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Nestled in the heart of Derbyshire, The Lion Hotel is a charming venue where you can celebrate your wedding day in style. Conveniently located in one of Derbyshire's most historic towns, this stunning property offers picturesque views across the rolling hills of the Peak District. With flexible event spaces, fabulous cuisine, and on-site accommodation, The Lion has everything you need to make your wedding dreams come true. You and your guests will surely fall in love with the romantic and private setting and the warm welcome extended by the dedicated team.

Facilities and Capacity

The Lion Hotel in Belper is a fully licensed wedding venue equipped with a choice of two suites for the solemnisation of marriage and civil partnerships. The biggest of the two spaces, The Arkwright Suite, is ideal for larger wedding receptions of up to 70 guests for your civil wedding or partnership and 120 guests for an evening reception. Or, for a more intimate atmosphere, the Strutt Suite can seat up to 40 guests for a civil wedding or partnership and up to 30 guests for the wedding breakfast.

Services Offered

The experienced team at this venue go above and beyond to ensure your wedding day is everything you dreamed of. From the gorgeous suites to food and drinks packages to suit all budgets, they will help you plan for your big day, guiding you through the preparations and working closely with you to create the day you have always dreamed of. They also have close links with several suppliers across Derby and Derbyshire, including photographers and florists and aim to provide everything you need to enjoy a fantastic experience that you and your loved ones will remember for a lifetime. There is also accommodation at the property with 22 luxurious bedrooms to choose from.

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Frequently asked questions

Venue type:

Small hotel

Ceremony options:

Civil ceremony licence

Dining options:

Seated meal facilities
Alcohol licence
Buffet meal facilities
In-house catering

Evening entertainment:

Dance floor
Entertainment licence
Live band facilities
Evening reception facilities
DJ facilities

Overnight accommodation:

Overnight accommodation for wedding couple
Overnight accommodation for guests

Venue staff assistance:

Wedding coordinator

Other features:

Accessible facilities
Car parking
Confetti permitted
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24 Bridge Street DE56 1AX Belper (Derbyshire)
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