The Milking Parlour

The Warm Up

The Stackyard @ Donington Park Farmhouse

The Party

Summer

Our Wedding

Day 1 • The Warm Up

📍Where &amp; WhenSunday 25th July 20263:00 pm – 7:30 pmMain Barn @ The Milking ParlourStaunton Lane, Calke, LE65 1RG 🌻 What to wearCasual! Wear something you're happy to relax in. 🍕 Drinks &amp; pizza from 3 pmJoin us in the large barn for a relaxed afternoon of drinks and wood-fired pizza. It's an easy, informal occasion! 🌳 While you're hereCalke Abbey is very close by. If you'd like to take some time to explore the walled gardens and spot the resident deer, you could also park at the venue and walk in. <a href="https://nt.global.ssl.fastly.net/binaries/content/assets/website/national/regions/peak-district-derbyshire/places/calke-abbey/pdf/calke-visitor-maps.pdf" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">View the visitor map</a> 🚙 ParkingThe Milking Parlour is also open to the public on this day, if it's really sunny it attracts a lot of walkers and parked cars spill on to the road.

DAY 2 • THE PARTY

📍Where &amp; WhenSunday, 26th July 20262:00 pm – 10:00 pmThe Stackyard @ Donington Park FarmhouseMelbourne Road, Castle Donington, DE74 2RN 😎 What to wearSummer party dress, think garden party vibes - but remember we're in the UK so be prepared for anything! A warm layer and umbrella might be needed. 🕰️ Rough timeline2:00 pm - Welcome drinks &amp; grazing3:30 pm - Speeches4:30/5 pm - Early dinner (BBQ style)6:00 pm - Disco dancing until 10 pm8:00 pm - Late snacks10:00 pm - Home time We understand that not everyone will be able to stay late as it's a Sunday and some little ones need to sleep. We appreciate however long you can stay for. 📺 Other bitsWe'll be showing some wedding memories throughout the afternoon, so you can relive the moments with us.We'll have oversized lawn games for all ages, from tiny competitors to not-so-tiny ones. Come prepared to win, or lose gracefully. 🚙 ParkingGuest parking is available at the venue free of charge. 🚕 Getting AroundUber operates in the area but availability can be limited, especially from the villages. Let us know if we can connect you with other guests staying in the same area or hotel.There are also many local taxi companies who you can book taxis in advance from. Our 'go-to' is Village Cars +44(0)1332 706020

Event timelines

There are many options for hotels to stay in the area, we'd say the best for convenience and value is likely the airport. Below is David's (Rebecca's dad) summary of what's available for our party weekend 🤓 Please note: the prices were checked around mid-March, but could get higher as we get closer to Summer. - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -🛬 At East Mids Airport Premier Inn — 3.5 miles from venue at East Midlands Airport; good standard hotel at competitive price; Saturday £60; Sunday £38 Holiday Inn Express — 3.5 miles from venue, opposite Premier Inn at East Midlands Airport; very similar to Premier Inn; Saturday £69; Sunday £69 Leonardo — 3 miles from venue, walkable from Arrivals at East Midlands Airport; good standard, has restaurant and bar; Saturday £80; Sunday £70 Radisson Blu — 3.5 miles from venue, close to Premier Inn and Holiday Inn; better standard than both; Saturday £92; Sunday £75 Travelodge East Midlands — 4 miles from venue, just off M1 at service station; basic, clean rooms; Saturday £30; Sunday £30 The Priest House Hotel — 4.7 miles from venue on edge of Castle Donington; great location by River Trent, high-class restaurant; Saturday £126; Sunday £73 - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -🏨 Other accommodation Melbourne View Hotel — 0.5 miles from venue, not easily walkable (busy road, no footpath); small family-run hotel, mainly wedding venue; Saturday £95; Sunday £95 The Coach House Hotel — 2 miles from venue in Melbourne town; small family-run hotel, rooms being upgraded, likely overpriced; Saturday £150; Sunday £99 The Boot at Melbourne (formerly Harpurs) — 2 miles from venue in Melbourne town, part of pub/restaurant; rooms upgraded, likely overpriced; Saturday £194; Sunday £184 Crewe &amp; Harpur, Swarkestone — 4 miles from venue in Swarkestone; part of Marstons pub, good riverside location but busy road; Saturday £128; Sunday £95 Staff of Life — 5 miles from venue in Ticknall village; family-run pub, quirky with generally okay reviews; Saturday £110; Sunday not available

Places to stay

Calke AbbeyUNESCO World Heritage Site, showcasing Indo-Islamic architecture.

Things to Do

✈️ Flying over?East Midlands Airport is the closest and most convenient location-wise, but the flight times are not all that convenient! Birmingham Airport is around 45 minutes by car and offers a better choice of flight times. Taxis and car hire are readily available from both airports. 🚆 By TrainNearest stations:East Midlands Parkway (15 minutes by taxi)Derby (25 minutes by taxi)Loughborough (25 minutes by taxi) 🚗 By CarBoth venues are easily reached via the M1 and A50.Free parking is available at both locations. 🚕 Getting AroundUber operates in the area but availability can be limited, especially from the villages. Let us know if we can connect you with other guests staying in the same area or hotel.There are also many local taxi companies who you can book taxis in advance from. Our 'go-to' is Village Cars +44(0)1332 706020

Mavez & Rebecca

Mavez & Rebecca

M&R

The Warm Up

The Party