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Last update: July 2025

The Priest House Hotel is a beautiful country house and wedding venue in Derby, Derbyshire. Set inside Castle Donington, this is a stunning and peaceful spot to celebrate your upcoming nuptials.

Facilities and Capacity

Recite your wedding vows surrounded by lush greenery and tall trees before making your way indoors as a married couple. The interior perfectly blends the romantic and charming aesthetic of an English country setting with an elegant contemporary style. Two reception rooms are available at The Priest House Hotel, with spaces ideal for either a large, traditional wedding or even a more intimate gathering with your loved ones. These can also host your ceremony. Both are decorated in a neutral style, making them a perfect canvas for you to be as imaginative and creative as you wish. The Garden Suite is ideal for ceremonies of 20 to 100 guests. This lovely, bright room boasts beautiful beams and is decorated with fairy lights for an added romantic sparkle. When celebrating in The Garden Suite, you can use either The Terrace Room for photo booths and food service or the large private garden area complete with patio for an outdoor barbeque or hog roast. The Riverside Suite is a magnificent, spacious room that can accommodate up to 120 of your loved ones, and features a gorgeous view of the River Trent. You and your new spouse will be able to use one of the beautifully furnished honeymoon suites for your wedding night.

Services Offered

A dedicated wedding team of professionals is available to help you and your partner create the wedding day you have always dreamed of. They will ensure every single detail is taken care of so that you can enjoy your big day. If you're opting for a wedding breakfast, The Priest House Hotel offers a selection of delectable food and drink packages. The crew can cater for a sit-down meal, a casual dining experience, or afternoon tea.

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Frequently asked questions

Venue type:

In the country
Small hotel
Historic
Marquees and tents
Outdoor license
Tipis and yurts

Ceremony options:

Civil ceremony licence

Dining options:

Seated meal facilities
Corkage option
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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Reviews for The Priest House Hotel

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Sonia Sent on 10/07/2025
5 out of 5 rating

I will defo recommend the priest house. We had our wedding there & the staff were absolutely brilliant & very helpful & it was well organised by Hannah. We were looked after very well. Thank you all @ the priest house. Sonia & Simon

We will defo recommend the priest house as our wedding day was absolutely amazing & well organised. By Hannah & thank you so much. Food was very nice.
Chantelle
Chantelle Sent on 01/06/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Top marks for The priest house ❤️

We got married on 16th May 2025 at the priest house and we have absolutely no complaints the staff were absolutely amazing and the whole day ran smooth from start to finish , the communication was absolutely perfect we always knew what was happening and the next step In the day , they went above and beyond to make our day perfect , the grounds and scenery is beautiful for photos and we would recommend over and over again x Thankyou so much to The priest house and the staff for helping us have such a beautiful day xx
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Nicola Sent on 13/05/2025
4.8 out of 5 rating

April Wedding

Kat and the Wedding Planning Team were very helpful and ensured a smooth handover to the team who were working on our wedding day. The venue was clean and tidy, efficient staff and as the weather was fantastic it was really good to have so much private outside space.
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Rebecca Sent on 23/04/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Our April 2025 wedding

Everything about our experience from initial booking to the big day was completely seamless. No ask was too big and communication lines were kept open from day one to the big day. Kat, Hannah and the team were outstanding. The food was incredible and the service was spectacular. If we could do it all again we would! I can’t thank the team enough for their service, professionalism and attentiveness throughout our wedding journey.
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Sunnypinkbridesmaid735 Sent on 16/06/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Our wedding day

We had our wedding here on 30.05.25, the whole day ran smoothly everything was spot on, the staff were absolutely amazing and so helpful. One lady in particular and I can't remember her name she was incredible even down to helping with our son. The whole day was just magical even though it was over in a blink of an eye! But we & our guest had the most amazing day ! Thank you 😊
Mr & Mrs Horobin
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Anonymous Sent on 04/10/2018
5 out of 5 rating

Mr and Mrs Fish

I came across Priest House and unexpectedly, the open day was the day after I had shown my now husband. My husband knew, as soon as we arrived, I loved it, it is a venue out of a fairy-tale. It is away from busy roads, only our wedding would be running on the day, the package was ideal, many personalisation options to create our special day, and do not forget about the water wheel and the river; a stunning backdrop to our wedding day.

The staff were, what we would like to call, on it like a car bonnet. There were no breaks in between servings and it didn’t look like any of our guests were waiting for food; our guests have all commented saying they’ve never been to a wedding or a party with SO much food before. I honestly cannot thank all of the staff enough and the wedding coordinators, Sammy and Grace, for their help, really went above and beyond.

We have heard so many horror stories of weddings with some or many things going wrong, but I can say for sure, nothing went wrong at all, I cannot fault anything, the process and the day itself was absolutely perfect, everything fell into place, from the organisation of the team to the quality of the food and drink.

The best day of our lives, an amazing celebration with our family and close friends.
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Anonymous Sent on 12/06/2018
5 out of 5 rating

Our Wedding Saturday 2nd June 2018

This is a beautiful venue. With the weather on our side we were married at the Priest House on the 2nd June 2018. The planning for the wedding was expertly handled by Sammi. Any requests / amendments were never an issue and the day itself pretty much went to plan. One thing that could spoil any day regardless of venue would have been the staff attitude / service provided. I am very happy to say that the staff at the Priest House are an absolute credit to the Management Team, they were superstars over the weekend with special thanks to Dean, Jack, Chris and Carole on Reception. All our guests commented on the staff and how helpful and friendly they were.
Louise
Louise Sent on 10/06/2018
5 out of 5 rating

Perfection from start to finish!

