Blackwell Grange Hotel, Exclusive Hire
Grange Road, Darlington, DL3 8QH -
Up to
150 standing
The Blackwell Grange Hotel makes a spectacular first impression as you approach the building down the sweeping driveway. Located in Darlington, County Durham, the gorgeous building with a Georgian façade, stands proudly amidst nine acres of charming countryside.
The Blackwell Grange was original built as a private residence by the Allan family. The building’s construction began in 1663 and was completed in 1717. Now a wonderful hotel, The Blackwell Grange has experienced a long and fascinating life so far.
The outstanding grounds and striking interiors – including a grand Georgian staircase – provide the stunning backdrops for your treasured wedding photographs.
There are two fantastic function suites for your wedding celebrations. The Jacobean Suite has stunning high ceilings with original oak beams. The suite can accommodate up to 140 day guests and 200 for the evening. Alternatively, the George Allan Suite has the capacity for 80 day guests and 130 evening guests. The room has distinct traditional décor, overlooks the beautiful gardens, and has direct access to the Wedding Gazebo on the grounds.
The Gazebo is situated in the heart of the garden and is licensed to hold civil ceremonies. The glorious outdoor setting provides the perfect atmosphere in which to say “I do”.
We hold Wedding Open Evenings every month, so please feel free to pop along! When you visit, you can see the suites dressed and laid out for a wedding celebration. Open Evenings are on the last Thursday of the month and run from 6pm to 7:30pm.
If you would like some more information, please contact our wedding co-ordinator.
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Capacity & layout
Standing
up to 150
Theatre
up to 150
Boardroom
up to 20
Cabaret
up to 150
Location
Reviews
Beverley Kitching
February 2024Came along for a work meeting. The room was comfortable, and lunch was lovely. The only downside? The cups of tea were awful and undrinkable. Never before have I had grey tea. Get yourselves some proper Yorkshire tea.
Lisey Reinhard
February 2024Loved the interior of this 17th Century Mansion. The lounge area with the beautiful staircase was perfect for a drink in front of the log burner. Staff were really helpful and friendly. Stayed in the West Wing, Room 225 which had everything you might need (including 2 ironing boards?!). Really enjoyed the Spa (twice) and the brand new sauna was good - enjoyed some good conversation in there. Fabulous place and value for money. Highly recommend especially for Croft Circuit.
Kevin Bullas
March 2024Overall a great hotel. Had a couple of niggles with the room but these were quickly sorted. Breakfast and evening meal were excellent. Facilities are great.
Neil Huntington
February 2024Upon arriving I received great service with a speedy check in. The layout of the reception and lounge area with open fire was amazing, very relaxing and steeped in history. The room however (213, North Wing) was a throw back to the 70's, dated and in poor condition. The carpets were stained, the bathroom impractical and the bath was only big enough for a small child, not very comfortable at all. The bed linen is basic and the duvet is, at best, a tog 3.5 which keeps you nice a cool in the summer, probably not best for the winter days though. There are workable facilities in the room, as expected for a 4 star rated hotel, but dated. The very small TV hangs on the wall at an angle that isn't great for viewing. There are no plug sockets at the bedside tables, which is inconvenient. One of the bedside lights wasn't working either. As for the food: the restaurant layout is lovely, the staff are well trained and attentive. However, the food is very inconsistent. I had the rump steak which was cooked well one night and overcooked the next. In the last evening I had steak and ale pie which was just disastrous, but ate it as I was very hungry from a long day at work. There are very few, if any, healthy meals available and no calorie indications for any. Overall, I would stay here for work purposes, however, would not stay here for leisure.
