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Bakewell

Thornbridge Estate

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Price: £6,000 – £12,500

Guests: 250

Description

We have hosted hundreds of weddings at Thornbridge Hall and offer a completely bespoke wedding service where you can create a personalised and unforgettable wedding day. We are licensed to hold civil ceremonies in our majestic Great Hall, the elegant Music Room, and the romantic South Lawn Temple in our formal gardens, and wedding receptions take place in the spectacular Carriage House. Our experienced team and your dedicated wedding coordinator will help you plan and manage the day from start to finish. With exclusive access to the venue, you can choose which unique spaces you want to use on the day to create a truly memorable wedding with stunning photography. We want the food to be one of the highlights, our award-winning catering company will create a bespoke menu for you, tailored to your tastes and preferences. We don’t offer set menus so every wedding breakfast is personalised and unique here at Thornbridge Hall (you can even choose your cutlery and crockery). We cater for both small intimate weddings and for larger celebrations (up to 250 guests). We are also the only wedding venue in the area that has its own brewery and so we can stock the bar with plenty of local Thornbridge Brewery beer.

Message from the team

Name of Wedding Contact: Victoria Smith

Thornbridge is a magical place for a wedding which can only really be appreciated by visiting in person. Our experienced team and your dedicated wedding coordinator will help you plan and manage the day from start to finish. With exclusive access to the venue, you can choose which unique spaces you want to use on the day to create a truly memorable wedding with stunning photography.

Experience

Year Business Was Established

2002

No. of Weddings Hosted

More than 50

Public Liability Insurance

Yes

No. of People In Team

Overview of Thornbridge Estate

Wedding Venue Type

Country House / Manor House

Wedding Venue Capacity

Dining Capacity

250

Reception Capacity

250

Wedding Venue Accommodation

Bridal Suite

Changing Only

Wedding Ceremony & Reception

Wedding license

Dancefloor available

Confetti permitted

Sound system available

Outdoor Ceremony Available

Fireworks permitted

Wedding Venue Details

Exclusive use

Ballroom

Disabled access

Landscaped gardens

Grade I/II Listed Building

Bridal Changing Facilities

Outdoor Reception Space

In-house wedding coordinator

On-site parking

Pet friendly

Wedding Catering

Alcohol license

In-house catering

External catering permitted

In-House Wine List

No corkage charge for own alcohol

Pricing for Thornbridge Estate

Wedding Venue Hire Only

£6,000.00 – £12,500.00

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What's Included?

Exclusive use

Day before set up available

Wedding coordinator available on the day

Venue hire rates vary depending on the rooms that you decide to hire, the day of the week and the time of year (low or high season). Our venue only net hire rates (excluding VAT) for 2023-2024* are as follows: Venue only starting from £6,000 midweek off peak (plus VAT) to £12,500 (plus VAT) on a Saturday during peak season. Please contact us for an exact price.

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In-house Catering (price per head)

£75.00 – £150.00

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What's Included?

Bespoke menu available

Menu tasting included

No corkage fee

Multiple course wedding breakfast

Our award-winning caterers prepare a bespoke quote for the wedding breakfast based on your specific requirements with prices for a 3-course wedding breakfast starting from around £75 plus vat per person. We don’t offer set menus so every wedding breakfast is personalised and unique here at Thornbridge (you can even choose your cutlery and crockery). For evening buffets (if required) there are many options to choose from, from bacon rolls and cheese tables to hog roasts, fish and chips, and pizza. We can do whatever you want! Fizz & Wine -We allow you to bring in your own fizz for the drink's reception, wine for the meal and fizz for the toast and there are no additional 'corkage charges' made. This can be a huge saving!! Alternatively, we can also provide fizz and wine on request. Craft Beer & Spirits Bar - We are the original home to the famous Thornbridge Brewery (Which is now just down the road). We can work with you to stock the beer with a range of fantastic beers from the brewery (subject to availability).We also stock a wide range of spirits and mixers

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Reviews (8)

