Located in Staffordshire, The Ashes is a wonderful venue for a beautiful wedding celebration.

From the stunning formal gardens you can look out over the spectacular parkland scenery and see the winding tree-lined driveway as it approaches the grand property. The grade II listed family home and unique collection of listed barns provide the perfect setting for your big day.

The venue is set at the foothills of the Peak District National Park. To fill your wedding album with many wonderful memories, The Ashes has plenty of backdrops that are perfect for your all-important wedding photos. The formal lawns and ponds provide picture-perfect settings, and the wildflower meadow and lower lake are simply stunning.

The award-winning barn venue is available for exclusive hire, so you and your guests can enjoy all that the venue has to offer in a private celebration. Exclusivity is included in the venue hire charge and includes use of:

The West Barn

The East Barn

The Old Dairy

The gorgeous grounds and gardens

The Old Dairy is available for the bridal party to add those final touches to their perfect bridal looks and enjoy a glass of bubbly ahead of the ceremony.

We can cater for small, intimate occasions for around 30 or 40 guests and larger events with up to 150. The 17th century rustic West Barn is the perfect space for your ceremony. The charming Juliet Balcony gives the venue distinct character and the perfect space for musicians during the ceremony.

Following your ceremony, The East Barn is a spacious banqueting hall for your wedding breakfast and evening celebrations.

Winner of the BEST WEDDING VENUE at the National Wedding Industry Awards 2014!