where it all began
The owners of Halton Grove purchased the estate at the end of 2020 after beginning the search for an idyllic wedding venue location earlier that year. They were drawn to the history and particularly loved that it had been owned and cared for by one family for the past 40 years.
Martyn & Simon, who are behind the venture both have diverse experience in weddings, hospitality and project management, which has enabled them to bring plans together to create a new and unique experience to Northumberland.
Martyn said, “Within 30 seconds of arriving, I knew it was the perfect place”. Martyn’s background in events and weddings gave him an insight into ‘what works’, but it was his gut instinct that told him that Halton Grove was very special from the first moment he set eyes on the estate.
Simon explained, “I have always enjoyed managing commercial property projects in the North East, but for a number of years I have been exceptionally keen to bring a new wedding venue to the region and Halton Grove gives me that opportunity. It is an incredibly exciting endeavour”.
Martyn, who has a 25-year knowledge gained from working in and around the wedding industry will, amongst many other aspects, work closely alongside his wife, experienced wedding caterer, Emily Botham who will oversee all things food and drink at Halton Grove.
The development will benefit from Simon’s project management background, and, working together with Martyn he will ensure all elements of the venture are befitting of such a venue.
The owners of Halton Grove purchased the estate at the end of 2020 after beginning the search for an idyllic wedding venue location earlier that year. They were drawn to the history and particularly loved that it had been owned and cared for by one family for the past 40 years.
Martyn & Simon, who are behind the venture both have diverse experience in weddings, hospitality and project management, which has enabled them to bring plans together to create a new and unique experience to Northumberland.
Martyn said, “Within 30 seconds of arriving, I knew it was the perfect place”. Martyn’s background in events and weddings gave him an insight into ‘what works’, but it was his gut instinct that told him that Halton Grove was very special from the first moment he set eyes on the estate.
Simon explained, “I have always enjoyed managing commercial property projects in the North East, but for a number of years I have been exceptionally keen to bring a new wedding venue to the region and Halton Grove gives me that opportunity. It is an incredibly exciting endeavour”.
Martyn, who has a 25-year knowledge gained from working in and around the wedding industry will, amongst many other aspects, work closely alongside his wife, experienced wedding caterer, Emily Botham who will oversee all things food and drink at Halton Grove.
The development will benefit from Simon’s project management background, and, working together with Martyn he will ensure all elements of the venture are befitting of such a venue.
where it all began
The owners of Halton Grove purchased the estate at the end of 2020 after beginning the search for an idyllic wedding venue location earlier that year. They were first drawn to the history of the site and particularly loved that it had been owned and cared for by one family for the previous 40 years.
Simon Glover, one of Halton Grove’s founders, said, “It was very important that we found somewhere that felt like a home from home where couples and their guests would feel relaxed as soon as they arrived. Halton Grove was and is perfect at achieving that sense of calm.”
Although the venue only launched in 2023, the team behind Halton Grove has a diverse wealth of knowledge in weddings, hospitality and business/project management. This experience has enabled the creation of a new and very different space in Northumberland.
Our three-day/two night weddings are fully catered for by Halton Grove and overseen in house by the well-renowned chef, Emily Botham. The quality and diverse nature of our incredible food has been an overwhelming success since launch. With the full team quickly assembled, the feedback from the first year has been beyond our highest expectations.
With such positivity, we are very much looking forward to establishing ourselves as one of the most exciting, beautiful and unique wedding spaces in the country.
The owners of Halton Grove purchased the estate at the end of 2020 after beginning the search for an idyllic wedding venue location earlier that year. They were first drawn to the history of the site and particularly loved that it had been owned and cared for by one family for the previous 40 years.
Simon Glover, one of Halton Grove’s founders, said, “It was very important that we found somewhere that felt like a home from home where couples and their guests would feel relaxed as soon as they arrived. Halton Grove was and is perfect at achieving that sense of calm.”
Although the venue only launched in 2023, the team behind Halton Grove has a diverse wealth of knowledge in weddings, hospitality and business/project management. This experience has enabled the creation of a new and very different space in Northumberland.
Our three-day/two night weddings are fully catered for by Halton Grove and overseen in house by the well-renowned chef, Emily Botham. The quality and diverse nature of our incredible food has been an overwhelming success since launch. With the full team quickly assembled, the feedback from the first year has been beyond our highest expectations.
With such positivity, we are very much looking forward to establishing ourselves as one of the most exciting, beautiful and unique wedding spaces in the country.
our aim
Our aim is to offer a wedding experience rather than just a wedding day. Too often couples look back and wish everything had lasted longer, so, at the heart of our ambition is to ensure we provide the opportunity to prolong the enjoyment so couples and their guests can share the joy and laughter for days rather than hours.
At Halton Grove, we offer a two night stay to allow you to share the love a little longer. We don’t aspire to be a ‘one in one out’ conveyor belt, wedding factory venue – we want people to feel the estate is theirs for the duration of their stay, enabling everybody to fully appreciate the grounds over a relaxed few days.
Our aim is to offer a wedding experience rather than just a wedding day. Too often couples look back and wish everything had lasted longer, so, at the heart of our ambition is to ensure we provide the opportunity to prolong the enjoyment so couples and their guests can share the joy and laughter for days rather than hours.
