The West Mill

Derby

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The West Mill - Venues - Derby - Derbyshire

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The West Mill is a unique wedding venue set in the Grade I listed former cotton spinning mill. We are an exclusive use, no corkage venue, licensed for civil weddings and receptions.

Here at The West Mill we pride ourselves on our professionalism, enthusiasm and passion for creating memorable weddings and a seamless service to our couples and their guests.
Since launching in 2015, the venue has enjoyed considerable success and together with our unique venue, we believe that our team is behind those achievements. From our Event Managers, to our Housekeepers we strive to create the most exceptional wedding experience for our couples. From the initial viewing to the day itself, we’re here to take care of you and you not only leave as newlyweds but friends too.

The West Mill is a magnificent Grade I Listed former industrial mill dating back to the early 1800’s. The mill has been restored and converted into a beautiful wedding venue creating a magnificent setting for your wedding day.

Originally built as a cotton spinning mill, the building played an important part in the history of the Industrial Revolution. Having laid empty and derelict the four-storey building has been lovingly restored back to life.

The mill’s renovation has retained all of the industrial architecture of the 1800’s and is positioned in a superb setting on the riverbanks of the River Derwent. Inside, think barrel-vaulted ceilings, exposed brick walls, cast iron columns and beams, with breath-taking views of the weir.

The West Mill Venue is an exclusive use venue, licensed for civil weddings and wedding receptions. This means that The West Mill is yours for the day from 11am right the way through to midnight.

You and your guests will have exclusive use of our Venue and we guarantee that the only people on the grounds of The West Mill will be your guests and our wedding team.

Our catering partners share our commitment to excellence and integrity and will discuss the cost of your individual requirements openly and clearly. You are free to pick and choose elements from suggested menus or work with our well-respected catering team to design your own bespoke menu. Your wedding breakfast is cooked in our kitchen onsite and all produce is sourced locally where possible.

The West Mill is a no corkage venue which means you can bring your own drinks for the daytime reception and wedding breakfast, without a corkage charge. All standard glassware, ice and props are included as well as a fully staffed team to prepare and serve your drinks.

Our exclusive accommodation consists of eight en-suite double bedrooms (sleeping sixteen adults and up to five children). All styled by West Mill Venue signature style. The Grade II listed Mill House was originally constructed in 1799 as the Mill Managers House. Sadly, the building had not been used since the 1970s and was in need of major renovation.
Combining the Georgian architecture of the 1800s with the industrial style of The West Mill, we have carefully restored the building into a boutique house to accommodate you and your guests on your wedding night.

The West Mill at a Glance

Price Range

P.O.A

Bedrooms

Type of Venue

Historic
Same-Sex Weddings
City Centre
Exclusive Use

Seated Capacity

Up to 160

Reception Capacity

Up to 160

Exclusive use wedding venue No-corkage fee for your daytime drinks City Centre Venue Grade II luxury accommodation less than a stone’s throw away No hidden extras policy - ensures that you know exactly what your day will cost right at the start, with no unpleasant surprises after you’ve booked. We have lovingly restored a historic mill back to life to offer a unique wedding venue and experience. HistoricCity Hotel / City VenueNo of Weddings Hosted : Number of Weddings Hosted - More Than 50Location : In The CityNearest Town : DerbyConfetti Permitted View More

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Rebekah and Philip

Love at first sight

We knew The West Mill was perfect for us within a few minutes of our viewing. It’s such a beautiful building that holds so much character and history. My 90 year old grandmother worked in a cotton spinning mill and I love the connection between her past and our future as she’s so special to me. All four floors have been so thoughtfully restored and the combination of the exposed brick walls, fairy lights, lanterns and vintage record machines are just charming. When we walked into the wedding breakfast room I had tears in my eyes at the thought of sharing such a wonderful day with our family and friends in such a beautiful place. The staff have been fantastic and so helpful already, and made the process of booking easy and stress free, offering lots of helpful advice and even comprehensive styling notes so we can plan ahead for decorations and personal touches. A truly wonderful place. We also have booked the stunning The Mill House cottage accommodation and waking up as a married couple with our closest family and friends will be a super lovely treat.

Ashley and Chad

Vintage vibes with a personal touch

Finding a venue that has everything you could ask for is daunting to say the least, but on arriving at The West Mill, we knew we'd found the perfect place for us to commit ourselves to each other.
Despite being conveniently located near Derby city centre, the site is nestled next to a huge park, overlooks the river and comes with 8 rooms accommodation on the day. Inside, the decor is all dark woods and vintage leather couches which leave huge potential to either brighten with white florals and greenery or go full gothic with your colour scheme.
The styling team (and in-house catering team) have also been nothing short of amazing despite the challenges of the current Covid situation and have offered unparallelled support - even when answered the daftest of questions.
Hands down cannot find a fault. And that's even before they ramp up their assistance as we get closer to our big day!

Beth and Tom

Super helpful

This page has been a great inspiration for our wedding day

Laura and Fraser

Fabulous!

Brilliant customer service! Postponing our wedding has been made so much easier with the help and support of the team at the West Mill. We can’t wait to get married there!

Jasmine and Paul

Early days

Only just booked our venue but super impressed so far! Great communication and lovely friendly team so excited!!

Lucy and Adil

Been amazing through pandemic

The West Mill is not only a stunning venue with amazing food, and awesome staff in general, but also have been a breeze throughout these weird times we live in. They’ve been so empathetic and fair to everyone with the way they’ve handled moving dates cos of Covid (which we’ve had to do twice, both times were swift and simple).

Kitty and Drew

Amazing

Beautiful venue, perfect for what my partner and I were looking for. Can’t wait for our special day. So organised and staff are all amazing!

Charlene and Dominick

Wedding High

Absolutely love all the suppliers we have that will be delivering the wedding of our dreams

Kayley and Bradie

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The team have been so accommodating, even with a global pandemic going on! Can't wait to finally get married there in 6 weeks!

Emily and dean

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Its a beautiful place! So rustic and stunning, we fell in love with it as soon as we saw it and knew we had to marry there!

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The gorgeous wedding of Pip & Michael at The West Mill Venue, Derbyshire. Their wedding day was simply stunning from the decor, the dress, the flowers and above all, the people. Videographer: Those Girls (That Girl Emily)