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BEAUTIFUL BARNS
Discover the perfect settings for rustic nuptials
THE RIDING SCHOOL, CALKE ABBEY
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01332 501 252 | www.ivyhouseweddings.co.uk
Situated upon 600 acres of incredible parkland, The Riding School is a charming red-brick barn located on the beautiful Calke Abbey estate on the Derbyshire and Leicestershire border.
The property is surrounded by buildings and quirky courtyards, perfect for formal shots with family and friends, while the manicured gardens boast borders full of colour and fragrance. The grand house is not to be missed with its Baroque exterior, this is the most beautiful place to stop for more formal portraits. In the gardens, couples will find an authentic auricula theatre that displays the most beautiful arrangements throughout the year. The magnificent Orangery with its floor-to-ceiling windows, domed-glass roof abundant with lush greenery and peeling paintwork provides the perfect botanical backdrop for photographs.
The venue boasts a wealth of historic and original features – couples are sure to fall in love with its rustic charm. Exposed oak beams line the ceiling while the bare brick walls and the original windows create the perfect blank canvas. A nice little touch is a rowing boat resting within the beams!
Elegant white draping separates the Riding School into three more intimate spaces with a fabulous bar and lounge area with comfy and cosy furnishings, a ceremony area and a beautiful space for wedding breakfasts with 160 people. With such a flexible location, couples can create traditional and formal soirée to more rustic laid-back affairs. Wedding breakfasts will be served by the experienced staff with expert chefs on hand to create bespoke menus.
Later in the day, the ceremony area converts into an incredible dancefloor for 260 partygoers. The evening guests will be given a warm welcome as they arrive to join the celebrations. The fully stocked bar will be open for all guests to enjoy a drink before cutting the cake, and the first dance lets everyone know it’s time to get the party started.
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When couples book the venue for their special day, they receive a year’s National Trust Membership and a free tasting session before their wedding.
HEALING MANOR HOTEL
01472 884 544 | www.healingmanorhotel.co.uk
Located in 36 acres of landscaped gardens and woodlands, Healing Manor Hotel is a four-star venue that’s perfect for weddings.
The barn is an neutral backdrop for wedding celebrations, seating up to 120 guests in the daytime and 150 in the evenings. The areas can match any colour scheme or theme with exposed bricks in the ceremony area and neutral walls in the main room with exposed woodwork. The main area is perfect for wedding breakfasts with formal dining or casual foodstation options. For couples seeking something a little more intimate, The Cure All lounge is the ideal setting for private dinner parties for up to 12 guests.
Seasonal, locally sourced and sustainable food is at the core of all menus at Healing Manor Hotel. With a bar stocked full of everything couples could wish for, including local ales, spirits sat alongside English wines and all the classics. With two AA Rosette Restaurants, couples will have great food and amazing service.
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If tipi or marquee weddings are desired, the grounds make the most beautiful backdrop to outdoor weddings.
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GRANGEFIELDS
01332 943 644 | www.crippsandco.com/grangefields
Set in the sublime Derbyshire countryside down a long quiet lane sits Grangefields, where guests can leave the world behind to enjoy the private and secluded site.
The family-run company, Cripps & Co, has more than 20 years’ experience when it comes to restoring neglected buildings, and the team has worked hard to bring this wedding space back to life. After hosting the first wedding last year, the venue has become a popular location to tie the knot with The Oak Room hosting 160 people and The Courtyards accommodating 175. Lovebirds can continue the celebrations in The Dutch Barn with 175 nearest and dearest. The hard-working team has considered ever aspect to provide top service, including colour changing lights on the dancefloor and a state-of-the-art Funktion-One sound system. A popular feature is the seven-meter-long oak barn with chrome lighting, plenty of hanging greenery and glass walls that provide picture-perfect views.
With the British weather being so unpredictable, this venue has been designed with a raised veranda in the Dutch Barn, which allows 150 loved ones to enjoy drink receptions even on those rainy days.
