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Grangefields – Cripps & Co
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"I couldn’t recommend Grangefields more. First and foremost, THE FOOD! Soooooo many of our guests..."
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About this venue
On Hitched.co.uk since 2022
Grangefields – Cripps & Co is a beautifully restored barn wedding venue located in the Derbyshire countryside, just outside Ashbourne. As you follow the quiet, private road, you'll arrive at a hidden gem with spectacular views and a relaxed, welcoming atmosphere. Here, it’s all about great food, good drinks, and celebrating in a setting designed for unforgettable moments.
Spaces to Celebrate
Exchange vows in the candlelit ceremony room, where rustic oak beams, red brick walls, and soft natural light set the scene. Outdoors, the sheltered courtyard offers a stunning outdoor ceremony space, as well as a large fire pit and barbecue area. For your wedding feast, the Dutch Barn has an open kitchen featuring a BBQ, French rotisserie, and wood-fired pizza oven, where guests can watch their meal being prepared.
Food & Drink
Food is at the heart of what we do. At Grangefields, everything is cooked over open flames for bold, delicious flavour. The huge barbecue, rotisserie and asado grill turn out show-stopping wedding feasts, from whole roast lamb and sirloin of beef to chargrilled seasonal vegetables. Paired with expertly crafted cocktails or a glass of wine from our hand-picked selection, it’s all about bringing people together over seriously good food.
Grange House
Grangefields now has Grange House, an on-site space for getting ready on the morning of your wedding. With plenty of natural light, a dedicated make-up room, a bar and dining area with a log burner, and surround sound, it’s the perfect place to add the final touches before walking down the aisle. (Don’t forget to ask about the butler service!)
Planning & Support
The team at Grangefields is on hand to help make the planning process seamless. They are your in-house wedding planners. They’ll recommend trusted suppliers, from florists to accommodation, and welcome you for a visit to walk you through the spaces in person.
This is a place where weddings feel effortless, where the food is always incredible, and where every detail is taken care of, so you can relax and enjoy the best day of your life.
Weddings at this venue
Emma & Jack
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Frances & Samy
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Jess & Lewis
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Rio & John
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Frequently asked questions
Venue type:
In the country
Historic
Barn
Outdoor license
Unique weddings
Ceremony options:
Fire ceremony
Civil ceremony licence
Dining options:
Seated meal facilities
Corkage option
Alcohol licence
In-house catering
Evening entertainment:
Dance floor
Entertainment licence
Live band facilities
Evening reception facilities
DJ facilities
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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Reach out about anything you didn't see answered here—no question is too small!Reviews for Grangefields – Cripps & Co
Hannah Sent on 12/10/2026
5 out of 5 rating
The most perfect place
I couldn’t recommend Grangefields more. First and foremost, THE FOOD! Soooooo many of our guests have told us it was the best wedding food they’ve ever had! Not only is the venue just the most beautiful and magical setting, but every single little detail is soooooo well thought through, with every single person working at Grangefields being just so considerate and kind. Special thanks to Jade and Jason who went above and beyond to make us feel like actual royalty, and also made our loved ones feel so well looked after. A million thank yous. From Jack & Hannah. 09.10.26.
Katie Sent on 03/10/2026
5 out of 5 rating
The Perfect Wedding Venue
We cannot recommend Grangefields enough. Thank you for making our wedding the most perfect day!
The whole team are just amazing. From our initial viewing with Tim, to our planning meeting with Jade and then Jordanna and Jason overseeing our big day, they could not have done more to make us feel comfortable and special.
So many of our guests commented on what an amazing venue Grangefields is, and the food was incredible. It is such a special place for the perfect day. Thank you so much!
The whole team are just amazing. From our initial viewing with Tim, to our planning meeting with Jade and then Jordanna and Jason overseeing our big day, they could not have done more to make us feel comfortable and special.
So many of our guests commented on what an amazing venue Grangefields is, and the food was incredible. It is such a special place for the perfect day. Thank you so much!
Charlotte Sent on 12/09/2026
5 out of 5 rating
I honestly can't recommend this venue enough!!
