The Mansion House

You're walking up Fernwood Road through one of Newcastle's loveliest neighbourhoods when suddenly this Victorian showstopper comes into view. Inside, original cornicing, sweeping staircases and period fireplaces create the kind of backdrop that'll make your photos look effortlessly classy. It's the sort of venue where you don't need to do much—the bones of the place do the heavy lifting. Whether you're after an intimate ceremony in one of the period rooms or a bigger reception with proper grandeur, this place has the space and the character to pull it off. It's run by Newcastle Council, which means it's got that stately home feel without the stuffiness.