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Knockerdown Wedding Village

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Price: £3,750 – £16,500

Guests: 100

Bedrooms: 42

Deals available: 1

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Description

All Yours, All Weekend | What's Included

One of the best things about hosting your wedding at Knockerdown is the flexibility we provide as a DIY Wedding Venue. You're free to design your day exactly how you want it. Whether it's your favourite private chefs or street food trucks, or relaxed dining the choice is yours. You can personalise your entertainment - from photo booths and casino tables to DJ's or live bands.

16 charming self catering holiday cottages sleeping up to 93 wedding guests
Private use of superb onsite facilities including indoor heated swimming pool, social lounge with games room, outdoor children's play area and large meadow area with dog run and more
Exclusive use of our spacious 100-person event space, great for the ceremony and reception
Full support and assistance throughout your booking with our events team to assist your wedding planning, including a wedding planning tool from Hostology
Our events team set up of the ceremony room, wedding breakfast room, and evening reception room, personalising each turn around with all you chosen decorations and plans as required
Free onsite parking for up to 100 guests with 2x Electric Vehicle Charging Points
Area for marquee sitting if required
Maximum of 18 dogs across our 9 selected dog friendly cottages
Use of the outdoor wedding gazebo for a civil ceremony, drinks reception, bandstand, champagne & canapes station
No hidden extra cost & no corkage fees
Freedom to choose your own suppliers

Message from the team

Name of Wedding Contact: Fiona Buxton

At Knockerdown Wedding Village, we believe your wedding should be as unique as you are. Our DIY venue gives you the freedom to choose your own suppliers, personalise every detail, and create a celebration that truly reflects you. We're here to support you along the way with advice, ideas, and trusted local supplier recommendations whenever you need them. We'd love to help you bring your dream wedding to life. Fiona Buxton Events Manager

Experience

Year Business Was Established

1986

No. of Weddings Hosted

More than 50

Public Liability Insurance

Yes

No. of People In Team

Overview of Knockerdown Wedding Village

Wedding Venue Type

Barn / Farm

Wedding Venue Capacity

Dining Capacity

100

Reception Capacity

100

Wedding Venue Accommodation

No. of Bedrooms

Sleeps No. of People

Bridal Suite

Standard Room

Wedding Ceremony & Reception

Sound system available

Wedding license

Outdoor Ceremony Available

Confetti permitted

Dancefloor available

Church within walking distance

Complete flexibility to do "Your Wedding Your Way"

Wedding Venue Details

Exclusive use

Marquee permitted

Bridal Changing Facilities

Pet friendly

Disabled access

On-site parking

Ballroom

Outdoor Reception Space

In-house wedding coordinator

Indoor Heated Swimming Pool

Wedding Catering

External catering permitted

Alcohol license

No corkage charge for own alcohol

Cultural Specialists

Other

Pricing for Knockerdown Wedding Village

Wedding Venue Hire Only

£3,750.00 – £16,500.00

Packages (total price)

£4,000.00 – £16,000.00

Number of guests included: 100

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What's Included?

Wedding coordinator available on the day

Guest accommodation included

Furniture included

Couple accommodation included

Day before set up available

Knockerdown Cottage Pricing - Are you looking for a Day Wedding, Mini Weekend Wedding OR a 3 night Weekend Wedding? Just remember when viewing our prices, please bear in mind that some of our packages include cottage accommodation at the venue for all of your guests, which means that your guests also get a weekend retreat in the Peak District. TOP TIP - The majority of our wedding couples charge their guests for the weekend accommodation to recover the package costs - so we would advise you to charge approx £130 to £150 per person on our exclusive venue package for up to 90 guests, which then means you would only pay from £1,500 to £2,300 for "Your Wedding Village" for the weekend (assuming you have 90 paying guests).

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Reviews (74)

