Micro weddings & receptions
Micro Wedding Reception Venue in the Peak District for 30 Guests
Exclusive use of a Victorian hall beneath the Roaches for your wedding reception, with everyone staying under one roof.
Exclusive use · 30 guests stay over · Up to 10 day guests · Reception only · No marquees
Your wedding. Your people. Your whole weekend.
An intimate wedding reception venue with accommodation
Roaches Hall is a small wedding venue with a big personality. Take over the whole house for a relaxed micro wedding reception for up to 30 guests, with grand reception rooms, a dining room seating 34, gardens with moorland views and 13 bedrooms so everyone can stay.
Celebrate on the lawns, dine together in the Victorian dining room and dance in the hall to the house sound system. Wake up the next morning to the Roaches outside your window and a slow breakfast with the people you love most.
Why couples choose Roaches Hall
Exclusive use
The whole hall and grounds are yours, with no other guests.
Everyone stays
13 bedrooms sleeping 30, so no taxis or hotels to arrange.
A Victorian backdrop
Built in 1876, with fireplaces, a grand staircase and period features.
Garden celebrations
Your guests are welcome to enjoy the lawns and moorland views.
Stunning photos
The Roaches ridge and wild moorland make an unforgettable backdrop.
Choose your suppliers
Self-catering, so you pick your own caterer, florist and photographer.
Built-in sound
An Ohm sound system across the ground floor for your first dance.
Dogs welcome
Bring your four-legged family members along too.
Your wedding weekend
Friday
Welcome night
Arrive from 4pm, settle into your rooms and gather everyone for a relaxed welcome dinner or BBQ with views over the moors.
Saturday
The big day
Marry at a local register office or licensed venue, then come back to the hall for drinks on the lawns, a wedding breakfast in the dining room and dancing into the night.
Sunday
The morning after
A lazy breakfast, a walk up onto the Roaches for blowaway-the-cobwebs photos, and one last toast before you head home.
How it works
How micro wedding receptions work at Roaches Hall
- Reception only: Roaches Hall isn’t licensed for legal or civil ceremonies, so you marry at a register office or licensed venue first
- Up to 30 guests stay over in 13 bedrooms
- Up to 10 extra day guests can join you for the celebration at £25 per person
- No marquees, but your guests are welcome to use the lawns and gardens
- Self-catering, so you choose your own caterer, cake maker, florist and photographer
- Exclusive use of the whole house and grounds
Location
Where to find our Peak District wedding venue
Roaches Hall is in Upper Hulme near Leek, on the Staffordshire edge of the Peak District National Park. It’s about 12 minutes from Leek, 35 minutes from Macclesfield station, 45 minutes from Stoke-on-Trent station and 55 minutes from Manchester Airport, so it’s easy for guests to reach from across the North West and Midlands.
Small wedding venue FAQs
Can we get married at Roaches Hall?
Roaches Hall isn’t licensed for legal or civil ceremonies, so most couples marry at a local register office or licensed venue first, then hold their reception at the hall.
How many wedding guests can Roaches Hall hold?
Up to 30 guests can stay overnight, plus up to 10 extra day guests at £25 per person.
Can we have a marquee?
No, marquees aren’t allowed at Roaches Hall, but your guests are welcome to enjoy the lawns and gardens.
Can we bring our own caterers and suppliers?
Yes. Roaches Hall is self-catering, so you can choose your own caterer, cake maker, florist and photographer. If a supplier is selling alcohol on site, they will need their own event licence.
Is Roaches Hall exclusive use?
Yes. You have the whole house and grounds to yourselves for your stay.
Let’s plan your small wedding
Check dates and prices online, or call us on 01273 271 332.