Less than 90 minutes north of London, with excellent train links from Kings Cross, Barnsdale Hall Hotel is a haven of peace & tranquility. Nestling in 65 acres of lakeside parkland overlooking Rutland Water, the venue provides a magnificent backdrop for your wedding. Our attention to detail and our flexibility ensure that we make this special day perfect for you. We are licensed for civil ceremonies and partnerships allowing your entire wedding day to unfold under one roof. This means that even in the depths of winter, when the snow is thick on the ground, you and your guests are warm and cosy inside. In summer it is simply beautiful....Your guests will be stunned by our view over Rutland Water, and with all the facilities of Barnsdale are at their disposal, they may well want to make a weekend of it! Barnsdale is also a perfect location for your Hen weekend- book out the Windsor suite and treat yourself to something from the spa. We can offer tailor made treatments in the Spa for your special day beauticians on hand at every stage and for the groom there is the same. The luxury just goes on and on....

Originally a 17th Century Farmhouse on the Exton Estate, home to the Noel family (Earl of Gainsborough) for generations at the head of a Horse Chestnut tree-lined avenue, Barnsdale Lodge hotel is now a superb 44 bedroom hotel and restaurant. Situated in its own graceful and tranquil gardens on the glorious north shore of Rutland Water, the hotel is built in local mellow Rutland stone, quarried from the adjacent estate of the Earl of Gainsborough. With its gentle undulating fields and spectacular views of the lake, it is one of England's hidden treasures. Superb fresh local produce is always available with an excellent choice of wine, all combined with a friendly ambience and the highest quality personal service. For a memorable weekend break, a special meal, a personal celebration or a professional business conference, Barnsdale Lodge Hotel will give you a very warm welcome.

Belvoir Castle with its magical hill top setting in rural Leicestershire is quite the most romantic place for your memorable day. Our in-house team have years of experience to ensure your guests enjoy the regal, but relaxed, atmosphere of this family home. While the castle itself is gloriously romantic with turrets, castellation, towers and flags, the organisation of your wedding day is very firmly set on the ground, and we can assist with all the components that go towards making a special day memorable. A visit to Belvoir will enable you to fully appreciate the magnificence of the location and the grandeur of the Castle itself. There can be few other locations in this country which can compare. The castle itself is available for both civil and religious ceremonies and there is also the option of a marquee in the grounds of the Castle to cater for larger parties.

Brooksby Hall is a beautiful 16th century manor house set on a peaceful 850-acre country estate in the heart of Leicestershire. It is surrounded by mature, well-maintained gardens with its own ornamental lake, providing a perfect backdrop for your stunning wedding photographs. Its unique location makes Brooksby Hall the first choice for a wedding ceremony, reception or both. We have rooms available for the solemnisation of marriage, each with its own special ambience and a 10th century church, which is available for weddings and blessings. From intimate wedding breakfasts to the grandest marquee receptions, you can rest assured that our highly trained staff will ensure that your wedding day is the perfect start to your married life. Let us help you make your wedding day memorable. We provide excellent food, personal service and attention to detail, leaving you free to fully absorb the wonderful experience of your wedding day at Brooksby Hall.

A truly memorable day at Colwick Hall Colwick Hall is a hugely popular wedding venue. With its highly impressive south facing Palladian style façade and landscaped gardens and fountains, it is the ideal venue for your most treasured photographs on the day. You will deal with our Wedding Coordinator and the rest of the team from start to finish in ensuring your most important day is thoroughly successful. At Colwick Hall our facilities enable us to cater for intimate receptions of 10 to the more extravagant celebrations of 500 guests. Our excellence in various cuisines allows us to also host traditional Greek or Indian weddings.

Set within 2,000 acres of Leicestershire countryside, Wartnaby offers an idyllic pastoral landscape that will give your wedding day a touch of romance. Enjoy complete privacy and inspiring views at our exclusive venue, Friars Well Estate, located within just a five-minute walk from the village’s beautifully restored 13th century church. The venue itself provides a fairytale setting: arrive in style down the tree-lined entrance; discover a unique space set within a landscaped clearing holding our exquisite marquee. Welcome guests to your perfect wedding reception with a glass of champagne on the terrace-style entrance and have your photos taken before this breathtaking space. At Friars Well Estate, we pride ourselves on offering an exclusive location that can be tailored to suit your individual needs and allow you to make your wedding day your own. Whether you are sending out 200 invitations for an enchanting dinner and dance, or inviting 400 guests to an elegant drinks reception, we are here to give you our full attention and to ensure that every part of your big day is complete.

