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THE UPPER HOUSE WEDDING WEEKEND

There is nowhere quite like Upper House. A truly unique estate in the most magnificent of settings, this last outpost on Kinder Scout will amaze, intrigue and inspire your guests. Create your truly bespoke wedding weekend experience that no one will forget, with memories to last a lifetime.

YOUR TRULY UNIQUE

WEDDING WEEKEND:

  • A stress free wedding weekend
  • A team of experienced and helpful staff to assist you at every stage
  • Access to the venue the week prior to your wedding
  • Create your bespoke weekend - as formal or informal as you like
  • Unique country sport facilities on site for your pleasure
  • A piece of British History and Architecture to share with your friends
  • Stunning surroundings and complete privacy
  • Close to all UK major transport links, and 25 miles from Manchester Airport
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"I'm sure there will be many more occasions & unforgettable memories made in this house"

"This house is like something from a fairytale. It's beautiful, in fact better then we could have dreamed of."

THE UPPER HOUSE WEEKEND WEDDING

Celebrate with style. Truly exclusive private hire of your own Castle for the weekend.

BESPOKE WEDDING WEEKEND
2022/23 - £25,000.00
2024/25 - £27,000.00

  • Exclusive hire of the Castle from 10.00am Friday until 1.00pm Sunday
  • Up to 30 resident guests and a total of 130 on the wedding day
  • Minibus transfers included to/from Hayfield village for all non-resident guests on the wedding day
  • Bespoke self-catered dry-hire package, with an array of additional house-catering solutions available if required for all parts of the weekend (wedding feast is an additional cost)
  • Options for extended stays or check-outs
  • A choice of indoor and outdoor licensed wedding ceremony spaces – the Solstice Tower, The Medieval Great Hall, The Clock Tower Archway
  • Medieval Great Hall dating from 1430. Fireplaces at either end, bespoke candelabra flower hoops, stained glass windows. Tower music system for background music. Ceremony table, banqueting tables and banqueting chairs. Capacity for 100 ceremony, 66 dining, 130 dancing. Lighting on the Minstrels Gallery and Great Hall and Courtyard. Adjoining Garret Room chill out room with sofas, wood burning stove, sumptuous decor
  • Contemporary Tipi Dining Hall with wood composite decked flooring, handmade forged iron flower hoops, surround sound system, surround heating, wine fridge, picture window with views of Kinder Reservoir, contemporary tungsten, pea and wall wash lighting, dining chairs, circular tables for 130, variety of oblong tables as required, glassware, wine coolers, easels, Kinder Spring Waters on each table refreshed as required, PA system, cake tables
  • Central Castle Courtyard with covered reception space – 6 patio heaters, festoon lighting, outdoor lounge and bistro seating furniture, blankets, throws, skins and cushions atmospheric lighting, storm lanterns, furnished with rattan sofas and variety of seating, cushions, blankets and throws
  • Traditional English pub with fully stocked bar – open during staffed events
  • Woodstore Cocktail Bar - open in the evening with trained mixologist
  • 12 bedrooms including 3 family suites and a downstairs study room with quality occasional bed
  • Kinder Spring Waters by each bed
  • Luxury individual guest bathrobes, bath towels, hand towels and slippers in each bedroom
  • Cloud 9 hairdryers
  • 12 bathrooms with luxury bathroom dispensable shower and basin products from The Bath House, Cumbria
  • 5 fully equipped house kitchens, stocked with complimentary teas and instant coffee and chocolate selections, sugars, locally ground coffee blends by each kettle
  • Event equipment for use as required - storm lanterns, tea light holders, candle holders, vases, signs, postbox, easels, blackboards, present baskets & tables, large incense burner & table, outdoor cushions, blankets and throws, portable PA system
  • Schedule of client meetings throughout the booking period
  • Wedding Pack including action plans, suppliers list, drinks guide, guest guide, insurance guide, ceremony suppliers, wine list, cocktail list, templates, maps in bespoke wedding folder
  • Client access to Upper House online Client portal
  • Menu development meetings and food tastings with catering partners Vanilla in Allseasons at their premises in Congleton, Cheshire (wedding day catering is additional)
  • Invitation to complimentary wine tasting at Upper House
  • Management coordination from the start to the finish of the wedding day
  • 30 acre woodland grounds
  • Private access to the Kinder Mountain walks from the doorstep
  • Exclusive access to Kinder Reservoir with exclusive fishing rights for residents (terms and conditions apply)
  • Plentiful additional accommodation for guests available in beautiful Hayfield village
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CREATE YOUR BESPOKE WEEKEND

Our catering and activity partners can provide dining and social experiences throughout your stay - select from the following additions to give your weekend the wow factor.

