Donington Park Farm House

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£1,780 - £5,530 for Venue Hire
Up to 150
19 Bedrooms
Exclusive Use
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Description

We’ve been hosting Weddings and Parties in our charming eighteenth-century Barns since 1984 and we’d like to think we’ve created a lot of happy memories. Our must-see venue is an authentic barn, with a choice of stunning spaces for your ceremony, original pig sites for the meal and a stunning 300 year old Threshing Barn to party in 'til late. The Barn leads directly onto a private outdoor courtyard; a sun-trap perfect for canapes, drink receptions and festoon-lit dancing. You have exclusive-use of all the Barn's indoor and outdoor spaces, plus the full run of the estate for photographs, including our fields, woodland and old farm outbuildings. Our amazing kitchen caters for all of our events in-house. Our chefs are famous for their BBQs, carveries, indulgent buffets, cakes of cheese and serious tasty hog roasts. The picturesque site is located between the market towns of Melbourne and Castle Donington.

Experience

Year Business Was Established
1972
No. of Weddings Hosted
More than 50
Public Liability Insurance
Yes
No. of People In Team
3

Overview of Donington Park Farm House

Wedding Venue Type
Barn
Wedding Venue Capacity
Dining Capacity
150
Reception Capacity
300
Wedding Venue Accommodation
No. of Bedrooms
19
Sleeps No. of People
45
Bridal Suite
Standard Room

Wedding Ceremony & Reception

Church Within Walking Distance
Dancefloor Available
Wedding Licence
Confetti Permitted
Sound System Available

Wedding Venue Details

Exclusive Use
Pet Friendly
Disabled Access
On-Site Parking
Outdoor Reception Space
In-House Wedding Coordinator
Marquee Permitted

Wedding Catering

In-house Catering
In-House Wine List
Alcohol Licence
Corkage Charge for Own Alcohol

Pricing for Donington Park Farm House

Wedding Venue Hire Only
£1,780 - £5,530
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In-house Catering (price per head)
£49 - £58
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Reviews for Donington Park Farm House
(86)

