Your North West Wedding - October/November (Issue 82)

HOLMES MILL, BB7 1EB 01200 407 183 | www.jamesplaces.com/holmes-mill Holmes Mill is home to several establishments with something for everyone. At the heart of the complex stands The Boiler House, a vibrant all-day destination featuring a beer hall, brewery, ice cream parlour, and Duck Pin Bowling Alley. The Bowland Food Hall, part of the Boiler House complex, showcases some of the best food and drink from Lancashire and beyond. While The Spinning Block houses a boutique hotel alongside the Bar & Grill. Full of fascinating architectural features, each contributing to the ambience and atmosphere, this spectacular wedding venue has been lovingly restored to proudly showcase its heritage while still retaining a luxurious and modern feel. Celebrate in style The Cotton Room at Holmes Mill is fully licensed for civil ceremonies. It’s a large, versatile space that can accommodate up to 150 of your loved ones and is later transformed for the wedding reception while guests indulge in some drinks and nibbles at the Bar & Grill. We love... The exposed materials and period features create a fantastic backdrop for wedding photos. There are also quirky additions throughout the property, such as a London double-decker bus, shipping containers, and original mill machinery. THE WILD BOAR, LA23 3NF 01539 445 225 | www.englishlakes.co.uk/the-wild-boar Set in the leafy woodlands of the Gilpin Valley, The Wild Boar boasts 72 acres of private grounds and forest trails for you and your guests to enjoy. The extensive grounds and beautiful scenery provide a range of options for weddings with a difference. The venue’s Mad Pig Land Rover often features in photographs as you are driven to your chosen photo backdrop. You can also enjoy a falconry hawk walk in the woods or the venue’s ‘Wild Wedding’ experiences, which include clay pigeon shooting, archery and axe throwing. With its oak beams and welcoming open fires, The Wild Boar oozes character and charm. Boasting an intimate and relaxed atmosphere to ensure everyone feels an integral part of the wedding celebrations, it features a spacious bridal suite, individually designed rooms, flavoursome food, and a host of outdoor activities. Celebrate in style There are a range of indoor and outdoor ceremony options to choose from, including The Undermillbeck Room, which caters for intimate nuptials of up to 22 of your guests. The ceremony room in the Main Restaurant has rustic oak beams and can accommodate 90 people for the wedding breakfast and up to 130 for the evening reception. Depending on the size of the wedding, the Undermillbeck Room and the Main Restaurant are used for both drinks receptions and wedding breakfasts, but these can also be arranged outdoors. We love... As well as exclusive use of the venue, if required, The Wild Boar offers a complimentary room for the wedding night. You can also return for a free dinner and bed and breakfast stay on your first wedding anniversary, and an engraved bird box will be mounted in the woods as a reminder of your big day. www.jogreenfield.com www.wyldbee.com www.wyldbee.com 20

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