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Shortflatt Tower

From £3,500
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Northumberland's most awe inspiring wedding location and exclusive use estate. Steeped in history, the Tower and grounds delicately blend tradition and contemporary flourishes, nature and grandeur.
Key Info
Shortflatt Tower
Belsay
Newcastle Upon Tyne
NE20 0HD
Website: shortflatttower.com
Tel: 01661 520 210
Email: weddings@shortflatttower.com
 
 
Capacity
Ceremony:150
Dinner:150
Standing:250
Facilities
Licensed For Marriage:Yes
Accommodation:33 bedrooms
Exclusivity:Yes
Food & Drink
Catering:In-house
Bar:In-house
Licensed Until:n/a
Other
Pets Welcome:Yes
Disabled Facilities:Yes
Child Friendly:Yes
Contact venue for late availability and exclusive offers
Pricing
From £3,500
  • Exclusive hire of the Shortflatt Tower and Woodland View Ceremony and Function Suite
  • Honeymoon Suite
  • Additional costs include food and drink along with accommodation

Please contact the venue for detailed prices.

About
Setting

Nestled within the Northumberland countryside their grounds boast a completely secluded environment for your ceremony and celebration. Along the private driveway, amidst rolling green hills and ancient woodlands, the walled gardens and outdoor areas reflect their passion for the nature they nurture.

The estate which dates back to 1257 sets the stage for the most memorable occasion of your lives. Accompanied by fairytale cottages, beautifully tended gardens, rolling green fields, and ancient woodlands they strive to provide an unforgettable experience for you, your friends, and family.

Vibe

Utilise the diverse areas and spaces within the estate to achieve the perfect look and feel for your ceremony. From inside to outside, formal or informal, by utilising the Tower reception room or walled gardens they create a traditional English setting for you to make it official.

With numerous backdrops, textures, and colours the grounds provide the perfect stage for capturing your day on photo and film. You have the choice of where and how your day plays out, utilising the full estate for your ceremony. Seat 30 guests within the Tower itself or up to 150 in the garden or their woodland view function suite

Situated within the estate, their woodland view ceremony room and function suite blurs the line between the ancient woodland, the historic grounds, and your special day. By utilising an abundance of glass and natural materials they provide the perfect bubble for your celebration with up to 150 guests by day, and 250 by night.

It’s all about making it special for you; they boast traditional, contemporary, and street food packages however they’re fully supportive of specific requests, dietary needs, regional variations, and international influences. It all starts with a conversation.

Similarly with drink options, they want to make it perfect, their aim is to weave your ‘best’ day from start to finish. Want to add a cocktail from your first date? Or a wine region from your favourite holiday? That’s exactly what they want to talk about.

FAQs
What are your ceremony capacities?

- The Tower Vault - 60

- The Woodland View -150

- The Gardens - 150

What time should I get married?

If getting married on site, we advise booking the 1pm ceremony slot with Northumberland Registrar Team (Alnwick; 01665 602 870) or with your chosen Celebrant / Humanist.

If getting married in a Church please allow a little longer for the service and travel time. We advise around 12pm or 12.30pm for a church ceremony.

If you would prefer a different ceremony time, please chat to our wedding team so we can plan your ideal wedding day.

Do you allow real candles?

Sadly not due to the venue's insurance policy. We welcome as many battery operated candles as you wish!

Can we bring our own music?

Yes and we will operate your ceremony playlist from a phone / tablet / similar device.

Can we have live music?

Absolutely! Guitars, harps and even Bag-pipes are all welcome!

Are dogs welcome?

Very much so. If staying the night, they must stay within one of our cottages rather than the Tower, however they can still enjoy the full day celebrating with you.

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