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On Hitched.co.uk since 2022

Last update: February 2025

Donington Park Farmhouse is located in Isley Walton, Derbyshire, and has been hosting wedding celebrations since 1984. Set amidst the scenic surroundings of Derbyshire's renowned countryside, this spectacular venue is home to eighteenth-century barns and outdoor event spaces. Here, enveloped in countryside charm and rustic refinement, you can celebrate your special day in a relaxed style.

Facilities and Capacity

Donington Park Farmhouse is suitable for wedding events of all styles and sizes. You can host a civil ceremony in the Hitching Room, surrounded by 80 loved ones. The Threshing Barn holds 150 guests for larger gatherings. Both rooms are distinctive and ambient and can be transformed with decor to match your theme and color scheme. The brick and timber barn is available year-round, with heating facilities for guests' comfort. Whether you desire an intimate micro wedding or a grand reception for 300, this versatile barn can be curated to match your wishes. You can decorate the space with lights, bunting, signage, and more to make it truly your own.

Services Offered

The dedicated team at Donington Park Farmhouse wants to make each couple's special day and the journey towards it an enjoyable experience. They offer customized wedding packages that allow you to decide what services and products you need. Your in-house coordinator can offer a list of trusted suppliers to make your job that bit easier! Myriad catering options range from casual buffets and grazing plates to formal seated meals, and more. A sample of locally sourced produce includes Venison from Deer Park and beef reared on the on-site farm.

Accommodation

This 20-acre estate is home to 19 luxurious and cosy guest rooms, complete with timber ceiling beams, brick walls, and inviting interiors. A private and secure courtyard with outdoor seating provides the perfect spot for guests to mingle and children to play safely. This venue is easily accessible via the M1, M42, and A50, and East Midlands Airport is just a five-minute drive away.

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Frequently asked questions

Venue type:

In the country
Small hotel
Barn
Unique weddings

Ceremony options:

Civil ceremony licence

Dining options:

Seated meal facilities
Corkage option
Alcohol licence
Buffet meal facilities
In-house catering

Evening entertainment:

Dance floor
Entertainment licence
Live band facilities
Evening reception facilities
DJ facilities

Overnight accommodation:

Overnight accommodation for wedding couple
Overnight accommodation for guests

Venue staff assistance:

Master of ceremonies/toastmaster
Wedding coordinator

Other features:

Exclusive use
Accessible facilities
Car parking
Confetti permitted
Pet-friendly
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Reviews for Donington Park Farmhouse

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Hitched Wedding Awards 2024 Winner
5.0 out of 5 rating
68 reviews
99% recommend it
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Michelle
Michelle Sent on 12/01/2025
4.2 out of 5 rating

A Summer Dream

The wedding team are incredible - we didn’t really need to have any more contact with them other than the planned meetings because they make sure everything is covered! They adapted and were able to accommodate the things we wanted which made our day even special. Our wedding took part on one of the hottest days in July and they allowed the DJ to move to patio so we could party outside - absolutely incredible. We have had lots of feedback about how beautiful the venue was, how the nice the food was and especially how well dietary needs were catered for. Thank you for an unforgettable day!
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Tia W. Sent on 26/12/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Gorgeous wedding

I know everyone thinks their wedding was the best - but I really believe ours was! And a massive part of that was due to our beautiful venue, Donington Park Farmhouse. We always wanted a cosy winter wedding, and this stunning venue was just perfect for it. Our guests couldn’t stop complimenting the cosy bar area with its array of comfy seating and crackling fire place. We chose to have our ceremony in the breathtaking Threshing Barn which was the perfect backdrop to our wintry wedding. The venue has lots of comfy seating areas so kids can find comfy corners to relax whilst grown ups fill the dance floor in the evening. Our band were thrilled with the big stage and the acoustics in the barn. It was all just perfect!

When we first visited Donington Park Farmhouse, we knew it would be our perfect venue. To make this even better, the staff who work there have been outstanding. We have had constant contact from the events team, especially Alicja, who answered all our questions and responded quickly to emails. Milly ran our day and she was fantastic, regularly checking in with myself and the groom to check we were having a great day. She went above and beyond, even sitting with a page boy who fell asleep so that his parents could join us for group photos.

