Your Midlands Wedding - June/July 2024 (Issue 92)

KILWORTH HOUSE 01858 880 058 | www.kilworthhouse.co.uk Set in 38 acres of rolling parkland, Kilworth House is an elegant venue located in the heart of rural Leicestershire. With breathtaking views, expansive grounds, fine dining, luxurious accommodations and an outdoor theatre, what’s not to love about this property? The hotel is at the end of an inviting tree-lined approach, leading guests through the tranquil grounds to the well-maintained lawns and south-facing façade. Guests will love exploring the parklands and woodland areas, which create gorgeous backdrops for images. Exchange vows with 130 guests in the fully restored Victorian Orangery, which features glorious rural views and vibrant natural lighting. After the vows, couples can enjoy drinks receptions on the terrace before returning to the Orangery for wedding breakfasts. Alternatively, The Wordsworth Room features a domed ceiling with glittering chandeliers and can accommodate 40 people for the vows. Next door, pairs can use the Library Restaurant for showstopping wedding breakfasts. With a cosy setting, views over the Knot Garden, fairytale bookcases and a Victorian fire place, what location could be better? For more intimate weddings, the Shakespeare Room is perfect for celebrations with 20 loved ones and features ornate décor. After dancing the night away, loved ones can retreat to the stunning bedrooms for a good night’s rest. They can enjoy the sumptuous surroundings in peace as exclusive hire is available from 3.00 pm on day of arrival to 9.00 am the following morning. Couples will receive a complimentary menu-tasting session when they book the venue. HAMPTON MANOR 01675 446 080 | www.hamptonmanor.com Hampton Manor combines the timelessness of a country manor house with interiors that blend contemporary design with historic beauty. The arts and crafts manor is weaved with William Morris’ nature-inspired patterns alongside modern craftsmanship to create a luxury sense of home. Fortyfive acres of gardens and woodland surround the manor. A clocktower terrace, lawns, woodland, bluebell drifts, a daffodil dell during spring and a walled garden provide beautiful backdrops for wedding photos. Hampton Manor sits in a sleepy village with a Medieval church and chocolate-box cottages. It is very close to major links such as Birmingham International and M6/M42 for easy access for your guests. There are 15 individually designed bedrooms, and MasterChef: The Professionals champion Stuart Deeley curates the wedding menus. He is also the head chef at Smoke, one of the two restaurants. The other restaurant, Grace & Savour, holds a Michelin star and Hampton Manor has threeday wedding packages that include a Michelin-starred meal for goodbye lunches. The Birches is a ceremony barn nestled among the birch trees at the edge of the woodland. Alternatively, the 800-year-old village church borders onto the estate, seating up to 132. It has its own private path to the church, so guests can walk to ceremonies. The Courtyard is a fresh setting for wedding meals. Set in a historic stone wall with a view of the clocktower, the glass roof means no matter the weather outside, wedding meals will always be light-filled. The Courtyard has its own private bar, a private outdoor terrace with firepits and can seat up to 132 guests. When booking weddings at Hampton Manor, couples will receive a free tasting night and the help of a wedding coordinator. www.evatarnok.com ©Chris Haley Photography 20

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