Weekend weddings
Weekend Wedding Venue with Accommodation for 40 Guests
Turn your wedding into a whole weekend away: arrive on Friday, celebrate on Saturday and wake up together on Sunday, with Sunday night free on weekend bookings.
Receptions only: we don’t hold a wedding licence, so you marry at a local church or register office first (the village church is about a 10-minute walk away), then celebrate here.
Receptions only (no wedding licence) · Friday to Monday · Sunday night free · Sleeps 40 · 18 bedrooms · Up to 120 on the day
One day was never going to be enough.
A wedding weekend with everyone under one roof
Weekend weddings at Hamps Hall and Barn give you time with the people you love. Your closest 40 guests stay with you in 18 bedrooms across the hall and barn, so there are no taxis to book at midnight and no one heading home early.
Book a weekend and Sunday night is free, so the celebrations can roll on into a lazy Sunday before a Monday morning departure.
The barn dining room seats 48 for a Friday welcome dinner, and the courtyard, gardens and field give everyone room to spread out between the big moments.
Why Hamps is made for wedding weekends
Exclusive use
The hall, barn, gardens and field are yours, with no other guests.
Everyone stays
18 bedrooms sleeping 40, with Merrymeet nearby for 16 more.
Up to 120 guests
Add up to 80 day guests to your 40 overnight guests.
Your own marquee field
A private field next door, free to use for your marquee.
No corkage
Bring your own drinks, caterer and bar, with no tied suppliers.
Party in the barn
In-house sound systems for your DJ or band, inside the barn.
Dogs welcome
Bring the family dog along to the celebrations.
Accessible
A ground-floor bedroom and accessible bathroom with handrails.
How a Hamps wedding weekend flows
Friday
Welcome dinner
Everyone arrives, picks their rooms and sits down together in the barn for a relaxed welcome dinner or courtyard BBQ.
Saturday
Wedding day
Marry at a local church or register office, then come back for the wedding breakfast, speeches and dancing in the barn. Day guests head home by midnight.
Sunday
The free night
With Sunday night free on weekend bookings, enjoy a recovery brunch, a walk in Dovedale and one more evening together before Monday check-out.
How it works
How a weekend wedding at Hamps works
- Reception only: Hamps Hall and Barn doesn’t hold a wedding licence, so you marry at a local church or register office first. The village church is about a 10-minute walk away.
- Up to 40 guests stay over in 18 bedrooms (6 doubles, 9 twins, 2 triples and a quad)
- Up to 80 day guests can join you at £25 per person, for 120 guests in total. Day guests leave by midnight.
- Marquees are welcome in the private field. Let us know at least a month ahead so we can cut the grass, and put it up and take it down within your check-in and check-out times.
- Music: DJs and bands play inside the barn through our in-house sound system (no external speakers). Acoustic music, like a harpist or string quartet, is welcome outside until 8pm.
- Self-catering with no corkage, so you choose your own caterer, bar, cake maker, florist and photographer
- Not allowed: fireworks, sky lanterns and balloons in the field
- Need more beds? Our converted barn Merrymeet, nearby, sleeps another 16
Location
Where to find our Peak District wedding venue
Hamps Hall and Barn is on Rocester Lane in Waterhouses, Staffordshire, on the A523 between Leek and Ashbourne and on the southern edge of the Peak District National Park.
The Manifold Valley, Dovedale and Ilam are close by for wedding photos and morning-after walks, and Alton Towers is only 6 miles away for anyone staying on.
Weekend wedding FAQs
Is Sunday night really free?
Yes. On weekend bookings Sunday night is included free, so you can stay from Friday to Monday.
Can more guests stay nearby?
Our converted barn Merrymeet, nearby, sleeps another 16, for 56 guests staying in total.
Can we get married at Hamps Hall and Barn?
Hamps Hall and Barn doesn’t hold a wedding licence, so couples marry at a local church or register office first, then hold their reception here. The village church is about a 10-minute walk away.
How many wedding guests can Hamps Hall and Barn hold?
Up to 40 guests can stay overnight in 18 bedrooms, plus up to 80 day guests at £25 per person, for 120 in total. Merrymeet, nearby, sleeps 16 more.
Can we have a marquee?
Yes. The private field next door is free to use for a marquee. Let us know at least a month ahead, and set up and take down within your check-in and check-out times.
Can we have a DJ or band?
Yes, inside the barn. DJs and bands connect to our in-house sound system, as external speakers aren’t allowed. Acoustic music is welcome outside until 8pm, but there are no DJs or bands in marquees.
Can we bring our own caterer and drinks?
Yes. Hamps Hall and Barn is self-catering with no corkage, so you can bring in any caterer, bar and suppliers you like.
What time do day guests need to leave?
Day guests need to leave by midnight. Your overnight guests stay on and carry on the celebrations inside.
Are dogs welcome?
Yes, dogs are welcome at £40 per dog. Please add them when you book.
Book your wedding weekend
Check dates and prices online, or talk to us about your plans. Call us on 01273 271 332.