Whistlewood Common is a beautiful ten-acre site found in the heart of the Midlands, just outside the gorgeous village of Melbourne, Derbyshire. This greenbelt site was brought by the local community, with the vision to create meadows, woodlands and orchards for the use of future generations. Our Whistlewood experts share their knowledge through workshops exploring arts, culture and rural know-how throughout the year, as well as hosting our own music & food festival. The past three years have seen the planting of over 3,500 trees, developing the land using sustainable permaculture ethics and principles and nurturing local wildlife. Whistlewood invites ...
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WELCOME TO THE HIDDEN HIVE YOUR EXCLUSIVE TIPI WEDDING VENUE Founded in 2017, The Hidden Hive is a magical Tipi Wedding & Events Venue located in the heart of the Derbyshire National Forest, ran by the multi-award winning Midland’s Tipi hire company, Peaktipis. It’s the perfect outdoor celebration venue, a place for people to come together, enjoy the idyllic lakes & stunning woodland setting & get back to nature – all with the luxury of our beautiful Tipis. TIPI WEDDINGS DERBYSHIRE With a variety of tailored table and seating options, a fully serviced Bar and the freedom to choose your own suppliers and ...
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At Derby Museums, we offer the opportunity to design your own wedding! We don’t offer set packages, allowing you the freedom to make your day whatever you want it to be. Our experienced staff can offer advice and suggest suppliers that we have worked with before to help you plan every detail of your day. The Silk Mill The iconic Silk Mill is situated on the banks of the river Derwent and is the site of the world’s first factory. The ground floor has recently been refurbished giving it a unique and authentic industrial look and provides a stunning backdrop ...
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