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Last update: May 2026
The Hurt Arms is a historic wedding venue located in Derbyshire, England. It is a stunning 19th-century inn nestled near the River Amber. Recently refurbished and extended, this property is a perfect blend of old meets new. Steeped in history but fitted with luxurious modern amenities, it is a spectacular setting for a one-of-a-kind wedding celebration.
Facilities and Capacity
The Hurt Arms has a variety of indoor and outdoor event spaces. Ceremonies are hosted in their rustic-chic Tollgate Suite, named after the toll house that was situated adjacent to the original building in the 1870s. This room features floor-to-ceiling windows that flood the space with natural light, an impressive private bar, and restrooms. Stepping outside the Tollgate Suite, a raised terrace area greets you with beautiful views of the Ambergate woods and the local cricket pitch. Here you can toast your marriage with a glass of bubbly while enjoying the breathtaking surroundings. Leading down from the terrace is the secret garden. This paved area is furnished with oyster grey tables, chairs, and ornate lanterns, providing a tranquil retreat for you and your guests. Towering oak trees cloak the property, protecting the privacy of your special occasion. For your reception, you can make your way back to the Tollgate Suite for an evening of food and entertainment. With unique lighting to set the party atmosphere, you are sure to have an unforgettable experience.
Services Offered
Consult the team at The Hurt Arms for their full range of packages. The in-house catering team serves delicious dishes from a converted horse box, a quirky and charming property feature. Marquees are available for outdoor celebrations, and fireworks are permitted. They also have an on-site coordinator to ensure your event runs smoothly. Additional services include overnight accommodations, bar options, car parking, and more. Interested couples are invited to book a guided tour of the property.
Frequently asked questions
Venue type:
In the country
Small hotel
Pub or restaurant
Historic
Ceremony options:
Civil ceremony licence
Dining options:
Seated meal facilities
Alcohol licence
Buffet meal facilities
In-house catering
Evening entertainment:
Marquee available
Dance floor
Entertainment licence
Live band facilities
Evening reception facilities
DJ facilities
Outdoor fireworks permitted
Overnight accommodation:
Overnight accommodation for wedding couple
Overnight accommodation for guests
Venue staff assistance:
Master of ceremonies/toastmaster
Wedding coordinator
Other features:
Accessible facilities
Car parking
Helipad
Confetti permitted
Pet-friendly
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Hayley Sent on 08/09/2026
3.8 out of 5 rating
Beautiful venue
We had our wedding here and, first and foremost, the venue itself is absolutely beautiful. It provided such a stunning backdrop for our special day, and we had so many compliments from our guests about how lovely the venue was. It really is a beautiful place to get married and made our day look and feel so special.
That being said, there were a few hiccups throughout the day, which did take away from the experience on reflection. There was also one fairly significant issue during the evening which we felt could have been dealt with a lot better. While we appreciate that things can happen during a wedding and not everything is always within the venue’s control, we felt the way this particular situation was handled was disappointing.
We understand that no wedding day is ever going to run completely perfectly, and we certainly don’t expect it to. However, some of the issues we experienced could have been handled better, and we were left feeling disappointed with aspects of the service and the aftercare.
Would we recommend the venue? For the venue itself, absolutely. It is genuinely beautiful and our guests loved it. However, based on our experience, we would have some reservations about recommending it specifically for the service and the experience after the wedding.
We are still incredibly grateful for the beautiful setting and the memories we made there, but we feel it’s important to give an honest review of both the positives and the areas where we felt let down.
That being said, there were a few hiccups throughout the day, which did take away from the experience on reflection. There was also one fairly significant issue during the evening which we felt could have been dealt with a lot better. While we appreciate that things can happen during a wedding and not everything is always within the venue’s control, we felt the way this particular situation was handled was disappointing.
We understand that no wedding day is ever going to run completely perfectly, and we certainly don’t expect it to. However, some of the issues we experienced could have been handled better, and we were left feeling disappointed with aspects of the service and the aftercare.