We had a lot of picky eaters and children at our wedding, but the food was outstanding. We’ve had so many compliments on the wedding breakfast (we went for the BBQ) and on the evening buffet. I loved the Pig Sties for our wedding breakfast - it was quirky and cosy and there was lots of space for all guests. The bar area was beautiful and guests said the drinks were reasonably priced. We could play our own playlists in each room too! Breakfast the next morning was equally delicious - we had very happy guests.

The venue is gorgeous, set in the beautiful countryside with stunning views all around. Having so many rooms available on site was a huge bonus, and our guests said their rooms were all cosy, clean and spacious. In addition, East Midlands airport is an 8 minute drive away so any guests who needed accommodation offsite were spoilt for choice. Furthermore, the car park was huge!

There were loads of outdoor areas and stunning courtyards for summer weddings as well if that’s your style. Honestly could not recommend this venue enough! I’m just so sad it’s all over!
Jade
Jade Sent on 14/12/2024
5 out of 5 rating

The perfect day

We recently got married at Donington Park Farmhouse and we had the best day! Throughout the whole planning process they were always there for anything we needed and the day went off without a hitch…even the sun came out for us in October! We’re so glad we picked Donington, the venue is so naturally beautiful we didn’t need to add too many decorations.
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Adam Sent on 30/11/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Beautiful venue, fantastic staff, delicious food.

My wife and I got married here in June, honestly we can't express how incredible it was. The perfect day. The venue is stunningly beautiful and the staff are incredible. The rooms are also luxurious and spacious. We had several meetings on the run up to the wedding where it was clear they were more than happy to do what it takes to make our day special. No request was too much and their flexibility was brilliant. Not something we had experience when speaking to other venues. They were incredibly organised and professional from the first look round until the doors closed at the end of our wedding day. They helped the day run very smoothly and ensured everyone knew what was going on and that all the guests were happy and having a great time while keeping any stress away from myself and the bride (not that there was any). They made sure myself and my wife were fed and didn't want for anything. Honestly I can't rate the venue and the staff highly enough. I'll be recommending them to absolutely anyone that will listen. Massive thankyou from myself and my wife for everything.
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Nicola Sent on 27/11/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Our special day

We had a super evening the night before, followed by an amazing wedding day taking over the whole venue and every bedroom. Excellent service from the team who attentive and helpful leading up to the wedding and on the day this made the day even more special. Absolutely brilliant food and service plus superb entertainment in the evening enjoyed by everyone. Would and have recommended the venue to many as great location and unique property.
Jennifer
Jennifer Sent on 27/11/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Everything you could wish for and more!

It was love at first sight... of course for meeting my now husband but also how we came to choose this venue. If you want a rustic themed wedding with gorgeous outdoor space and staff who can’t do enough for you, this is the place!
The staff here absolutely know what your wedding means to you and provide an exceptional service both on the day and in all the planning leading up to it.
The venue was also great value with the inclusive wedding party accommodation. Lastly the food was also delicious - the venue ticks every box and we received so many compliments about how lovely it was. I wish we could do it all again!
Emma
Emma Sent on 25/11/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Dream Wedding

The most beautiful venue and on top of that, the most amazing staff. The girls that were there for me on the day were incredible and kept checking in to see if there was anything i needed. Throughout wedding planning, the team always responded in a timely manner and answered any questions we had. I have nothing but good things to say about the entire team. Donington Park Farmhouse will always have a special place in our hearts.
Thank you everyone for making our dream wedding come true🤍
Jade
Jade Sent on 23/11/2024
4.8 out of 5 rating

Joyful day

The venue was great, they were super quick to respond to any questions we had, they were great in the day also. They ensured everything went smoothly and we had a stress free day. They’re all really friendly. I couldn’t fault the venue we had an amazing day. Full of laughter and joy
Jemma
Jemma Sent on 22/11/2024
4.8 out of 5 rating

A perfect day from beginning to end

We had our wedding reception at Donington Park Farmhouse in June and it was truly the most perfect day. You spend a lot of time planning your dream wedding, it means so much to you, you live and breathe wedding planning every day in the lead up and you hope that by the time you hand it over to the staff, they will take as greater care of it as you have and we can honestly say, the staff at Donington really did. Our wedding planner Alicja helped with all the final details prior to our big day, and we felt we were in trusted hands by doing so. She was thorough and put lots of care into ensuring our day was as special as it was. On the day itself, the operations team were brilliant and made all the planning come to life and it really did go without a hitch! We look back on our day and couldn’t have wished for it to have gone any better, it had the seal of approval from our guests too.
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Victoria Sent on 22/11/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Best Day Ever!

