Dry Hire Weddings

Plan your day, your way with an exclusive venue-only hire at Newland Hall.

A beautiful setting with the freedom to make it your own

Venue-only hire

If you are looking for a wedding venue that gives you more flexibility, our dry hire option offers the perfect balance of beautiful surroundings and personal control. This allows you to shape the day around your own plans, from catering and suppliers to the overall style and atmosphere of the celebration.

Set within the grounds of Newland Hall and available on an exclusive-use basis, this option is ideal for couples who want the freedom to create a wedding that feels entirely their own, while still enjoying a stunning and well-established venue.

Designed for flexibility and freedom

What to expect

Venue-Only Hire

A dry hire option for couples who want full control over how their wedding day is planned and delivered.

Exclusive Use

Once your date is secured, Newland Hall is exclusively yours and your guests’ for the celebration.

Your Own Suppliers

Choose your own caterers and third parties to help bring your plans to life in a way that suits you best.

A Flexible Approach

Our team will always do their best to accommodate your preferences and help the day run as smoothly as possible.

A versatile venue-only option

Your wedding, your way

Our dry hire offering is perfect for couples who want to take the lead in planning their wedding day. Rather than choosing a more traditional package, this option gives you the opportunity to build the celebration around your own priorities, preferences and suppliers, while still enjoying the character and setting of Newland Hall.

What's included:

  • Star lighting
  • Wall lighting
  • Entrance lighting
  • Heating, if required
  • Dance floor
  • Toilets
  • Tables and chairs
  • Car parking
  • Kitchen facility
  • The freedom to choose your own caterer
  • No corkage charge
  • Guaranteed 100% exclusive use

Guest Numbers & Flexibility

The perfect space for your guests

Our dry hire option is well suited to a wide range of celebrations, whether you are planning a seated wedding breakfast or a more informal buffet-style reception. Newland Hall can comfortably seat up to 150 guests, or accommodate up to 200 guests if you opt for buffet-style catering, giving you the flexibility to choose the format that best suits your plans.

The venue also offers a choice of ceremony and reception spaces, allowing you to shape the day around your preferred style of celebration. Outdoor ceremonies in the gazebo are available weather permitting, while indoor ceremonies can take place in the Henry VIII Room.

From 10 to 200 Guests. Tailored around your plans.

Support that helps everything come together

Support

A beautifully planned wedding is about more than what is included on paper, it is also about knowing the day will be looked after with care. With a dedicated wedding co-ordinator and experienced team on hand, you can feel supported from the early planning stages through to the final moments of the celebration.

This guidance helps take the pressure out of planning and brings a reassuring sense of calm to the day itself, allowing you to focus on enjoying every moment with your partner and guests. Having an experienced team by your side allows everything to flow more smoothly and feel far less overwhelming.

Alternative Packages

Discover our other packages

If you love the traditional shape of a full wedding day but are looking for something a little different, Newland Hall also offers a range of other wedding packages. From classic Traditional Weddings to Twilight celebrations and more intimate options, there are different ways to create a day that suits your plans.

Host your Wedding at Newland Hall

Get in touch

If you are looking for a wedding venue that offers complete flexibility and the freedom to plan the day around your own ideas, our Dry Hire Wedding Venue option provides exclusive use of Newland Hall alongside the ability to choose your own suppliers, catering and styling, creating a celebration that feels entirely personal to you.

Arrange a viewing, request a tailored quotation, or speak to the team about the kind of day you have in mind.