The park and the buildings are very beautiful. They really turn back the time…read more The botanical gardens are open now and are very nice but not very big. There are several fairs are held in the Pavilion Gardens such as the Fine Food Fairs, Farmers' Markets, Art & Craft Fairs, Antique Fairs, etc. Also the tourism information center is there.

As the website and the entrance signs say - Pavilion Gardens is a 'great free family day out.'…read more This historic park is situated in the centre of Buxton and is constantly full of locals walking dogs or taking their children out to play as well as a variety of tourists, from families on a day out, cyclists taking a short break to photographers and artists wanting to capture a slice of nature. There is a pay and display car park at one side of the gardens, however as it is centrally located you can easily walk to it from most hotels and the town centre. For tourists new to the area, there is a Tourist Information Centre which will provide you with lots of information about Buxton and the surrounding Peak District area. Hundred of events are held within the gardens over the year, mainly located in the Octagon Hall. These included farmers markets and fetes etc. during my visit a few weekends ago there was an Art based festival taking place where clothing, photographs, jewellery, furniture and other art works were being displayed and some offered for sale. For those searching for a little more fun suitable for the younger generations, there is a large park fully equipped with swings and slides as well as a miniature train which offers rides around one section of the park. If you're wanting to stop for a short refreshment break there are plenty of places to pick from, including outside and inside cafes serving both hot and cold food as well as ice creams. On my next trip to Buxton I will definitely be heading back here as there was plenty of things I didn't get to see.

Came here with a whole group of friends after we did a Dark Peak race as a celebration! We also…read morecame to this same pub for lunch. Good: - Larger portion sizes here! Even the 8-pound sandwich was huge and made it super worth the price! I liked the tomato mozzarella sandwich the most. - The servers were really nice - solid apple cider too - Lots of seating so you can get a fairly large group together. Bad: - Took a while for our food to get there each time. - The food was okay, it wasn't the best I've had or the worst, it just wasn't superb - my fish pie for example just tasted like a large piece of mashed potato. Overall this was a really calming place, a relaxed environment, and a good place to catchup since it's not really loud. It also has good wifi and you can connect if you have the wifi password!

Nice place, well decorated, clean. . Staff was not especially accommodating. My gin and tonic was…read moregood. My wife asked for a hot toddy the lady behind bar said she did not have lemon and honey. Really, do they not serve Tea with lemon and honey? A hot toddy is whiskey, honey, lemon. Too much effort I suppose.

This place is really different! They offer a great space for parties, weddings, business events all…read moreinside a wonderfully restored former hosiery factory. It has wooden beams, oak floors and even a trapdoor. It is family run and the food is as fresh as it gets. The bar has a great selection of drinks at very reasonable prices (no silly hotel prices here!) and the family who run it are helpful and really know how to host a great event. You will not be disappointed.

The Well Barn comprises a small collection of local businesses in the heart of Litlle Crosby, a…read morequaint village just outside of Crosby and under ten miles from the centre of Liverpool. There is an authentic rural feel here as the winding roads have restricted speeds and there are no street lights. The Well Barn courtyard is easily located off the main street and houses a diverse mix of shops including: a craft shop, a holistic therapy and well being store, Corinthian furniture and a plumbing company. The stableyard itself is often used s an event space for community gatherings such as the recent summer fete. It's a really beautiful area with a lovely relaxed atmosphere. The Well Barn is easily accessed from Liverpool or Southport but retains the peace of the countryside.

Went to the comedy night last night. Looked a nice place and easy to get to. Just a shame some of…read morethe comedy was a little poor. But overall was a good night with nice food.

A wonderful social place to add to the town's heritage! :) I…read moreespecially enjoy the Vintage and Craft sales they hold there. It's also gotten more beautiful with time and is a wonderful place to spend the day when something is being hosted there.

This does exactly what you would expect from a Conference and Banqueting venue. You can have your…read moreconference and banquet after. The location is not a great selling point. A good twenty minutes drive from Nottingham City Centre, there is really nothing around for miles apart from Bestwood Village - which isn't exactly thriving. The views from the Conference centre are excellent - green belt, it provides a tranquil setting for wedding parties etc. The grounds don't quite seem finished, however, if they finish them the way they have started them, then it's gonna be a cracking venue. The interior is extremely nicely finished, with a variety of styles that complement each other nicely. Comprehensive bar, and good food

Visited on Saturday 23/04/2016 for a Burlesque evening - the artists were fab but the organisation…read morewas a shambles. Huge queues for the bar - 20mins plus wait - a free for all to fight your way into the event room a make a mad dash for a table. No staff respnding to the waving of flags to request table service. Anyone with any mobility difficulties would not have been able to cope with the queues or the dash for a seat. Appalling, none of our party would go again and judging from the moaning and complaints from tables nearby and from those queueing at the bar, we are not the only ones.

