Burton on Trent
The Riding School, Calke Abbey

The Riding School, Calke Abbey

Venues & Weddings in Derby

4.9 27 Google reviews

+44 133 250 12 52The Riding School, Calke Abbey, Ticknall, Derby, DE73 7LE

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Where to find them

The Riding School, Calke Abbey, Ticknall, Derby, DE73 7LE

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About

The Riding School is a Grade II listed wedding venue nestled within the National Trust's Calke Abbey estate and sitting on 600 acres of picturesque Derbyshire parkland. Lovingly managed by Ivy House Weddings it makes for the perfect wedding venue. With it's bare brick walls, exposed oak beams and stunning original windows that allow the natural light to pierce through, we believe that the Riding School is a truly unique wedding venue that suits every couple and their style.

Amenities

From the business

  • Identifies as women-owned

Service options

  • Online appointments
  • Onsite services

Accessibility

  • Wheelchair accessible entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible parking lot
  • Wheelchair accessible restroom

Amenities

  • Restroom

Crowd

  • LGBTQ+ friendly
  • Transgender safespace

Planning

  • Appointment required

Hours

Wednesday
10 AM to 4 PM
Thursday
10 AM to 4 PM
Friday
10 AM to 4 PM
Saturday
Closed
Sunday
Closed
Monday
Closed
Tuesday
10 AM to 4 PM

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