These 12 stunning fully accessible wedding venues go the extra mile and will put love hearts in your eyes and allow you to include everyone you love in all aspects of your special day. Due to laws and regulations, thankfully most hospitality venues are well-equipped to welcome disabled, elderly, and young guests.
Each venue sits in either North East or North West of England and boasts gorgeous lakes, architectural cities and charming towns and villages. You won’t have to make any sacrifices on your wedding day dream to have an accessible event for you and your guests.
1. Mercure Manchester Norton Grange Hotel & Spa
Rochdale is a charming but industrious town, often heard about in period dramas. It is steeped in history and character. It’s a picture-perfect place to say ‘I do’. If you or one of your guests find hotels challenging to manoeuvre, fear not, for Mercure Manchester Norton Grange Hotel & Spa is a fully accessible wedding venue. Thoughtful upgrades have not diminished the period beauty of this building.
The suites are elegant in style and contemporary in colour. Creating your wedding day vision will be simple. No detail will be lost as the rooms flood with sunlight. The ambience carries out into the outdoors, where a paved patio awaits, surrounded by landscaped and gorgeous gardens. Every step you take will reveal a new photo backdrop.
The dedicated team prides itself on excellent service. With their assistance, your wedding day will easily be a day to remember, and you’ll enjoy every second of it.
2. Mercure George Washington Hotel
Newcastle Upon Tyne is a charming and rustic rural locale. It is a picturesque setting for a beautiful wedding. The Mercure George Washington Hotel is a lovely place to exchange vows. The Orangery is bright and elegant, while the Brasserie and Abraham’s Bar make a striking statement. The Washington Suite is the place to be for a celebration, with its colourful LED lighting and private bar. The Pavilion sports floor-to-ceiling windows with stunning views of the grounds – and the outdoors is where this hotel really has a lot to offer.
The lawns are immaculate and give no hint of ‘the grass is greener on the other side’. Arrange your seating to create an aisle leading to the wooden gazebo, and your ceremony is off to a magical beginning. Say ‘I do’ beneath the domed roof, surrounded by loved ones and an enchanted woodland, and you’ll never forget this day.
3. Smokies Park Hotel
Oldham in Greater Manchester is home to Smokies Park Hotel, a contemporary and sophisticated wedding venue that’s accessible to disabled soon-to-be-newlyweds and guests alike. Whether your guest list is short and your wedding plans intimate, or your guest list rivals that of a West End show audience on opening night, this hotel can entertain 30 to 300 guests for a wedding celebration.
The suites, of various sizes, are neutral in colour and architecture, yet the ceilings boast enough intricacies from which to hang your personal décor and make the space all your own for a day. It is always the little things that will make your day special, and here, the passionate team cannot wait to hear your ideas and tailor their bespoke wedding packages to make your dream a reality. Their friendly approach and professional service mean you’re in excellent hands from your first enquiry to when you leave as a married couple.
4. Lumley Castle Hotel
What makes a wedding day fit for the pages of fairytale books? A castle, of course! Lumley Castle Hotel is a fully accessible four-star wedding venue fit for royalty, past and present. The 14th-century castle has been lovingly restored and maintained and now awaits your love story to weave into its heritage.
The interiors are majestic, with stained glass windows, impressive stone fireplaces and romantic nooks and crannies in which to steal a private moment.
The castle is surrounded by the Durham countryside, including nine acres of landscaped gardens and parkland overlooking the River Wear. Everything about this property is magical. And your entire wedding journey can be just as enchanting.
The wedding-besotted staff at Lumley Castle Hotel do not confine themselves to gorgeous weddings. They host unforgettable proposals, elegant hen and stag parties, rehearsal dinners and any other special event you may wish to throw on the run-up to your big day. The only limit is that of your imagination.
5. Mercure Haydock Hotel
Mercure Haydock Hotel is a four-star Georgian-style mansion that will wow your guests upon arrival and continue to take their breath away until they leave. This fully accessible wedding venue is elegant, with wedding suites featuring tall white pillars, arched doorways, curated romantic lighting and stained-glass domes you won’t find elsewhere.
Adjacent to the spectacular gardens, there is now a newly extended Grande Marquee, which can hold up to 280 guests comfortably and has an LED dancefloor. Overhead are miles of silk draped across the ceiling and down the walls. Sparkling chandeliers will twinkle over your first dance. The space even features its own private bar, so your guests never have to leave the festivities. Unless, of course, they want to catch their breath and take a seat in the moonlit courtyard around which this beautiful hotel was designed.
6. Radisson Blu Hotel Durham
Durham is a beautiful place in which to get married. The countryside throughout the county is just breathtaking. One such fully accessible wedding venue nestled amongst this beauty is Radisson Blu Hotel Durham. The hotel is modern and stylish, and we’re unsurprised by its four glistening stars. Unrivalled views surround it, yet not ones to rest on their laurels, the team have created a romantic yet contemporary haven in which to exchange vows. The wedding suites are spectacular, and each has a personality of its own. Finding your perfect match amongst the bold ceremony rooms or neutral and elegant reception rooms is guaranteed to be simple. Especially as the team is on hand to guide and assist with all the planning. Your wedding won’t just be gorgeous – it’ll be stress-free!
