Donington Park Farm House

(64)
£1,780 - £5,530 for Venue Hire
Up to 150
19 Bedrooms
Exclusive Use
Wedding Licence
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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

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

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
(64)

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!

George and Hannah Walsh
Happy couple married in June
December 2023
The best wedding venue in Derbyshire

From start to end, Donnington Park Farmhouse are outstanding. The staff are so helpful and efficient. They made planning our wedding so easy! The day ran so smooth with the help from the staff at Donnington.

Ben & Natasha
Happy couple married in April
December 2023
Best Day EVER!!

So our journey with Donington Park started pre-covid. We actually had to postpone twice due to covid and then a surprise baby. The whole time, the team were fantastic. They made everything incredibly easy from start to finish. It didn't matter how many questions I had or how many times I needed to 'just double check' things - they were just brilliant. I always knew what I needed to do and when. On the day, everything went smoothly. They certainly removed any nerves from the minute I arrived. The food was spectacular. The bedrooms were beautiful and honestly the whole experience is one that I am pleased I will never forget.

Hannah & Tyler
Happy couple married in August
December 2023
the most magical day

We recently got married at Donington and wow what a stunning venue!! It was everything we dreamed of and more, from the moment we went to look around we knew it was the perfect place for our special day. The staff were amazing from start to finish, nothing was ever too much trouble and they helped make our day run so smoothly. From the barn to the pig styes to the courtyard the venue has so many beautiful qualities and our guests all agreed. What an incredible place to get married, a day we will treasure forever.

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!

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%!

Abby & Gavin Ferriday
Happy couple married in April
December 2023
The best day ever!

We honestly had the most amazing day ever - the staff from the booking/planning process were amazing and we honestly couldn’t have asked for a more special day - we will treasure it forever - would choose Donnington over again in a heartbeat!

Location & Contact Details for Donington Park Farm House

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