The Setting
Neidpath is just 45 minutes from Edinburgh airport and train station, but feels as rural and beautiful as Scotland can be. Perched on a cliff above the River Tweed, just beside the charming town of Peebles, where there is plenty of extra accommodation for your guests.
The Vibe
Neidpath is a genuine fairytale castle, with vaulted chambers, tapestries, spiral stairs, battlements and even a well and dungeon to explore.
You could have the ceremony in the Laigh Hall or outdoors and then the Wedding Breakfast in the Great Hall, hung with tapestries. The whole castle is open for you and your guests to enjoy, with plenty of great photo opportunities throughout.
Neidpath is very atmospheric, with real candles and roaring log fires lit all over the castle. You can use Queen Mary’s Chamber for the bridal party to get ready in before the ceremony, and after dinner, the Laigh Hall and Guard’s Bar are fabulous for dancing and partying the night away.
You can choose to have their large braziers in the courtyard for chatting around, and there are plenty of quieter spots to have a calm moment away from the main party.
The Setting
The Riding School is at the heart of the picturesque and historic Grade I-listed Calke Abbey estate. The estate is set within 600 acres of rolling Derbyshire countryside. It is surrounded by unique courtyards, exquisite gardens, and an enchanting orangery that all lend themselves to being the perfect botanical backdrop for your incredible wedding photographs.
The Calke Abbey estate is on the Derbyshire, Leicestershire border and is within easy reach of major road networks, including the M1, A50, and M46 / A46 and is within 15 minutes of access by rail and air.
The Vibe
Nestled in the heart of the historic Calke Abbey estate, The Riding School effortlessly blends rustic allure with timeless elegance. With original features, exposed bare brick walls and oak beams felled from the estate over 400 years ago, this venue is full of history and throws its doors open for you to become a cherished part of it.
Surrounded by 600 acres of natural splendour, The Riding School offers a romantic atmosphere that begins inside its charming walls and unfolds into the courtyards that echo whispers of bygone eras to gardens that paint an ever-changing living canvas. From the perfectly manicured, scent-filled floral borders to the greenhouses and the enchanting orangery, the wider estate offers the most incredible botanical backdrops for your wedding photography.
When the sun begins its descent over the estate, casting a warm glow across the meadows, you are invited to take some time out and stroll hand in hand for some of the most romantic photographs of you during the golden hour before your evening reception begins, and you get to dance the night away.
What sets the Riding School apart is the variety of catering options and the freedom it offers each couple, allowing you to create bespoke menus as individual as you are. A celebration where you have the flexibility to bring your vision to life, collaborating with an incredibly talented catering team that can transform your ideas into a delicious reality, leaving a lasting impression on all of your guests.
To truly personalise your day, the Riding School is delighted to offer a corkage-free period during your special day, allowing you to bring your favourite beverages to toast to your love. This unique offering further allows you to add your personal touch to your celebration, ensuring that every sip reflects the two of you. From cocktails to bottled beer, it’s always about making the day all about you and creating memories that last a lifetime.
The Riding School is not your average wedding venue; it’s a beautiful, captivating wedding venue full of possibilities and the perfect blank canvas for you both to personalise your day with your style and unique touches. Whether you envision an intimate affair or a lavish gathering, The Riding School adapts to suit you both, ensuring you have the most beautiful and memorable day surrounded by the people you love most.
The Setting
Elizabethan splendour meets 21st Century expectations!
Set in beautiful grounds, with a mix of elegant and characterful rooms and a breath-taking picturesque backdrop for your photographs, North Mymms Park is the perfect venue for the most memorable day of your life.
Just 30 minutes from London, North Mymms Park is one of Britain’s finest country estates, set in several hundred acres of picturesque countryside, located close to all the amenities of the city and all major road, rail and airport links.
The Vibe
Their 16th Century Mansion House is truly one of the most romantic settings for ceremonies or weddings. With its wealth of stunning period features and fine art throughout, North Mymms Park gives you exclusive use and complete privacy, which will not only impress your guests, but please the professional eye of your wedding photographer.
The oak panelled Jacobean Dining Room is picture-perfect for a more intimate wedding, for larger ceremonies they have their Marble Hall and magnificent Long Gallery which has its unique characteristics and stunning views.
During the summer months, you may choose to say your vows alfresco under the Loggia looking over the beautiful South Lawn.
Their impressive bridal suite has to be seen to be believed for its sheer size and grandeur, relax in the luxury of your own space in their custom designed dressing suites and enjoy the excitement of the morning with your loved ones.
The charismatic 19th Century Stables offers 27 elegant bedrooms for you and your guests to retreat following a day filled with celebrations, re-live your special day with friends and family over breakfast.
The Mansion House can host ceremonies for up to 250 guests. For larger gatherings their glass, beautiful and spacious Pavilion comfortably accommodates up to 400 guests.
The experienced team at North Mymms Park fully understand the importance of certain cultures and their religious requirements. They are fortunate to work with some of the leading suppliers within the industry and you have the flexibility to choose an approved caterer.
They are here to help you make each magical moment of your big day truly unforgettable, thanks to impeccable attention to detail and the most romantic of settings.