Wedding photography and film at Matfen Hall

Matfen Hall is a country wedding venue in the heart of Northumberland, set within 300 acres of open countryside close to the historic line of Hadrian's Wall.

A grand Georgian mansion in 300 acres of Northumberland countryside near Hadrian's Wall, Matfen Hall provides elegant period interiors, formal gardens, and the openness of the Northumberland landscape.

We are genuinely drawn to everything this place offers a wedding day: the grandeur of its Georgian architecture, the warmth of its period interiors, and the sweep of the Northumberland landscape beyond the formal gardens. For photography and film, that combination of elegant indoor spaces and wide, open countryside gives couples a real range of light and character to work with. It is exactly the kind of setting we would love to bring our cameras to.

Frequently asked questions about Matfen Hall

What is it like to get married at Matfen Hall?

Marrying at Matfen Hall means exchanging vows in a grand Georgian mansion surrounded by 300 acres of Northumberland countryside, with Hadrian's Wall country as your backdrop. The venue combines elegant period interiors with formal gardens and wide open landscape, giving the day a sense of real occasion and space. It is the kind of setting where history and natural beauty work together to make everything feel genuinely special.

How does the Northumberland countryside around Matfen Hall affect wedding photography and videography?

The combination of Georgian architecture, formal gardens, and the sweeping Northumberland landscape gives photographers and videographers an exceptional range of settings to work with across a single venue. The natural light over open countryside can be particularly beautiful, and the period details inside the hall provide a rich alternative when couples want something more intimate. For us as a team, a venue that offers both grand exteriors and characterful interiors is always exciting to work with.

Can Big Day Productions photograph and film our wedding at Matfen Hall?

Absolutely, we would love to be part of your day at Matfen Hall. We cover weddings across the North East and Yorkshire and Matfen Hall is exactly the kind of venue we are drawn to, with its Georgian character, formal gardens, and the openness of the Northumberland landscape offering so much to work with. Get in touch with us and we can talk through what you have planned and how we can capture it.

Is Matfen Hall a good venue for a large country house wedding?

Matfen Hall has all the hallmarks of a classic country house wedding, a grand historic mansion, formal outdoor spaces, and 300 acres of Northumberland countryside to explore. The setting near Hadrian's Wall adds a sense of place that goes beyond the venue itself, which many couples find really meaningful. Whether you are planning an intimate celebration or a larger gathering, the scale and elegance of the hall lends itself well to both.

What should we consider when planning photography and videography at a country house venue like Matfen Hall?

Country house venues like Matfen Hall offer a wonderful variety of settings, so it is worth thinking early on about which spaces matter most to you, whether that is the formal gardens, the grand interior rooms, or the wider estate. Timing your couple portraits to make the most of the outdoor landscape is something we always discuss with couples during the planning stage. We also think about how the interior architecture can be used when you want images and footage that feel more sheltered and intimate alongside the open countryside shots.

Are there places to stay near Matfen Hall for wedding guests travelling from further afield?

Matfen Hall itself is a hotel as well as a wedding venue, which means many guests can stay on site and make a full weekend of the celebration. For those looking for alternatives, the surrounding Northumberland area has a range of accommodation options to suit different preferences. We always recommend couples include local accommodation suggestions in their wedding information so guests travelling from further afield can plan their stay comfortably.