Black Horse Beamish

Black Horse Beamish is a marquee and tent wedding venue in Beamish in the Durham area of England. This historic pub is set within the Beamish conservation area lies Red Row Estate, a 37-acre sprawl with one of the only lavender fields and permanent marquees in the North. It is also home to The Orchard Marquee, Old Red Row Rooms, Red Row Retreat, and Huckleberry Cottage.
Facilities and Capacity
Black Horse Beamish offers two venue spaces to host your dream day, with something for everyone whether it be a grand or intimate affair, indoors or outdoors. All of our areas are licensed for a civil ceremony allowing you to move seamlessly from ceremony to reception. The stunning lavender field, woodlands, apple orchard and farm yard antiques provide endless photo opportunities.
The George Ridley Room is set in our lovingly restored, beautiful 300-year-old building which has kept most of its original charm. You are welcomed by flagstone floors, roaring open fires and an eclectic mix of furnishings. With panoramic views across the stunning peaceful valley, the setting could not be more idyllic for your most cherished day.
The George Ridley Room, Gallery Bar and Terrace is an intimate room for your ceremony, wedding breakfast and evening reception. Featuring stone walls, two open fires, high ceilings and bare oak beams, this stunning room with an attached gallery bar and heated outdoor terrace with panoramic views of the rolling countryside truly is a magical location for your special day. This room can accommodate a maximum of 35 guests for a ceremony and wedding breakfast and up to 50 guests for your evening reception.
Services Offered
The Black Horse Beamish staff offers in-house catering and allows private catering. This venue also holds an alcohol license and outdoor license to readily accommodate your celebration. You and your guests can avail of overnight accommodation on the property.
Cuisine
For the special wedding feast, the team of expert chefs will prepare a bespoke multi-course gastronomic showstopper befitting the event. We take pride in the fact that all our food is freshly cooked using only the finest, locally sourced ingredients wherever possible. Our wedding receptions are personalised, not packaged, at every level, we offer you the opportunity to build your dream day.