A Wedding Venue with a Difference
The Parlour at Blagdon is a unique and idyllic venue for your
wedding; this secluded oasis is located on the Blagdon Estate in
Northumberland but only 10 minutes’ drive north of Newcastle.
Tie the knot in our stunning converted smithy and then enjoy your special day in our landscaped
gardens and beautiful Willow room. Our highly professional events team has a wealth of
knowledge and expert hands-on experience which will help you plan and organise your perfect
wedding day with exclusive use from 3 p.m
A rustic, romantic setting with superb food, the highest levels of service, crisp white linens,
a charming, shabby-chic appeal and intimate surroundings make this countrified location
the perfect venue.
The Parlour at Blagdon: A Wedding Venue with a Difference
Ceremony
The ceremony will take place in our beautiful grade 2 listed converted smithy. With its feature stone walls,
stunning wooden beams and shabby chic décor, it will, without doubt, make your marriage a memorable
occasion. Alternatively you may decide to make use of our beautiful landscaped gardens and patio area for a
unique outdoor twist to your day.
After tying the knot you will then be whisked away to capture the first moments of your married life together
while your guests enjoy cocktails and canapés in our idyllic gardens for your daytime reception.
Daytime Reception
Our idyllic outdoor areas are the perfect surroundings for you and your guests to enjoy reception drinks and
canapés before being invited into the stunning Willow Room for the Wedding Breakfast.
Your own Master of Ceremonies, provided by The Parlour, will guide you seamlessly through the day and attend
to your every need. For your wedding breakfast you can choose from a range of menus, all of which are created
by our dedicated kitchen team and produced using the finest quality ingredients.
The food is fully complimented by our tailored drinks packages to ensure the perfect dining experience
for your special day.
Evening Reception
The Willow Room is both romantic and intimate whilst also being the perfect place for a party.
A fantastic range of drinks are available from the bar and our chefs have once again created the perfect range
of menus for your evening buffet.
Your friends and family will have exclusive use of The Parlour and can enjoy relaxing within our grounds.
You and your guests will enjoy celebrating and dancing late into the evening capping off a truly memorable day.
Packages and Pricing
We offer three packages to choose from when designing your wedding. Simply select which package you
would like and then choose your arrival drink and food to compliment your day, with optional extras such
as Canapés available for each package as a supplement
What you receive as Standard
The Blagdon Package 2016 | £55 per day guest
The Ridley Package 2016 | £64 per day guest
The Blagdon Package 2017 | £57 per day guest
The Ridley Package 2017 | £66 per day guest
Includes standard features
Includes standard features
An Arrival Drink selected from our
Arrival Drinks Options
An Arrival Drink selected from our
Arrival Drinks Options
The Estate Lunch
Three Canapés options on arrival selected
from our Canapé Options
Half a Bottle of House Wine per person as part
of The Estate Lunch
One Glass of Prosecco for your Toasting Drink
Four Course Meal chosen from our Selector Menu
including sorbet course
A Drink on Arrival with each Package
Exclusive use of The Parlour at Blagdon
Wedding Breakfast with Tea, Coffee and Mints
Venue Hire for Daytime and Evening Reception
Half a Bottle of Wine per person
Crisp Table Linen and Napkins
The Willow Package 2016 | £58 per day guest
Select an Evening Buffet from our Buffet Options
A Drink to Toast the Bride and Groom
Cake Stand and Knife
The Willow Package 2017 | £60 per day guest
Minimum numbers of 50 adults
Evening Buffet
Use of The Parlour’s Easy Listening Music Playlists
Includes standard features
A Dedicated Wedding Co-ordinator
to Plan your Special Day
A Dedicated Team of Staff to serve you and
your Guests
An Arrival Drink selected from our
Arrival Drinks Options
A Master of Ceremonies to Run your Day
Personalised table plan
Select an Evening Buffet from our Buffet Options
Minimum numbers of 50 adults
Three Course Meal chosen from our Selector Menu
Half a Bottle of House Wine per person as part of
your Three Course Meal
One Glass of Prosecco for your Toasting Drink
Select an Evening Buffet from our Buffet Options
V.A.T at the current rate
Minimum numbers of 50 adults
Half of a Bottle Premium Wine per person as part
of your Four Course Meal
One Glass of Prosecco for your Toasting Drink
Arrival Drinks Options
Please selected a drink for your guest
to enjoy on arrival
Glass of Champagne
Canapé Options
(£3 per head supplement)
Glass of Prosecco
Available at a Supplement of £1.75 per item per head (Three Items included with The Ridley Package)
Glass of Bucks Fizz
Bottle of Peroni
Bottle of Real Ale
Glass of House Wine
Savoury
Hot Selection
Sweet Selection
Smoked Salmon Blinis with
Mini Yorkshire Puddings with
Roast Beef and Horseradish
White and Milk Chocolate
Mini Fish and Chips with
Mushy Peas
Mini Fruit Tarts
Mini Hoi Sin Duck Parcels
Mini Sticky Toffee Cake
Sundried Tomato and
Strawberry and Chantilly
Mozzarella Arancini
Cream Shortbreads
Cream Cheese
A Selection of Mini Bruschetta
with Various Toppings
Glass of Pimm’s
Mini Ploughmans Platter
Glass of Parlours Punch
Mini Duck Parfait Tartlets
Glass of Mulled Wine
Glass of Non-Alcoholic Punch
Strawberries
Wedding Breakfasts
The Estate Lunch
Served on sharing platters to each table
Home Baked Ham and locally reared
Topside of Beef
Freshly Prepared Soups
Curried Butternut Squash and Sweet Potato
Soup with Coriander Cream (v)
Northumbrian Broth with Herb Dumplings
Minestrone Soup
Appetisers
Artisan Pies and Quiches with a variety
of fillings
Nest of Melon filled with Seasonal Fruit
A selection of Northumbrian Cheeses
and Lemon Sorbet (v)
Purple Slaw, New Potato and Chive Salad
and Crusty Bread
Poached and Smoked Salmon Terrine, Toasted
An assiette of Seasonal Mini Desserts and Cakes,
accompanied by a Mini Scone with Clotted
Cream and Strawberry Preserve
Chicken Liver Parfait, Red Onion Marmalade,
Selector Menu
Buffalo Mozzarella and Focaccia
A choice menu is available of three Soup’s or
Appetiser’s, three Main Courses and three
Desserts (including vegetarian options) for
guests to pre order at least one week in advance.