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Vicky and Harry
04/10/2026
Do you want the most spectacular place to get married? Book Thornbridge Hall.Do you want the most spectacular place to get married? Book Thornbridge Hall.
Oh my goodness… where do I even start?! From the moment we arrived at Thornbridge Hall, we knew it was where we would get married. The venue is simply breathtaking. It’s incredibly beautiful, but what makes it even more special is the sheer number of stunning, completely different spaces you get to enjoy throughout your wedding day. The bridal suite is absolutely gorgeous. I had six bridesmaids, our mothers-in-law, my niece, hair and makeup, our photographer and videographer all in there with me while we got ready - and somehow, there was still plenty of room for everyone! It was the perfect space to start such a special day. Meanwhile, the groomsmen got ready in the most incredible bar area, complete with a pool table and darts. It gave them the perfect place to relax, have some fun and enjoy the morning before the ceremony. One of the things we loved about Thornbridge is just how much they can do for you in-house. They even have their own florist, Maxine, who created all of our stunning wedding flowers, bringing everything together beautifully and making the whole process so much easier. We got married in The Great Hall, had our reception on the lawns, moved into the Carriage House for our wedding breakfast, and then headed down to the underground bar/club for the party. It was just UNBELIEVABLE. But as spectacular as Thornbridge itself is, what I really want to shout about is the people who work there. Olivia and Megan - WOW. WOW WOW WOW! The events team at Thornbridge are genuinely like nothing I have ever experienced. From the very first moment, they made the entire planning process feel completely seamless, and on the day itself, everything was absolute perfection. I honestly cannot thank them enough. Nothing - and I mean nothing - was ever too much trouble. Every single request was met with an enthusiastic “yes”, no matter how big, small or unusual it was. And that even included the in-house chef, Simon, making us custom dog-faced biscuits as wedding favours! That level of care, attention to detail and genuine enthusiasm is what makes Thornbridge so special. You never feel like you’re just another wedding - they make you feel like your day genuinely matters to them. If you’re considering getting married at Thornbridge Hall and you’re lucky enough to secure a date, BOOK IT. You will not regret it. It was the most incredible day, in the most incredible place, with the most incredible team. We couldn’t have asked for anything more. ❤️Oh my goodness… where do I even start?! From the moment we arrived at Thornbridge Hall, we knew it was where we would get married. The venue is simply breathtaking. It’s incredibly beautiful, but what makes it even more special is the sheer number of stunning, completely different spaces you get to enjoy throughout your wedding day. The bridal suite is absolutely gorgeous. I had six bridesmaids, our mothers-in-law, my niece, hair and makeup, our photographer and videographer all in there with me while we got ready - and somehow, there was still plenty of room for everyone! It was the perfect space to start such a special day. Meanwhile, the groomsmen got ready in the most incredible bar area, complete with a pool table and darts. It gave them the perfect place to relax, have some fun and enjoy the morning before the ceremony. One of the things we loved about Thornbridge is just how much they can do for you in-house. They even have their own florist, Maxine, who created all of our stunning wedding flowers, bringing everything together beautifully and making the whole process so much easier. We got married in The Great Hall, had our reception on the lawns, moved into the Carriage House for our wedding breakfast, and then headed down to the underground bar/club for the party. It was just UNBELIEVABLE. But as spectacular as Thornbridge itself is, what I really want to shout about is the people who work there. Olivia and Megan - WOW. WOW WOW WOW! The events team at Thornbridge are genuinely like nothing I have ever experienced. From the very first moment, they made the entire planning process feel completely seamless, and on the day itself, everything was absolute perfection. I honestly cannot thank them enough. Nothing - and I mean nothing - was ever too much trouble. Every single request was met with an enthusiastic “yes”, no matter how big, small or unusual it was. And that even included the in-house chef, Simon, making us custom dog-faced biscuits as wedding favours! That level of care, attention to detail and genuine enthusiasm is what makes Thornbridge so special. You never feel like you’re just another wedding - they make you feel like your day genuinely matters to them. If you’re considering getting married at Thornbridge Hall and you’re lucky enough to secure a date, BOOK IT. You will not regret it. It was the most incredible day, in the most incredible place, with the most incredible team. We couldn’t have asked for anything more. ❤️
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Oliver & Pippa