I can't recommend Grangefields enough! From our first visit to the big day they were absolutely amazing! The venue is absolutely gorgeous so that speaks for itself but the staff were all so tentative. I didn't worry about anything on the day and whenever we needed anything they were there. We really did have the best day of our lives! Not to mention the food! 10/10!! All of our guests absolutely loved it I could eat it all over again!!
The most incredible place to get married!! Thank you SO much!! Charlotte and Jack!
The most incredible place to get married!! Thank you SO much!! Charlotte and Jack!
Melissa Sent on 03/09/2026
5 out of 5 rating
Thank you for the perfect wedding day!
We had our wedding at Grangefields in August 2026, and we are beyond grateful that we chose this venue.
The value for money was brilliant for what you got, food was outstanding and so many compliments from our guests on how good the food was.
Drinks were always perfect, bar staff were fantastic!
The venue was kept clean and tidy, a few glasses were unfortunately dropped on the dance floor but within seconds a member of staff was there sweeping it up.
Last but not least, the front of house staff were perfect. Jordanna was our coordinator on the day, and she could not do enough for us. Every time there was an issue that was going to arise, Jordanna had already come up with a solution! The whole day was stress free, we really did enjoy every second and I would do it all again tomorrow!
Thank you so much, I will recommend Grangefields to absolutely everyone!
The value for money was brilliant for what you got, food was outstanding and so many compliments from our guests on how good the food was.
Drinks were always perfect, bar staff were fantastic!
The venue was kept clean and tidy, a few glasses were unfortunately dropped on the dance floor but within seconds a member of staff was there sweeping it up.
Last but not least, the front of house staff were perfect. Jordanna was our coordinator on the day, and she could not do enough for us. Every time there was an issue that was going to arise, Jordanna had already come up with a solution! The whole day was stress free, we really did enjoy every second and I would do it all again tomorrow!
Thank you so much, I will recommend Grangefields to absolutely everyone!
William Sent on 25/08/2026
5 out of 5 rating
Everything we could have ever wished for!
We could not have wished for a more organised, professional, and flexible venue for our special day. From the very beginning, the team was so open to all of our ideas and made the entire planning process feel effortless. The venue itself is absolutely beautiful, the staff were incredible, and the food was unreal!
Everything was perfect from start to finish. The getting-ready room at Grange House was the perfect place to spend the morning with our bridal party, making the start of the day feel calm, special, and so memorable.
We can't thank the team enough for making our wedding day everything we had hoped for and more. We would recommend this venue to anyone looking for a truly exceptional place to celebrate their wedding.
Everything was perfect from start to finish. The getting-ready room at Grange House was the perfect place to spend the morning with our bridal party, making the start of the day feel calm, special, and so memorable.
We can't thank the team enough for making our wedding day everything we had hoped for and more. We would recommend this venue to anyone looking for a truly exceptional place to celebrate their wedding.
Daniel Sent on 22/06/2026
5 out of 5 rating
An absolutely incredible wedding venue!
We chose Grangefields as the venue for our wedding in April of this year and we could not have been happier with that decision. From the first moment we visited and met the lovely team we knew it was the venue for us and that we would be in the safest of hands.
The day itself completely surpassed all of our expectations. It could not have been any more perfect for us. So much of that is down to the exemplar team Cripps & Co have assembled, who go above and beyond to ensure that every inch of your day is considered and given attention so you can be at complete ease and take in every moment.
The core wedding planners are all exceptional at what they do. Tim heads up the whole operation with enormous warmth. Our special thanks must go to Jade who was our day manager and could not have given any more if she tried, and to Jordanna our evening manager who we'd only known a short time but equally played her part in making our day completely perfect.
The chefs are absolutely superb - we opted for the feast menu and our guests have not stopped commenting on how fantastic they thought the food was, not to mention the sheer amount of it! All of the hospitality staff were equally fantastic, highly trained and attentive. Special thank you to Laura for looking after us so well (and for being a genuinely lovely, kind person).
