Outdoor Weddings - Questions & Answers

Booking arrangements are as follows: 

To secure a specific date you must pay the relevant booking fee in full ((you will pay an initial payment of £2000.00 and 

then the balance by two further equal payments split between the months left before your event, last payment 3 months before your event date)) unless special circumstances)). 

The booking fee is non-refundable. However we will under special circumstances move a date should the original date be no longer suitable. 

You will also be required to sign our Terms & Conditions document and return a hard copy to us to complete the booking, otherwise the booking will not be deemed secured.

All other balances are due one month before your event and the cash bond/damage deposit two weeks before your event and any suppliers or yourselves are on site. 

Our prices include V.A.T. We prefer to be open and clear with all of our investment prices.

You will ned to book the registrar once you have booked with us as our local Council Amber Valley Registrars will not take a booking without a venue being. 

Contact: Ilkeston Registration Office, Town Hall, Wharncliffe Road, Ilkeston, Derbyshire DE7 5RP Tel 01629 531344 email: erewash.registrars@derbyshire.gov.uk

Yes, we would recommend that you organise insurance for yours Wedding Day/Occasion. Wedding Insurance can protect you against a range of unfortunate and costly events at your wedding.   

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All optional extras are to be paid for at the latest one month before your event. 

Yes we do. However, large groups should contact us in advance to notify us of the number of people in the party. Groups are 6 people or more and will be asked to pay cash bond/damage deposit on booking. 

This is fully refundable on check out/departure as long as requirements have been met (please refer to T&Cs). 

Camping alongside an event such as a wedding will have to pay a cash/damage deposit, (This is however at our discretion). 

Bookings can only be taken from a responsible adult over the age of 25 years. 

We reserve the right to charge a bond/damage deposit if necessary, depending on the sort of event which if the premises are left in the same condition as when arrived is totally refundable.

No, this is camping on a working farm, so none of our fields are supplied with electricity. (We arrange silent generators for your events at your cost).

No generators for general camping. You are strongly advised to bring a torch, as it can get very dark in the countryside at night. 

There are no permanent toilets on the farm as this is a working farm. However, arrangements can be made for porta loos or luxury toilets to be hired for your event (at your cost). Luxury toilets are provided for such as a wedding in the booking fee for the wedding day only. Disabled toilets and additional toilets for camping are available but must be ordered as soon as possible to ensure availability. 

As with toilets there are no permanent showers available, but arrangements can be made for hire of them. These must be ordered as soon as possible to ensure availability .

Yes, there is always a tap in the field for drinking water and washing, be sure to bring your own containers with you to collect your water. 

You absolutely can source your own suppliers, except Bar / Drinks Suppliers as we cover all wet beverages with our own Bar & Staff. Your surplier can plug into your generator for their power

Have you seen our comprehensive SUPPLIERS DIRECTORY?

We are a fully licensed premises in both indoor and outdoor events, so yes, you can have a licensed bar, that will be supplied and run by ourselves. There is no charge for the actual hire of the bar.  No alcohol/wet beverages other than that we provide is to be consumed on our premises during the event.

We supply all your drink requirements, if any alcohol/wet beverages are consumed on our premises during your stay the cash bond/damage deposit will not be refunded, so please advise all your party this is your responsibility. Pricing for the glassware for the table wine and toast are on the optional extras list. 

If you require a specific wine for your tables other than our rolling stock this will carry a corkage – please refer to the optional extras for pricing. 

We provide ALL your glassware for your reception drink/toast (at a minimum cost) unless it is a specific requirement. 

Glassware will then be collected up after your meal and toasts and your party will then go onto plastic glasses. If you want to bring in a specific glassware there will be an additional charge for us to do this (priced at enquiry). it will not be refunded, so please advise all your party this is your responsibility. Pricing for the glassware for the table wine and toast are on the optional extras list. 

If you require a specific wine for your tables other than our rolling stock this will carry a corkage – please refer to the optional extras for pricing. 

A heater is provided within your booking fee (for outdoor wedding events) and will be used on your day if necessary. It is for your event day only any additional use will incur a diesel charge. For any other events please see optional extras list for price. 

You can smoke outside. We provide a metal bucket/s containing Sand for cigarette butts. 

Please ensure you and your guests do not leave cigarette butts behind as they are harmful to our animals & wildlife.

Biodegradable Confetti can be used on site, except for fresh Red Petalled florals in our Byre Barn or courtyard as they stain.

We do not store any outside supplier’s equipment due to the responsibility of it. 

If you need cold storage for such as food, you can hire a chiller van. We do not offer cold storage, or food storage and/or wedding cakes. 

There is no main road nearby; we are situated in a village that borders Shipley Country Park and Mapperley Reservoir where you can enjoy walking, cycling and fishing.  

No, you cannot spray any marks on the ground; the event after you would not want to see marks from the previous event.

NO, you should not enter any fields that are not designated for your event/camping. 

Fields with animals in them, in particular you must stay away from any cattle, as they can be extremely protective of their calves and we do have bulls running with them. 

Do not enter any fields that have crops in them. You can however use any public footpaths available. 

We ask you kindly stick to them at all times. Maps are available. Please be aware there is barbwire on all our fences DO NOT climb any fences or gates at any time. Any damage with result in you losing your cash bond/damage deposit.

Please be respectful of other campers, surrounding villages and minimise noise. 

After 10.30pm no loud music, etc. is tolerated unless part of an arranged event, which can then be until 12 midnight. 

