Beloved Belle Bridal Guest List venue, Charlton Hall in Alnwick, Northumberland, has announced it will be opening a new hotel, bar and restaurant on the grounds to take their wedding offerings to another level.

Taking its name from the Latin translation of the word time, The Tempus will be in-keeping with its rebellious sister venue Charlton Hall with bright, bold and beautiful interiors.

Set to open early 2023, The Tempus will comprise of 15 guest bedrooms including one majestic Boutique Suite and two Junior Suites on the second floor, boasting idyllic views of the private 150-acre country estate as well as King, Superior King and Family rooms.

IT’S A VERY EXCITING TIME FOR US HERE AT THE DOXFORD GROUP WITH THE ANNOUNCEMENT OF THE TEMPUS TO CHARLTON HALL ESTATE.

Richard Shell, Owner and Director, at The Doxford Group

With interiors inspired by the Alice in Wonderland adage of being ‘entirely bonkers’, the award-winning team at Jeffreys Interiors will bring The Doxford Group’s vision for The Tempus to life. Juxtaposing colour palettes, lavish soft furnishings and the use of natural light and materials will create the feeling of a wonderland with a nod to the estate’s existing event venue, Charlton Hall.

To enhance guest experience, The Tempus will also be home to a ground-floor bar, restaurant and orangery offering bistro-style dining and late night-cocktails.

“Since opening Charlton Hall back in 2017, my vision has been to expand our offering and guest experience - whether it be in the form of an overnight stay, celebration event, intimate dining experience or a tipple or two in our hotel bar – something we can now offer thanks to The Tempus" said Richard.

"The addition of The Tempus will increase the number of guests we can sleep on site to 86 and the new bar and restaurant will provide an exciting new culinary address for the area and all of Northumberland.”

The Tempus will open spring 2023, and as always, Belle will be here covering it front and centre. Follow us on socials for all developments!

Charlton Hall and Doxford Barns will be exhibiting this Sunday at The Big Northern Wedding Show. Get tickets here.