Everything was honestly wonderful. The communication was perfect, nothing was too much trouble. We didn’t once feel worried or stressed about a thing because the staff at Donington are all so experienced and knowledgeable in all areas, they put us at ease from the go.
If you are thinking about having your special day at this venue.. DO IT! It’s so beautiful and we promise you won’t be disappointed!
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Carrissa Sent on 22/11/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Magical day

Donnington park farmhouse is such a magical place we knew it was for us. We were made so welcome, all the staff made us feel at home and were always happy to help with anything, they are all so professional and always very responsive with any questions and keeping us updated with our big day, on the day of our wedding Millie was absolutely amazing from the moment I got there, she was making sure everything was going to plan and happy to help making sure all guests were happy and knew where they were going. She kept checking on me (bride) and asking if I needed anything. It is such a perfect place they really made our day
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James Sent on 21/11/2024
5 out of 5 rating

The best day of our lives

We had our wedding here recently and it was honestly the best day of our lives. The staff were wonderful, the food was delicious and the venue is stunning. Wish we could live it over and over again.
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Lily Sent on 21/11/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Winter wedding at Donington Park Farmhouse

We cannot fault the team at Donington Park Farmhouse, they helped us have the best winter wedding earlier this year. Everything was perfect, from the hotel rooms to the food as well as how warm and cosy the venue was, even on a winters day. The team made sure everything ran to time and were super friendly and helpful. They even made sure the sun shone!
Lizzie
Lizzie Sent on 20/11/2024
5 out of 5 rating

21st of September- Our Day ❤️

Donington Park Farmhouse and the team gave Alan and I the wedding of our dreams.

We honestly had the best day - it was everything we wanted and more.

The venue is absolutely beautiful, so so homely, so perfect.

They reacted so well when one of my bridesmaids fell ill, it was handled so well by all and made a horrendous situation the best it could be.

I would highly recommend this venue to everyone
Carys
Carys Sent on 20/11/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Our Wedding Day

Our wedding was the most magical day of our lives, facilitated by the brilliance of Donington Park Farmhouse and their ability to meet all our requests with seamless execution. Our wedding guests could not give us enough compliments on the food, the drinks, and the running of the day. We would absolutely recommended Donington Park to any couples looking for the perfect venue to make all of their wedding dreams come true.
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Donington Park Farmhouse Real Weddings

Holly & Sean
57 photos · 30/09/2024
Winnie & Alex
57 photos · 05/05/2024
Heather & Vince
39 photos · 15/11/2023
Leanne & Sam
23 photos · 09/11/2023
Joanne & Mark
15 photos · 11/08/2023
Nathalie & Corey
19 photos · 23/04/2023

Deals

Events

22 Feb
Open Door

Calling all engaged couples! Introducing Donington Park Farmhouse.

Join us for our Wedding Showcase is on 22nd February to discover this stunning East Midlands wedding venue. With Rustic charm by the bucket load, an amazing events team on hand and seriously delicious food enjoyed in a truly unique setting; Donington Park Farmhouse might just be the venue for you.

  • View our extra special spaces
  • Connect with a variety of handpicked wedding suppliers
  • Meet our events team and find out more about how we can help you create the day of your dreams.

Date: From 22/02/2025 to 22/02/2025 Schedule 11:00 - 15:00
Place: Melbourne Road, Isley Walton, Derbyshire

Preferred suppliers

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The Flower Lady
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Ju Santino Wedding Celebrant
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Samantha Whiting Photography
5.0 out of 5 rating , 1 review
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Map

Melbourne Road DE74 2RN Isley Walton (Derbyshire)
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