Whitworth Hall Hotel Deer Park & Wedding Venue

The Whitworth Estates dates back to 1183, and was owned by “The Lords of Whitworth” before being purchased by Mark Shafto, whose family resided at the Hall for over 300 years. Destroyed by a fire in 1877, one of the few portions to be saved was the library, now The Library Restaurant and the oldest part of Whitworth Hall Hotel. The Library is an ideal backdrop for intimate weddings and private dining, hosting a candescent fire place and huge French doors. Licenced for both indoor and outdoor weddings Whitworth is the perfect venue all year round. The Whitworth Estate was sold in the 1980’s and remained a private dwelling by the Duncombe’s until 1997. Our aptly named Duncombe Suite is a quaint, atmospheric room, perfect for lunches, weddings and boardroom meetings. The Whitworth Suite is our largest function suite, bright and elegant it is fitting for weddings, and private functions, with its own bar and dancefloor. We are on hand to turn your dreams into a reality, whatever event you are planning. Our deer park is a quintessential back drop for any wedding or special occasion, and feeding our fallow deer is a favourite among visitors old and young, not forgetting our fishing lake which is also a breath-taking setting for those all-important wedding photos. We also play host to outdoor team-building activity centre Lead The Way, where you can spend the day bush crafting, code cracking or axe throwing, before retreating to the hotel for dinner, including Tuesday Steak night or Wednesday Pie and Pint night! Located in County Durham and boasting 29 sumptuous bedrooms, Whitworth Hall Hotel is a beautiful setting all-year round and is one of the North-East’s favourite country hotels.