Would we recommend the venue? For the venue itself, absolutely. It is genuinely beautiful and our guests loved it. However, based on our experience, we would have some reservations about recommending it specifically for the service and the experience after the wedding.
We are still incredibly grateful for the beautiful setting and the memories we made there, but we feel it’s important to give an honest review of both the positives and the areas where we felt let down.
Romanticyellowflowers38271 Sent on 28/03/2026
5 out of 5 rating
Covid wedding
We were originally due to get married in 2020, but due to the pandemic we had to postpone several times. Despite all the uncertainty, the team were incredibly supportive throughout the whole process.
We finally got married in 2021, and we honestly couldn’t have asked for better help or guidance. The staff were amazing and nothing was ever too much trouble they truly made our day special.
We finally got married in 2021, and we honestly couldn’t have asked for better help or guidance. The staff were amazing and nothing was ever too much trouble they truly made our day special.
David Sent on 21/02/2026
5 out of 5 rating
A brilliant wedding venue
We got married at The Hurt Arms in October 2021 and had a brilliant day from start to finish.
The venue itself is beautiful, with a great mix of character and modern style, and it created the perfect atmosphere for both our ceremony and reception. Everything ran smoothly on the day, the food was excellent and tailored to what we wanted, and our guests still talk about how lovely it was.
Brandon and Emily in particular were incredibly helpful throughout - supportive, organised and reassuring in the lead-up, and fantastic on the day itself. We couldn’t have asked for more and would absolutely recommend it to anyone considering it for their wedding. It’s also great to hear it’s reopening — such a special place deserves to be thriving.
The venue itself is beautiful, with a great mix of character and modern style, and it created the perfect atmosphere for both our ceremony and reception. Everything ran smoothly on the day, the food was excellent and tailored to what we wanted, and our guests still talk about how lovely it was.
Brandon and Emily in particular were incredibly helpful throughout - supportive, organised and reassuring in the lead-up, and fantastic on the day itself. We couldn’t have asked for more and would absolutely recommend it to anyone considering it for their wedding. It’s also great to hear it’s reopening — such a special place deserves to be thriving.
Emma Sent on 09/02/2026
5 out of 5 rating
Most perfect wedding venue!!
We honestly cannot say enough good things about The Hurt Arms as a venue and also the staff. From the moment we arrived to the very last song of the night, everything was pure magic. The space itself is stunning—beautiful, warm, and effortlessly elegant—but what truly sets it apart is how it felt. It felt like perfect, totally our style, a celebration and like one long unforgettable moment.
The staff went above and beyond in every possible way, especially with us trying to plan through COVID and us having to postpone for a whole year! They were attentive without ever being intrusive, calm under pressure, and genuinely excited for us. Every detail was handled with such care that we were able to fully relax and soak in every second of our day—something we’ll always be grateful for. All the recommendations for suppliers were fantastic.
And not to forget to mention all the amazing backdrops for unforgettable photos!
And the guests… wow. We’re still hearing about it. Friends and family are still telling us it was the best wedding they’ve ever been to—how incredible the atmosphere was, how smoothly everything flowed, how magical the entire day felt from start to finish. Multiple people told us they didn’t want it to end.
If you’re looking for a venue that delivers beauty, professionalism, warmth, and an unforgettable experience—not just for you, but for every single guest—this is it. Choosing this venue was one of the best decisions we made, and we would do it again in a heartbeat. Truly unforgettable.
We absolutely cannot wait for it to reopen so we can return and celebrate all our anniversaries in the place we said “I do” 🤍🤍🤍
The staff went above and beyond in every possible way, especially with us trying to plan through COVID and us having to postpone for a whole year! They were attentive without ever being intrusive, calm under pressure, and genuinely excited for us. Every detail was handled with such care that we were able to fully relax and soak in every second of our day—something we’ll always be grateful for. All the recommendations for suppliers were fantastic.
And not to forget to mention all the amazing backdrops for unforgettable photos!
