City centre wedding venue to open its doors in Newcastle.
A spectacular, historic venue in Newcastle city centre is preparing to reopen after a two-year refurbishment, and is now booking weddings for summer 2021 onwards. The Common Room, formerly known to many people as The Mining Institute, is a Grade II* listed building located in the heart of the city since the late 1800s. Steeped in a rich history, The Common Room has undergone a full renovation, funded by a £4.7 million award from the National Lottery Heritage Fund, and will reopen in summer 2021 with a range of beautiful spaces available for ceremonies and receptions. Nicky Sherman, Sales and Marketing Manager at The Common Room, said: “Stepping into The Common Room really is a breath-taking experience and we can’t wait to see the building come to life as the backdrop to wedding ceremonies and celebrations. “We know that many couples have had to make changes to their plans this year and our team is on hand to help make sure that, whatever your situation, you have a day to remember.” Within the building’s grand exterior is the exquisite Wood Hall, with its large stained glass windows and vast glass ceiling. The smaller Lecture Theatre offers an unusual alternative for ceremonies, with circular seating enabling couples to take centre stage as they make their vows. The Common Room offers a live-streaming service for wedding ceremonies, so friends and relatives can be a part of the day no matter where they are in the world. The venue is located just a minute’s walk from Newcastle’s Central Station so for those who are travelling, the journey couldn’t be easier. The Common Room’s team of chefs offers a range of dining options, from a three course fine dining experience to sharing boards and late night bites. Neville Hall, the building which houses The Common Room, was built between 1869 and 1872 to provide a headquarters for The North of England Institute of Mining and Mechanical Engineers. Since the building closed to the public in November 2018, work has focused on restoring the building’s features and preparations improving access to the venue. Nicky added: “The Common Room is such an important part of the history of Newcastle and the North East, and it can now also be a part of people’s lives for many more years to come.” In November 2016 the National Lottery Heritage Fund awarded £600,000 to The North of England Institute of Mining and Mechanical Engineers to undertake an extensive development phase. A further recent award from the National Lottery Heritage Fund has now increased the total support to £5,650,000.
