Because in your dreams, every details matters…

For over 25 years, in the heart of County Durham lies one of the most picturesque settings in English sport. We want to share the most important day of your life with us, whether it’s to host your Wedding Ceremony, Reception or Evening celebrations we have the perfect setting and packages to create the day of your dreams.

Whether it’s an intimate gathering, or the largest of celebrations we have the most fantastically situated function rooms which will never fail to impress. All of our suites look out over the most beautiful County Durham countryside by the river Wear. Steeped in history from both Chester-Le-Street and the club itself there is wholesome, local and traditional feeling that runs through the core of The Riverside.

Whether it’s a frost bitten morning, or a summer’s night’s dream the backdrop is timeless, with its evergreens spanning across the rich County Durham river bank, your guests will be in awe by the dramatic surroundings. As a now fully licensed Wedding and Civil Ceremony venue we want to provide you with what your heart wishes. From arriving on site we will look after you until you leave to start your life as newlyweds. We invite you to come meet the team and see the venue with your own eyes.