Shotton Grange, at Seaton Burn north of Newcastle upon Tyne, hosts corporate events, private dinners, celebrations and weddings for up to 200 guests. The Coach House seats 110 or holds 200 for informal events, on six acres of Northumbrian grounds.
Seminars and company events
The estate lists corporate events among its private hire options, alongside a private hire dining offer. The main room for groups is the Coach House, next to the main house, with its own patio and walled gardens. It has a fully licensed bar and surround sound, which suits presentations with music as well as awards evenings, dinners and parties. It can be hired from 12 pm to 4 pm or from 7 pm to midnight. A minimum spend applies and is covered by pre-ordered food and beverage. The site does not give a conference layout or equipment list, so ask the team about screens and daytime use.
Weddings and receptions
Shotton Grange is sold as an exclusive-use wedding venue. Weddings take up to 110 guests for the daytime reception and 200 for the evening. There are three ceremony settings: the Coach House with its exposed stone walls and original beams, the Walled Gardens with lawns and seasonal flower beds, and the front of the Manor with a fountain backdrop. Drinks, canapés and photographs take place in the Manor House or the gardens, then speeches and the wedding breakfast follow in the Coach House. Guests move to the Cocktail Bar and Lounge before the evening celebration.
Rooms and capacities
The Coach House is the largest event room: 110 seated, or up to 200 for more informal entertaining. The Manor House hosts drinks receptions, and the Cocktail Bar and Lounge serves as a second gathering space. For smaller occasions, the venue offers two private rooms used for celebration of life gatherings with buffet menus.
Accommodation
The website has a bedrooms page for wedding guests. The pages read here do not give the number of bedrooms, so confirm it with the team when a group plans to stay overnight.
Catering
Catering is handled in house. The kitchen team works from several wedding menus, from a traditional three-course sit-down meal to a feasting menu. Buffet menus are available for private occasions and celebrations of life. The venue describes its chefs as award-winning.
History and setting
The estate sits in six acres of Northumbrian countryside. The house and grounds were renovated at the start of 2023, combining bold and soft finishes. The Coach House keeps restored stone and original beams, with modern fittings added.
Getting there
Shotton Grange is on the Great North Road at Seaton Burn, Newcastle upon Tyne NE13 6DF. The team can be reached on 01670 789 400 to arrange a viewing. A 3D tour is available on the website.
