The West Mill

Derby

5 EXCELLENT

69 Reviews

The West Mill - Venues - Derby - Derbyshire

Information For The West Mill

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

In House DancefloorCeremony LicenceAlcohol LicenseIn House CateringClean UpPre-Wedding ConsultationStaff ProvidedTables And Chairs ProvidedTableware ProvidedTastingsOn The Day Wedding CoordinationBridal Changing FacilitiesExclusive UseGrade Listed BuildingIn House Wedding CoordinatorOnsite ParkingOutdoor SpaceWater ViewLovely GroundsRusticGarden OutdoorSame-Sex View Less

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5 EXCELLENT

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Sarah Smyth

Review Date

03 Nov 2019

We had our wedding reception here in October and it was honestly such a perfect venue! The food from Jenkinson’s was amazing and all staff were so attentive. Everything about the day was planned meticulously and it showed! We especially loved Sam our wedding planner- his communication was faultless from start to finish and he was so attentive on the day. Knowing her was in charge really helped me relax and stopped me worrying; if You’re able to request him I definitely would! The venue itself is stunning, as are the grounds which made for some beautiful wedding photos. We would definitely recommend this venue to anyone!

Karl Crossland

Review Date

13 Oct 2019

12.10.19 If you’re reading this you already appreciate the stunning beauty of the building. So, please let me assure your wedding experience at The West Mill will be no less spectacular. The whole team work hard to offer a truly unique, modern approach to wedding hosting to make sure you have the best day... just like we did! Every couple is allocated an Event Manager, ours was Abi who was absolutely superb throughout the whole process. Thank you!

Response from The West Mill

Thank you so much Karl for your lovely words. It wa such a special day All the best to you & Kim! // The West Mill Events Team

Hayley Pickering

Review Date

07 Oct 2019

Got married here.. amazing venue. Perfect from start to finish. Staff and caterers provide an excellent service

Nichola Lund-Yates

Review Date

06 Oct 2019

I got married at The West Mill in July, and can't thank them enough for the most perfect day! We love The West Mill as soon as we saw it, even though it was the first on our list to visit, we left knowing we had to get married there. The staff were helpful throughout the whole process of getting married and on the day it couldn't have gone better! The food from Jenkinsons was amazing and all our guests loved it! Special thanks to Lucie who was our Events Manager, she did an amazing job of setting everything up the day before perfectly, and making sure everything ran like clockwork on the day. We will always recommend The West Mill to any of our friends or family getting married, and it will always hold a very special place in our hearts!

Response from The West Mill

It really was the perfect day Thank you for your lovely words Nichola! // The West Mill Events Team

Jennie Tucker

Review Date

27 Sep 2019

For me it wasn’t just the wedding day (which of course was incredible) but the whole wedding experience The West Mill team delivered that made the year leading up to our day so exciting. From the first venue tours from the directors explaining everything you need to know, to additional planning meetings, the taster evenings and knowing they were always an email or call away. Then onto our wedding day, so many last minute changes that were beyond our control, yet the team were there on the day to make it all appear seamless. We had the most amazing day! Thank you again for everything. Xxxx

Response from The West Mill

Thank you SO much for your lovely words Jennie! Hope you are both well :) // The West Mill Events Team

Hannah Shuttlewood

Review Date

26 Sep 2019

Our experience of Wedding planning and getting married at the West Mill was impeccable from start to finish. When my fiance and I turned up a day early to view the venue, Andrew, the owner, felt so guilty (it wasn't his fault at all) that he insisted on reimbursing our petrol money! The entire team answered every little question and ensured our day ran so smoothly. As a designer, I was very particular about how I wanted things to look and our coordinator Lucie made all of my dreams come true (and then some). Although the beautifully renovated mill speaks for itself, Andrew and his team are the soul of The West Mill and make it what it is. Not many venue owners are there to help lug your table tennis table and tandem bike out of a van, on the morning of your wedding. I would recommend The West Mill in a heartbeat and just hope to get invited to a wedding there soon.

Response from The West Mill

Thank you so much for taking the time to leave such a lovely review Hannah. It was such a beautiful day! // The West Mill Events Team

Gareth May

Review Date

07 Aug 2019

Got married here and was brilliant. The venue abs those who work there were spot on!

Dave Lovell-Morgan

Wedding Date

13 Jul 2019

Absolutely perfect venue

We got married in July 2019, and had an absolutely perfect day - I can't give any negative feedback at all. Its an absolutely stunning venue for your day. The staff are absolutely amazing, and make the day go so easily, such as coping with changing guest numbers. The caterers linked with the venue are brilliant, and the catering staff great with all our guests. They just made it so easy, with things like signs, and drink coming the day beforehand. And the house next door was a lovely extra for our immediate family. Couldn't recommend this place enough, and I'm just gutted that its all now over.

Alison Smith

Review Date

25 May 2019

The entire experience of having our wedding at the West Mill was amazing. from the moment we booked it to driving away the morning after the wedding the staff could not have been more helpful. Our guests were totally blown away by how beautiful the venue was and the beauty of the Mill itself means you have so little to do to make it look stunning. can't rate you highly enough or thank you enough for making our day everything we'd dreamed of and more. Ali & Dave Smith

Joy Carr

Review Date

25 May 2019

We got married here on the 23rd May 2019. The venue, setting and staff were all brilliant. We had the most amazing day. Thank you so much West Mill and Kathryn for looking after us and giving us the wedding of our dreams. Joy & Chris xx

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