Ceremony & Reception
Host your licensed ceremony and reception in one easy location.
A welcoming wedding venue in Middlesbrough
Bring your ceremony, reception, dining and guest stay together in one relaxed, polished setting, with flexible spaces and a team ready to help make the planning feel simple.
Up to 180 Guests
The Maltby Suite seats up to 180 guests for your wedding breakfast and evening reception.
Flexible Dining
Shape the food and drinks around the style of day you want.
Guest Bedrooms
Make the celebration easier for friends and family travelling to join you.
On-site Parking
A straightforward arrival for guests, suppliers and the wedding party.
Your day, beautifully brought together
A celebration that feels personal from the first hello to the last dance
No two weddings should feel the same. Sporting Lodge Inns gives you flexible indoor spaces, landscaped grounds for drinks receptions and photographs, food and drink, guest bedrooms and practical support in one Middlesbrough venue, so you can shape the day around the people and moments that matter to you.
Plan an intimate ceremony, a full wedding breakfast, a lively evening reception or the complete day with us. Our team will help you understand the options, keep decisions clear and bring the details together with warmth and care.
Spaces for every part of the day
Spaces for every part of the day
Ceremonies
Exchange your vows in our licensed Maltby Suite, then move naturally into the rest of the celebration.
Wedding Breakfasts
Bring everyone together for food, speeches and the first moments of the celebration, with a layout shaped around your guest list.
Evening Receptions
Create the right atmosphere for drinks, music, dancing and late-night food, with space for day guests and evening arrivals.
Guest Accommodation
Keep travelling guests close, make the morning easier and extend the occasion with rooms available at the same venue.
Planning journey
Planning journey
Step 1
Share Your Plans
Tell us your preferred date, guest numbers, ceremony plans and the atmosphere you want to create.
Step 2
Visit the Venue
Tour the spaces, picture the flow of the day and ask the questions that matter to you.
Step 3
Shape the Package
Choose from our Once Upon a Time, Happily Ever After and Twilight packages, or work with the team on a bespoke package to suit your celebration and budget.
Step 4
Confirm and Plan
Secure your date with a £500 non-refundable deposit (flexible payment options available), then work with the team towards a well-organised day.
Tell us about your day
Request our wedding brochure for package examples, sample menus and pricing on request, or fill in the form and our events team will follow up with you directly.
Request the brochure by emailFrequently asked questions
Planning your wedding
Can we hold our ceremony at Sporting Lodge Inns?
Yes. Sporting Lodge Inns holds a civil ceremony licence, and the Maltby Suite is our approved room for ceremonies, wedding breakfasts and evening receptions.
How many wedding guests can the venue accommodate?
The Maltby Suite can host up to 180 guests, for your wedding breakfast and evening reception alike. Outdoors, the landscaped grounds are also available for drinks receptions and photographs.
Can we choose our food and drinks?
Yes. Our Once Upon a Time, Happily Ever After and Twilight packages each include a different level of food and drink, and the team can tailor a bespoke package around the format of your day, including dietary requirements.
Are bedrooms available for our guests?
Yes. Sporting Lodge Inns has 140 bedrooms, and wedding guests can enjoy exclusive discounted rates, subject to availability — speak to the events team to check current allocation and book.
What is included in the wedding package?
Our Once Upon a Time, Happily Ever After and Twilight packages each set out a different combination of drinks, dining, décor, entertainment and a bridal suite for the night (the ceremony itself is charged separately, price on request). Ask the wedding team for our current brochure for the full package details, or request it below — we are flexible on packages, so these can be tailored to you. A £500 non-refundable deposit secures your date, with flexible payment options available.
How do we arrange a viewing?
Submit your preferred date, approximate guest numbers and contact details, then choose a suitable time to tour the venue with the wedding team.