Jade & Miten
Happy couple married in October
December 2024
The day couldn’t have gone better
We recently got married at Donington Park Farmhouse and we had the best day! Throughout the whole planning process they were always there for anything we needed and the day went off without a hitch…even the sun came out for us in October! We’re so glad we picked Donington, the venue is so naturally beautiful we didn’t need to add too many decorations.
Ellie & Lauren
Happy couple married in May
December 2024
Our dream venue!
My wife and I got married at the stunning Donington Park Farmhouse in May, and it was truly everything we had ever dreamed of. The service provided by the entire team at Donington Park was nothing short of exceptional. They went above and beyond to ensure our day flowed seamlessly, the whole team were fantastic from the kitchen team, bar staff to the grounds crew, but a special thank you goes to the amazing planning and coordination team, who supported us every step of the way, both during the preparation and on the big day. We cannot thank Donington Park Farmhouse enough for creating the most magical day of our lives. If you're looking for a venue that combines stunning surroundings with impeccable service, this venue is for you.
Adam & Becky Fern
Happy couple married in June
November 2024
An incredible day, beautiful venue, amazing staff
My wife and I got married here in June, honestly we can't express how incredible it was. The perfect day. The venue is stunningly beautiful and the staff are incredible. The rooms are also luxurious and spacious. We had several meetings on the run up to the wedding where it was clear they were more than happy to do what it takes to make our day special. No request was too much and their flexibility was brilliant. Not something we had experience when speaking to other venues. They were incredibly organised and professional from the first look round until the doors closed at the end of our wedding day. They helped the day run very smoothly and ensured everyone knew what was going on and that all the guests were happy and having a great time while keeping any stress away from myself and the bride (not that there was any). They made sure myself and my wife were fed and didn't want for anything. Honestly I can't rate the venue and the staff highly enough. I'll be recommending them to absolutely anyone that will listen. Massive thankyou from myself and my wife for everything.
Kevin & Nicola Smith
Happy couple married in April
November 2024
Our wonderful wedding
We had a super evening the night before, followed by an amazing wedding day taking over the whole venue and every bedroom. Excellent service from the team who were attentive and helpful leading up to the wedding and on the day this made the day even more special. Absolutely brilliant food and service plus superb entertainment in the evening enjoyed by everyone. Would and have recommended the venue to many as great location and unique property.
Jen & Chris
Happy couple married in September
November 2024
Everything you could wish for and more!
It was love at first sight... of course for meeting my now husband but also how we came to choose this venue. If you want a rustic themed wedding with gorgeous outdoor space and staff who can’t do enough for you, this is the place! The staff here absolutely know what your wedding means to you and provide an exceptional service both on the day and in all the planning leading up to it. The venue was also great value with the inclusive wedding party accommodation. Lastly the food was also delicious - the venue ticks every box and we received so many compliments about how lovely it was. I wish we could do it all again!
Danielle & James
Happy couple married in June
November 2024
Thank you, Donington Park Farmhouse!
Donington Park Farmhouse was the first venue that me and my now husband visited together, and safe to say we fell in love with the place IMMEDIATELY! From the beautifully rustic barn to the pretty and quaint dining area and beautifully decorated hotel rooms, we knew straight away that this is where we wanted to get married. In the run up to the wedding, our Events Planner, Alicja, and the rest of the event planning team were just so incredibly helpful. I felt so scatty and hare-brained, but everytime I spoke with Alicja to catch up on the progress of the wedding plans, I left feeling totally reassured and that our wedding day was truly a priority for them. The menu options for our summer wedding were just perfect, and I honestly wish that we could have had a bit of everything! On the day, as a bride on her wedding morning, I couldn’t have felt more cared for by the wonderfully attentive team at Donington Park Farmhouse. I hadn’t planned the dressing room very well, so my advice would be to double check with the team which room provides the most space for dressing if you are a bride with a bridal party! We had a lovely morning getting ready in our room with a countryside view, I was almost as excited for Alicja to see my in my dress as I was my husband-to-be! The ceremony went without a hitch and the event team totally saved the day at every opportunity. They were so flexible with us changing our reception to the outdoor courtyard at the last minute (literally after the wedding breakfast!!) as we realised we had fantastic sunshine after much ambiguity about the weather in the days leading up to the wedding. Our day truly couldn’t have gone any better, and we have received so many compliments from our guests regarding the venue, the team and the FOOD!!! Thank you so much, Donington Park Farmhouse and especially to the wonderful Alicja, for helping to make the day of our dreams a reality. I am eagerly awaiting an invitation to a wedding at your venue in the future!! Danielle & James Xx
Emma and Ashley
Happy couple married in October
November 2024
Dream Wedding
The most beautiful venue and on top of that, the most amazing staff. The girls that were there for me on the day were incredible and kept checking in to see if there was anything i needed. Throughout wedding planning, the team always responded in a timely manner and answered any questions we had. I have nothing but good things to say about the entire team. Donington Park Farmhouse will always have a special place in our hearts. Thank you everyone for making our dream wedding come true🤍
Lydia & Jamie
Happy couple married in July
November 2024
Our Wedding Day at Donington Park Farmhouse
We got married in July this year at Donington Park Farmhouse. We had the best day ever. The venue is beautiful. The team at Donington Park Farmhouse were amazing on the run up to the wedding and on the wedding. I couldn’t thank the staff enough. Wish we could do it all again!!
Jade and Lewis
Happy couple married in August
November 2024
Such a joy filled day
We had such a great day. It was full of laughter and smiles and everyone just let their hair down for a day. We couldn’t have asked for a better day spent with such amazing people. The venue was perfect for us. The staff were great and helped us have a stress free day that ran so smoothly.
Jemma & Johnathan
Happy couple married in June
November 2024
Everything we could have dreamed of
We had our wedding reception at Donington Park Farmhouse in June and it was truly the most perfect day. You spend a lot of time planning your dream wedding, it means so much to you, you live and breathe wedding planning every day in the lead up and you hope that by the time you hand it over to the staff, they will take as greater care of it as you have and we can honestly say, the staff at Donington really did. Our wedding planner Alicja helped with all the final details prior to our big day, and we felt we were in trusted hands by doing so. She was thorough and put lots of care into ensuring our day was as special as it was. On the day itself, the operations team were brilliant and made all the planning come to life and it really did go without a hitch! We look back on our day and couldn’t have wished for it to have gone any better, it had the seal of approval from our guests too.

Location & Contact Details for Donington Park Farm House

Wedding Venue Address

Melbourne Road, Isley Walton, Derbyshire, DE74 2RN, England, United Kingdom

Travel Notes

80% of the UK within a 2 hour drive!

Nearest Town

Castle Donington / Melbourne

Nearest Motorway & Junction

M1 - Junction 23a or 24

Nearest Train Station

East Midlands Parkway

Nearest Airport

East Midlands
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What is your No. 1 wedding planning tip for couples?

Enjoy your time planning your wedding day and get a good wedding planning organiser.

What’s your favourite personal touch you’ve seen at a wedding?

We love a good phone guest book it's the perfect way to capture the day.

Describe Donington Park Farm House in 5 adjectives

Authentic, Original, Industrial, Relaxed, Rural

Where’s the best photo spot at Donington Park Farm House?

The view from the field in-front of the Farmhouse, towards Breedon-on-the-Hill is stunning

Have you had any celebrity guest or wedding at Donington Park Farm House?

We once had one of the Wesley twins from Harry Potter as best man at a wedding.

What’s your favourite canapé?

Chorizo & Stilton Toasts! Closely followed by Mini Yorksire Puds with Beef. Yum!

What’s your favourite midnight treat?

Our incredible cheeseboards. Visually stunning and go down a storm!

What is Donington Park Farm House most unique feature?

The Pig Sties, our formal dining room. It's one of a kind, an incredible talking point. (And full of natural light!)

What part of your business are you most proud of?

As a family, we're seriously committed to the environment. We have tonnes of solar panels (mostly out of sight!), a carbon-neutral heating system, reed bed sewage treatment (away from the site of course!) and try to buy locally, including from our own farm and deer park.
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