Northside Farm is one of the most unique and characterful wedding venues in Northumberland. Tucked away in the countryside near Horsley, it has a completely different feel to traditional wedding venues. It’s relaxed, creative, slightly wild in the best way, and perfect for couples who want a wedding that feels personal rather than formal.

As a North East wedding photographer, Northside Farm is always an inspiring place to work. The mix of rustic barns, open countryside, tipi spaces, and creative details makes it ideal for natural, documentary wedding photography.

A wedding venue that feels completely your own

One of the things that makes Northside Farm so special is how flexible and relaxed it is. It doesn’t feel like a traditional venue where everything has to follow a strict structure. Instead, couples can shape the day around what feels right for them.

The venue centres around a beautifully restored stone barn, which is used for ceremonies and celebrations. The barn has loads of character, with exposed stone walls, wooden beams, and soft natural light that creates a warm, intimate atmosphere.

Outside, the space opens up into wide countryside views, outdoor ceremony areas, and their iconic tipi setup, which gives weddings here a really relaxed, festival-style feel.

It’s the kind of place where guests can explore, relax, and fully enjoy the day.

The atmosphere at Northside Farm

Northside Farm has a very calm, welcoming energy. It never feels rushed or overly structured. Couples can spend the morning getting ready in the on-site accommodation, surrounded by their closest friends and family, without needing to travel anywhere.

Everything happens in one place, which makes the day flow naturally.

Guests can move easily between indoor and outdoor spaces, whether that’s enjoying drinks outside, relaxing in the tipi, or gathering in the barn.

This freedom creates genuine moments — laughter, connection, and emotion — which always translates beautifully into photographs.

Why Northside Farm is perfect for relaxed wedding photography

Northside Farm is ideal for couples who don’t want their wedding to feel staged or overly posed.

The venue naturally encourages real moments to happen. Whether it’s guests chatting outside in the countryside air, quiet moments together away from the crowd, or the energy of the evening celebrations inside the tipi, there’s always something meaningful unfolding.

My approach is to blend into the day and document everything as it happens, without interrupting or directing too much.

This allows you to actually experience your wedding, rather than feeling like you’re constantly being photographed.

Beautiful locations for photos throughout the day

One of the best things about Northside Farm is the variety of locations, all within a short walk.

Some of my favourite spots include:

The open countryside surrounding the venue
The stone barn exterior
The tipi area, especially in the evening
The quiet paths and fields nearby
The outdoor ceremony space
The surrounding hills and views across Northumberland

Golden hour here is especially beautiful. The soft evening light across the open fields creates the perfect setting for relaxed, natural couple portraits without needing to go far.

Even just stepping away for 10 minutes can produce some of the most meaningful images of the day.

A venue that works in every season

Northside Farm is beautiful year-round.

In summer, the outdoor spaces and countryside really come alive, with long evenings and warm light.

In autumn and winter, the barn and tipi create a cosy, intimate atmosphere, with warm tones and soft light that make the space feel incredibly welcoming.

No matter the season, the venue always offers something visually interesting.

The benefit of choosing a photographer familiar with Northside Farm

Knowing how the light moves across the venue, where the best quiet portrait spots are, and how the day naturally flows can make a big difference.

Northside Farm has lots of hidden corners and beautiful light if you know where to look, and understanding the venue allows everything to stay relaxed and easy.

You never need to disappear for long periods or feel taken away from your guests.

Instead, photography becomes a natural part of the day.

Why I love photographing weddings at Northside Farm

Northside Farm has such a unique personality. It doesn’t feel like a typical wedding venue — it feels more personal, more creative, and more relaxed.

Every wedding here feels different because couples can truly make the space their own.

The combination of countryside, character, and atmosphere makes it an incredible place to capture honest, meaningful photographs.

Planning your Northside Farm wedding?

If you're getting married at Northside Farm and looking for relaxed, natural wedding photography that captures the day as it really felt, I’d love to hear about your plans.

Feel free to get in touch to check availability and chat about your wedding.

For more on the wedding I shot here, check out this blog.

Northside Farm Wedding Photographer – Relaxed, Creative Wedding Photography in Northumberland