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Last update: June 2023
The West Mill is a historic wedding venue located on the banks of the River Derwent in Derby, Derbyshire. This Grade I listed property has been lovingly restored and has retained many of its original features. Here, you and your beloved can celebrate in style, surrounded by the perfect blend of historic architecture and contemporary amenities offered here.
Facilities and Capacity
The West Mill offers many beautiful event spaces to host your entire wedding celebration on-site. Located on the top floor, The Cotton Quarter is licensed for civil ceremonies and can comfortably accommodate up to 160 guests. Here, original tile flooring, exposed brickwork, and cast iron beams create a warm and inviting atmosphere for your heartfelt vow exchange. The Georgian-paned windows throughout this room offer views of Darley Park and the flowing river, providing a breathtaking ceremony backdrop. Afterwards, your guests can retire to The Gallery for a relaxed drinks reception. Situated on the ground floor, this space offers an industrial-chic aesthetic comprising cast-iron beams, polished concrete flooring, and vintage decor. The Breakfast Room provides a bright and airy space for a seated dining experience. Here, original barrel-vaulted arches, exposed brickwork, and Georgian-paned windows create a historic ambience for up to 160 seated guests. This venue also boasts a dedicated evening reception space, The Spinning Room, for your occasion. This first-floor space features vintage booth seating, an industrial-style bar area, a spacious dance floor, and room for live event entertainment. The venue’s delightful Bridal Suite is available for the wedding party to relax and prepare for their day in comfort and style. Overnight accommodations for up to 16 adults and five children are also available on the property. The beautiful grounds here provide ample picturesque wedding photography spots for you and your beloved to capture your wedding portraits.
Services Offered
The West Mill is an exclusive-use venue, meaning that you and your guests will have this expansive property to yourselves for the duration of your event. Their in-house culinary team can create a stunning wedding menu to impress your guests, and there is a wide selection of beverage options to choose from. The venue’s dedicated wedding coordinator will work with you to ensure that you get the most from this magnificent setting for your special day.
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The best wedding venue ever!
From the moment we stepped into the West Mill to view we knew this was the place we were going to get married. We booked it there and then and instantly fell in love not just with the venue but with the west mill team. They go above and beyond and nothing is too much trouble! Anything you want they will do there best to support you with it. The venue is just INCREDIBLE!!! Our guests were absolutely blown away as we were. I could go on and go about how amazing this place is but honestly just go and look for yourselves- you will not be disappointed!!!
Thank you Team West Mill for helping us create the best day of our lives! Just wish we could do it all over again!
Mr and Mrs Lawrence xx
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Amazing venue!
It was the second venue myself and my husband went to and we knew it was the one, so much so that we canceled other venue viewings.
They know exactly what they are doing and the day ran seamlessly (special thanks to Nicola at The West Mill)
I am very much an over thinker and worrier but I can honestly say I had no nerves on my day as I just knew the venue had it covered, and they really did.
We had so many guests speaking to us about the venue and how amazing it was, even now, weeks after we are still being told what a great venue!!
We can't not mention the food, WOW, it's amazing and whatever you pick you cannot go wrong.
Thank you for making our special day truly amazing, it really was the best day of our lives
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Unique, stress-free & versatile venue!
First of all, we had to postpone the wedding due to Covid, and it couldn't have been an easier process. Everyone at the venue was very supportive and allowed us time to consider our options. It was this moment, I realised how lucky we were to have our big day in such safe hands.
There were a number of planning events we really enjoyed, but most notably, the taster evening! It was so great to visit the venue and see it set-up and speak to so many members of staff. Throughout the entire planning process, there was always someone at the venue, at the end of the phone or an email to answer our questions, and we never felt like an inconvenience.
Our event manager was also so lovely - she helped us to stay calm on the big day and was generally a pleasure to be around. All staff were attentive and our guests had nothing but praise for every aspect of the venue.
Aside from how helpful and lovely the staff are, the big pull was obviously how gorgeous and versatile the venue is. At West Mill, they have a number of props, decorations, candles and all table linen/cutlery etc. which you are able to use. Alternatively, it's easy enough to hire in companies or add some special details yourself. The good thing is that without adding any of that, the venue is gorgeous as it is, so you can't really go wrong!
There are so many other pros to booking this venue; we really loved how flexible the catering plans were - fantastic vegan options, sharing platters and alternatives to suit your vision. We decided to go for trestle tables and found it was such a sociable set-up! The on-site dressing room was also something we really loved! It looks small but we managed to have around 10 people getting ready in there, and it didn't feel too full.
The thing we loved most about this venue, was the size! We had a winter wedding and the weather was terrible! However, it really didn't affect our day as each element to the wedding took place on a different floor and so, it felt as though we were moving locations throughout the day. Guests made comments about how varied the day was and that the venue was full of surprises.
I could go on and on about The West Mill but I'll will sum-up by saying that I have no negatives, and I would encourage anyone wanting a stylish, sociable and stress-free wedding, to book this venue! 🙌
Our Perfect Wedding
The team were absolutely incredible setting everything up and the staff were so kind and supportive to everything we asked for to the finest detail.
We’d also like to send a HUGE thank you to the catering team. The wedding breakfast was brilliant. We couldn’t stop talking about how fantastic the food was throughout and our guests said they’d never had such beautiful food at a wedding before, everything was perfect.
We will do nothing but recommend The West Mill as the best wedding venue future bride and grooms could ask for. It has been such an easy process to the build up of our big day and we cannot thank you all enough.
Amazing venue - we had the best day !
Absolutely Amazing
Best Day Ever!
One of the great things about The West Mill is that each part of your wedding happens on a different floor, so there is none of this ushering guests out whilst the room is set up.
The owners have done an amazing job with the decor, we loved the industrial chic style.
Hannah from the West Mill Kitchen was fantastic - great communication, ideas and recommendations. The food was fantastic and our catering manager on the day was also brilliant.
We also recommend hiring The Mill House in the night of your wedding too, much like the venue it’s very well done and aesthetically pleasing and convenient!
All in all if you book The West Mill you won’t be disappointed! Highly recommend! Thank you guys for the Best Day Ever!
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The Fantastic West Mill
I would strongly recommend The West Mill.
Best Day Ever
The staff go above and beyond to ensure that your day runs perfectly and the onsite caterers Jenkinsons are equally fantastic.
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Best venue ever!
Amazing venue,truly amazing day
From the early stages to our Wedding day itself, the staff were absolutely brilliant in every way. Our ‘taster’ evening was fabulous & we were blown away by the standard of the food,so difficult to make our final food selections as it was all so beautiful, both in taste & presentation.
We had an amazing ( life saver) event manager in Jane,who just made everything so easy, eliminating any stress & worries we had,she guided us & made everything’perfect’.
Our entire Wedding day was amazing, the venue,staff, our dj & photographer ALL played a huge part in an unforgettable day, really words can’t explain just how brilliant the West Mill is.
The biggest Thank you for creating the most special of special days for us, I can’t imagine a better Wedding venue!
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* A night at The West Mill *
Join us for two nights throughout January to relive your Wedding Day, or have a sneak peak ahead of your upcoming day!
Live music, welcome drinks & a three course meal with a late night DJ & photobooth.
Table bookings only - minimum 6 guests, maximum 10 guests per table.
* A night at The West Mill *
Join us for two nights throughout January to relive your Wedding Day, or have a sneak peak ahead of your upcoming day!
Live music, welcome drinks & a three course meal with a late night DJ & photobooth.
Table bookings only - minimum 6 guests, maximum 10 guests per table.
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