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Last update: January 2026
The Merchant's Yard is a sophisticated wedding venue nestled in Tideswell, Derbyshire. Begin your journey towards wedded bliss in this award-winning restaurant and boutique stay in the heart of the Peak District National Park. Offering charming reception spaces, exquisite dining, and luxury guestrooms, the team would love for you to celebrate your big day within their unique venue.
Facilities and Capacity
The restaurant at The Merchant's Yard is spread out over three floors, with space for all kinds of occasions. Boasting stone columns, stunning windows, and an enchanting courtyard, they can host up to 70 guests for a seated dinner and 120 for the dancing to follow. After the festivities, you and your new spouse are invited to spend your wedding night in one of their luxury bedrooms. Relax and bask in newlywed love in the comforts of a king-size bed, spacious ensuite bathroom, smart TV, and mini fridge. There are eight rooms available, so your nearest and dearest can enjoy the cosiness too. The following day, take the opportunity to discover local gems like Chatsworth House, amble around the quaint village, or take to nature and hike over the moors.
Services Offered
The Merchant's Yard professionals have packages to suit a variety of needs and desires. They will ensure your visions are made a reality. The talented chefs will design a delectable menu that will delight your palate. If you stay overnight, you will also get to indulge in a mouthwatering breakfast the following morning. All will be served by the excellent waitstaff, who will go above and beyond to make your experience memorable.
The venue has a Civil Licence, enabling you to have your ceremony at the property before you wedding reception.
Frequently asked questions
Venue type:
In the country
Small hotel
Pub or restaurant
Unusual weddings
Unique weddings
Ceremony options:
Civil ceremony licence
Dining options:
Seated meal facilities
Alcohol licence
Buffet meal facilities
In-house catering
Evening entertainment:
Entertainment licence
Live band facilities
Evening reception facilities
DJ facilities
Overnight accommodation:
Overnight accommodation for wedding couple
Overnight accommodation for guests
Venue staff assistance:
Wedding coordinator
Venue leisure facilities:
Hairdresser
Other features:
Exclusive use
Accessible facilities
Car parking
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Reviews for The Merchant's Yard
Alex Sent on 04/09/2025
5 out of 5 rating
Absolute perfection!!
My husband and I had our day here after having a nightmare with a previous venue and honestly I could not be more happy it happened. From the moment I met Jo and the team I felt so at ease and we fell in love with the venue. It’s so beautifully decorated! Jo worked with us to create our perfect day in our budget. She was in regular contact, so organised and made the whole process stress free.
She took charge of communicating with our suppliers so we didn’t have to stress about timelines.
Over time we met Emma, Matt and the rest of the team who made us feel so welcome everytime we went for meetings.
Our day went so smoothly. Jo kept me relaxed as I was getting ready and the set up was amazing. The timing was perfect every member of staff worked like clock work and were so prepared for every aspect of the day. The food!!! The food is incredible and every single one of our guests said how amazing it was and there was empty plates for all our guests.
I could go on and on about how amazing this place is. From the decor, to the food, to the rooms and to the staff. From the bottom of our hearts thank you so much for making our day so special.
She took charge of communicating with our suppliers so we didn’t have to stress about timelines.
Over time we met Emma, Matt and the rest of the team who made us feel so welcome everytime we went for meetings.
Our day went so smoothly. Jo kept me relaxed as I was getting ready and the set up was amazing. The timing was perfect every member of staff worked like clock work and were so prepared for every aspect of the day. The food!!! The food is incredible and every single one of our guests said how amazing it was and there was empty plates for all our guests.
I could go on and on about how amazing this place is. From the decor, to the food, to the rooms and to the staff. From the bottom of our hearts thank you so much for making our day so special.
Emily Sent on 03/06/2026
5 out of 5 rating
Perfection!
We couldn’t recommend Merchant’s Yard highly enough. From the very beginning, Jo and the team were fantastic, helping us create a day that perfectly reflected everything we had hoped for. We really appreciated the flexibility to personalise so many aspects of the wedding, from choosing our own menu to creating a timeline that allowed us to include everything that was important to us.
The planning behind the scenes was incredibly organised, with every detail carefully considered. Jo was a pleasure to work with throughout the process -always communicative, responsive, and happy to answer any questions we had.
On the day itself, the service was exceptional. The whole team looked after us so well, allowing us to relax and enjoy every moment knowing everything was in safe hands.
The food was outstanding, with several guests telling us it was the best wedding food they had ever experienced. The venue itself is beautiful, and the spacious rooms provided the perfect setting for getting ready before the ceremony.
Merchant’s Yard exceeded our expectations in every way, and we’re so grateful to Jo and the team for helping us create such a special and memorable day.
The planning behind the scenes was incredibly organised, with every detail carefully considered. Jo was a pleasure to work with throughout the process -always communicative, responsive, and happy to answer any questions we had.
On the day itself, the service was exceptional. The whole team looked after us so well, allowing us to relax and enjoy every moment knowing everything was in safe hands.