If we could give this venue 6 stars we would. Simply stunning in every aspect!
Thank you will never feel enough for the wonderful day you helped create for us.
Dan & Luke (26.04.26)
The day itself completely surpassed all of our expectations. It could not have been any more perfect for us. So much of that is down to the exemplar team Cripps & Co have assembled, who go above and beyond to ensure that every inch of your day is considered and given attention so you can be at complete ease and take in every moment.
The core wedding planners are all exceptional at what they do. Tim heads up the whole operation with enormous warmth. Our special thanks must go to Jade who was our day manager and could not have given any more if she tried, and to Jordanna our evening manager who we'd only known a short time but equally played her part in making our day completely perfect.
The chefs are absolutely superb - we opted for the feast menu and our guests have not stopped commenting on how fantastic they thought the food was, not to mention the sheer amount of it! All of the hospitality staff were equally fantastic, highly trained and attentive. Special thank you to Laura for looking after us so well (and for being a genuinely lovely, kind person).
If we could give this venue 6 stars we would. Simply stunning in every aspect!
Thank you will never feel enough for the wonderful day you helped create for us.
Dan & Luke (26.04.26)
Lia Sent on 15/12/2025
5 out of 5 rating
Our special day
Perfection from start to finish for our December wedding. We could not have asked for more from the admin staff, planners, caterers and front of house staff. The food was absolutely incredible as was the service. We came into wedding planning knowing very little but were guided by the staff which was most welcome. A million stars!
Natasha Sent on 13/11/2025
5 out of 5 rating
The Most Beautiful Venue
Grangefields was the fifth venue we viewed and the third barn. From the second we walked into the courtyard we knew it was the one.
Before we had even got there the team at the Cripps and Co head office had been great, working with my specific wedding and budget requirements (we opted for a twilight wedding with a 5pm ceremony), and then we met Victoria, Tim, Jade and Holly.
The team we absolutely amazing from the get go. I sent many, many emails over the planning time and they were brilliant at responding in a timely manner.
On the day, they helped set things up, calm me down and just generally made the whole experience flawless.
From the service, to the food, to the bar, everything was perfect. Every single member of the team were so helpful and accommodating.
We had a number of very severe allergies on out guest list, including myself, and the kitchen were fabulous at making sure we all had a safe experience, while providing the most incredible food.
We genuinely had the best day of our lives at the most beautiful venue we had ever seen. I cant thank everyone at Cripps and Co enough and I wish we could do it all over again tomorrow.
P.s. the Cripps chips are amazing!
Before we had even got there the team at the Cripps and Co head office had been great, working with my specific wedding and budget requirements (we opted for a twilight wedding with a 5pm ceremony), and then we met Victoria, Tim, Jade and Holly.
The team we absolutely amazing from the get go. I sent many, many emails over the planning time and they were brilliant at responding in a timely manner.
On the day, they helped set things up, calm me down and just generally made the whole experience flawless.
From the service, to the food, to the bar, everything was perfect. Every single member of the team were so helpful and accommodating.
We had a number of very severe allergies on out guest list, including myself, and the kitchen were fabulous at making sure we all had a safe experience, while providing the most incredible food.
We genuinely had the best day of our lives at the most beautiful venue we had ever seen. I cant thank everyone at Cripps and Co enough and I wish we could do it all over again tomorrow.
P.s. the Cripps chips are amazing!
Jess Sent on 03/11/2025
5 out of 5 rating
The BEST day!
We booked our wedding at Grangefields in January after getting engaged in December. Having looked at other venues, we wanted to make sure we had looked at them all! WOW! From the moment we walked in the door we knew it was the venue for us, it’s absolutely stunning that has been finished to perfection! The biggest thing for us was how the staff made us feel, from meeting Tim the first time, to having meetings with other members of the team, nothing felt like too much effort and made us feel like we could make it our wedding and not that they were churning out the same wedding everyday! Victoria was fantastic on the wedding morning, she was calm, professional but also seemed to share the excitement we were feeling. She made sure everything ran smoothly! The food was also amazing, all of our guests said it was the best food they have ever had, the quality and the quantity of food exceeded our expectations! I would recommend this venue to anyone!
