Introducing Newsham
~ Thursday 18 June 2026 ~
To many people, Newsham Road is simply a quiet stretch of countryside road running between Thirsk and Northallerton. But to our family, it means something far greater. Running directly through the heart of our land, it connects every part of our world - from the farm and wedding venue to our hospitality ventures in town - ultimately becoming the inspiration behind the Newsham name itself.
Bringing Our World Together Under One Name
For generations, Newsham Road has quietly shaped the rhythm of our daily lives.
It runs directly through the centre of our farm, connecting the places, people and businesses that make up our world. Whether we are heading to Thirsk Lodge Barns to welcome couples for a wedding weekend, travelling into town to 35 Kirkgate, checking in on the farm, or working on exciting future projects like Manor Farm, we find ourselves travelling the same road every single day.
Over time, we realised something important.
Although our ventures had grown independently, they were all rooted in the same values, the same land and the same way of doing things. We needed a name that could bring everything together while still honouring where it all began.
Newsham felt like the most natural choice.
Not simply because of the road itself, but because of what it represents - connection, continuity and shared purpose.
Where roots run deep.
When we first discussed the concept, my husband and business partner, Will, described the road as the ‘vein’ running through the centre of the farm. In his version, the wedding venue was the heart, the farm was the lungs and the hotel somehow became the hypothalamus.
While I appreciated the enthusiasm, I found myself leaning towards a slightly less anatomical metaphor!
To me, Newsham feels much more like the trunk of a tree.
The road forms the solid centre, while our agricultural and hospitality ventures become the branches and roots stretching outward - all connected, all nourished by the very same soil.
For almost 400 years, our family has farmed the land surrounding Newsham Road. As we continue evolving - encompassing the farm, Thirsk Lodge Barns, 35 Kirkgate, The Peckish Kitchen and future ventures still to come like Manor Farm - our goal remains the same: to create something meaningful, lasting and deeply rooted in place.
Hospitality with heart.
At the heart of Newsham are three guiding values.
People
We are people, people. Every decision each of us make is guided by consideration and integrity - towards our guests, our team and the community we feel so privileged to be part of.
Purpose
Everything we do is driven by purpose. Guided by a regenerative, sustainable and local mindset, we are working towards creating a lasting, meaningful legacy for our land and community.
Commitment
We are committed to the highest standards. We acknowledge that perfection is a journey and will continually strive for excellence with all that we do.
As Newsham continues to grow, our hope is simple.
That through memorable stays, exceptional food, meaningful gatherings and genuine hospitality, people feel part of something much bigger than simply visiting a venue or booking a room.
Because ultimately, Newsham is not just a business name.
It is the road that has quietly connected our family, our land and our future for generations and honouring the road that gets us there every single day.
Welcome to Newsham
As we bring together our agricultural roots and hospitality ventures under one name, we are incredibly excited to begin this next chapter.
Whether you visit us for a wedding, a stay, a meal or simply a walk through the countryside, we hope Newsham becomes somewhere that feels both welcoming and deeply connected to the landscape around it.
Welcome to Newsham.
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