7. Delta Hotels by Marriott Preston
The Victorians had a talent for building truly romantic spaces. It is why many of those remaining structures from the era have been turned into spectacular wedding venues. One such gem is Delta Hotels by Marriott Preston. This four-star manor house is set on 11 acres of striking and beautiful grounds. There are photo backdrops aplenty on this property. Your wedding album will bring happy tears to your eyes for years.
A sweeping drive will take you and your guests through the lovely grounds and to the jaw-dropping hotel. It is built of red brick but turns golden in the sunlight. Its pillared entrances are stately and majestic. The site is framed by tall luscious trees from which birdsong floats.
Inside, everything is the height of elegance. Common areas boast that Great Gatsby style, with rich wood and gold touches everywhere. The ceremony rooms are classic and filled with light. Your reception can easily be made inviting and intimate or lavish and celebratory, given the number of neutral spaces on offer waiting for your personal touches.
8. Holiday Inn Darlington A1 Scotch Corner
Holiday Inn Darlington A1 Scotch Corner is a fantastic spot for a relaxed wedding weekend. The hotel has a modern and beautiful interior, with art deco touches that perfectly blend to create a sophisticated backdrop to your special day. Everywhere you look, there is a touch of gold, from the sconces to the wallpaper. Everything feels rich a luxurious, from the soft-to-the-touch drapes to the sparkling chandeliers.
The service here is impeccable too. The team loves a wedding and will go above and beyond to ensure you and your love create memories you’ll cherish for decades. They know how important this day is and consider it both a responsibility and a privilege to execute your nuptials to perfection.
The building, the gardens and the surrounding countryside provide numerous picture-perfect backgrounds for your wedding album too. It’ll be the envy of all your friends and family!
9. Best Western Forest Hills Hotel
Cheshire is a breathtaking part of England, truly. Best Western Forest Hills Hotel is a hilltop wedding venue that has the most significant advantage in the area – it’s the best place to enjoy panoramic views of such stunning views. Whether your day is for two or 220, everyone in attendance will be in awe of this fully accessible location.
Inside, the Vale Royal Suite and the Overton Suite are perfect for larger gatherings. The latter, in particular, has the most beautiful views of the outdoors and has lawn access, making it ideal for summer soirees. More intimate gatherings will find their home in the charming Delamere Room or the bright and airy Conservatory.
Alternatively, say ‘I do’ outside on the lawn as the breeze runs through your hair, the birdsong harmonises with your vows, and the stunning rural area surrounds you in all its glory.
10. Oddfellows on the Park
Cheadle in Greater Manchester is lucky to have Oddfellows on the Park among its wedding venues. This fully accessible hotel is gorgeous to behold. Its stature is impressive, its architecture majestic. Yet on the inside, it has been transformed into a modern space of style and sophistication. The hotel is unique and, as such, makes for the perfect home for a relaxed affair, a lavish party or a casual celebration. No matter your vision or theme, your wedding will be tailored just for you and will reflect the kind of loving couple you are.
The beauty of the venue isn’t all this hotel has to offer. The culinary team have built an enviable reputation for mouthwatering cuisine over the years. We’d go so far as to say every mouthful is glorious. The chef will work with you to create a menu unique to your wedding day that will accommodate all your guests’ dietary requirements without ever sacrificing flavour or Insta-ready presentation.
11. Mercure St Helens
Merseyside is home to Mercure St Helens, a four-star marvel of glass and sophistication. As the exterior of the building is almost entirely made of glass, most of the wedding suites have the unique advantage of a conservatory style, coming in various sizes. Your ceremony and wedding breakfast can be flooded with sunlight, while your drinks reception and evening party can each take place beneath the stars, away from the evening chill.
Each suite is simple and neutrally decorated. Every room is a blank canvas on which to create your big day. It may sound like an overwhelming transformation, but the incredible team are ready and waiting to take your vision and execute it to perfection. A simple white room will change into an enchanted wonderland in their skilled and talented hands.
12. Holiday Inn Newcastle Jesmond
The final entry on our list of 12 fully accessible Wedding Venues resides in the lovely Tyne & Wear. Holiday Inn Newcastle Jesmond is a fully accessible wedding venue with a metropolitan air about it. The staff offer numerous packages to suit any style and budget, but no matter which you go for, your day will be stunning. There’s even a red-carpet entrance up for grabs with a tasty drinks reception at the end – who wouldn’t want such Hollywood service?
The interior of the venue is unique. It has a charming home away from home feel that will make your day special, warm and inviting to all. The wedding suites boast soft, curated lighting that creates a romantic atmosphere and enhances all the personal touches you and the dedicated staff will add to your celebrations.
