Stanley Park

Imagine your dream wedding unfolding effortlessly at Stanley Park, an enchanting location where your ceremony, reception, photographs, and accommodation can all happen in one unique and beautiful place. With the freedom to design your own special day and choose your preferred suppliers, you’ll create an unforgettable experience tailored just for you.

Nestled in an idyllic waterfront setting, Stanley Park offers a private and serene atmosphere to celebrate your love story. Unwind in the charming 8-bedroom Victorian homestead as you prepare for your big day, then say “I do” beneath the majestic fig tree that whispers timeless romance. Dance the night away in the spacious, rustic barn, and when the celebration winds down, retreat to the cozy homestead to cherish your first moments as a married couple.

Though it feels like a secluded getaway, Stanley Park is conveniently located just 20 minutes from Newcastle CBD, 25 minutes from Nelsons Bay, and a mere 5 minutes from Newcastle airport. Additional accommodation options are available within a 5-minute drive, ensuring your guests have a comfortable and memorable stay.

Ceremony

There are several ceremony locations on the property, each with their own beautiful surrounds – whether it be a background of afternoon sun glistening on water, a stunning Victorian architectural setting, a towering old fig tree or a rustic barn setting.

The most popular ceremony location is beneath our graceful giant of a fig tree beside the homestead. It provides a leafy green backdrop for exchanging vows and plenty of shade for your guests.

Other locations include the manicured lawns on the water’s edge, the front veranda of the homestead elegantly framed with iron lacework, and the hedged courtyard beside the homestead.

The Barn is our wet weather option. It has a covered terrace that will provide shelter from rain, or the Barn interior can be rearranged for a ceremony setup.

Reception

Our rustic American style Barn is a great Reception space. Solidly built out of corrugated iron, steel and timber, it is generously proportioned with a 19 X 16 metre floor space plus an additional 16 X 4 metre covered outdoor terrace, and a ceiling that peaks at 8 metres. It comfortably seats up to 130 guests with enough room for a dance floor.

The award winning Sprout Catering is our in-house caterer at Stanley Park. They can tailor a package to suit – banquets, alternate drop, cocktail style, themed catering and beautiful wedding cakes. They can also cater for all dietary situations – vegetarian, vegan, gluten free and any allergies and intolerances.

The Barn suits all styles of weddings from glamorous Gatsby to elegant vintage, minimalist industrial and Lux Boho. Timber and glass doors across the front of the barn allow guests to enjoy tranquil views of Fullerton Cove, stunning sunsets, and lush green lawns surrounding the barn.

Indoor lighting is ambient and adequate, with fairy lights covering the ceiling and drop Edison globes suspended throughout. Lanterns hang from hooks on chains suspended from the 8 metre ceiling, and these can be swapped for anything you or your designer might like to hang, eg chandeliers, candelabras, greenery.

The terrace outside the barn is lit with fairy lights and festoons, which throw a nice light across the lawn in the evening.

For Winter weddings our Chiminee fireplace will keep your guests warm and create a cosy atmosphere.

Drinks are BYO and will be served by our RSA certified bar staff (or by mobile bar staff) for the entire duration of the function. The Bar will close at or before 11pm and the property will close at or before midnight.