Lancashire

Darwen

The Astley Bank Hotel & Wedding Venue

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Price: £3,520 – £6,850

Guests: 120

Bedrooms: 37

Deals available: 1

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30% Discount for January, February and November

Description

Set in 6 acres of gardens, this beautiful hotel and conference centre in a early 19th-century mansion house is less than a mile from Darwen and 2.4 miles from the M65 motorway. The main house offers elegant traditional rooms with original features, some with 4 poster beds, spa baths and garden views. Rooms in the garden wing have more contemporary-style furniture, and all have tea and coffee making facilities. The house has period decor throughout, including stained glass windows, wood panelling and an ornate staircase. English cuisine with a Mediterranean influence is served in the bright, refined restaurant. This is a perfect location to hold your wedding breakfast and also a ceremony. I've been described as a real hidden gem by our guests. Call us and check our excellent reviews.

Message from the team

Name of Wedding Contact: Vicki

There're many options for a couple to celebrate the most important celebration of their union. The question is of all options, what is it in a venue that would be most conducive to a perfect wedding. We at Astley Bank deliberated this question and decided that such a venue would provide a beautiful location, gorgeous food and an experience to always remember. Certainly, Astley Bank has all of these, but we all agreed, to care is the most important element and that is our principle.

Experience

No. of Weddings Hosted

More than 50

Public Liability Insurance

Yes

No. of People In Team

Overview of The Astley Bank Hotel & Wedding Venue

Wedding Venue Type

Country House / Manor House

Wedding Venue Capacity

Dining Capacity

120

Reception Capacity

200

Wedding Venue Accommodation

No. of Bedrooms

Bridal Suite

Honeymoon Suite

Wedding Ceremony & Reception

Church within walking distance

Sound system available

Fireworks permitted

Wedding license

Dancefloor available

Outdoor Ceremony Available

Confetti permitted

Wedding Venue Details

Landscaped gardens

Exclusive use

Open Flame Permitted

Marquee permitted

Bridal Changing Facilities

Disabled access

On-site parking

Ballroom

Outdoor Reception Space

In-house wedding coordinator

Wedding Catering

In-House Wine List

In-house catering

Halal catering

Alcohol license

Kosher catering

Pricing for The Astley Bank Hotel & Wedding Venue

In-house Catering (price per head)

Price from £50.00

Packages (total price)

£3,520.00 – £6,850.00

Number of guests included: 0

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Reviews (32)

