THE UPPER HOUSE WEEKEND WEDDING
Celebrate with style. Truly exclusive private hire of your own Castle for the weekend.
ESTATE FOR THE WEEKEND
£27,500.00
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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 -
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, 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 100, 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 – 9 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
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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 -
10 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 -
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 -
Plentiful additional accommodation for guests available in beautiful Hayfield village
CREATE YOUR BESPOKE WEEKEND
Our catering and activity partners can provide dining and social experiences throughout your stay
Brunch
served on the Terrace or in the Dining room
Afternoon Tea
Self-service from the Breakfast Kitchen
Cocktails
Cocktail masterclass with your guests
Sunday Family Breakfast
Post wedding breakfast served in The Great Hall
Barbeque
served on the Terrace, staff and remediation included
Wine Tasting
Enjoy a group wine tasting the night before your wedding
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
Add-ons
Sunday Night Accommodation
Whole house hire for up to 30 residents – no bedding change. Check out 10.00am Monday.
Babysitting Services
Professional babysitters can he hired for all parts of your weekend. Child ages and numbers will affect the number of sitters required.
Barbeque
served on the Terrace, staff & remediation included
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.
Bedding Change
Additional Transport
• Minibus for additional guests over the weekend
• Airport / Station transfers in Upper House Land Rover
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.
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.