Historic Northumberland venue named UK’s bestA Northumberland wedding venue is celebrating national recognition after being named the best of its kind in the UK. Ellingham Hall has been named UK’s Best Historic Wedding Venue at The Wedding Industry Awards (TWIA) 2026, after competing against eight historic venues from across the UK. General Manager Matt Collins said: “To win the regional award last November was amazing. “But nothing can compete with the feeling of being named the best historic wedding venue in the UK. “The Wedding Industry Awards are especially meaningful, as the results are based on votes from the couples themselves.