At Halton Grove, we offer a two night stay to allow you to share the love a little longer. We don’t aspire to be a ‘one in one out’ conveyor belt, wedding factory venue – we want people to feel the estate is theirs for the duration of their stay, enabling everybody to fully appreciate the grounds over a relaxed few days.
testimonials
That vision totally came to life & we were so thankful for the amazing day we had here. It’s an incredible venue to share not only a day, but a weekend celebrating with your loved ones.
As the Bride & Groom, even if there was any little niggles throughout our wedding day, we had no idea & were just able to enjoy it. Everything was handled amazingly & we were given space to enjoy time with our guests.
The food is absolutely INCREDIBLE. Thank you Emily for creating us something that suited us both so much, think our guests raved more about that than the wedding 😂. Best Tiramisu we have ever had!!!!!
The setting is so beautiful for photos and everything has been throughly thought out.
We had the best day & weekend. Our guests loved it all and I would say this has to be one of the most perfect wedding venues in the North East.
We feel very lucky to have found this gem and shared the best day of our lives with the Halton Grove Team!”
Thank you again
Mr & Mrs Hurst
Particular thanks go to Jane, Johnny, Haley & Jack who all worked so hard for us to make it a special weekend. We had a wonderful family gathering & meal the night before the wedding and we now have wonderful memories of the whole event. Would highly recommend this venue. We were asked repeatedly how we found it as our family & friends were so impressed. Thank you to all at Halton Grove for such a magical weekend.”
Jill Hillam
That vision totally came to life & we were so thankful for the amazing day we had here. It’s an incredible venue to share not only a day, but a weekend celebrating with your loved ones.
As the Bride & Groom, even if there was any little niggles throughout our wedding day, we had no idea & were just able to enjoy it. Everything was handled amazingly & we were given space to enjoy time with our guests.
The food is absolutely INCREDIBLE. Thank you Emily for creating us something that suited us both so much, think our guests raved more about that than the wedding 😂. Best Tiramisu we have ever had!!!!!
The setting is so beautiful for photos and everything has been throughly thought out.
We had the best day & weekend. Our guests loved it all and I would say this has to be one of the most perfect wedding venues in the North East.
We feel very lucky to have found this gem and shared the best day of our lives with the Halton Grove Team!”
Thank you again
Mr & Mrs Hurst
Particular thanks go to Jane, Johnny, Haley & Jack who all worked so hard for us to make it a special weekend. We had a wonderful family gathering & meal the night before the wedding and we now have wonderful memories of the whole event. Would highly recommend this venue. We were asked repeatedly how we found it as our family & friends were so impressed. Thank you to all at Halton Grove for such a magical weekend.”
Jill Hillam
our aim
Our aim is to offer a wedding experience rather than just a wedding day. Too often couples look back and wish it had lasted longer, so, at the heart of our ambitions is to ensure we provide the opportunity to prolong the enjoyment so couples and guests can share the joy and laughter for days rather than hours.
At Halton Grove, we offer a two day stay to allow you to share the love a little longer. We don’t aspire to be a ‘one in one out’ conveyor belt venue, we want people to feel the estate is theirs for the duration of their stay, enabling everybody to fully appreciate the grounds over a relaxed few days.
Our aim is to offer a wedding experience rather than just a wedding day. Too often couples look back and wish it had lasted longer, so, at the heart of our ambitions is to ensure we provide the opportunity to prolong the enjoyment so couples and guests can share the joy and laughter for days rather than hours.
At Halton Grove, we offer a two day stay to allow you to share the love a little longer. We don’t aspire to be a ‘one in one out’ conveyor belt venue, we want people to feel the estate is theirs for the duration of their stay, enabling everybody to fully appreciate the grounds over a relaxed few days.
testimonials
“Simon and Martyn had such passion, enthusiasm and vision for what they had planned we were left in no doubt that this was the place for us. We loved the truly bespoke experience that Halton Grove offer and can’t wait to get married there in 2023”.
Laura & Michael
“Choosing a wedding venue is a huge decision, but the team at Halton Grove couldn’t have been more helpful and supportive. We could clearly picture every second, right through from the moment of our arrival, the day before to leaving as newlyweds. Being able to trust our hosts was really important to us and we felt that instantly from our first viewing. We know that the team will go above and beyond to make our day everything we have dreamed of and more.
Halton Grove’s grounds are beautiful and feel so far away from anything we’ve seen before. It’s like our own little magical getaway and we can’t wait to bring all of our friends and family here to celebrate with us. We have no doubt in our minds that we have found our perfect venue and couldn’t be more excited to get married at Halton Grove!”
Charlotte & Jack
“Simon and Martyn had such passion, enthusiasm and vision for what they had planned we were left in no doubt that this was the place for us. We loved the truly bespoke experience that Halton Grove offer and can’t wait to get married there in 2023”.
Laura & Michael
“Choosing a wedding venue is a huge decision, but the team at Halton Grove couldn’t have been more helpful and supportive. We could clearly picture every second, right through from the moment of our arrival, the day before to leaving as newlyweds. Being able to trust our hosts was really important to us and we felt that instantly from our first viewing. We know that the team will go above and beyond to make our day everything we have dreamed of and more.
Halton Grove’s grounds are beautiful and feel so far away from anything we’ve seen before. It’s like our own little magical getaway and we can’t wait to bring all of our friends and family here to celebrate with us. We have no doubt in our minds that we have found our perfect venue and couldn’t be more excited to get married at Halton Grove!”
Charlotte & Jack