Best Wedding Venues in Tynemouth

Getting married on the North Tyneside coast means clifftop views, sweeping beaches and buildings steeped in Victorian history. Whether you picture a civil ceremony and reception under one roof, a licensed events space with sea views, or vows exchanged in a landmark parish church, Tynemouth, North Shields and Cullercoats have venues to suit. Below are some of the area's most notable wedding settings — and once you have the venue, our Weddings in Tynemouth hub brings together local photographers, florists, cars, musicians and more.

Seafront hotels

The Grand Hotel is a commanding Victorian hotel built in 1872, overlooking Longsands Beach. It holds a civil wedding licence with two licensed ceremony suites seating roughly 30 to 130 guests, and reception spaces accommodating up to around 200 — allowing the ceremony, wedding breakfast and evening reception to take place under one roof. Its en-suite bedrooms make it convenient for guests staying over.

Restored heritage

The Exchange 1856 is a restored Victorian former exchange in North Shields' cultural quarter. It is licensed by North Tyneside Council for civil ceremonies in three approved rooms, including a light-filled loft with sea views seating up to around 100, alongside spaces for wedding breakfasts and evening receptions — a distinctive, characterful alternative to a traditional hotel.

Historic churches

For a church wedding on the coast, three active Anglican parish churches welcome couples. St George's Church, Cullercoats is a landmark Grade I listed church consecrated in 1884, its tall spire a familiar sight above Cullercoats Bay. Holy Saviour's Church sits on the Broadway in Tynemouth and conducts weddings and christenings for the local community. Christ Church on Preston Road, consecrated in 1668 as North Shields' original parish church, offers a historic Grade II listed setting for a traditional church wedding. Contact each parish directly to discuss dates, banns and fees.

Planning the rest of your day

A venue is just the start. Once yours is booked, the Weddings in Tynemouth hub lists local photographers, florists, bridal hair and makeup, wedding cars, celebrants and musicians — all with a link straight through to each business. If you run a local wedding business and would like to be listed, get in touch; listings are free.