The Whitworth

(9)
£1,950 - £3,250 for Venue Hire
Up to 116
Bedrooms
Exclusive Use
Wedding Licence

Description

The Whitworth is a magnificent Victorian property and grounds which dates from 1890. founded and build by Lady Mary Louisa Whitworth the wife of renowned industrialist Sir Joseph Whitworth, and is set within 10 acres of beautifully landscaped Parkland with ornamental ponds, bequeathed to the people of Darley Dale in perpetuity as a community, meeting and events centre, this charitable organisation has maintained the original ethos and ideals set out by the late Lady Whitworth while adapting to the changing needs of the local population. The Whitworth is easily accessible situated off the A6 along the main thoroughfare between Matlock and Bakewell in the historic and picturesque village of Darley Dale, nestled in the cusp of the Peak District National Park, a world heritage site, providing wonderful views of the surrounding valley. We can offer a myriad of different options from the intimate to the extravagant, from traditional to contemporary, Midweek or weekend, seasonal touches, casual or formal, hosting within the building or in marquees within the grounds. The Whitworth is dedicated to creating an unforgettable wedding that is the culmination of your unique celebration.

Personal Message from the Manager

Name of Wedding Contact: Kim Launert
Congratulations on your forthcoming wedding, thank you for considering The Whitworth as a venue for your special day. We can provide beautiful venue spaces & can accommodate most ideas that you have for your wedding day. The mature park & terrace can be used for reception drinks, photos & is a great space for you & your guests. We can build bespoke packages for you if you have specific ideas. If you would like to view, please let me know some suitable dates.

Experience

Year Business Was Established
1889
No. of Weddings Hosted
More than 50
Public Liability Insurance
Yes
No. of People In Team
10

Overview of The Whitworth

Wedding Venue Type
Country House / Manor House
Wedding Venue Capacity
Dining Capacity
116
Reception Capacity
160

Wedding Ceremony & Reception

Church Within Walking Distance
Fireworks Permitted
Wedding Licence

Wedding Venue Details

Water View
Grade I/II Listed Building
Landscaped Gardens
Marquee Permitted
Disabled Access
On-Site Parking
Ballroom
Outdoor Reception Space
In-House Wedding Coordinator

Wedding Catering

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

Pricing for The Whitworth

Wedding Venue Hire Only
£1,950 - £3,250
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In-house Catering (price per head)
£8 - £30
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Reviews for The Whitworth
(9)