And the guests… wow. We’re still hearing about it. Friends and family are still telling us it was the best wedding they’ve ever been to—how incredible the atmosphere was, how smoothly everything flowed, how magical the entire day felt from start to finish. Multiple people told us they didn’t want it to end.
If you’re looking for a venue that delivers beauty, professionalism, warmth, and an unforgettable experience—not just for you, but for every single guest—this is it. Choosing this venue was one of the best decisions we made, and we would do it again in a heartbeat. Truly unforgettable.
We absolutely cannot wait for it to reopen so we can return and celebrate all our anniversaries in the place we said “I do” 🤍🤍🤍
Lucy Sent on 17/11/2025
5 out of 5 rating
2018 Wedding - one of the first!!
We had the most amazing wedding breakfast and reception at The Hurt Arms. One of the first weddings when the venue had been newly renovated and the function room added. We got married in church.
The wedding team couldn’t do enough for us. From enquiring about booking, to Breakfast the morning after our wedding.
Whenever we emailed or phoned to talk about the wedding and details, someone was always on hand to answer immediately. Nothing was too much trouble. The day flowed so smoothly and it made it easy for us to enjoy it with our family and friends. We even got to make tweaks to the wedding breakfast menu to suit us and our tastes. We had a lovely warm/cold sit down buffet and then a bbq for the evening.
They gave us some fantastic deals and discounts for being one of the first weddings there. The bridal suite was included and the room was beautiful.
It will always be one of the best days of our lives.
The wedding team couldn’t do enough for us. From enquiring about booking, to Breakfast the morning after our wedding.
Whenever we emailed or phoned to talk about the wedding and details, someone was always on hand to answer immediately. Nothing was too much trouble. The day flowed so smoothly and it made it easy for us to enjoy it with our family and friends. We even got to make tweaks to the wedding breakfast menu to suit us and our tastes. We had a lovely warm/cold sit down buffet and then a bbq for the evening.
They gave us some fantastic deals and discounts for being one of the first weddings there. The bridal suite was included and the room was beautiful.
It will always be one of the best days of our lives.
Romanticpurplestationery34505 Sent on 16/11/2025
5 out of 5 rating
Wedding 2021
Myself and my wife got married here back in July 2021. From the moment we enquired right through to our wedding day, the communication and support was first class. Everything was seamless.
We were still in the throws of covid meaning masks were still having to be worn and no big gatherings indoors were allowed. Despite this, our day was still made so special by the team at The Hurt Arms. We had so many compliments on the venue and would love to relive the day all over again!
Thank you all so much!
We were still in the throws of covid meaning masks were still having to be worn and no big gatherings indoors were allowed. Despite this, our day was still made so special by the team at The Hurt Arms. We had so many compliments on the venue and would love to relive the day all over again!
Thank you all so much!
Zoe Sent on 15/11/2025
5 out of 5 rating
Hurt Arms wedding
We got married at The Hurt Arms in 2022 and couldn't have asked for a better experience or a more wonderful wedding day! Organising our day was completely stress free. The team were easy to communicate with and our wedding coordinator was very helpful and answered emails promptly.
Everything ran smoothly on the day and we could relax and enjoy our wedding knowing everything was taken care of.
The venue is beautiful, both indoors and out. It had a rustic feel to it which we loved. Everyone really enjoyed the food, especially the hog roast in the evening.
The price was incredibly reasonable for the quality and service we received. We'd highly recommend this venue to anyone looking for a beautiful, well-run, and affordable place to get married! We feel very lucky!
Everything ran smoothly on the day and we could relax and enjoy our wedding knowing everything was taken care of.
The venue is beautiful, both indoors and out. It had a rustic feel to it which we loved. Everyone really enjoyed the food, especially the hog roast in the evening.
The price was incredibly reasonable for the quality and service we received. We'd highly recommend this venue to anyone looking for a beautiful, well-run, and affordable place to get married! We feel very lucky!
