WEDDING OPEN DAY

Sunday 29th March 2026

Step inside our beautiful venue and enjoy a leisurely afternoon of inspiration. Sip a glass of bubbles and sample a selection of complimentary canapés as you explore the space at your own pace.

Some of our excellent suppliers will be on hand to chat through ideas and help you bring your plans to life.

Entry is free. Doors open at 12:00, with last entry at 14:30. The event finishes at 15:00.

St Chad’s is set in the shadow of Durham Cathedral and fronts onto North Bailey, a medieval street. Beyond the gardens, the land falls away into the wooded gorge of the River Wear which flows round this high peninsula, once the citadel of the Prince Bishops.

The beautiful setting of our picture perfect gardens, where your guests can enjoy a drinks reception on the lawn, and the splendid surroundings of the Moulsdale Hall & the glass covered Cassidy Quad make an ideal setting for your wedding reception. You will receive a professional, friendly and caring service from our staff who will endeavour to ensure that your special day is everything you could wish for.

At St Chad’s we pride ourselves on our attention to detail and our ability to meet your requirements and wishes at a sensible price.

Our Head Chef and his team provide excellent cuisine, giving variety and style to all our dishes. We are also able to offer competitively priced B&B accommodation for your guests.

If you would like to find out more about holding your wedding at St Chad’s please contact us via email at chads.commercial@durham.ac.uk to arrange a time to come and view the venue and discuss your requirements*.

We look forward to welcoming you to our beautiful venue and gardens.

Email Chads.commercial@durham.ac.uk

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*All appointments must be pre-arranged and are subject to availability; unfortunately we are unable to accommodate ad-hoc or walk-in show-a-rounds.