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Joanne & Edward
20/04/2020
The Eccles ExperienceThe Eccles Experience
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Amy Unwin
20/04/2020
Amazing WeekendAmazing Weekend
We just want to say a massive thank you again to you and everybody who helped on Saturday! We couldn't have done it without your help and you've been brilliant right from the start! :) Thanks again for everything! Many Thanks, Amy and Cameron 20-23 April 18 We just want to say a massive thank you again to you and everybody who helped on Saturday! We couldn't have done it without your help and you've been brilliant right from the start! :) Thanks again for everything! Many Thanks, Amy and Cameron 20-23 April 18
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Kay & Andy
20/04/2020
A Weekend to RememberA Weekend to Remember
Fiona & the Knockerdown Team Thank you for making our day so Special, you`ve helped so much and made this weekend a weekend to remember. Looking forward to coming back in future years to relive it all again!!! Love Kay & Andy x 22-25th June 2018 Fiona & the Knockerdown Team Thank you for making our day so Special, you`ve helped so much and made this weekend a weekend to remember. Looking forward to coming back in future years to relive it all again!!! Love Kay & Andy x 22-25th June 2018
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Jo & Ed
20/04/2020
The perfect day 🙂The perfect day 🙂
On the 17th September 2016… A very early start for us! Driving through Derbyshire , round skinny country lanes, through tiny little towns, and finally arriving at Knockerdown Cottages in Ashbourne. And wow- what a venue! The perfect little holiday retreat – our Couple had the whole venue to themselves and their guests, for the entire weekend. It’s made up of many tiny cottages, an indoor swimming pool, playground, and a huge room for the wedding ceremony and meal. Within walking distance to Carsington Water Resivoir too, so theres plenty to do! We were greeted by Fiona who is the Events Coordinator, who assured us that both the bride and groom were cool as cucumbers that morning. As we both went off in our separate ways to the bride and groom, we knew this day was going to be so much fun… The large courtyard area was arranged with blue and white, polka dot and patterned bunting, and a chalkboard with a welcome sign complete with an alpaca drawing, a sign of things to come… As I entered the Brides cottage at the very end of the accommodation, I was welcomed with a super excited giddy Jo in the middle of having her makeup done by Sophie, rollers in! The prep was well underway, and as they chatted amongst themselves I snuck off to take some dress and shoe shots – not your average wedding shoes! We just loved Jo’s quirky twist to her outfit with her pencil shoes, so cute! All the while Ed was still chilling out – taking his time getting ready and chatting with his best man, Eoghainn, who was also practicing his speech while Ed was nipping out. Back with the bride, hair was being curled and parts put up into braids. After the most beautiful coloured wildflowers were delivered, a few were added to Jo’s hair which complimented her gorgeous hairpiece perfectly. I got a sneaky peek at their absolutely stunning custom made weddings rings by Rhona Mccallum too, what a beautiful style. It would be soon time for the Bride to get into her dress – but first a quick play on the slides and swings out side was in order with her bridesmaids of course. Her mother helped her get into her dress, and her Bridesmaids helped her down the stairs to meet her very proud Dad, and the veil was on – and a few excited squeals later, she was ready! The guests and Groom awaited in the Ceremony room as Jo, her Father, and two Bridesmaids made their way over. Once Ed saw his beautiful bride the happiness beamed from him – and Jo the same when she saw her groom, greeting him with a quick kiss and a giggle. After the elegant ceremony followed, (with the couple exchanging their personal vows, there were sniffles and sobs all around), it was on to the longest confetti line ever! And then… The alpaca’s and Mens Choir! Guests listened to the lovely singing of the Choir, Ed’s Father being among the voices, and mingled while feeding the alpacas, I’m not sure who was more excited at all this, the guests or us! 🙂 Of course a few couple shots with the alpacas were a must – including a highly requested photoboming picture, so much fun! The tables for the meal had been decorated with with movie themes – each one a custom made terrarium with figures made by Jo and Ed themselves. Such a lovely idea and a great personal touch, it was obvious so much time and effort went into the planning of this wedding from start to finish with such fine details. (Even the cake toppers were hand made – a little fox and robot , the same for Jo’s bouquet with tiny figurines in resin!) It was then time for the speeches, with a guest appearance from Jo’s old teddies, and a heartfelt speech from the Best man and Groom. Later on while the guests ate, it was time to set up our photobooth! With lots of silly props, and glittery tinsel background. The cake was, quite literally, a cheese mountain! With block of cheese stacked on top of each other, decorated with grapes and crackers, and was cut using a custom made cheese knife engraved with the words “we brie-long together”. A quick rush back out while we took some couple shots and candid photos in the sunset – our absolute favourite time of day. After a quick change of dress from the Bride, it was on to the first dance to the live band, which the couple had been taking dancing lessons for, and performed perfectly. Knockerdown Cottages at Gainsborough Retreats is such a beautiful venue – the large open areas are perfect for groups images and for the guests to mingle , which is the best for candid shots (our favourite!). Throughout the day was filled with a calm, professional but relaxed atmosphere. It really seemed like your own private land where you can fully focus on your guests without disturbance – the perfect day 🙂 Thank you to Jo & Ed once more for making us such a huge part of your special day – see you soon! Hue Of Two x On the 17th September 2016… A very early start for us! Driving through Derbyshire , round skinny country lanes, through tiny little towns, and finally arriving at Knockerdown Cottages in Ashbourne. And wow- what a venue! The perfect little holiday retreat – our Couple had the whole venue to themselves and their guests, for the entire weekend. It’s made up of many tiny cottages, an indoor swimming pool, playground, and a huge room for the wedding ceremony and meal. Within walking distance to Carsington Water Resivoir too, so theres plenty to do! We were greeted by Fiona who is the Events Coordinator, who assured us that both the bride and groom were cool as cucumbers that morning. As we both went off in our separate ways to the bride and groom, we knew this day was going to be so much fun… The large courtyard area was arranged with blue and white, polka dot and patterned bunting, and a chalkboard with a welcome sign complete with an alpaca drawing, a sign of