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The Riding School, Calke Abbey is a truly enchanting wedding venue, nestled within 600acres of captivating Derbyshire parkland. This unique estate offers the most wonderful setting for your celebration. From the rustic courtyards to the formal gardens, the most stunning restored, orangery and hidden greenhouses, the Calke Abbey estate is a unique location and is perfect for couples seeking a romantic, botanical inspired wedding.
The dramatic Baroque façade of the Calke Abbey mansion provides a striking backdrop, while the beautiful Riding School offers a unique and flexible space for your ceremony and reception. With it's exposed brickwork, original oak beams and soaring arched windows, it blends it's historic character with contemporary comforts.
Whether you're planning an intimate ceremony or a grand celebration, The Riding School can be tailored to reflect the vision you have for your day. Say "I Do" in The Riding School or with special permissions, you can explore the chance to marry within St Giles Church on the Calke Abbey estate. You are also very welcome to marry off site and then join us to continue your fabulous celebrations.
Inside the Riding School, the venue offers ample room for ceremonies, dining and dancing. Traditional set ups or bespoke banqueting can be accommodated and as the space is a perfect blank canvas and you're able to really make it feel like yours for the day, so whether you're planning a rustic, laid back wedding or an elaborate more glamourous affair, you can truly bring your vision to life at The Riding School.
Our handpicked catering partners ensure each couple receives a completely bespoke dining experience with no two menus ever being the same. Whether you'd like a formal sit-down meal, a lavish feast, street food or even home-made pizzas, we've got it covered. Plus, with a corkage free period, you can fully customise your drinks menu - be it bottles of beer, glasses of fizz or creative cocktails helping you create the perfect wedding day celebration!
The Riding School is wheelchair and child friendly with ample parking including disabled parking and suitable bathrooms. Ivy House Weddings are also proud to be inclusive and welcome couples from all backgrounds to celebrate their love amongst the history and beauty of The Riding School.
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Where is Ivy House Weddings Limited located?
Ivy House Weddings Limited is located at DE73 7JF, Ticknall, Derbyshire, England, GB, within the beautiful Calke Abbey estate.
What makes The Riding School at Calke Abbey a unique wedding venue?
The Riding School is set within 600 acres of captivating Derbyshire parkland, offering rustic courtyards, formal gardens, restored orangery, and hidden greenhouses. Its historic Baroque mansion backdrop and characterful interior with exposed brickwork, original oak beams, and soaring arched windows create an enchanting setting perfect for romantic, botanical-inspired weddings.
Can we hold both our ceremony and reception at The Riding School?
Yes, The Riding School offers a flexible space suitable for ceremonies, dining, and dancing. Couples can say "I Do" in the Riding School or, with special permission, marry within St Giles Church on the Calke Abbey estate. Alternatively, you may marry off-site and then continue your celebrations at The Riding School.
Is The Riding School suitable for both intimate and large weddings?
Absolutely. The venue is highly adaptable and can be tailored to reflect your vision, whether you're planning an intimate ceremony or a grand celebration. Its spacious, blank canvas setting allows for rustic, laid-back weddings or elaborate, glamorous affairs.
What catering options are available at Ivy House Weddings Limited?
The venue partners with handpicked caterers to provide entirely bespoke dining experiences. Options include:
- Formal sit-down meals
- Lavish feasts
- Street food
- Home-made pizzas
No two menus are the same, ensuring a unique food experience for your special day.
Can we bring our own drinks to the wedding?
Yes! Ivy House Weddings offers a corkage-free period, allowing you to fully customize your drinks menu with bottles of beer, glasses of fizz, or creative cocktails to perfectly complement your wedding day celebration.
Is The Riding School accessible for guests with disabilities?
Yes, the Riding School is wheelchair-friendly with ample parking, including disabled parking spots, as well as accessible bathrooms to accommodate all guests comfortably.
Are children welcome at weddings held at Ivy House Weddings Limited?
Yes, the venue is child-friendly and welcomes families to join in the celebration, ensuring a warm and inclusive environment for guests of all ages.
Does Ivy House Weddings Limited accommodate couples from all backgrounds?
Definitely. Ivy House Weddings is proud to be an inclusive venue that welcomes couples from all backgrounds to celebrate their love amidst the stunning history and natural beauty of The Riding School and Calke Abbey estate.
Can we personalize the décor and setup of our wedding at The Riding School?
Yes, The Riding School offers a blank canvas space that allows you to fully personalize your wedding décor and setup. Whether you want a traditional arrangement or bespoke banqueting, rustic charm or glamorous styling, you can bring your unique vision to life on your special day.