Welcome to the 40-watt hotel. Where you can check out anytime you like, but you can't find the door…read moreto ever leave. So last weekend I stayed in Wortley Hall hotel the night before a wedding. Unfortunately though the group were in great spirits there were a large number of things that just made this place unbearable. Firstly the decor: The hotel section especially is in dire need of a full redecoration. Peeling wallpaper, smelly communal spaces and tatty carpets were found throughout. In fact the only place which seemed to have been looked after was our room, however despite the competently hung wallpaper there were still a few crucially lacking features, most importantly a safe (which we were told there would be for the wedding rings, meaning keeping them in someone else's room overnight). The bathroom was a bizarre mess, simultaneously clean and dirty. The cheap lino stuck to our feet getting out of the laughably small showers with it's semi-functional door. It is only fair to say that the house-keeping had done a good job and everything was as immaculate as they could make it, so it's not laziness, just dilapidation and incompetence. Secondly the house-staff: While one of the bar staff and the breakfast staff were very nice and pleasant they struggle to make up for the remaining staff. Upon arrival we were just stared at blankly during check-in (not even a hello), during our evening in the bar the staff were slow and rude, one girl especially had a habit of announcing the prices while thrusting her hand over the bar and not making eye contact. "Five Ninety!" *thrust and look away bored*. Thirdly the smell: I can't comprehend exactly what is going on here but throughout the night we encountered a large variety of very unwelcome smells in the hotel. From a faint whiff of bowel movement in the corridors, to a mixture of urine and bleach in the bar, to a rather unfortunate vomit odour in one of the breakfast rooms. I can't tell if this is a product of recent nights of the long encrusted truth of what happens at your average Wortley Hall bash, but it was unpleasant to say the least. Lastly, the fixtures and fittings: This all culminates in the most bizarre feedback I could ever give to a hotel. The overwhelming impression that the entire building was appointed for the dwarves from Lord of the Rings. "What kind of a comment is that!?" I hear you ask. Well what else am I to think when all the mirrors are at a height of 4'6" and all the light bulbs are so dim I think they actually produced darkness? This decision to make all the rooms the Gimli suite may we be deliberate ("It was deliberate!") but that doesn't make it any less a bad idea. Also, I though I did know Dwarves were natural sprinters, I didn't know that they didn't like condiments with their breakfasts. Not a jot of brown sauce, a dollop of ketchup, or heaven forbid a little piccalilli was on offer. Better get some beanjuice while you're up! The most saving of graces here are the grounds. Lovely, well kept and well described. I would only add this, go see them before someone sets up a bouncy castle or a sumo ring in them, which appears to be a daily occurrence around 11:30.

Super happy to have stayed a couple of nights here last summer while we photographed Michael and…read moreManasi's wedding. Loved the area, breathtaking gardens and great staff. Also, if you are getting married here its well recommended by us. Stunning all around - http://blavou.co/wortley-hall-wedding-photography/ Thanks guys! http://blav

Manchester is really a great city. It doesn't have infinite choice like London but that's pretty…read moreoverwhelming. Instead, it has enough cool places to keep you occupied for years but at the same time mean you can become a regular places with fomo. Plus, it still keeps surprising you. Manchester has some of the coolest event venues I've ever been to, such as Victoria Warehouse and the gorgeous Albert Hall. The Victorian Gothic Monastery perhaps out impresses even those venues. A Franciscan church and friary from the 1860s, it was formerly on the top 100 most endangered monuments in the world. Now beautifully restored, I entered through the lovely cloisters and was stunned entering the soaring nave, made even more striking with coloured lighting plus an aerialist display! I attended for a large work party of about 250 people. It's a really huge space so any less than this and it might feel a bit empty - imagine how big the weddings here are! We really enjoyed our salmon starter, which had a well-balanced lemon and caper dressing. The chicken supreme was standard but not dry at all and I thought good for a catered meal. The lemon tart for dessert was very nice, although too large portion for most If you're looking for somewhere really special to have an event, this has to be on your list.

Ordered flowers long distance, NYC, for my in-laws, communication was easy. Flowers turned out…read morestunning and were "what I ask for" Which can be tricky long distance. Price well, for NYC! I felt it was within reason. Delivery was prompt on time! And the family said courteous! Oh and it was a last minute weekend order!

From the owner: Bridal flowers showroom now at unit 8b, West Midlands Business Park, Penny Hill Lane, Thurcroft,…read moreRotherham, S66 9BQ. 38 years experience creating exceptional wedding flowers. Bridal flowers, bridesmaids bouquets, buttonholes, corsages, top table dressing, venue flowers. Recommended florist at several venue's including The Sitwell Arms Hotel, Hellaby Hall Hotel. Wedding venues I'm regularly at include Aston Hall Hotel, Van Dyk by Wildes, Peak Edge Hotel, Hodsock Priory, Hazel Gap Barn, Whitley Hall Hotel, Whirlowbrook Hall, Wortley Hall, Ringwood Hall, Swancar Farm Country House .... I've probably missed a few. To enquire, visit my website and send an enquiry form.

Lovely place in a beautiful village - we came for lunch which was a bargain at £15 for 3 course…read more Unfortunately, the food was a little hit and miss - the starters and desserts were excellent, but the mains a little disappointing.

The Riverside is in an idyllic location nestled in beatiful gardens alongside River Wye behind a…read morehigh stonewall which adds an air of peace and quiet with seclusion. The picturesque village of Ashford with its lovely stone houses provide an antidote to the busy tourist haven of Bakewell three miles away and Riverside complements the feeling perfectly. We tried afternoon tea and the unhurried ambience in quaint surroundings is like stepping back in time from the hustsle and bustle of modern life, and must be tried if you want to escape.