Lampard to marry girlfriend Bleakley in Northern Ireland

Chelsea midfielder Frank Lampard is all set to marry TV star Christine Bleakley in a luxury manor in her native Northern Ireland.

Bleakley has been dating Lampard for 18 months and the celebrity couple is said to be eyeing up wedding packages after a series of hush-hush trips.

Sources claim the couple is looking at Galgorm Manor Resort and Spa in County Antrim, just 30 minutes from Belfast.

The luxury hotel, set in 163 acres of parkland, has a stunning great hall, 75 bedrooms and stables, The Daily star reports.

A source said: "Frank and Christine have been looking for the right venue and it looks like they've finally found it. Christine has always wanted to be close to her family, and this ticks every box.

"I think all the excitement around the royal wedding has given them that extra push. The Galgorm is a dream location."

Christine has been dating Chelsea and England midfielder Frank, 32, for 18 months after they met at a showbiz bash.