13/12/2022
Beyond our expectationsBeyond our expectations
We cannot recommend Thornbridge Hall highly enough as a wedding venue. It is truly a stunning venue, but what makes it even more special is how professional and conscientious all staff are - invisible yet attentive. The food was incredible, as was their willingness to help make the day personal - we cannot fault the service they have offered us.We cannot recommend Thornbridge Hall highly enough as a wedding venue. It is truly a stunning venue, but what makes it even more special is how professional and conscientious all staff are - invisible yet attentive. The food was incredible, as was their willingness to help make the day personal - we cannot fault the service they have offered us.
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Matt and Holly
20/11/2022
Best Wedding Ever Best Wedding Ever
The team at Thornbridge made our whole experience easy and stress free. We had the exact ceremony and reception we wanted. No request was too big or too small. We cannot thank Mike, Victoria and the team enough. I would fully recommend the venue to anyone who wants a perfect wedding. The team at Thornbridge made our whole experience easy and stress free. We had the exact ceremony and reception we wanted. No request was too big or too small. We cannot thank Mike, Victoria and the team enough. I would fully recommend the venue to anyone who wants a perfect wedding.
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Sister of the bride
15/11/2022
Congratulations to the chef...Congratulations to the chef...
Thank you so much for looking after us so well at my sister's wedding. The day ran really smoothly and the work you all did to look after us to make sure everything worked well, it made the day very enjoyable. We all had so much fun, it's a day we will look back on fondly and have amazing memories of. Also, we have to say congratulations to the chef as I don't like lamb but loved the Hoggett!!! Helen and my parents are VERY impressed and its a hard job to do! Thank you so much for looking after us so well at my sister's wedding. The day ran really smoothly and the work you all did to look after us to make sure everything worked well, it made the day very enjoyable. We all had so much fun, it's a day we will look back on fondly and have amazing memories of. Also, we have to say congratulations to the chef as I don't like lamb but loved the Hoggett!!! Helen and my parents are VERY impressed and its a hard job to do!
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Matt & Chloe
15/11/2022
We felt in very safe hands with you...We felt in very safe hands with you...
To the super team at Thornbridge. A massive THANK YOU!! for making our special day so amazing and magical. The attention to detail and service was exceptional and everything ran so well. You are a very talented team and we are so grateful. A special thanks to Micheal for being with us every step of the way for the last 4 years! You were always there for us and nothing was too much trouble - the answer was always yes :) with a smile. We felt in very safe hands with you, you are a huge asset to the team. Our wedding day was everything we dreamed of and more and we couldn't have done it without you. To the super team at Thornbridge. A massive THANK YOU!! for making our special day so amazing and magical. The attention to detail and service was exceptional and everything ran so well. You are a very talented team and we are so grateful. A special thanks to Micheal for being with us every step of the way for the last 4 years! You were always there for us and nothing was too much trouble - the answer was always yes :) with a smile. We felt in very safe hands with you, you are a huge asset to the team. Our wedding day was everything we dreamed of and more and we couldn't have done it without you.
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Kerry & Louise Marsden
15/11/2022
The professionalism was amazing!The professionalism was amazing!
Just a quick note to say how grateful we are to you and your team for delivering such a fantastic wedding for Matt and Holly - the professionalism was amazing! We had a lovely day and have had excellent feedback from our guests who had a great day and night! Please pass on our sincere thanks to all involved in making the event such a success.Just a quick note to say how grateful we are to you and your team for delivering such a fantastic wedding for Matt and Holly - the professionalism was amazing! We had a lovely day and have had excellent feedback from our guests who had a great day and night! Please pass on our sincere thanks to all involved in making the event such a success.
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Maria Anson Photography
10/11/2022
BREATHTAKING, FULL OF CHARACTER AND AMBIENCE...BREATHTAKING, FULL OF CHARACTER AND AMBIENCE...