Hothorpe Hall is a fine Georgian Manor House built in 1799 nestling in the valley of the Hothorpe Hills. Surrounded by extensive lawns and gardens it provides a superb place for a wedding reception and stunning photographs to remind you of your special day. We pride ourselves on offering exclusive use to the bride and groom in order that they can rest assured of our personal attention at all times. There is a choice of rooms for your civil ceremony or drinks reception, each opening out onto the lawns and mature gardens. We have our own private Victorian Chapel for a service of blessing or photographs and a nursery for children to enjoy and use. Guests can be accommodated in our 52 en-suite rooms and the bride and groom have a choice of bridal suite for their use, with our compliments. A range of exclusive use options are offered to brides and grooms, including late availability and Christmas packages. We also welcome more intimate weddings that would require the privacy of their own function rooms but may not require exclusive use of Hothorpe Hall. On certain dates, as a licensed venue for civil ceremonies, we can also host just your wedding ceremony and drinks reception if you prefer to continue your celebrating at another venue - quite popular with people who are having a marquee reception in a garden but wish to have a civil ceremony in beautiful surroundings. We can arrange a viewing of Hothorpe Hall at a time to suit you. Please contact us to arrange.

Licensed for civil ceremonies, Burleigh Court is a 4 star accredited conference centre and hotel offering a stylish and airy banquet suite ideal for wedding breakfasts and evening functions. Our award winning cuisine of freshly prepared produce is tailored to meet your exact requirements catering for up to 220 guests - from buffets to fine dining. With facilities including 225 elegant en-suite bedrooms and an on-site spa and leisure complex with therapy centre - Burleigh Court has much to offer. The Grace Dieu Dining suite located on Loughborough University campus only minutes away is ideal, for smaller, intimate wedding receptions for 10 to 30 people. Its mature landscaped gardens are ideal for drinks receptions and relaxing after the wedding breakfast. Located in the heart of the Midlands, just off junction 23 of the M1 motorway, 8 miles from East Midlands Airport, 9 miles from East Midlands Parkway and 90 minutes by train from London, makes it the perfect setting for your wedding day.

Holywell Park’s tranquil lakeside setting with water fountain and landscaped grounds creates the perfect backdrop to any special event. Offering style throughout, this modern and versatile venue has impressive high ceilings in its open plan bay suitable for up to 250 guests. For wedding breakfasts and evening functions our award winning chefs can provide an extensive range of freshly prepared cuisine tailored to your requirements from buffets to fine dining. Our Asian wedding package can accommodate up to 450 guests and includes: room/ kitchen hire; tables/chairs; cutlery/crockery; glassware; table linen/napkins; duty manager; complimentary room for bride and groom at Burleigh Court with full unrestricted use of the on-site spa and leisure complex with therapy centre. Guests can extend their stay with accommodation options to suit every budget available at Burleigh Court located only minutes away. Residential guests are welcome to take full advantage of the on-site spa and leisure complex. The Grace Dieu Dining suite located on Loughborough University campus only minutes away is ideal, for smaller, intimate wedding receptions for 10 to 30 people. Its mature landscaped gardens are ideal for drinks receptions and relaxing after the wedding breakfast. Located in the heart of the Midlands, just off junction 23 of the M1 motorway, makes it the perfect setting for your memorable day.

Ladywood Estate is a stunning backdrop for any wedding or event, and really is like no other venue, Ladywood offers over 60 acres of established pasture and woodland to explore, the side of the house spills onto the Gothic style formal gardens which flank the house, featuring terraces, ponds, fountains and a sunken garden. Stroll down to the picturesque lake for a group gathering photo spot or watch your fireworks display reflected in the calm waters. The grounds and house offer the perfect opportunity to capture your memories with stunning Wedding photographs. Available for marquee Weddings & events, our weekend hire option means that the whole estate including the house, is exclusively yours for the whole weekend, allowing you to relax for the whole weekend. Ladywood is also available for one night hire. Hire packages do not include costs for marquees or catering. Explore the grounds where you can go fishing on the lakes, meander through formal gardens or ride horses in the ménage or across the countryside. Inside there is a snug/TV room and a games room with air hockey, pool, a jukebox and pinball machine. Your concierge can arrange all types of country pursuits from clay shooting, live game shooting, hunting with birds of prey; why not go to a hunt meet and follow the hounds (by foot, car or horseback) or learn to fly fish on Ladywood´s Lakes and catch a brace of trout for dinner. Our dedicated marquee supplier has a range of marquees to suit every taste, and our Wedding co-ordinator can offer you a full wedding planning package. Catering can be arranged through a number of recommended caterers.