Donington Park Farm House

(71)
£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

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 for Donington Park Farm House
(71)

Elizabeth and Alan
Happy couple married in September
November 2024
‘Do you remember the 21st night of September’
The most incredible day ever ❤️ The Donington Park Farmhouse team gave my husband and I the wedding of our dreams, it was everything we wanted and more. The venue is absolutely beautiful, so so homely, so perfect. The staff couldn’t do enough for us. One of my bridesmaids fell ill just after the ceremony, everyone reacted so well. Really made a horrible situation the best it could possibly be. Weddings can be very expensive, finding the right place to invest your money and your memories can be very difficult, but I can honestly say, every penny we spent here was worth it. I would recommend this venue to everyone. Beautiful place, beautiful people, beautiful memories. Thankyou ❤️
Carys & Holly
Happy couple married in September
November 2024
Our Wedding Day
Our Wedding at Donington Park Farmhouse was fantastic. We cannot fault the team and how special they made our day. There's not a single person at our wedding who hasn't commented on the quality of the venue, the brilliance of the food and the perfect execution by the team. We would absolutely recommend Donington Park Farmhouse to any couples looking to get married.
Sophie & Jacob
Happy couple married in November
November 2024
The wedding day of dreams
The staff at Donington Park Farmhouse made our day perfect, nothing was to big or too small for them they were amazing
Mollie & Kyle
Happy couple married in October
November 2024
A beautiful day at a beautiful venue
We had the absolute best day here in October 2024. The venue looked spectacular and the service was excellent throughout. We’d love to do it all over again!
Sarah & Elliot
Happy couple married in November
November 2024
The Best Day
We had the best wedding day at Donington, as soon as we met Alicja at our initial viewing we knew that not only was the venue perfect but also the people. The organisation from the venue was amazing and as 2 very unorganised people it was so good knowing the venue had everything under control. The team even created our very own Taylor Swift Eras themed cocktail menu for the day which was a massive hit! The day went so smoothly and we have had so many comments from our guests to say what an amazing setting it was, everybody had the best time and we can't thank you enough!
Mr &Mrs Disney
Happy couple married in October
November 2024
The best day ever !!!
Staff could not do enough for us or our guests! Even last minute additions and changes , 2 days before , were not a problem. Before it was even thought of , it was either done or had arrived. Such a lovely venue and a perfect setting for a wedding…. Everyone is still commenting it’s the best wedding they have been too!’ And the cheese board is still the major topic of conversation. Thank you to all the team and Donnington Park Farm house , for making our day the best day ever.
Nicola and Brandon
Happy couple married in October
November 2024
The most amazing venue
Our day couldn’t have been more perfect and the venue were the ones to make that happen We had absolutely no stress at all on the day, it was SO relaxed and calm We had a few plans through the day day with a few ‘guests/appearances’ turning up for photos and Donington organised where they were and what time and really did go above and beyond for our day, the guests were happy, we were elated and everyone at breakfast kept saying how amazing it was, there was also some decor that wasn’t ‘up’ that they found a place for for us We also had stress with a prior DJ so they pointed us in the way of DJ Daz on their books who was incredible. Would 10000% recommend this absolutely stunning venue to any future couples. Thank you Donington 🧡 The Greens 💚
Caz & Alex
Happy couple married in April
April 2024
Perfect wedding venue
From the moment we walked into the hotel on a cold evening with it's open fire, we got "the feeling" this was our venue! As we were shown around the main barn, with the various different areas of the bar, pigsties, and courtyard, we both knew it was where we would get married. The staff were friendly and helpful on the lead up to the wedding. On the day they were attentive and so reassuring when the nerves were kicking in! We had afternoon tea, which was just perfect. And the evening barbecue was delicious. All the guests loved the day. They commented on how lovely the venue was. The space is so versatile and would work for small or large weddings. Absolutely no complaints, thank you for hosting our perfect day.
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.
Luke and Danielle
Happy couple married in August
December 2023
The most magical day of our lives!
We had the most amazing day! The venue was amazing as was the staff and nothing was too much trouble. Everyone commented on how lovely food was and what a lovely venue we had chosen. The best time was had by all, Thank you!

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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