Ciabatta and Herb Crème Fraiche
Melba Toast
Italian Cooked Meats, Sunblushed Tomatoes,
Sundried Tomato, Red Onion, Goat Cheese
and Basil Tart with Balsamic Salad (v)
Smoked Chicken, Prawn and Blue Cheese Salad
with Piquant Dressing.
Main Courses
Vegetarian Main Courses
All Main Course dishes are served
with Seasonal Vegetables
Spinach, Mushroom and Pepper Parcel
with Tomato and Basil Compote
Roast Chicken Supreme with Shallot
and Mushroom Gravy
Caramelised Onion and Mature Cheddar
Cheese Tart and Spinach Cream
Roast Loin of Pork, Caramelised Apple,
Sage and Cider Gravy
Roast Vegetable and Goats Cheese Strudel
with Tomato Compote
Roast Turkey Breast, Chipolatas with Sage
and Onion Stuffing
Desserts
Topside of Beef with Horseradish Mash
with Yorkshire Pudding and Gravy
Dark Chocolate and Raspberry Tart
Slow Roasted Belly Pork with Garlic Mash
and an Apple Cider Jus
Baked Fillet of Salmon with Salsa Verde
and New Potatoes
Roast Rump of Lamb with Rosemary Mash
and Mint Gravy.
Strawberry and Vanilla Cheesecake
with Mango Coulis
Duo of Dark and White Chocolate Marquise
with Raspberry Compote
Warm Pear Frangipane Tart
with Vanilla Crème Anglaise
Homemade Sticky Toffee Pudding,
Butterscotch Sauce with Vanilla Ice Cream
White Chocolate and Mango Pannacotta
with Fruit Biscotti
Classic Crème Brûlée with Vanilla Shortbread.
Seating Plans and Capacity Guide
Listed below are the maximum capacities for different styles of
seating for planning. For additional features such as dance
floors or buffets please take into account the reduction of
seating capacity by at least 10 people per option.
The Willow Room
Evening Buffet Menus
Mediterranean Buffet
Please select an evening buffet for your
guests to enjoy.
Spanish Tapas Platter
All additional evening guests must be catered
for, at a cost of £15 per head.
King Prawns with Chilly Jam
Mediterranean Vegetable Tartlets
Occasional Tables - 100
Banquet Style Tables - 28
U Shape Table - 24
Lamb Kofta Kebabs with Minted Yogurt
Theatre Seating - 80
Hot Sandwich Buffet
Chicken and Chorizo Paella
Reception Style - 80
Hot Beef Sandwiches with Sautéed Onions
The Parlour’s Buffet
Evening Reception - 150
Hot Sliced Pork Sandwiches with Apple Sauce
and Stuffing
Supplement of £2.50 per person
For in depth advice please contact one of the events team
British Seafood Platter
Roasted Mediterranean Vegetables Sandwiches
with Homemade Pesto
A Selection of Open Deli Sandwiches
Served with Spicy Wedges
Belly Pork, Apple and Black Pudding Croquettes
The Abruzzi Buffet
Hand Carved Slow Roasted Topside of Beef
Italian Antipasto and Warm Focaccia Bread
Crisp Rosemary and Mint Roasted
New Potatoes
Red Onion and Mozzarella Bruschetta
Chicken, Leek and Mushroom Pie
Italian Chicken, Chilli and Pepper Skewer
Cheddar Cheese, Potato and Spinach Pie
Sundried Tomato and Mozzarella Arancini
Lamb and Mozzarella Meatballs
Telephone: 01670 789935
Email: [email protected]
The Parlour at Blagdon, Blagdon Smithy, Old Great North Road, Newcastle upon Tyne NE13 6DQ
Telephone: 01670 789935 | Email: [email protected]