
No question is too small. No idea is too ambitious. Our role is to make the planning process as enjoyable as the celebration itself.
Your wedding starts with a single visit. We’d love to welcome you to Walworth Castle.