things to come… As I entered the Brides cottage at the very end of the accommodation, I was welcomed with a super excited giddy Jo in the middle of having her makeup done by Sophie, rollers in! The prep was well underway, and as they chatted amongst themselves I snuck off to take some dress and shoe shots – not your average wedding shoes! We just loved Jo’s quirky twist to her outfit with her pencil shoes, so cute! All the while Ed was still chilling out – taking his time getting ready and chatting with his best man, Eoghainn, who was also practicing his speech while Ed was nipping out. Back with the bride, hair was being curled and parts put up into braids. After the most beautiful coloured wildflowers were delivered, a few were added to Jo’s hair which complimented her gorgeous hairpiece perfectly. I got a sneaky peek at their absolutely stunning custom made weddings rings by Rhona Mccallum too, what a beautiful style. It would be soon time for the Bride to get into her dress – but first a quick play on the slides and swings out side was in order with her bridesmaids of course. Her mother helped her get into her dress, and her Bridesmaids helped her down the stairs to meet her very proud Dad, and the veil was on – and a few excited squeals later, she was ready! The guests and Groom awaited in the Ceremony room as Jo, her Father, and two Bridesmaids made their way over. Once Ed saw his beautiful bride the happiness beamed from him – and Jo the same when she saw her groom, greeting him with a quick kiss and a giggle. After the elegant ceremony followed, (with the couple exchanging their personal vows, there were sniffles and sobs all around), it was on to the longest confetti line ever! And then… The alpaca’s and Mens Choir! Guests listened to the lovely singing of the Choir, Ed’s Father being among the voices, and mingled while feeding the alpacas, I’m not sure who was more excited at all this, the guests or us! 🙂 Of course a few couple shots with the alpacas were a must – including a highly requested photoboming picture, so much fun! The tables for the meal had been decorated with with movie themes – each one a custom made terrarium with figures made by Jo and Ed themselves. Such a lovely idea and a great personal touch, it was obvious so much time and effort went into the planning of this wedding from start to finish with such fine details. (Even the cake toppers were hand made – a little fox and robot , the same for Jo’s bouquet with tiny figurines in resin!) It was then time for the speeches, with a guest appearance from Jo’s old teddies, and a heartfelt speech from the Best man and Groom. Later on while the guests ate, it was time to set up our photobooth! With lots of silly props, and glittery tinsel background. The cake was, quite literally, a cheese mountain! With block of cheese stacked on top of each other, decorated with grapes and crackers, and was cut using a custom made cheese knife engraved with the words “we brie-long together”. A quick rush back out while we took some couple shots and candid photos in the sunset – our absolute favourite time of day. After a quick change of dress from the Bride, it was on to the first dance to the live band, which the couple had been taking dancing lessons for, and performed perfectly. Knockerdown Cottages at Gainsborough Retreats is such a beautiful venue – the large open areas are perfect for groups images and for the guests to mingle , which is the best for candid shots (our favourite!). Throughout the day was filled with a calm, professional but relaxed atmosphere. It really seemed like your own private land where you can fully focus on your guests without disturbance – the perfect day 🙂 Thank you to Jo & Ed once more for making us such a huge part of your special day – see you soon! Hue Of Two x
Jade & Chris Angell-Jones
20/04/2020
We have loved this weekendWe have loved this weekend
To Justeen, Dave and the team at Knockerdown Cottages Thank you for all your help throughout Wedding Planning and during our special day. We have loved this weekend. All our love Mr & Mrs Angell-Jones 29th - 02nd July 2018 To Justeen, Dave and the team at Knockerdown Cottages Thank you for all your help throughout Wedding Planning and during our special day. We have loved this weekend. All our love Mr & Mrs Angell-Jones 29th - 02nd July 2018
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Mr & Mrs Fellows
20/04/2020
The beautiful but relaxed ambiance of KnockerdownThe beautiful but relaxed ambiance of Knockerdown
"Thank you for all your help with the wedding, it was truly a special day (and weekend) which we got to share with all of our family and friends. The beautiful but relaxed ambiance of Knockerdown made it the prefect location for us to get married. The flexibility and freedom to choose who, what, when and where to do everything meant we could tailor the wedding to suit us. We would not have changed a single thing!" Nick & Rachael Fellows, Celebrating their Wedding at Knockerdown Cottages, April 2016 "Thank you for all your help with the wedding, it was truly a special day (and weekend) which we got to share with all of our family and friends. The beautiful but relaxed ambiance of Knockerdown made it the prefect location for us to get married. The flexibility and freedom to choose who, what, when and where to do everything meant we could tailor the wedding to suit us. We would not have changed a single thing!" Nick & Rachael Fellows, Celebrating their Wedding at Knockerdown Cottages, April 2016
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Melanie & James
20/04/2020
Blown AwayBlown Away
Thank you so much for all your help & support for our wedding. We have been blown away by your willingness & nothing is too much trouble approach. We'll be back to visit again!! love Mel & JamesThank you so much for all your help & support for our wedding. We have been blown away by your willingness & nothing is too much trouble approach. We'll be back to visit again!! love Mel & James
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Mr & Mrs Eagles
20/04/2020
Whole Team at KnockedownWhole Team at Knockedown
And a huge thank you to Justeen & the whole team at Knockerdown for making sure that everything ran so smoothly behind the scenes! It was a real pleasure working with you all...Sue And a huge thank you to Justeen & the whole team at Knockerdown for making sure that everything ran so smoothly behind the scenes! It was a real pleasure working with you all...Sue
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Mr & Mrs Pickup
20/04/2020
We had a magical weekendWe had a magical weekend
To Fiona, Candice & Team - just a quick note to say Thank you for helping make our "Wedding Village" at Knockerdown the perfect base for our wedding. We had a magical weekend lots of love Sarah & David June 2017 To Fiona, Candice & Team - just a quick note to say Thank you for helping make our "Wedding Village" at Knockerdown the perfect base for our wedding. We had a magical weekend lots of love Sarah & David June 2017
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Mr & Mrs Fellows
20/04/2020
A Thank You From Happy Newly WedsA Thank You From Happy Newly Weds

