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Explore the available wedding packages, each with its own set date, and choose the one that’s right for your celebration.
Submit your maximum confidential bid using the quick form. Your bid is entirely private.
Our team reviews all confidential bids after auction close. The highest bid above our reserve wins the date.
If successful, we'll contact you within 24 hours to confirm the good news and start planning your wedding.
Winter magic, spring romance or a sun-soaked summer celebration. The same incredible wedding package awaits. Choose the date that steals your heart and place your bid!
Choose the package closest to the wedding you’re planning.
| Winter Wonderland Weekend | Winter Wonderland Midweek | Spring In To Love Weekend | Spring In To Love Midweek | Summer Sensation Weekend | Summer Sensation Midweek | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Day Guests | Up To 60 | Up To 30 | Up To 70 | Up To 50 | Up To 80 | Up To 60 |
| Ceremony Exclusive ceremony space | ✔️ | ✔️ | ✔️ | ✔️ | ✔️ | ✔️ |
| Daytime Dining 3-course wedding breakfast | ✔️ | ✔️ | ✔️ | ✔️ | ✔️ | ✔️ |
| Drinks Package Arrival drink, wine with your meal and a toast drink | ✔️ | ✔️ | ✔️ | ✔️ | ✔️ | ✔️ |
| Evening Food Evening food for your celebration | ✔️ | ✔️ | ✔️ | ✔️ | ✔️ | ✔️ |
| Honeymoon Suite Complimentary overnight stay for the couple | ✔️ | ✔️ | ✔️ | ✔️ | ✔️ | ✔️ |
| Package Value | £10,000 | £6,000 | £15,000 | £9,000 | £20,000 | £14,000 |
Additional day and evening guests can be added to your package. Extra guests are charged separately at the applicable per-person rate.
Your offer covers everything shown above. You’ll only pay more if you choose to add extra guests, upgrades or optional extras.
WHAT OUR COUPLES SAY
“We would like to thank The Croft for our amazing wedding day! The venue is simply stunning and the food was amazing! Everyone was very helpful in making our day one to remember!
100% recommended!”
“We had our wedding at Croft yesterday. We had the best day. The place was absolutely stunning, the team was amazing with us, food was delicious and worth every penny. Such a smooth and fun day ❤️”
“We got married at The Croft on Friday 13th. Thanks to the amazing staff there wasn’t a single unlucky moment. A big thank you to all of them for helping me plan and catering to any of our needs. Stunning venue. We are looking to try and go every year for our wedding anniversary. Well recommended. If your looking for somewhere romantic and modern its the perfect place.”
“Our wedding day was amazing from start to finish, the the night before the wedding when we arrived to when we checked out the following day. Everything. Was taken care of and so well organised. Ethan, Amy and Jaime couldn’t do enough for us. The day was managed and organised. The food was unbelievable. Overall an amazing venue and we highly recommend for weddings.”
“Me & my wife had an unbelievable wedding at the croft hotel in Darlington recently. The staff were always at hand to help from the minute we booked & on the day, nothing was ever a bother and couldnt be happier with how everything went. The venue it self is unreal. Id recommended this venue to anyone looking at booking somewhere for their special day.”
“We had the most amazing wedding day at The Croft Hotel – from start to finish, everything was perfect. Huge thanks to our brilliant wedding coordinator Jenna, who made the whole day run seamlessly and stress-free. The venue was stunning, the food was fantastic, and the team went above and beyond. We couldn’t have asked for more – unforgettable memories made!”
Take a Closer Look
AUCTION & VENUE FAQS
Pick a venue, pick one of its six auction dates, then tell us the most you would pay for that package. Your figure stays between you and our team. Nobody else sees it, and there is no bidding war to get dragged into.
No. Placing a bid costs nothing and commits you to nothing. Money only changes hands if you win the date and choose to go ahead.
Every auction carries its own floor, shown on the card, so the package still covers its costs. They run from £1,000 on the winter midweek date up to £5,000 on the summer weekend date. Bid below the floor and we cannot consider it.
Yes. Plenty of couples put in a figure for two or three options. Submit the form once per date you want.
One of our wedding coordinators calls you within seven days of the auction closing. They will walk you through the package, answer anything outstanding, and hold the date while you decide. Nothing is binding until you have signed and paid a deposit.
We will still have dates across all 8 venues, and savings of up to 75% run all year on selected dates. Ring the team on 0191 933 7409 and they will find you something.
Yes, and we would rather you did. Book a tour and walk the place before you put a figure in. Call 0191 933 7409 or ask for a tour in the form.
Yes. Each auction covers the guest count shown on its card, from 30 on the winter midweek date up to 80 on the summer weekend date. Extra guests, extra nights and upgrades are all priced separately once you win, and your coordinator will quote them for you.
Find Us
Address
The Croft
Croft-On-Tees, Darlington
Getting Here
By Car
Free parking on-site for all wedding guests
By Train
Darlington and Middleton St George nearby
By Air
Newcastle & Leeds Bradford airports nearby
Still have questions about the auction?
For over 15 years, our team has hosted thousands of luxury weddings across our portfolio of venues. Whether you need date guidance, bespoke catering details or a private walkthrough before placing your bid, our coordinators are here to help.
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STILL HAVE QUESTIONS ABOUT THE AUCTION?
New bookings only, on the specific date and venue named in your bid. Guest numbers are capped at the figure shown on that auction card
Bids are confidential and cannot be changed once submitted. The highest valid bid at or above the venue's reserve wins the date.
A winning bid is not a booking. The date is secured once a deposit is paid and our standard terms are signed.
Each venue sets a confidential reserve. We may decline bids below reserve, or withdraw a date, at any time.
Winners are called within seven days of the auction closing. Bids are non-transferable and hold no cash value.
We handle your details in line with our privacy policy, and use them to contact you about this auction and your enquiry.