I HAVE CREATED A SLIDESHOW OF IMAGES OF SOME OF THE AMAZING WEDDINGS I HAVE CAPTURED AT THORNBRIDGE HALL IN THE PAST FEW YEARS. I WON’T DENY THAT IT IS, WITHOUT QUESTION MY FAVOURITE WEDDING VENUE TO DATE THAT I HAVE BEEN FORTUNATE TO WORK AT. THERE IS SOMETHING INCREDIBLY SPECIAL ABOUT THORNBRIDGE HALL. NOT ONLY IS IT BREATHTAKING, FULL OF CHARACTER AND AMBIENCE, BUT IT ALSO WORKS PERFECTLY AT ANY TIME OF THE YEAR AND IN ANY WEATHER CONDITIONS. I HAVE CAPTURED A WEDDING DURING A NAMED STORM AND ON ONE OF THE HOTTEST DAYS OF THE YEAR, BUT IT WASN’T AN ISSUE FOR THIS MOST MAJESTIC OF LOCATIONS. IT HOLDS SOME EXQUISITE INTERIORS AND THE GROUNDS ARE WITHOUT QUESTION SOME OF THE BEST IN THE COUNTRY. THERE ARE SO MANY BEAUTIFUL LOCATIONS THAT MAKE THE PERFECT BACKDROP FOR ANY WEDDING PHOTOGRAPHY INCLUDING THE ITALIAN GARDEN, SCENTED TERRACE, WATER GARDEN, KOI POND AND KITCHEN GARDEN. IT’S HARD TO BELIEVE THE HALL WAS BRIEFLY USED AS A TEACHER TRAINING COLLEGE BY SHEFFIELD CITY COUNCIL, BEFORE IT WAS PURCHASED AND IS NOW PRIVATELY OWNED AND USED AS A FAMILY HOME AND EVENT CENTRE. THE HALL IS ALSO THE HOME OF THE AWARD-WINNING THORNBRIDGE BREWERY AND IN 2017 IT BECAME A RHS PARTNER GARDEN DURING CERTAIN TIMES OF THE YEAR THE BEAUTIFUL GROUNDS ARE OPENED TO THE PUBLIC. RATHER THAN TAKE MY WORD FOR IT, TAKE A LOOK FOR YOURSELF AND I AM SURE YOU WILL FALL IN LOVE WITH THE VENUE JUST AS I HAVE.I HAVE CREATED A SLIDESHOW OF IMAGES OF SOME OF THE AMAZING WEDDINGS I HAVE CAPTURED AT THORNBRIDGE HALL IN THE PAST FEW YEARS. I WON’T DENY THAT IT IS, WITHOUT QUESTION MY FAVOURITE WEDDING VENUE TO DATE THAT I HAVE BEEN FORTUNATE TO WORK AT. THERE IS SOMETHING INCREDIBLY SPECIAL ABOUT THORNBRIDGE HALL. NOT ONLY IS IT BREATHTAKING, FULL OF CHARACTER AND AMBIENCE, BUT IT ALSO WORKS PERFECTLY AT ANY TIME OF THE YEAR AND IN ANY WEATHER CONDITIONS. I HAVE CAPTURED A WEDDING DURING A NAMED STORM AND ON ONE OF THE HOTTEST DAYS OF THE YEAR, BUT IT WASN’T AN ISSUE FOR THIS MOST MAJESTIC OF LOCATIONS. IT HOLDS SOME EXQUISITE INTERIORS AND THE GROUNDS ARE WITHOUT QUESTION SOME OF THE BEST IN THE COUNTRY. THERE ARE SO MANY BEAUTIFUL LOCATIONS THAT MAKE THE PERFECT BACKDROP FOR ANY WEDDING PHOTOGRAPHY INCLUDING THE ITALIAN GARDEN, SCENTED TERRACE, WATER GARDEN, KOI POND AND KITCHEN GARDEN. IT’S HARD TO BELIEVE THE HALL WAS BRIEFLY USED AS A TEACHER TRAINING COLLEGE BY SHEFFIELD CITY COUNCIL, BEFORE IT WAS PURCHASED AND IS NOW PRIVATELY OWNED AND USED AS A FAMILY HOME AND EVENT CENTRE. THE HALL IS ALSO THE HOME OF THE AWARD-WINNING THORNBRIDGE BREWERY AND IN 2017 IT BECAME A RHS PARTNER GARDEN DURING CERTAIN TIMES OF THE YEAR THE BEAUTIFUL GROUNDS ARE OPENED TO THE PUBLIC. RATHER THAN TAKE MY WORD FOR IT, TAKE A LOOK FOR YOURSELF AND I AM SURE YOU WILL FALL IN LOVE WITH THE VENUE JUST AS I HAVE.
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Mr & Mrs Fletcher
26/10/2022
It was perfect, more than we ever could imagine...It was perfect, more than we ever could imagine...
We really don’t know where to start in writing this email but I guess we need to start with the world's biggest thank you! From the day you first took us around Thornbridge you were just incredible and not only did we know we’d be in safe hands, but you were also the only wedding coordinator that ran us through the day so we could actually picture ourselves getting married here. From start to finish you made the whole process easy and pain free and it really showed when it came to the running of the day. We’ve been inundated with messages and comments from our guests saying how beautiful the venue was, that the food was out of this world (and hot!!) and that the staff were on it from the minute they arrived - serving drinks, bringing food out in a timely manner and being so lovely and helpful. All of the above myself & Reece 1000% agree with. We could not have asked for more from Thornbridge as a venue and you as the person who organised and ran the day. It was perfect and more than we ever could imagine it would be. Please will you pass on our thanks to Victoria, Simon and the rest of your team who I know also worked tirelessly to bring all of this together. From the bottom of our hearts, thank you, and that will never be enough to express how grateful we are for everything. You really are outstandingWe really don’t know where to start in writing this email but I guess we need to start with the world's biggest thank you! From the day you first took us around Thornbridge you were just incredible and not only did we know we’d be in safe hands, but you were also the only wedding coordinator that ran us through the day so we could actually picture ourselves getting married here. From start to finish you made the whole process easy and pain free and it really showed when it came to the running of the day. We’ve been inundated with messages and comments from our guests saying how beautiful the venue was, that the food was out of this world (and hot!!) and that the staff were on it from the minute they arrived - serving drinks, bringing food out in a timely manner and being so lovely and helpful. All of the above myself & Reece 1000% agree with. We could not have asked for more from Thornbridge as a venue and you as the person who organised and ran the day. It was perfect and more than we ever could imagine it would be. Please will you pass on our thanks to Victoria, Simon and the rest of your team who I know also worked tirelessly to bring all of this together. From the bottom of our hearts, thank you, and that will never be enough to express how grateful we are for everything. You really are outstanding