Tara Sent on 04/11/2025
5 out of 5 rating
Wonderful wedding day
What a fabulous day! Everything from booking, to the day was exceptionally well organised. There were a range of packages to choose from (varying in prices, with deals alongside). Our wedding coordinator and all other staff on the day were very professional and went above and beyond for us and our guests. The meal was delicious, with fantastic quality food and plentiful portions. It was the most magical day and such a beautiful venue for photos. 10/10 recommend.
Verity Sent on 26/10/2025
5 out of 5 rating
Wedding December 2020
We had a Covid wedding at the Hurt Arms in December 2020. We were allowed 15 people present ourselves included and we would not change a thing about the day.
We had the venue decorated by Gemma White Weddings and Events which were recommended by the venue at one of their open days and she fulfilled the look we were going for along with our florist.
The organising and planning was great and helped us step by step with exactly what we wanted. We also planned a 1 year anniversary party for the wedding reception a year later at The Hurt Arms as we were under Covid restrictions on the day its self.
After the ceremony we went to the Belper River Gardens for some more photos with our photographer which were great and a couple minutes away by car.
Ultimately our wedding was everything we wanted and even if we were to plan it without Covid now I don’t think we’d change a thing!
We had the venue decorated by Gemma White Weddings and Events which were recommended by the venue at one of their open days and she fulfilled the look we were going for along with our florist.
The organising and planning was great and helped us step by step with exactly what we wanted. We also planned a 1 year anniversary party for the wedding reception a year later at The Hurt Arms as we were under Covid restrictions on the day its self.
After the ceremony we went to the Belper River Gardens for some more photos with our photographer which were great and a couple minutes away by car.
Ultimately our wedding was everything we wanted and even if we were to plan it without Covid now I don’t think we’d change a thing!
Carla Sent on 22/10/2025
5 out of 5 rating
The most perfect venue
We held our wedding reception at the Hurt Arms back in July 2021 as we were just coming out of lock down. Despite a few restrictions that were still in place, we were lucky enough to hold the event outside due to the weather being stunning. Even our live band was able to play outside and the Hurt Arms catered a delicious hog roast!
The staff at the Hurt Arms were truly amazing and Mia was the most incredible co-ordinator, ensuring that everything was perfect on the day and I didn't need to worry about a thing. We both felt in such good hands and the venue is just beautiful and full of rustic charm.
Anyone thinking of getting married here would not be disappointed!
The staff at the Hurt Arms were truly amazing and Mia was the most incredible co-ordinator, ensuring that everything was perfect on the day and I didn't need to worry about a thing. We both felt in such good hands and the venue is just beautiful and full of rustic charm.
Anyone thinking of getting married here would not be disappointed!
Rebecca Sent on 21/10/2025
5 out of 5 rating
Amazing! Would 100% recommend
We got married at The Hurt Arms in August 2023. We were over the moon with the overall service from the start of the planning to the wedding day. Biggest positives were the value for money for what we got we were thrilled! The food was absolutely amazing. The venue was so flexible with us and let us have what we wanted and made sure they made everything work for us. The staff on the day were so attentive, and they did so many things in the background to make our day run smoothly. The venue was exactly what we wanted for our day, small, local, intimate, rustic! We would 100% recommend the venue to any couples thinking of getting married here ❤️
Tayla Sent on 20/10/2025
5 out of 5 rating
Unique and attentive wedding venue
We were so happy with our choice of The Hurt Arms as our wedding venue. We honestly couldn't have asked for anything more, from the initial meeting with our wedding coordinator right up until the big day itself. We were given complete free reign over designing our day, and everything turned out perfectly. The value for money at this venue is insane, and we instantly fell in love with the unique look of the venue. We had the most perfect day and a huge thanks to The Hurt Arms team for making it so special!
Shauna Sent on 17/10/2025
5 out of 5 rating
The most beautiful incredible wedding venue with amazing food and staff that can’t do enough for your special day!
The Hurt Arms was the first and only wedding venue we visited - we fell in love immediately.
Let’s talk money first. We had a modest budget of £10k for EVERYTHING, and our day at The Hurt Arms fit comfortably within that. They were very transparent about pricing with all of their brochures stating options and prices with no hidden extras and also no pressure to spend more with them.