Location & Contact Details for Knockerdown Wedding Village

Website

Phone

Wedding Venue Address

Knockerdown, Ashbourne, Derbyshire, DE6 1NQ, England, United Kingdom

Travel Notes

Knockerdown Holidays Cottages is situated near to Carsington Water Reservoir just outside of Ashbourne, Derbyshire.

Nearest Town

Ashbourne

Nearest Motorway & Junction

M1 junction 28

Nearest Train Station

Cromford. Matlock Bath. Whatstandwell. Derby is the 'main' train station

Nearest Airport

East Midlands Airport

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FAQs

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Describe the best wedding that happened at your venue?

As we are a DIY Wedding Venue, absolutely all of our weddings have been so unique in theme and style so it is impossible to compare! All our wedding couples bring their creative flair to dress the site in their own individual way, every week we walk into the Wedding Room and it looks like a completely different room to the week before.

What is your No.1 wedding planning tip for couples?

To fill in and check off all the questions on the information gathering forms for your event coordinator/wedding planner - when all of the points are ticked off, all parties will feel stress free and your special day will run as smooth as clock work!

What’s your favourite personal touch you’ve seen at a wedding?

We love to see all the different table decorations and favours revolving around the theme of the Wedding, there have been some wonderful and quirky ideas seen on the tables. We also love all the 'extra' entertainment guests bring in like a Pop Up Movie Screen, Blow Up Rodeo, Photobooths, Novelty Bars... the sky really is the limit at Knockerdown Cottages.

Describe your venue in 5 adjectives.

Stunning. Unique. Elegant. Similar to "A Midsummer's Night Dream" Fairytale.

Where’s the best photo spot at your venue?

Through the Avenue Of Trees or taking a romantic stroll down Badgers Walk.

Have you had any celebrity guest or wedding at your venue?

A Politician, and a Radio One DJ.

What’s your favourite canapé?

Anything by our recommended caterers made from all local produce.

What’s your favourite midnight treat?

Tucking into a treat from The Pudding Room opposite Knockerdown Cottages.

What is your venue's most unique feature?

Our wedding ceremony/reception room has stunning views of the Derbyshire Peak District through landscape conservatory style windows.

What part of your business are you most proud of?

Our personal touch and close relationships we build with all our guests.

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