Special Offers at Lovelady Shield Hotel
At Lovelady Shield Hotel and Cottages, we pride ourselves on hosting memorable events that resonate with elegance and charm. As one of the premier wedding venues in Alston, we offer a range of Alston event and conference venues tailored to meet the unique needs of our guests. From meetings and celebration spaces to elegant wedding settings, our venue is versatile and adaptable.
Exciting Seasonal Offers Coming Soon!

An Exclusive Offer: Enjoy a Free Night in Cumbria
Extend your Cumbrian escape at Lovelady Shield Hotel. Book a three-night stay in our charming country house and the third night is on us. The perfect riverside retreat to explore the North Pennines.
Key Benefits:
• Your third night is completely complimentary.
• Relax in our beautiful riverside gardens.
• Explore the stunning North Pennines AONB.
• Available for a limited time only.
• Relax in our beautiful riverside gardens.
• Explore the stunning North Pennines AONB.
• Available for a limited time only.
Discover more and claim your free night.

Spooktacular Halloween Party
Join us for a frightfully fun night at our Spooktacular Halloween Party on Friday, 31 October 2025. With events for 'Little Devils' (under 10s) and 'Hallow-teens' (11-15), it's a ghoulishly good time for all.
Event details:
• Prizes for the best fancy dress.
• Thrilling scavenger hunt and creative crafts.
• Two free events: 5:30pm - 7:00pm (10 and under) & 8:00pm - 9:30pm (11-15).
• Held at the beautiful Lovelady Shield Hotel.
• Thrilling scavenger hunt and creative crafts.
• Two free events: 5:30pm - 7:00pm (10 and under) & 8:00pm - 9:30pm (11-15).
• Held at the beautiful Lovelady Shield Hotel.
Places are limited, so book your free tickets now to secure your spot!
Guided Walking and Swimming Routes in the North Pennines
Enhance your stay with our range of outdoor adventure add-ons, designed to make the most of the beautiful surroundings. You can opt for a full-day hike to explore the stunning landscapes of the North Pennines or choose a more relaxed half-day guided walk, with options suitable for every level of adventure.
Guided walks:
Half day, Full Day, or multi-day walks to local beauty spots, sites of interest, and multi-day routes along the Pennine Way and Isaacs Tea Trail, tailored to individuals and groups' abilities and interests.
Half day, Full Day, or multi-day walks to local beauty spots, sites of interest, and multi-day routes along the Pennine Way and Isaacs Tea Trail, tailored to individuals and groups' abilities and interests.
Swim walks:
Half-day or full-day walks, with optional dips:
Half-day or full-day walks, with optional dips:
• Waterfall walk – Ashgill from Garrigill return – 3 hours (6 hours from Alston return or longer secret waterfall from Garrigill)
• South Tyne Swim Trails – 3 hours + (3 – 8 mile walks with optional 1, 2, or 3 dips in the South Tyne)
• Secret Swim walk – Full Day to secret moorland waterfalls and pools. Strenuous – good fitness level required.
• South Tyne Swim Trails – 3 hours + (3 – 8 mile walks with optional 1, 2, or 3 dips in the South Tyne)
• Secret Swim walk – Full Day to secret moorland waterfalls and pools. Strenuous – good fitness level required.
Please get in touch for more information and to organise your bespoke experience.