David Sent on 27/10/2025
5 out of 5 rating
A perfect venue
We highly recommend Grangefields for your wedding venue, the location, the team and all the staff are exceptional. Tim and the team supported us right from our first visit, were always quick to respond and helped enhance some of our idea's for the day to make sure our wedding was magical, a big thank you to Holly and Matt also who were the managers on shift and ensured everything ran smoothly.
Rhys Sent on 20/10/2025
5 out of 5 rating
19/10/25 R&J
Our entire wedding day went off without a single problem (other than the rain), everyone at Grangefields were so helpful and on top of everything the entire day. We could not be happier with our entire experience with them, from our very first viewing to coming back the morning after, we've loved every second and can honestly say that a big reason for that is the staff being amazing. We will never forget how we felt on our wedding day, and will definitely be looking for any reason to come back to Grangefields in the future.
Jade Sent on 03/10/2025
5 out of 5 rating
Our new begging
Well not quite sure where to start...
Hostess of the mostess... Tim! You are truly welcoming warming and an absolutely fantastic host!
Suffering with OCD and anxiety. I've had lots of contact regularly with the venue to arrange your wedding and everyone has always been absolutely fantastic in reassuring me! Even the day before the wedding, Holly scheduled a phone call to calm my nerves and reassure everything when arriving on the big day. Holly said how smoothly the morning had gone and everything was a breeze. She can't buy nerves and honestly between her and Matt the evening manager they gave myself And my husband a truly memorable day!
Even when my husband to be at the time fell ill. They were quick acting and help to sort him out! Reconfigured things so that timings was accordance to an overrunning ceremony. But needless to say, every member of staff that we came into contact with were absolutely fantastic. He is such a good team!
Words cannot describe other than perfection and the food second by everyone was truly amazing!
Again, we cannot thank them enough for making our day so special and perfect in every way.. lots of love the Butler family
Hostess of the mostess... Tim! You are truly welcoming warming and an absolutely fantastic host!
Suffering with OCD and anxiety. I've had lots of contact regularly with the venue to arrange your wedding and everyone has always been absolutely fantastic in reassuring me! Even the day before the wedding, Holly scheduled a phone call to calm my nerves and reassure everything when arriving on the big day. Holly said how smoothly the morning had gone and everything was a breeze. She can't buy nerves and honestly between her and Matt the evening manager they gave myself And my husband a truly memorable day!
Even when my husband to be at the time fell ill. They were quick acting and help to sort him out! Reconfigured things so that timings was accordance to an overrunning ceremony. But needless to say, every member of staff that we came into contact with were absolutely fantastic. He is such a good team!
Words cannot describe other than perfection and the food second by everyone was truly amazing!
Again, we cannot thank them enough for making our day so special and perfect in every way.. lots of love the Butler family
Adam Sent on 23/09/2025
5 out of 5 rating
Truly amazing day!
Tim, Victoria, Megan and the phenomenal team at this beautiful venue, in an amazing setting made our day… truly and wholeheartedly we mean that.
Our expectations were exceeded in every way, from the meticulous planning to the sublime food and accommodating literally every request we had… this brilliant group of entirely committed, wonderful people moved mountains to ensure our day was flawless and we were comfortable throughout.
For us it felt effortless, everything happened seamlessly and even guests turning up after the wedding breakfast were accommodated.
The team at Grangefields were the reason we chose the venue and If we were to get married again, we would 100% choose this venue and team for our wedding. Perfect! Xxx
Our expectations were exceeded in every way, from the meticulous planning to the sublime food and accommodating literally every request we had… this brilliant group of entirely committed, wonderful people moved mountains to ensure our day was flawless and we were comfortable throughout.
For us it felt effortless, everything happened seamlessly and even guests turning up after the wedding breakfast were accommodated.
The team at Grangefields were the reason we chose the venue and If we were to get married again, we would 100% choose this venue and team for our wedding. Perfect! Xxx
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