The food was outstanding, with several guests telling us it was the best wedding food they had ever experienced. The venue itself is beautiful, and the spacious rooms provided the perfect setting for getting ready before the ceremony.
Merchant’s Yard exceeded our expectations in every way, and we’re so grateful to Jo and the team for helping us create such a special and memorable day.
Charlotte Sent on 02/06/2026
5 out of 5 rating
Fantastic venue - perfect day!
From our first contact with them, Jo and the team at The Merchant's Yard were amazing. The venue is beautiful and having such stunning bedrooms on site is a huge bonus, not to mention the incredible food.
Nothing was too difficult for the staff and they helped to make our wedding day absolute perfection!
Jo and the team worked to our budget. There are different options on spaces within the venue to get married and a range of food menus. Because this is a restaurant, the food is exceptional. Everyone who attended our wedding said they thought the venue was perfect.
We used the downstairs restaurant for our ceremony and the upstairs dining room for a the meal afterwards. In the evening we moved the tables and made enough space to play music and dance, while the middle floor was then used for people to play games and chat.
The staff worked with us every step of the way and were in regular contact throughout the process. On the actual day the staff were so professional, helpful and friendly. They helped with decorations around the venue and meeting our cake lady so that we could concentrate on greeting family and getting ready. The day went without a hitch.
We were bringing together a number of family from different locations, so having a venue that allowed us all to get there, get ready and just enjoy the day was ideal.
Nothing was too difficult for the staff and they helped to make our wedding day absolute perfection!
Jo and the team worked to our budget. There are different options on spaces within the venue to get married and a range of food menus. Because this is a restaurant, the food is exceptional. Everyone who attended our wedding said they thought the venue was perfect.
We used the downstairs restaurant for our ceremony and the upstairs dining room for a the meal afterwards. In the evening we moved the tables and made enough space to play music and dance, while the middle floor was then used for people to play games and chat.
The staff worked with us every step of the way and were in regular contact throughout the process. On the actual day the staff were so professional, helpful and friendly. They helped with decorations around the venue and meeting our cake lady so that we could concentrate on greeting family and getting ready. The day went without a hitch.
We were bringing together a number of family from different locations, so having a venue that allowed us all to get there, get ready and just enjoy the day was ideal.
Debra Sent on 30/05/2026
5 out of 5 rating
Amazing venue with lots of flexibility
The venue was just perfect for us and Jo and the team worked with us to flex it to meet our needs. The space was turned from a sit down reception to accommodate our band and a dance floor and there was still loads of room to sit , including quiet areas. We had 80 guests plus a further 25 at night and we didn’t even use the second floor. The food was great and the drinks were reasonably priced. We had the whole venue including the accommodation and had a lovely breakfast with those staying over on the top floor.
Great service made this a great venue to have our wedding and many of our guests said it was the best they had ever been to 😁
Great service made this a great venue to have our wedding and many of our guests said it was the best they had ever been to 😁
Kate Sent on 19/01/2026
5 out of 5 rating
Our wedding at The Merchants yard
We cannot recommend The Merchants Yard highly enough. They hosted our wedding, including the ceremony and meals, and everything was absolutely perfect from start to finish.
We had a very intimate private ceremony with just seven guests, and from the moment we arrived we were treated like absolute royalty. The team’s attention to detail, warmth, and professionalism were exceptional. Nothing felt too much trouble, and every aspect of the day was handled with genuine care and pride.
A special mention has to go to Jen, who mainly dealt with us throughout the planning and on the day itself. We genuinely cannot sing her praises enough. She was incredible from start to finish: calm, kind, attentive, and so organised. Jen made the entire process stress free and ensured everything ran seamlessly, allowing us to fully relax and enjoy our day.
The setting was beautiful, the food was outstanding, and the service was simply flawless. Our guests were blown away by how personal and special the experience felt, and we were able to enjoy every moment knowing we were in such capable hands.
Thank you to everyone at The Merchants Yard, and especially Jen, for making our wedding day unforgettable. It was more than we ever hoped for, and we will cherish the memories forever.
We had a very intimate private ceremony with just seven guests, and from the moment we arrived we were treated like absolute royalty. The team’s attention to detail, warmth, and professionalism were exceptional. Nothing felt too much trouble, and every aspect of the day was handled with genuine care and pride.
A special mention has to go to Jen, who mainly dealt with us throughout the planning and on the day itself. We genuinely cannot sing her praises enough. She was incredible from start to finish: calm, kind, attentive, and so organised. Jen made the entire process stress free and ensured everything ran seamlessly, allowing us to fully relax and enjoy our day.
The setting was beautiful, the food was outstanding, and the service was simply flawless. Our guests were blown away by how personal and special the experience felt, and we were able to enjoy every moment knowing we were in such capable hands.
Thank you to everyone at The Merchants Yard, and especially Jen, for making our wedding day unforgettable. It was more than we ever hoped for, and we will cherish the memories forever.
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St John's Rd, Tideswell, Buxton SK17 8NY Tideswell (Derbyshire)
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