All live bands have to cease at 11pm and we will not tolerate any bad language over the PA system. (or time applied for on the temporary events notice agree by us).

Yes, your dog/s can come with you, however it MUST always be kept on a lead at all times and any mess picked up immediately and disposed of with your rubbish. 

You must stay within your designated field with your dogs if it is an event, and under NO circumstances roam around the farm. 

This is strictly NOT permitted in fields with overhead power lines.  

Fireworks and Lanterns are NOT accepted on the farm for health & safely reasons and for the protection of our animals 

No, again, unfortunately Balloons are extremely harmful to farm animals, so we do not allow you to release them into the air.

Fires are only permitted by prior arrangement and must be in our 4ft round fire pit which is raised off the ground NOT ON THE GRASS, it must never be within 10 metres of a hedgerow or tree/tent, caravan etc. You must never leave a permitted fire unattended, and you must have a means of extinguishing it at hand (e.g. bucket of water or sand). You are also requested to use wood provided by us, and not stolen/taken from ours or surrounding woodlands. Details of the fire pit and wood supplied by the farm for the weekend are on the optional extras list. All hot ashes are to be disposed of in designated bins. 

Environmentally friendly BBQ’s are to be used and disposable BBQ’s are available upon request. (They MUST be raised high off the ground and hot ashes ONLY disposed of in designated bins not in general rubbish or food waste and you must take them away with you. No bonfires are allowed at all. The cash bond/damage deposit will not be refunded if this is not adhered to. So please advise all your party. 

Wood is provided by us on hire of the fire pit. 

Please do not gather wood from the woodlands or cut down living trees as this has a very negative impact on the environment & wildlife, and you will lose your cash bond/damage deposit.

AYou may arrive any time after 12 midday and before 8pm, out of hours’ arrival/departure can be arranged, you must arrange this prior on our 24-hour telephone number so that we can arrange for a member of staff to greet you and show you where to go and unlock any gates. 

4 Days. We allow your marquee/tipi, etc. to be on site before your event i.e. Thursday, if your event is on a Saturday until the following Monday 12 midday.

The actual days of your event must be disclosed to us before booking or you will be in breach of our conditions and jeopardise the reund of your bond.

You MUST inform your suppliers that they must be completely vacated from the site the Monday lunchtime 12 midday (unless we specify otherwise).

For a Saturday event, we ask that you start to clear down on the Sunday so that supplier/s of structures such as Marquees, can take down either on the Sunday or on the Monday after your event. 

For longer stays or mid week events, please contact us to discuss.

We have four rooms in the farmhouse, two doubles, two share a jack & jill bathroom, one of which is a double, the other is a twin. Please contact for details. It is for residence only during their stay. We provide a continental breakfast in a basket.

Check in time is 1pm and check out is 11am.

our rooms are for a minimum of 2 nights and should the occupiers of the rooms change between the nights booked the will be a compulsory change over fee - please see optional extras.

PLEASE NOTE: the rooms are subject to availability.

You may arrive anytime after 1pm and before 8pm. Out of hours’ arrival & departure times can be arranged, but this must be arranged with us in advance. You can do this by contacting us by phone [24-hour telephone number] so that we can arrange for a member of staff to greet you onto site and show you to your accommodation, etc. (see optional extras on the website for more details).

Tel. + (0) 7807 812 938

PLEASE NOTE: the rooms are subject to availability.

Yes, but we do not have electric hook ups or disposal of toilet/soiled water facilities (this would need to be taken away with you). There is drinking water within the field. 

Camping fees are negotiated at time of booking; this will depend on the type of event and length of stay. Fees are per pitch per night and each pitch is up to 6 people per tent. (glamping pitches are to be pre-paid at final balances - see optiinal extras)

For such as a wedding, birthday or anniversary party the fee is £25.00 per pitch per night (2024 prices). Where your guests have a bell tent, regular tent, caravan, camper-van or even sleep in their cars this will be classed as a pitch.

All glamping is to be paid for at final balances - please ask for details.

Free car parking is available at the farm. However, in wetter months (also depending on farm animals and rotation) you will have to walk a short distance with your luggage to your event/camping spot.  

We ask that all cars be parked in a designated car park area away from any tents. Please bring with you suitable footwear and clothing. 

In the spring/summer, you will generally be allowed to take your vehicle to the event/camping field, but all cars must be parked in the designated car parking area NOT by any tents. 

Local taxis are available and are quite happy to pick up any guests/campers from the field. 

Please ask a member of staff for numbers should you require them.

ALL rubbish must be removed from the farm by yourselves we do not have facilities to dispose of rubbish. 

For events, disposal of your rubbish can be arranged by prior arrangement, at a fee or a clear-up service is available on the optional extras. 

The cash bond/damage deposit will not be refunded if this is not adhered to. So please advise all your party. There is a local refuse centre in our nearest town of Ilkeston. 

No.

No, you will need to heat your own water and wash up at your pitch.

The NHS specifically warns against contact with sheep during lambing season (First half of the year). There are rare and dangerous complications that can be caused by this contact, and even through contact with those who have been around lambing ewes. It is advisable to check with your doctor before coming to stay at the farm if you are pregnant. 

If you have any issues which you cannot resolve and which you feel are ruining your stay with us, please let us know at the immediate time. 

If you are having an event, with a liquor licence, we will be available at the bar otherwise you will have our 24-hours telephone number, please do not hesitate to use this if needed, we want your stay/event to be a happy one.