WEDDINGS AND RECEPTIONS. Wedding Drinks Packages. The Bride Wore Black. Best Bedroom in Town Accommodation for Your Guests. Get Married Here We are licensed for Civil Ceremonies which as well as allowing you to have The Ceremony and subsequent celebrations in the same venue lets you choose a time and day that suits you (subject to The Registrar's availability). The Ceremony can be held in either of 2 rooms that are licenced, The Derwent The Cavendish. For costs, administrative details or to arrange a viewing, please get in touch. How Many We can seat up to 75 for The Wedding Breakfast rising to 100 for an Evening Reception, both taking place in The Restaurant. For smaller gatherings The Cavendish provides a more intimate setting for up to 50 guests, day or night (a small dance floor can be incorporated in the room). You can of course use The Cavendish Room for a sit down meal during the day and then transfer the Evening Reception to the Restaurant if your night time numbers are higher than those in the day. It is of course possible to use both The Cavendish and Restaurant in conjunction if numbers warrant.. Day or Night You may opt for either a Wedding Breakfast only or an Evening Reception as well. Generally we do not entertain 'evening' only functions though certain dates maybe available during 'off-peak' times. How Much Our charges are based on a fixed price per head for both day and night time. There are no room hire charges. Current costs are: Wedding Breakfasts - from 20 Evening Buffets - finger buffets from 9.50; hot fork buffets from 13.50. A DJ booked through us will cost 160 (7.30pm - midnight). You are able to use your own if required. What's Included The fixed per head price includes: Table napkins colour co-ordinated with your flower arrangements. Personalised menus and programme of events. All the advice and help you might need, we're always happy to talk. Personalised seating plan. Use of silver cake stand knife. Reduction off the full menu price for children. A sunny day (or free loan of an umbrella). MC duties if required. Wedding Drinks and Packages Various packages are available which provide arrival and meal drinks. These start at 8.50 pp and drinks aside provide other benefits most important of which is a complimentary overnight stay plus breakfast for a couple (usually but not always the Bride and Groom). A top table fresh flower decoration is also provided. Nice Gardens The hotel is fortunate to be only a minute's stroll away from The Serpentine Walks, an area of lovely parkland through which the river Wye flows. The area is an ideal setting for photographs. Alternatively the Pavilion Gardens across the road has many places for photo opportunities such as the lake (with the ducks), bandstand or winter gardens. The Bride Wore Black Everybody has different styles, hopes and expectations and different ways of expressing them. Our wedding plan for you starts with a blank page; you tell us exactly what's required and we will carry out your wishes (or explain why we cannot). We will listen to whatever menu ideas, table plans, quirky twists or surprises you are planning and come up with a suggested package- the choice is then yours. Any initial viewing or meeting is obligation free. Best Bedroom in Town As mentioned, you be entitled to a comlimentary double room if you opt for a Drinks Package. For a small supplement, you can upgrade this to. The Ports of Call Suite. (subject to availability). Without doubt this is the finest room in town and the perfect way to cap your wedding day-it's almost worth getting married again to spend the night. Even if you have not chosen a drinks package you are still able to book at the standard tariff - a viewing is a must. The room is also available to couples hosting their celebrations at other venues making it ideal for that early getaway or a room to enjoy some peace and privacy away from your own party. Accommodation for Your Guests The hotel has 37 bedrooms which can be booked on behalf of guests attending the Wedding though during Peak Months we may restrict weekend bookings to 2 night minimum stays only (Friday/Saturday or Saturaday/Sunday). Normally we will offer standard tariffs for ANY 1 night bookings that are accepted (low season discounts may apply). Reduced rates for 2 or more nights may be available if a sufficient number of rooms are booked. Each case is dealt with on an individual basis.

The House That Ramsay Built. Location Location Location. Ramsay's Real Ale Bar. So then, as part of your strict hydration maintenance regime youve been fortunate enough to have sampled the UKs ultimate Tennis Water (erm, credit Nestle Waters marketing gurus for that) and no doubt experienced a marked improvement in your backhand return over n above that proffered by Robinsons Lemon Barley Water. I mean, what do those Swiss Fondue's know about Tennis? I mean t'say, that Hingis girl turned out to be better at following lines of Charlie rather than baselines and Mr Fed-Express certainly came off the rails at The most recent Oz Open,...hardly world beaters!!!...they'll be telling us the Pyramid designers were fed a regular diet of Toblerone next. Understandably tho' the next life block of personal development you wish to lay involves a pilgrimage to one of the oldest and deepest mineral water sources in Europe...fed by the very raindrops which ensued from the heavens over 5,000 yrs ago - a time when a Post-it note meant a clay tablet, changing rooms involved some new cave paintings and reinventing the wheel wasnt an option! The journey along the Road to Wellville is likely to test your deepest inner resolve, love of fellow (Sunday) drivers and patience, especially if we put you on hold. And even when you do manage to spot a gap in oncoming traffic and zoom past a meandering Hymer with it's back-to-the commune seeking occupants or an unsprightly ditch-bound Sprite, you still wont be certain of your final destiny until you Check-inor will you? 10 REASONS NOT TO STAY AT THE BUCKINGHAM. We ain't been featured on a Hotel Inspector. Were not in Buckingham. The Milk Tray Man doesnt enter via yr bedroom window and leave a white Malteeser on the non allergy pillow. None of our 6 cask ales has been endorsed by Jack Dee. Our lift isn't fluent in 12 languages. We don't charge you 95/hr to use our free Wireless facility. You won't be able to order your breakfast in Polish. You'll never have to make your bed and lie in it. Because Johnny Vegas slept here*. We're bloody high up. The Last Recorded incident of 'Happy Guests'. No hard sell so far eh! Aaah but no doubt some of you see your glass as half full rather than empty and eschew the negative approach. Just for you then, oh and in the interests of balance of course, heres an ever so soft sell (without a hint of tainted love). 