County Durham

Dalton-le-Dale

Dalton Old Pump House

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Price: £3,500 – £19,000

Guests: 250

Description

Set within a beautifully restored Grade II listed Victorian pump house, Dalton Old Pump House offers couples an exclusive-use wedding venue unlike any other in the North East. Our unique ceremony space celebrates the building's striking Victorian architecture, where original brickwork and period features meet contemporary elegance. With 4,000 square feet of versatile space seating. 140 for wedding breakfast and up to 240 guests for your evening, we host celebrations of every size and style, from relaxed and rustic to full glamour. Food is at the heart of what we do. We work closely with each couple to craft a menu their guests will remember, championing the finest seasonal produce from local farms and trusted suppliers. Whatever your vision, our team is dedicated to bringing it to life with warmth, precision and care.

Experience

Year Business Was Established

2020

No. of Weddings Hosted

More than 50

Public Liability Insurance

Yes

No. of People In Team

Overview of Dalton Old Pump House

Wedding Venue Type

Historic

Wedding Venue Capacity

Dining Capacity

250

Reception Capacity

360

Wedding Ceremony & Reception

Dancefloor available

Sound system available

Wedding license

Outdoor Ceremony Available

Wedding Venue Details

Grade I/II Listed Building

Disabled access

Bridal Changing Facilities

Exclusive use

Outdoor Reception Space

In-house wedding coordinator

On-site parking

Pet friendly

Open Flame Permitted

Ballroom

Marquee permitted

Landscaped gardens

Wedding Catering

In-House Wine List

Alcohol license

In-house catering

Halal catering

Vegan catering

Western / European

Hog Roast

Mediterranean

Middle Eastern

Bar

Cultural Specialists

Muslim Wedding Specialist

Jewish Wedding Specialist

Asian Wedding Specialist

Other

Pricing for Dalton Old Pump House

Packages (total price)

£3,500.00 – £19,000.00

Number of guests included: 65

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What's Included?

Exclusive use

Furniture included

Private room(s) included (non-exclusive use)

Wine / soft drinks allowance per guest

Multiple course wedding breakfast

Wedding coordinator available on the day

Non consumables (e.g. linen, lights etc.)

a range of all inclusive packages that have been developed to consider the couples needs v budget. Prices includes in house celebrant, exclusive use venue hire, catering and drinks packages.

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Reviews (10)

