Your North East Wedding - Mar/Apr 2020 (Issue 37)

LOCAL VENUES 15  GOING Where to say ‘I do’ in Tyneside NORTHSIDE FARM 07904 119 327 | northsidefarm.co.uk Northside Farm is an exclusive-use venue nestled in the heart of the Northumbrian countryside comprising a converted barn, a gin gang ceremony room surrounded by 70 acres of land, lakes and woodland. The luxurious glamping site has 10 timber glamping pods each with a firepit, four whimsical fairytale-style cottages, fully functioning luxury amenities and pitches for an additional tent or wigwam. The barn has a fully licensed wooden bar area adjoining to the floor-to- ceiling glass-fronted main reception and ceremony room with flagstone flooring, exposed beams and brick walls. The venue is fully heated and is charming as it stands with its quirky touches of décor or can be a great canvas to dress it as desired. Outside, couples can discover manicured lawns used for the drinks reception in the summer or garden games, and a part-covered comfortable courtyard at the rear with a firepit for toasting marshmallows or having a barbecue buffet. There’s even room for marquees if requested, additional camping accommodation and Northside Farm offers a no restriction policy (as long as it is legal) for activities such as fireworks. Ceremonies can take place outside on the lawn, inside the barn or in the circular gin gang, while the reception is located in the barn with a capacity for 150 seated guests and opens up for more for an evening reception. It has a fully licensed bar to the side and an outside part-covered courtyard with a comfortable seating area. The new addition of the four fairytale cottages (which sleep two), offers that extra magic to a perfect day. The children’s park includes a zip wire and the grounds are animal and wheelchair friendly. Northside Farm offers exclusive use for up to three nights to give couples a more relaxed experience and more time to spend with friends and family. l oca l davidwestphotography.co.uk davidwestphotography.co.uk dianemakepeacephotography.com