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Sue and Mike
09/07/2019
Amazing from start to finishAmazing from start to finish
We held our wedding and reception at Astley Bank and right from the initial booking, nothing was too much trouble. Our requests were happily honoured and even the singing waiters were welcomed! The food was absolutely delicious and everyone commented on how lovely it was. The staff at Astley Bank made us feel so special... we even felt special returning on our anniversary. Thank you to the dedicated team for helping to make our day so special. We held our wedding and reception at Astley Bank and right from the initial booking, nothing was too much trouble. Our requests were happily honoured and even the singing waiters were welcomed! The food was absolutely delicious and everyone commented on how lovely it was. The staff at Astley Bank made us feel so special... we even felt special returning on our anniversary. Thank you to the dedicated team for helping to make our day so special.
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Callie
09/07/2019
Absolutely gorgeous venueAbsolutely gorgeous venue
We married here in the May of 2015 and return every year for our anniversary meal. I would choose Astley Bank a million times over, it’s simply a beautiful venue, excellent customer service and food to die for. We had been to many weddings at the usual overpriced & underwhelming hotel chains and we wanted something different. At Astley Bank you are made to feel like part of the family. I can not recommend them enough! Go for a meal and get a feel for the place, you won’t be disappointed.We married here in the May of 2015 and return every year for our anniversary meal. I would choose Astley Bank a million times over, it’s simply a beautiful venue, excellent customer service and food to die for. We had been to many weddings at the usual overpriced & underwhelming hotel chains and we wanted something different. At Astley Bank you are made to feel like part of the family. I can not recommend them enough! Go for a meal and get a feel for the place, you won’t be disappointed.
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Rebecca Smalley
12/12/2018
Amazing place!Amazing place!
We got married here in July 2018 and couldn't thank Vicki and the team at Astley Bank enough. They were friendly and professional throughout and made us (and all our guests) feel at home from the beginning of the day until the morning after. The extra touches such as personalised breakfast menus were just perfect. Fantastic service, delicious food and fabulous wedding packages available. Would highly recommend them as a venue. We got married here in July 2018 and couldn't thank Vicki and the team at Astley Bank enough. They were friendly and professional throughout and made us (and all our guests) feel at home from the beginning of the day until the morning after. The extra touches such as personalised breakfast menus were just perfect. Fantastic service, delicious food and fabulous wedding packages available. Would highly recommend them as a venue.
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Holly & Neil
13/07/2017
Dream into RealityDream into Reality
Just want to say a huge thank you to all the staff at Astley Bank for helping our wedding go perfectly on 22nd Feb! All the staff were so helpful and helped turn our dream into a reality! Nothing was too much trouble including a last minute vegan on the day 🙈 I’m so glad we booked here and will definitely be back to celebrate more special occasions in the future. Love Mr & Mrs Billington ❤️ Just want to say a huge thank you to all the staff at Astley Bank for helping our wedding go perfectly on 22nd Feb! All the staff were so helpful and helped turn our dream into a reality! Nothing was too much trouble including a last minute vegan on the day 🙈 I’m so glad we booked here and will definitely be back to celebrate more special occasions in the future. Love Mr & Mrs Billington ❤️
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Becky & Darryl
13/07/2017
Our day went so perfectlyOur day went so perfectly
As soon as we saw Astley Bank in person, we knew the venue was the right choice for our wedding. We visited many times before our wedding to “test” the food and every time we left feeling more and more excited for our big day. We would like to thank all the staff for all their hard work in making sure our day went so perfectly. Vicki was an absolute star during the planning process and nothing was ever too much trouble. We were able to sit back and relax, knowing the staff were in control behind the scenes. The grounds are absolutely beautiful and the food was, as always, amazing. All we heard from our guests was how incredible the food was and how beautiful the venue is. Thank you to all the team, we just need a reason to return!As soon as we saw Astley Bank in person, we knew the venue was the right choice for our wedding. We visited many times before our wedding to “test” the food and every time we left feeling more and more excited for our big day. We would like to thank all the staff for all their hard work in making sure our day went so perfectly. Vicki was an absolute star during the planning process and nothing was ever too much trouble. We were able to sit back and relax, knowing the staff were in control behind the scenes. The grounds are absolutely beautiful and the food was, as always, amazing. All we heard from our guests was how incredible the food was and how beautiful the venue is. Thank you to all the team, we just need a reason to return!
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Nicola & Dave
13/07/2017
love this venuelove this venue
We had our wedding here yesterday and everything ran smoothly. i absolutley love this venue, the room looked amazing and the staff did everything they could to make our day special. thanks to all the staff. thanks Mr and Mrs Blakemore x x xWe had our wedding here yesterday and everything ran smoothly. i absolutley love this venue, the room looked amazing and the staff did everything they could to make our day special. thanks to all the staff. thanks Mr and Mrs Blakemore x x x
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Janet & Paul Howkins
13/07/2017
Exceeded all expectationsExceeded all expectations
We had our vow renewal at Astley Bank and what a venue this is! We fell in love from our first visit and they certainly exceeded all expectations. The feedback we have had about the venue from all our guests have been phenomenal, not just the building and location but the staff as well. They are all so passionate about everything, they were a huge part of our day, the food was outstanding and everybody was so impressed by the whole experience. Astley Bank will always remain as our special place. We cannot thank you enough from the bottom of our hearts.We had our vow renewal at Astley Bank and what a venue this is! We fell in love from our first visit and they certainly exceeded all expectations. The feedback we have had about the venue from all our guests have been phenomenal, not just the building and location but the staff as well. They are all so passionate about everything, they were a huge part of our day, the food was outstanding and everybody was so impressed by the whole experience. Astley Bank will always remain as our special place. We cannot thank you enough from the bottom of our hearts.
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Sophie & Jason
13/07/2017
It was absolutely perfect from start to finishIt was absolutely perfect from start to finish
We have just had our wedding here at Astley Bank and to say it was the best day is an understatement! We couldn't possibly thank Vicki and the rest of the staff enough! It was absolutely perfect from start to finish! We didn't want the day to end nor did want to leave the day after! We will definatley be back! 100% reccomend this hotel to anyone who is thinking about booking this as a wedding venue! With much love and appreciation, Mr and Mrs Bonney xxWe have just had our wedding here at Astley Bank and to say it was the best day is an understatement! We couldn't possibly thank Vicki and the rest of the staff enough! It was absolutely perfect from start to finish! We didn't want the day to end nor did want to leave the day after! We will definatley be back! 100% reccomend this hotel to anyone who is thinking about booking this as a wedding venue! With much love and appreciation, Mr and Mrs Bonney xx
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Sean & Clare Owens
13/07/2017
Fantastic day from start to finishFantastic day from start to finish
What a fantastic day from start to finish. Vicki and her team were very helpful. Nothing was too much trouble, from the groom and best man staying the night before, right up to the morning after. The wedding, everything, was just perfect. The food, presentation and attention to detail was excellent. We would highly recommend Astley Bank to anyone. Thanks to everyone for helping make Friday 26th July one of the best days of our lives. Best wishes and many thanks.What a fantastic day from start to finish. Vicki and her team were very helpful. Nothing was too much trouble, from the groom and best man staying the night before, right up to the morning after. The wedding, everything, was just perfect. The food, presentation and attention to detail was excellent. We would highly recommend Astley Bank to anyone. Thanks to everyone for helping make Friday 26th July one of the best days of our lives. Best wishes and many thanks.
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Catherine & Luke
13/07/2017
Best day of our livesBest day of our lives
My new husband and I just wanted to write a few words to say how amazing and beautiful our wedding day at Astley Bank was on Saturday. The venue itself was absolutely stunning, the food was great, the DJ pretty much played our entire (often embarrassing) playlist (!) and the whole day ran smoothly from beginning to end due to the fantastic organisation of the staff (especially Vicki). Despite a few rain showers, some thunderstorms and some hailstone (but also some lovely sunshine) it really was the best day of our lives and we are planning to come back every year on our anniversary to celebrate (if they’ll have us!) Please can we do it again next week?! Thanks again, Catherine and LukeMy new husband and I just wanted to write a few words to say how amazing and beautiful our wedding day at Astley Bank was on Saturday. The venue itself was absolutely stunning, the food was great, the DJ pretty much played our entire (often embarrassing) playlist (!) and the whole day ran smoothly from beginning to end due to the fantastic organisation of the staff (especially Vicki). Despite a few rain showers, some thunderstorms and some hailstone (but also some lovely sunshine) it really was the best day of our lives and we are planning to come back every year on our anniversary to celebrate (if they’ll have us!) Please can we do it again next week?! Thanks again, Catherine and Luke