Brunch

served on the Terrace or in the Dining room

Afternoon Tea

Self-service from the Breakfast Kitchen

Two Course Welcome Dinner

served in the candlelit Medieval Great Hall with open fires, 6.00pm - 9.00pm, all equipment, staff and heating included

Two Course Family Supper

freshly prepared and ready to heat

Barbeque

served on the Terrace, staff and remediation included

Tasting

Thanks to you, my family will remember this weekend forever! I will never forget it because it was the celebration of my wedding and we couldn't choose a better place to cherish our love and spend time with our families.

Monica x

Saturday & Sunday Add-ons

Minimum 24 people

Wedding Day Continental Breakfast

For guests to help themselves to in each house kitchen

Wedding Day Cooked Breakfast

Served in the House Dining Room

Additional Bar Services & Drinks Packages

Huntsman's Inn, Spirits Counters, Butler services - with staff, equipment and remediation. Price dependent on guest numbers and timings

Dogsitting Services

Dogs are not allowed to stay in the house but we partner with local services who are happy to bring the dog to you for short periods.

Sunday Lunch in the Dining Room

Max. 28 people

Sunday Lunch in the Medieval Great Hall

Served banquet style for a relaxed afternoon until 5.00pm. Additional Sunday Lunch guests (max. 16)

Barbeque

served on the Terrace, staff & remediation included

Evening Buffet

Family style

Babysitting Services

Professional babysitters can he hired for all parts of your weekend. Child ages and numbers will affect the number of sitters required.

Sunday Hot Breakfast Baps

Served buffet style in the Breakfast Kitchen

Sunday Night Accommodation

Whole house hire for up to 30 residents - no bedding change. Check out 10.00am Monday.

Additional Transport

• Minibus for additional guests over the weekend • Airport / Station transfers in Upper House Land Rover

Bedding Change

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Please note that Upper House is unable to provide one-day-only events for over 46 guests due to the terms of our planning permission.
UNFORGETTABLE

A unique wedding experience

Upper House provides exceptional residential weekend events, for the ultimate destination wedding in the UK.
Discover more about our offerings by opening the online brochure below. Our delectable Sample Menus are included in the brochure. A price illustration can be swiftly sent to you via the Email Request and a “what’s included” Inventory can be easily downloaded from the Request Form.
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WEDDING STORIES

Write your happily ever after...

David & Rebecca's wedding at Upper House Estate.

Shot by Nicola Thompson.
Jessica and Sam Taylor's spectacular Christmas wedding at Upper House Estate's private estate.

Shot by Alpas Media

Live your fairytale weekend...

Kerry & Bryn's magical wedding at Upper House Estate.

Shot by Nicholas Ray.

In your very own castle

Natasha & Tom's wedding celebrations at Upper House Estate.

Shot by James Tracy.
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The perfect setting for your happy ending...

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Marriage Ceremonies in England

Legal Ceremonies

Upper House is a venue licensed to hold legal marriages, same sex marriages and civil partnerships. You will need to book the venue in advance of applying for a legal marriage ceremony. Local Government Registrars will perform the ceremony at Upper House. You can email them (highpeak.registrars@derbyshire.gov.uk) to request their availability for the date you prefer. Once the date is booked, you will need to ensure that any visas and documents you will require for a legal marriage in the UK are in place. 

The British Government website can inform you of the requirements for a marriage in England. www.gov.uk/marriages-civil-partnerships

Personal Ceremonies

Upper House can also source a suitable personal celebrant for a non-legal marriage ceremony. Translators and translation services can also be sourced, and payment for any such services can be met with the provider.

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Upper House Estate
Kinder Road
Kinder
Hayfield
Derbyshire

Contact us

E: info@upperhousehayfield.com

T: 07973 781 513

Sovereign Events

Company Number: 13351081

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Discover more about our offerings by downloading our full online Wedding Brochure. Including further information about our wedding weekend and our delectable Sample Menus.