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Cori & Cal
28/10/2025
Best day ever Best day ever
Awww this venue is absolutely gorgeous ! We loved every minute of our day, the staff were so helpful when booking making it so easy to contact them with any questions etc, on the wedding morning they couldn’t do enough for us 🥰 food was amazing, along with staff & venue & the weather !! I’d go back & get married here again & again Awww this venue is absolutely gorgeous ! We loved every minute of our day, the staff were so helpful when booking making it so easy to contact them with any questions etc, on the wedding morning they couldn’t do enough for us 🥰 food was amazing, along with staff & venue & the weather !! I’d go back & get married here again & again
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Zahra & Chris
21/09/2023
For that wow factorFor that wow factor
I first heard of Dalton old Pump House via Bridebook, it was a new wedding venue still under renovation when we went to visit (hard hats and a building site!). We both immediately fell in love with the building, the history and the loving restoration that Vicky and Ian were in the midst of. The finished venue was everything we’d hoped of and more. We had so many compliments on the venue and how it was the best wedding many of our guests had ever attended. The outdoor areas, the ceremony space, the boiler room, every area has a wow factor that you and your guests will never forget. Thank you to Vicky, Ian and the team for our dream wedding.I first heard of Dalton old Pump House via Bridebook, it was a new wedding venue still under renovation when we went to visit (hard hats and a building site!). We both immediately fell in love with the building, the history and the loving restoration that Vicky and Ian were in the midst of. The finished venue was everything we’d hoped of and more. We had so many compliments on the venue and how it was the best wedding many of our guests had ever attended. The outdoor areas, the ceremony space, the boiler room, every area has a wow factor that you and your guests will never forget. Thank you to Vicky, Ian and the team for our dream wedding.
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Lizzie & Adam Swanson
19/08/2023
The perfect venueThe perfect venue
My husband and I didn’t want the conventional hotel wedding venue. We found exactly what we were looking for with Dalton Pump House! The perfect venue. Character, history, fantastic staff who can’t do enough for you, incredible food. Planning was easy from start to finish with the help of the team, and they thought of really important little bits I hadn’t even thought of! Our day was perfect, and people have commented that it’s the best wedding they’ve ever been to. I cannot recommend enoughMy husband and I didn’t want the conventional hotel wedding venue. We found exactly what we were looking for with Dalton Pump House! The perfect venue. Character, history, fantastic staff who can’t do enough for you, incredible food. Planning was easy from start to finish with the help of the team, and they thought of really important little bits I hadn’t even thought of! Our day was perfect, and people have commented that it’s the best wedding they’ve ever been to. I cannot recommend enough
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Laura & Lewis Munnelly
08/08/2023
Our day was perfect, I couldn’t fault a thing!Our day was perfect, I couldn’t fault a thing!
Dalton pumphouse was the first and only wedding venue we viewed. Lewis and I were ‘wow-ed’ even upon seeing Lady Dalton from humble beginnings (building site) in the Winter when Vikki and Ian had just acquired it. We fell in love with their timeless/classic vision and sparkling energy (those chandeliers got me!) and knew instantly we’d only be disappointed going anywhere else!! The staff are simply AMAZING, the food is just out of this world!Dalton pumphouse was the first and only wedding venue we viewed. Lewis and I were ‘wow-ed’ even upon seeing Lady Dalton from humble beginnings (building site) in the Winter when Vikki and Ian had just acquired it. We fell in love with their timeless/classic vision and sparkling energy (those chandeliers got me!) and knew instantly we’d only be disappointed going anywhere else!! The staff are simply AMAZING, the food is just out of this world!
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Alexandra & Jake
02/08/2023
Nothing was too much troubleNothing was too much trouble
Fantastic venue with really caring staff where nothing was too much trouble. I can’t recommend this enough if your looking for a wonderful wedding day this is the venue and the food is absolutely the best I’ve ever had!Fantastic venue with really caring staff where nothing was too much trouble. I can’t recommend this enough if your looking for a wonderful wedding day this is the venue and the food is absolutely the best I’ve ever had!
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Nicola & Karl Wilson
02/08/2023
This was the only one that did it for meThis was the only one that did it for me
If you are thinking about having your wedding here look no further. I searched the entire country for a unique, rustic, glam venue and this was the only one that did it for me. From start to finish Ian and Vikki (owners) and Emma (wedding co-ordinator) had such a personal touch and were so passionate about what they do. Anything we needed, they were there. There are so many conveyor belt wedding venues out there and this is NOT one. The venue is STUNNING it takes your breath away...If you are thinking about having your wedding here look no further. I searched the entire country for a unique, rustic, glam venue and this was the only one that did it for me. From start to finish Ian and Vikki (owners) and Emma (wedding co-ordinator) had such a personal touch and were so passionate about what they do. Anything we needed, they were there. There are so many conveyor belt wedding venues out there and this is NOT one. The venue is STUNNING it takes your breath away...
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Natasha & Scott Moger
14/07/2023
You have found the perfect oneYou have found the perfect one
If you are looking for a venue stop because you have found the perfect one. Beautiful venue, food and fabulous owners and staff. The build up to the day was stress free and they were on hand to help with everything at the drop of a hat ❤️If you are looking for a venue stop because you have found the perfect one. Beautiful venue, food and fabulous owners and staff. The build up to the day was stress free and they were on hand to help with everything at the drop of a hat ❤️
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Grace & Michael Stephenson
14/07/2023
We are still on cloud nine! We are still on cloud nine!
We just want to thank you and the team again for the most amazing and magical day of our lives. From dropping our things off the day before with Nathan, the whole process has been easy and clear from start to finish and every single member of staff were helpful, friendly and just made our day even more special. 💜 We are still on cloud nine! The venue was outstanding, the food was utterly delicious…People are still speaking of the beef! The staff, amazing. We just want to do the whole day again! We just want to thank you and the team again for the most amazing and magical day of our lives. From dropping our things off the day before with Nathan, the whole process has been easy and clear from start to finish and every single member of staff were helpful, friendly and just made our day even more special. 💜 We are still on cloud nine! The venue was outstanding, the food was utterly delicious…People are still speaking of the beef! The staff, amazing. We just want to do the whole day again!
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Bethany & Jake Mincher
14/07/2023
It really was a dream come true!It really was a dream come true!
Honestly we can’t begin to thank you enough for such an AMAZING day! It was more than we could have ever hoped for, it really was a dream come true! 💕Honestly we can’t begin to thank you enough for such an AMAZING day! It was more than we could have ever hoped for, it really was a dream come true! 💕
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Callie & Chris McCourt-Neal
14/07/2023
The tears of joy haven’t stopped either.The tears of joy haven’t stopped either.
The pump house really did make our dreams a reality & it was perfect. The tears of joy haven’t stopped either. Thank you again to the pump house team for everything you did for us xxxThe pump house really did make our dreams a reality & it was perfect. The tears of joy haven’t stopped either. Thank you again to the pump house team for everything you did for us xxx

Location & Contact Details for Dalton Old Pump House

Website

Phone

Wedding Venue Address

Stockton Road, Dalton-le-Dale, County Durham, SR7 8RQ, England, United Kingdom

Travel Notes

We are sat just down the road from the A19 junction which makes finding us really easy.

Nearest Town

Murton

Nearest Motorway & Junction

A19

Nearest Train Station

Seaham

Nearest Airport

Newcastle

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FAQs

Find out a bit more from our FAQs

Describe the best wedding that happened at your venue?

I couldn't! We love them all the same!

What is your No.1 wedding planning tip for couples?

get in everyone’s diary. Find the people you want to work with and get in their diary... sort out the details later. It’s amazing how fast the good people get booked up.

What’s your favourite personal touch you’ve seen at a wedding?

There have been too many to mention! We love seeing different ideas couples bring to the table

Describe your venue in 5 adjectives.

Elegant, sophisticated, rustic , industrial , relaxed

Where’s the best photo spot at your venue?

The steps outside our property are reminiscent of a grand cathedral. The top floor of the pump house is made for quirky photography with the original pumps and grand Victorian windows

Have you had any celebrity guest or wedding at your venue?

Not yet !!! But hoping to really soon

What’s your favourite canapé?

Aranchini

What’s your favourite midnight treat?

CHIPS !!!

What is your venue's most unique feature?

Victorian original pumps still intact .. steeped in history

What part of your business are you most proud of?

Rescuing this amazing building in the middle of a national lockdown. Everyone thought we were nuts but we knew the minute we saw it that it had to be turned into this amazing wedding venue for couples to enjoy

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Bridebook Special Offer10% off our Dalton Platinum packages for Friday and Saturdays in 2026 and 2027.

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