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Museum of Making

Overview

  • Situated in the heart of Derby
  • UNESCO World Heritage Site
  • Bespoke menus available
  • Contemporary and authentic décor
  • Perfect reception spaces
  • Up to 250 guests
  • Fully staffed bar
  • Plenty of accommodation near by

Museum of Making

On the site of what is largely considered to be the world's first factory, Derby's iconic Silk Mill offers a stunning industrial backdrop on the banks of the River Derwent. Displaying a treasure trove of objects, the museum invites your guests to explore, view and create their own journey through 300 years of making. This is a spectacularly fun wedding venue in the heart of Derby with both rustic charm and contemporary elegance. Dine against original red brick walls and a copper back bar and catch up with loved ones in The Italian Mill, or host a drinks reception in the Civic Hall beneath an exploded Toyota Corolla Hybrid car and looking up to a magnificent Rolls-Royce Trent 1000 engine suspended from the triple height ceiling.

Beyond the stunning architectural design of this grade-II listed building, you are also treated to the natural beauty of the river Derwent which runs alongside the Museum. You can enjoy exquisitely bespoke menus and create memories against the industrial backdrop at the Museum that you will cherish forever.

About

At Derby Museums they truly believe each wedding is unique. They offer you the opportunity to design your own wedding, giving you the freedom to create your vision. They don't offer set packages, instead allowing you the freedom and creativity to make your special day whatever you want it to be. There are four beautifully unique venues within Derby Museums for you to choose from, with the ability to build your day across more than one of their stunning venues. Their experienced staff can offer advice and suggest trusted suppliers to help you plan every detail. It's your day, it should be perfect for you.

Facilities

The Museum of Making embraces the industrial look, with bare brick walls and concrete flooring and makes for an ideal venue. Suitable for more intimate ceremonies or prefect for larger celebrations, this venue can offer to be a part of your day or can provide everything from saying 'I DO' to carriages at midnight.

The Italian Mill

This versatile space is perfect for all celebrations from dining to dancing! Their beautiful, copper backed bar is always available, fully staffed and fully stocked, and features items from local breweries and distilleries. There is also the potential offering of in-house catering from their very own onsite River Kitchen.

The Civic Hall

Available to hire outside of museum opening hours, this bright and modern space is ideal for arrival drinks and canape receptions, as an additional entertainment area or even for a ceremony. The main staircase offers a fantastic backdrop for group photographs with a Rolls-Royces Trent 1000 engine looming overhead.

You can find other spaces for your wedding day at Derby Museum and Art Gallery and Pickford's House.

Catering

The onsite River Kitchen celebrates rich Derbyshire heritage within their ingredients and inspiration. Creating some fantastic menus to inspire your palate, with the ability to tailor the menu to suit your tastes and budget - from a proper pork cob or a four-course formal wedding breakfast.

At any of the venues, Derby Museums would provide a fully staffed bar for the day; a variety of drinks packages are available including arrival drinks, table drinks and even signature couples' cocktails.

Accommodation

Located right in the heart of Derby, on the banks of the River Derwent, Museum of Making is not shy of wonderful accommodation for you and your guests. The team will be happy to recommend the best places to rest your head after an evening of drinks and celebrations.

If this venue will make your wedding dreams come true be sure to get in contact using the information below.

Address
Museum of Making Silk
Mill Lane
Derby
DE1 3AF

Reviews

  • Ian M - 7/10/22

    Superb and Intimate Wedding in Georgian Splendour.
    Elaine and I got married at Pickford's House Museum in the beautiful and historic Georgian Dining room under the gaze of several Joseph Wright Paintings, an absolutely stunning and elegant setting which we chose to have decorated in an autumn theme.
    Following the ceremony drinks were served in the garden and photographs were taken, and then whilst the dining room was being reset for dining our wedding party were taken on a 1 hour guided tour of the house by one of the excellent guides in period costume.
    It is a superb venue with its own car park, private garden, extremely friendly and efficient staff, and finally it is amazing value! Several guests said it was the best wedding they had ever attended.

  • Heather S - 1/10/22

    Fantastic team who made our day extra special
    Right from the start of our wedding planning process, the team at Derby Museums were incredibly helpful and attentive. We wanted to choose a venue within Derby, and we both loved the character and the unique surroundings that the museums offered. We opted for our ceremony in the Joseph Wright Gallery at the Derby Museum and Art Gallery, a drinks reception in the Nature Gallery, then had the reception at the Italian Mill at the Museum of Making. Both venues are absolutely beautiful and are reasonably flexible with how they can be used. They are perfect for smaller weddings (ours was under 50 for the day and 120 for the evening) that offer something special in the heart of Derby.
    Christine and Annie were fantastic answering our many questions, and largely left the planning to ourselves on the lead up to our wedding day. They threw loads of different ideas to us on how the spaces can be used, and they are incredibly experienced with events of all sizes, and put you at ease at every step. The staff at the Italian Mill were in particular fantastic at help us out the day before setting up, bringing their wealth of experience on setting up our tables and the rest of the space. The food they offered at The River Kitchen was absolutely amazing too - every guest we had raved about what was offered and how well it was presented.
    All in all, I thoroughly recommend using Derby Museums for your wedding. Christine, Annie and the team are just fantastic and made the day unforgettable. They are incredibly professional, friendly and just made the whole experience so easy for us!