Location & Contact Details for Thornbridge Estate

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Wedding Venue Address

ASHFORD IN THE WATER, Bakewell, Derbyshire, DE45 1NZ, England, United Kingdom

Nearest Town

Sheffield

Nearest Motorway & Junction

M1 Junction 29

Nearest Train Station

Hathersage

Nearest Airport

East Midlands

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FAQs

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Describe the best wedding that happened at your venue?

We have had some pretty spectacular weddings with burlesque dancers and the odd celebrity!

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

Start early and create or use an online planner.

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

We loved that one couple shipped eel pies in from the groom's neighbourhood pie and mash shop in East London. Oh, and someone also brought their horse and rode it into the grounds of the Estate! Many couples have also brought their furry children too as we are a dog-friendly venue.

Describe your venue in 5 adjectives.

Magical, Unique, Historic, Quirky, Spectacular

Where’s the best photo spot at your venue?

On the South Lawn Terrace with the rolling hills of the Peak District behind you or by our Koi Lake with the hall in the background.

Have you had any celebrity guest or wedding at your venue?

Yes, but we can't say who!...all we will say is a number of Sheffield's greats have married or had their reception at the Hall.

What’s your favourite canapé?

Mini Truffle Mushroom Arancinis

What’s your favourite midnight treat?

A bacon sandwich

What is your venue's most unique feature?

The Great Hall overlooked by our William Morris stained glass window takes some beating...The Great Hall is used for Wedding Ceremonies and drinks receptions.

What part of your business are you most proud of?

Our exceptional and unique venue combined with our highly experienced events team (who have put on events for royalty no less!). Our couples are looked after from the moment they book with us. We manage all aspects of the day and will assist with every detail to help make your wedding day run as smoothly as possible and be one you will never forget.

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