Donington Park Farm House

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£1,780 - £5,530 for Venue Hire
Up to 150
19 Bedrooms
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Donington Park Farm House Full 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
Donington Park Farm House Features & Capacity

Overview

Venue Type
Barn
Dining Capacity
150
Reception Capacity
300
No. of Bedrooms
19
Sleeps No. of People
45
Bridal Suite
Standard Room
Usual Access Time
10:00 AM
Usual Finish Time
12:00 AM

Ceremony & Reception

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

Venue

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

Food and Drink

In-house Catering
In-House Wine List
Alcohol Licence
Corkage Charge for Own Alcohol
Donington Park Farm House Pricing & Costs

Venue Hire Only

Prices Start At
£1,780
Maximum Price
£5,530
Includes 5 complimentary bedrooms
What is included in this pricing:
External caterers not permitted
Furniture included
Exclusive use
Wedding coordinator available on the day
Non consumables (e.g. linen, lights etc.)
Guest accommodation included

In-house catering
(price per head)

Prices Start At
£49
Maximum Price
£58
What is included in this pricing:
Table linen included
Multiple course wedding breakfast
Cutlery included
Minimum numbers apply
Corkage charge applicable
Reviews
(64)
Sally & Kevin
Happy couple married in November
January 2024
Beautiful Rustic Wedding
From our first meeting to see the venue we fell in love with it, we had seen a few venues prior but Donington Park Farmhouse was perfect, exactly the kind of venue we were looking for. A warm rustic country feel, a large enough venue but still managed to feel cozy. Very quick communication throughout the process, we had a few meetings with the venue leading up to the date. The ladies were amazing, we went with questions but before we even had chance to ask, the answers were already provided. Very detailed and they would go through the running order of the big day for me so nothing was forgotten. The venue is beautiful with fairy lights and the outdoor courtyard was fantastic for family photos. The food was absolutely amazing and everyone was very happy with it. One thing we would say, for the evening service, there was enough food for everyone with plenty still leftover as most of the day guests didn't eat in the evening, if we were to go through it all again we would probably reduce the amount of food, to save on waste and money. One issue, was being able to decorate the venue, you cannot get into the venue until 10am to decorate and guests can arrive from 12pm so it’s a tight deadline. We had decorators and friends handle this, but if you are doing this yourself it is a mammoth task to undertake. It wasn’t until the week before that I was informed you can potentially access the venue the evening before, by this time we had already hired decorators. Cannot fault the venue or staff at all, service and standards were excellent.
Zara & Chris
Happy couple married in October
December 2023
Perfect wedding day
Amazing wedding venue, stunning views. All of the food was lovely - very tasty. Staff are helpful. Everyone complemented our day!
Victoria & Dominic Stevenson
Happy couple married in October
December 2023
Our Dream Wedding
From the minute we walked in, we fell in love with the farmhouse and knew it was the wedding venue for us! We didnt even bother looking elsewhere. It was the most magical day!
Leeanne and Richard
Happy couple married in October
December 2023
The gothic wedding of our dreams
All of the staff at the Donington Park Farm house were wonderful from start to finish, we both felt fully supported and anything we needed the venue helped make happen. It’s the most beautiful setting for a wedding, the food was delicious and plentiful and everyone said how fantastic the day was all in all. I highly recommend them for anyone’s future wedding!
Maxine & Shaun
Happy couple married in October
December 2023
The most unforgettable experience.
The Donington Park Farmhouse team were absolutely incredible from start to finish of our journey. Our day went so smoothly which allowed us both to just enjoy ourselves. They were so accommodating to strange requests one of which included me performing a pole dance routin! These guys are second to non and I will recommend them to anyone!
Rhiannon and Niall
Happy couple married in October
December 2023
Absolutely Perfect
Donington Park Farmhouse is an absolutely beautiful venue and was perfect for us! The venue is completely flat access which was amazing for our guests with wheelchairs. Our wedding was so relaxed and everything went smoothly, we got married in the threshing barn and had a casual dining option where people sat where they liked. The food was amazing. The co-ordinators were absolutely wonderful, even going the extra mile to escort me and the bridesmaids from my room with umbrellas because of the rain! The bedrooms are beautiful and the breakfast the next morning was also great. We can't thank the team enough for making our day so magical, we would definitely recommend Donington Park Farmhouse!
Gaynor & Richard
Happy couple married in September
December 2023
Absolutely loved our wedding day!
Donington Farm Parkhouse was amazing from our very 1st visit to and including our Wedding Day. Such amazing personal touches. Would highly recommend 100%!
Jazz & Chris
Happy couple married in September
December 2023
Beautiful Rustic Characterful Venue
The venue spoke for itself with beautiful rustic decor, food served in the pig stys and plenty of indoor as well as outdoor areas for guests. We were able to have a bbq meal which we loved and the venue also had plenty of vegan options which was important to us. We were able to have a relaxed day with our friends and family knowing that the helpful staff were keeping things on track. The surrounding areas were perfect for photographs.
Tim and Stephanie Wright
Happy couple married in September
December 2023
The most magical and perfect wedding day at Donington park farmhouse
Our wedding day was on 6th September 2023 and was one of the most magical and best days of my life. Donington park Farmhouse was the first wedding venue we looked at after deciding to get married after being together for 27 years! We decided to look no further as this venue for us was perfect in every way. From the very first moment meeting our wedding coordinator we felt safe in the knowledge we had made the right choice. Nothing was ever too much trouble, Alicja and her team were so accommodating and always available to answer our questions very quickly. The venue itself is a beautiful place to get married. We chose the Threshing Barn for our ceremony and it was magical with the stage at the front and our choice of piped music through the sound system. The decor was done for us by Sylvia at the Rustic Corner and she did an amazing job throughout. Outside, for confetti, photographs, canapes, etc. there is a beautiful courtyard which is a sun trap and also lit up in the evening with festoon lighting. Our wedding breakfast was in the Pig Sties and I can't praise the food enough... it was absolutely delicious, everyone commented how nice it was. Bar staff and waitresses were lovely and very efficient. The grounds are great for couple photographs and lots of nice features to capture the perfect shots. We were very lucky and had one of the hottest days of the year and captured the beautiful sunset shots across the road by the old rustic barn and overlooking Breedon Church in the distance. The bedrooms were spotlessly clean and well cared for. Air conditioning was a godsend too. Breakfast the morning after was excellent. I just wish we could relive the whole day again!
Stacie & Neil
Happy couple married in August
December 2023
A Dream Came True - The Johnsons
Donington Park Farmhouse is by far the most beautiful venue we went to see. Everything about it we loved, from the rustic look to the quirky pig styes, it was perfect. The wedding co-ordinators from start to finish were so attentive and helped put any stresses we thought we had at bay, they can't do enough for you and made everything about planning our wedding enjoyable. The grounds around the venue are also stunning, so many photo opportunities that our photographer couldn't wait to capture! I have had so many compliments about our wedding from our family and friends, saying how beautiful the venue was, that the food was amazing and the whole day flowed perfectly, and I couldn't agree more. Thank you Donington Park Farmhouse
Donington Park Farm House Location & Contact Details

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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