15 REASONS TO STAY AT THE BUCKINGHAM. Theres no threat of Coastal Erosion. Were not gonna be turned into a Super Casino. The staff do (voluntarily) eat our food on a regular basis. You wont feel like an uninvited guest at the Ambassadors Ball (unless you bring a box of Ferrer Rocher). You dont have to be blind to bring yr dog or need a Custody Order for children to stay. We welcomed Hoodies long before Mr Cameron. Well only smile if we mean it. Just like Monopoly, weve got Free Parking...but no Jail! Its FOC to use our Wireless facility. Our chef knows how to make a Waldorf Salad. Wines - our list is supplied by Laithwaites, priced to sell (250ml from 3.50) and features 24 wines by the glass - the quality is as good as you'll get anywhere! Theres no surcharge if you had a good time. The BEST range of draught lagers (7) IN THE COUNTRY...up to 8 Cask Ales...along with a AN UNRIVALLED Selection of Gins/Vodkas - hell, we even serve J/Walker Black, Martin Millers Gin and Stolly Gold Courvoissier VSOP as our House Pours!!! We serve the meanest coffee around (Pollard's Coffee and a WMF machine) hasn't black listed us! Jury Still Out? Extra Time needed? As Judge Judy's n/a we've called for various Third Umpires. The Punters' Views - these are recorded on the. The Hotel Inspector - we were graded 3 Star by the three Grading bodies (AA/RAC/Eng Tourism Council) until mid 2006 at which time we parted company over the handling of 2 guest complaints. We are happy to provide copies of correspondence on request. Scoring high %ages on starchy check lists was never our raison d'tre. In hindsight it has proved more beneficial no longer having to follow certain strictures involving the provision of services that were previously necessary, though our facilities and general stds would still meet 3 Star classification. We are the officially appointed hotel of the Northern Royals (Reading FC, not The Windsors), an exiles supporters club branch and receive visits from supporter's club coaches en route back to the deep South. The significance of such a discerning endorsement cannot be overstated; in light of the impressive on-field achievements that these supporters have become accustomed to in recent seasons, it is clear that they only dine at the top table so to speak. Institutional Endorsement from Rotary, Probus, High Peak Luncheon Club, etc who all see fit to use us. Trip Advisor, etc. Comments are favourable towards the staff, food cleanliness. Moans relate to the decor and style of furnishings - rightly so IMO given their dated look. There are plans in the pipeline to significantly alter this but unfortunate circumstances have prevented this to date. The building, whilst not a contender for a 2007 Hotel Interiors award does have an impressive footprint - at worst it will never intimidate you, far more likely though that'll you'll feel its warmth (literally at times) and be comfortable within it. Oh and to person who grumbled 'cos of The Reading FC Flag, get a life...unless you're 'Bess of Hardwick'...in which case you've clearly had one and I'll gladly take it down. In Summary: Great staff gud food in a welcoming, but yesteryear enviornment - Child Friendly, Gay Friendly Pet Friendly (gay-pet friendly too) accommodation in Buxton. The healing properties of Buxton's spa water first drew visitors to the town in Roman times. Over the centuries people have continued to visit though happily today their reasons are more for pleasure than medicinal. Originally built as two gentleman's residences, No 1 Burlington Road was known as 'Rockhaven' (1875) and No 2 as 'Buckingham' (1876). Around the turn of the century, Rockhaven was acquired by Mr Mrs George Ramsay-Mrs Ramsay running it as a lodging house. Her husband, George S Ramsay was a well known artist in oils, specialising in local scenes. Records show that in 1906 Mr and Mrs Ramsay moved to Aylestone in Leicestershire where he continued to paint. Shortly after this the two houses were combined to make the hotel as it stands today. The new millenium saw The Buckingham entering it's third century of offering hospitality to visitors. As well as being an important town landmark the hotel plays host to many local clubs and associations as well as enjoying much local patronage via Ramsay's Restaurant and Real Ale Bar. The imposing sandstone building enjoys a peaceful, leafy location overlooking The Serpentine (Park) on one side (right) and the beautifully restored Pavilion Gardens to the front (below). Within the Gardens are the Conservatory, Octagon Hall, Spa Water pool and Bandstand plus a lake, miniature railway...and um, ducks...who swan (!) around as tho' they own the place. Greenery abounds in all directions and the blend of trees, lawns and flora along with the quietness of the immediate area (broadly residential) combine sublimely to produce a relaxing atmosphere, which can only be fully appreciated first hand. The Opera House, Georgian Crescent, Pump Room and St Ann's Well are all 5 min or so level walk and form a gateway into the unique town centre that is Buxton. We do indeed benefit from close proximity to the centre whilst remaining undisturbed from the associated fallout (late night revellers, etc). However we are on the edge of the Peak District which is renowned for it's lime related industries (cement not the gin accessory). The odd laden truck does pass the hotel in the early hours (6-is...

 Baby chairs and cots are provided
 Conference and meeting room
 Credit cards accepted
 Dinner may be served in the room
 Lift
 Facsimile services
 Hairdryer
 Heating
 Access to internet
 Ironing facilities
 Laundry services/washing machine
 Licensed bar
 Smoke-free guest rooms
 Pets are accepted
 Parking lot
 Clock/radio
 Restaurant
 Private/Ensuite bathroom
 Tea and coffee making facilities
 Phone at reception
 Phones in rooms
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 Common room with a TV set