Jen
Happy couple married in August
August 2024
Wedding cancelled - extremely stressful and heartbreaking.
For any brides out there - I just wanted to pre-warn of the pure stress I have endured for the past 6 months after booking my wedding with the Whitworth back in February and having it cancelled. My trust in vendors was completely broken and it has taken til now for me to start enjoying the wedding planning process again.
Mike and Jen
Wedding: August
August 2024
DONT BOOK THE WHITWORTH - Very negative customer Experience
1. No show appointment - after booking our wedding and paying our deposit with the Whitworth, we organised an initial F2f appointment with the events manager, we drove over an hour to this appointment on the day only to arrive to no staff being present. The Whitworth offered us an apology only for this over 2 months later. 2. Not answering phones - after this no show, it took us weeks to speak to a Whitworth staff member about what had happened because phone calls are often left unanswered and email response times often took them weeks. 3. Loss of previously agreed contracts and wedding agreements - The Whitworth staff asked us to resend the agreed plan of our wedding because they themselves had lost this information. 4. Redacting previous agreements - after waiting anxiously for months to be updated for our wedding plans the Whitworth organised a meeting with us (they attended this one), where we were told by new staff that some changes needed to be made to the previously contractually agreed wedding, including the capacity (dropping us from 150 guests to 110), despite us having already sent save the dates to our guest list. 5. False reassurance - during the above meeting we were reassured and told that the Whitworth were still very keen to host our wedding and that their changes are only minor details, we were told ‘not to worry’ multiple times in this meeting. We sent an email that evening to the Whitworth asking about the possibility of the maximum capacity being 120 guests rather than 110. 5 days later the Whitworth sent us an email saying they are no longer going to host our wedding. 6. They have done this before - when we called the nearby accommodation to cancel our booking, the accommodation said they weren’t surprised with the Whitworth’s actions and that we weren’t the first to have our wedding cancelled like this. The entirety of this process lasted 5 months. We were offered no compensation for vendors that we had paid deposits to for our wedding. After cancelling our wedding it took the Whitworth over 15 calls and 2 weeks in time to receive our deposit back.
Deborah W
Happy couple married in June
April 2023
Whitworth Locke is now our go-to venue for just about anything and was a fantastic place to host our wedding
Whitworth Locke is now our go-to venue for just about anything and was a fantastic place to host our wedding. Its such a beautiful space that both of us instantly felt was the right place for us. The hotel is such an impressive and unique building but it still feels fun and relaxed. We loved the urban nearly industrial feel of the red brick and metal atrium paired with the fun colours and leafy vibe throughout - it's an instagrammers dream but somehow managed to avoid feeling pretentious or like it was trying too hard.. The rooms are all very comfortable, well stocked and have the same cool vibes that the rest of the venue has. The staff were amazing, from Tom at the front desk to Denis the handyman. Vicky and then Hayley the Event Managers and Thomas the Deputy Hotel Manager were lovely people to work with and inspired a lot of confidence that our day would run well. Their organisation was perfect which is especially impressive given we were planning while navigating covid restrictions and the guidelines changing only 3 weeks before the wedding day! I work for the NHS so I was worried about the safety of my guests but every step was taken to ensure the event was as safe as possible and on the day no ask was too much for them. We don't live far away and will absolutely be taking every opportunity to return and keep in touch with this great team and wonderful venue.- Deborah W.
Andrea & George
Happy couple married in October
February 2022
The best day ever!
hank you so much for all your help and support to create THE BEST DAY EVER! You went above and beyond to make everything run so smoothly. We are all very grateful!
Nik & Dan
Happy couple married in June
July 2021
Our day was absolutely magical!
Our day was absolutely magical. After a whole lot of stress and having to postpone our day thanks to Covid, Melissa and the team were incredible. The wedding breakfast was delicious, everything we needed was sorted for us and our day was just perfect. The weather even held out so that we could get loads of photos in the grounds as well as the beautiful building. We loved every minute of it. Thank you so much to Melissa for making it happen!
Rameesa & Matt
Happy couple married in July
July 2021
Super flawless!
Wanted to write you a postcard to thank you for everything you did for us on our special day. All the guidance and care was appreciated and made it super flawless. We are on our honeymoon on the isle of Arran after climbing Ben Nevis on the Monday after the wedding.
Carly & Ben
Happy couple married in June
July 2021
Everything was perfect!
Thank you so much for everything you did, not only on our wedding day but in the run up to it as well. The rooms, the food, organisation and everything was perfect! Thank you!
Julia & David
Wedding: November
July 2021
Thank you!
Thank you for helping to make Emily and Jacks' day so special. All your hard work was much appreciated. All the best for your future events.
Rosemary & Simon
Happy couple married in September
July 2021
It was all that we wanted it to be!
We wanted to say a special 'Thank you' to you for making our Silver Wedding Party special: it was all that we wanted it to be. The food was great and your team were extremely helpful- quite a few guests said so too! Everything was perfect and The Whitworth is a super venue!

Location & Contact Details for The Whitworth

Wedding Venue Address

Station Road, Darley Dale, Derbyshire, DE4 2EQ, England, United Kingdom

Travel Notes

Situated along the A6 nestled between Matlock & Bakewell, in the Derbyshire Dales

Nearest Town

Darley Dale

Nearest Motorway & Junction

M1 J28/29

Nearest Train Station

Matlock

Nearest Airport

East Midlands

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Describe the best wedding that happened at The Whitworth ?

Harry Potter themed wedding!

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

Clarify everything, you can never ask too many questions.

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

Flash mob choir

Describe The Whitworth in 5 adjectives

Beautiful, grandiose, adaptable, scenic, elegant.

Where’s the best photo spot at The Whitworth ?

Numerous photo opportunities, throughout the building and grounds, however the steps at the rear of the building leading into the park are a bridal favourite

Have you had any celebrity guest or wedding at The Whitworth ?

All our Brides & Grooms are our celebrity guests

What is The Whitworth most unique feature?

The vaulted ceiling and balcony in the ballroom suite

What part of your business are you most proud of?

The community & charitable aspect