As soon as Sammy took over as our wedding co-ordinator, everything went perfectly! She was always so helpful and would go out of her way to make sure everything was perfect for us, as did everyone else working at the PH on the day of our wedding! The setting is absolutely beautiful, the food was amazing and they catered perfectly for so many allergies/intolerances. We couldn't have asked for more from them. We really can't recommend this venue enough for your wedding!
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Mrs Sent on 12/06/2018
5 out of 5 rating

Perfection from start to finish!

As soon as Sammy took over as our wedding co-ordinator, everything went perfectly! She was always so helpful and would go out of her way to make sure everything was perfect for us, as did everyone else working at the PH on the day of our wedding! The setting is absolutely beautiful, the food was amazing and they catered perfectly for so many allergies/intolerances. We couldn't have asked for more from them. We really can't recommend this venue enough for your wedding!
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Anonymous Sent on 21/12/2017
5 out of 5 rating

Absolutely Amazing Day

We had an absolutely amazing day on Saturday.
Well, what can I say except for the most sincere and heartfelt thanks to all the staff at the Priest House.
The service we received was outstanding, beyond our wildest dreams. The venue and their staff were faultless, nothing was too much trouble and they were exceptional.
Then of course we come to Samantha the wedding planner, She is such a kind, caring and helpful professional, she is a real asset to the venue, or for that matter any venue.
Everything we asked for happened and we really did have the dream day. We have both said that we would have further events at the hotel.
A massive thank you to the staff and pass on my comments about your hard work to the owner.

We can’t thank you enough.
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Emma Sent on 31/08/2015
5 out of 5 rating
The pre wedding party service and support during the evening were excellent. Helen at The Priest House was excellent - she accommodated all our requests, was always prompt and friendly with her replies and the night went superbly. All of our guests thought the venue and the food were excellent - we chose the BBQ menu - very good and plenty of food. Thank you Priest House!
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Freya Sent on 31/03/2005
5 out of 5 rating

Absolutely perfect

I'm so happy we made the decision to have our reception here as it was perfect in every way shape and form - a truly magical day. Food was glorious, setting fantastic and the honeymoon suite...well worth it!
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Rachel Sent on 21/08/2013
5 out of 5 rating

Perfect wedding at the perfect venue!

We had our wedding reception in the Garden Suite of The Priest House on the 25th July 2013. The venue is absolutely beautiful, the food was gorgeous and every single member of staff was friendly, professional and went out of their way to make our day perfect! All of our guests said how wonderful the staff were. Amazing!
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Sophie Sent on 05/01/2010
5 out of 5 rating

Fantastic Venue

We were so happy we chose the Priest House for our November 2009 wedding. Service was first class - all staff extremely friendly and helpful each time we visited and to all our guests on the day. My mum went the day before to prepare all our floral arrangements and table decorations, which I think was a rare for them and a room had been especially reserved for her. Staff were very attentive, making tea, fetching extra tables, providing any facilities she needed and taking a keen interest!

The day was perfect - the rooms all looked beautiful, the food was fantastic (people commented that the yorkshire pud and vanilla cheesecake were the best they had tasted), the atmosphere was relaxed but elegant (until the dancing got underway in the evening!). We were also allocated a separate room the next morning so we could have breakfast together and spend time saying goodbye.

We had a very modest budget and I had begun to give up hope of finding a special venue within our price range but the Priest House introduced some excellent packages just in time and were extremely flexible with regard to what these could include. The wedding co-ordinator was always a pleasure to deal with - very approachable and kept telling us it was our day and we could have things exactly as we wanted. So we were able to have a beautiful wedding at a beautiful venue. We were so impressed with the hotel I wanted to give them a glowing review and I really hope future couples have as positive and stress free an experience as we did!
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Pauline Sent on 03/02/2006
5 out of 5 rating

Beautiful location, fantastic staff

We were married here last July and loved every minute of our day.
What more can I say? The staff were fantastic- very friendly and helpful. The food was excellent, even for a fussy veggie :)
The honeymoon suite was ace. Book it now.
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14 Aug
Open Door

Our Wedding Open Evenings are available to showcase the beautiful spaces available, see our amazing venue set up for a wedding and meet our knowledgeable team. Grab a glass of Prosecco as you wander around to discover what we have to offer!

Combined with its very own Grade II listed water wheel, opulent surroundings and contemporary style, complimenting the charm and romance of the English countryside setting, The Priest House Hotel is the perfect setting to say ‘I Do’ with your loved ones.

We would love to show you around our charming and historic venue and chat through any questions you may have. Whether you are looking for a package or bespoke quote our experienced events team will be on hand to show you the endless possibilities the Priest House has to offer.

Admission Free just register for a ticket via TicketSource.

Date: From 14/08/2025 to 14/08/2025 Schedule 17:00 - 20:00
Place: Kings Mills, Castle Donington, Derby, Derbyshire

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