  • Matty C - 16/04/22


    Wedding Breakfast and Evening Party for 120 Guests

    My partner and I choose the Italian Room at the Museum of Making, and it could not have been a better decision.

    Christine was brilliant, couldn't have done more for us, really calm and ensured everything went smoothly. She was responsive to our budget as well.

    All the staff were really friendly and attentive, including getting some cushions out for my 4 year old daughter to have a sleep on during the wedding breakfast.

    The food was amazing, especially the hog roast. The wedding breakfast was delicious.

  • Simon C - 2/10/21

    First class service! From the first meeting to the actual wedding day, the service from the events manager Christine, and all of the staff at the Museum of Making , was absolutely first class, so much so that we actually booked a 4 day event for our art exhibition there.
    I would have absolutely no hesitation in recommending Christine and her team for your special day.

Museum of Making

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Derby, Derbyshire

Museum of Making

Derby, Derbyshire

Overview

  • Situated in the heart of Derby
  • UNESCO World Heritage Site
  • Bespoke menus available
  • Contemporary and authentic décor
  • Perfect reception spaces
  • Up to 250 guests
  • Fully staffed bar
  • Plenty of accommodation near by

Museum of Making

On the site of what is largely considered to be the world's first factory, Derby's iconic Silk Mill offers a stunning industrial backdrop on the banks of the River Derwent. Displaying a treasure trove of objects, the museum invites your guests to explore, view and create their own journey through 300 years of making. This is a spectacularly fun wedding venue in the heart of Derby with both rustic charm and contemporary elegance. Dine against original red brick walls and a copper back bar and catch up with loved ones in The Italian Mill, or host a drinks reception in the Civic Hall beneath an exploded Toyota Corolla Hybrid car and looking up to a magnificent Rolls-Royce Trent 1000 engine suspended from the triple height ceiling.

Beyond the stunning architectural design of this grade-II listed building, you are also treated to the natural beauty of the river Derwent which runs alongside the Museum. You can enjoy exquisitely bespoke menus and create memories against the industrial backdrop at the Museum that you will cherish forever.

About

At Derby Museums they truly believe each wedding is unique. They offer you the opportunity to design your own wedding, giving you the freedom to create your vision. They don't offer set packages, instead allowing you the freedom and creativity to make your special day whatever you want it to be. There are four beautifully unique venues within Derby Museums for you to choose from, with the ability to build your day across more than one of their stunning venues. Their experienced staff can offer advice and suggest trusted suppliers to help you plan every detail. It's your day, it should be perfect for you.

Facilities

The Museum of Making embraces the industrial look, with bare brick walls and concrete flooring and makes for an ideal venue. Suitable for more intimate ceremonies or prefect for larger celebrations, this venue can offer to be a part of your day or can provide everything from saying 'I DO' to carriages at midnight.

The Italian Mill

This versatile space is perfect for all celebrations from dining to dancing! Their beautiful, copper backed bar is always available, fully staffed and fully stocked, and features items from local breweries and distilleries. There is also the potential offering of in-house catering from their very own onsite River Kitchen.

The Civic Hall

Available to hire outside of museum opening hours, this bright and modern space is ideal for arrival drinks and canape receptions, as an additional entertainment area or even for a ceremony. The main staircase offers a fantastic backdrop for group photographs with a Rolls-Royces Trent 1000 engine looming overhead.

You can find other spaces for your wedding day at Derby Museum and Art Gallery and Pickford's House.

Catering

The onsite River Kitchen celebrates rich Derbyshire heritage within their ingredients and inspiration. Creating some fantastic menus to inspire your palate, with the ability to tailor the menu to suit your tastes and budget - from a proper pork cob or a four-course formal wedding breakfast.

At any of the venues, Derby Museums would provide a fully staffed bar for the day; a variety of drinks packages are available including arrival drinks, table drinks and even signature couples' cocktails.

Accommodation

Located right in the heart of Derby, on the banks of the River Derwent, Museum of Making is not shy of wonderful accommodation for you and your guests. The team will be happy to recommend the best places to rest your head after an evening of drinks and celebrations.

If this venue will make your wedding dreams come true be sure to get in contact using the information below.

Address
Museum of Making Silk
Mill Lane
Derby
DE1 3AF

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