The planning and booking process was incredibly easy and stress-free. Even with a change of wedding co-ordinator, they answered every panicked and stressy email quickly and professionally. We had plenty of meetings and contact throughout the year of our planning.
The day went completely to plan. From the minute I got out of the car, my wedding co-ordinator was there and she made she everything went smoothly. The staff couldn’t do enough for us. The food. Can we just!!! Best food I’ve ever had at a wedding if I do say so myself! It’s such a beautiful incredible wedding venue and I would recommend to anyone - I’m so excited they’re reopening so we can go for anniversary meals and stays there like we’d planned to!
Let’s talk money first. We had a modest budget of £10k for EVERYTHING, and our day at The Hurt Arms fit comfortably within that. They were very transparent about pricing with all of their brochures stating options and prices with no hidden extras and also no pressure to spend more with them.
The planning and booking process was incredibly easy and stress-free. Even with a change of wedding co-ordinator, they answered every panicked and stressy email quickly and professionally. We had plenty of meetings and contact throughout the year of our planning.
The day went completely to plan. From the minute I got out of the car, my wedding co-ordinator was there and she made she everything went smoothly. The staff couldn’t do enough for us. The food. Can we just!!! Best food I’ve ever had at a wedding if I do say so myself! It’s such a beautiful incredible wedding venue and I would recommend to anyone - I’m so excited they’re reopening so we can go for anniversary meals and stays there like we’d planned to!
Toni-Louise Sent on 16/10/2025
5 out of 5 rating
Smith Wedding 2019
We had our Wedding Reception at The Hurt Arms in September 2019.
After looking at around 4-5 other places once we’d seen the Hurt Arms there was only one choice.
We had the most incredible night! We chose the BBQ for food and an Ice Cream Cart for afters and everything was absolutely delicious.
The team at The Hurt Arms were incredible and made the night go so smoothly. The private outdoor area was gorgeous and we were SO blessed with the weather. We stayed overnight in the Honeymoon Suite which was just beautiful. The cherry on top of the cake for us had to be that our Dog was allowed at the Reception too! Thank you to the Hurt Arms for a night we and our family and friends will remember forever!
After looking at around 4-5 other places once we’d seen the Hurt Arms there was only one choice.
We had the most incredible night! We chose the BBQ for food and an Ice Cream Cart for afters and everything was absolutely delicious.
The team at The Hurt Arms were incredible and made the night go so smoothly. The private outdoor area was gorgeous and we were SO blessed with the weather. We stayed overnight in the Honeymoon Suite which was just beautiful. The cherry on top of the cake for us had to be that our Dog was allowed at the Reception too! Thank you to the Hurt Arms for a night we and our family and friends will remember forever!
Abbie Sent on 16/10/2025
5 out of 5 rating
The most perfect day!
We got married at The Hurt Arms back in 2018 and honestly, we couldn’t have asked for a better day. Everything was just perfect from start to finish. The size of the room was spot on — it felt so cosy and everyone was together the whole time, which made for such a lovely atmosphere.
The team were amazing and made sure the whole day ran smoothly. We didn’t have to worry about a thing, they had everything completely under control. The food was incredible too — so many of our guests commented on how delicious it was!
We genuinely wouldn’t have changed a single thing. It was everything we hoped for and more, and we still talk about how perfect it was. If you’re thinking about getting married here, do it — you won’t regret it!
The team were amazing and made sure the whole day ran smoothly. We didn’t have to worry about a thing, they had everything completely under control. The food was incredible too — so many of our guests commented on how delicious it was!
We genuinely wouldn’t have changed a single thing. It was everything we hoped for and more, and we still talk about how perfect it was. If you’re thinking about getting married here, do it — you won’t regret it!
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From 04/10/2026 to 04/10/2026 Schedule 11:00 - 15:00
Place: Derby Road, Belper, Derbyshire
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Derby Road DE56 2EJ Belper (Derbyshire)
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