Information For The Whitworth

Today The Whitworth operates as a venue for a wide variety of events, all of which help to support the upkeep of the building and extensive park land.

Here at The Whitworth we have a variety of rooms available to hire for all occasions from corporate conferences, community events to private parties. Take a walk around our four ornamental ponds. Once a Victorian boating lake these ponds are now home to an abundance of wildlife all year round. Our library is perfect for an intimate ceremony, wedding breakfast or evening celebration. Ideal for smaller wedding parties you have the choice of either using the room as a scenic
backdrop for your ceremony or as a handsome
space to host your guests for an evening
reception. The Gallery is a modern addition to the building is an elegantly clean space for couples to use as a blank canvas to decorate as they please.
Complete with skylights and floor to ceiling
windows on the outer wall the natural light really
helps to bring the beautiful parkland inside. Built over the former Victorian swimming pool is our Brunel room. This space is elegant and light with central skylights running the length of the room and
intricate metalwork arching across the ceiling.
The perfect space for family centered weddings with fantastic flexibility for a wide range of celebrations. The Brunel really is something special.
The grandest room in The Whitworth would have to be the Ballroom, a truly impressive space, for hosting your wedding party.
With an elevated balcony overlooking the lower floor and a double door entrance via the grand staircase this
room really is a stunning space to celebrate in.
Complete with vaulted ceilings with eye catching chandeliers this room does not require much else in terms of decor. The recently refurbished floors are also
an exquisite detail as well as a beautiful original fireplace adjacent to the oak bar. An outdoor celebration in our beautiful grounds could be the perfect way to welcome all your guests. Whether you're looking to host an outdoor wedding or a garden party we have ample space to suit your needs.
We have plenty of space to erect a marquee and with the ornamental ponds and beautiful tree-lined paths
there is beauty around every corner.

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Our building and park are steeped in Victorian industrial history. Lady Louisa Whitworth, wife of the industrialist Sir Joseph Whitworth, had a vision of creating a place where people could meet for leisure, recreational and educational purposes. At The Whitworth, we know how to create the perfect atmosphere for that special event in your life. No matter what your preferences or special requests might be, we can make them happen. Since opening n 1890, we have hosted countless celebrations in our unique and elegant wedding venue. The Whitworth is a historic Grade II listed building set in the heart of Darley Dale, an ideal location for you to celebrate your wedding day. The venue dates back to 1890 founded by Lady Whitworth, wife to famous industrialist Sir Joseph Whitworth. Nestled within 10 acres of beautiful parkland in the heart of the Peak District with fantastic transport links and nearby accomodation. Two floors of beautifully decorated rooms, the grand oak staircase, vaulted ceilings and original fireplaces ensure the venue radiates charm from every corner. Are are looking for an outdoor wedding space? We have plenty of space to erect a marquee and with the ornamental ponds and beautiful tree-lined paths there is beauty around every corner.

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The Whitworth, Station Road, Darley Dale, Derbyshire, DE4 2EQ

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