Springbank Manor

Springbank Manor, formerly the Whitehall Hotel, is a Victorian manor house on Ross Street in Darwen, Lancashire. It has a ballroom-style suite, several smaller rooms, a distillery space and gardens, so it can host both large and small weddings.

Why it suits LGBTQ+ couples

It is a strong fit for couples who want a choice of settings under one roof. The venue offers five spaces for ceremonies, indoors and out, and menus are designed with you rather than picked from a fixed list. That range lets you build a day around a large celebration or a quiet one, without paying for more than you need.

Ceremonies

Ceremonies can take place in the Garden, the Distillery, the Green Room, the Blue Room or the Courtyard Room. The larger 1898 Suite is also used for celebrations. The Garden and Distillery each hold up to 60 guests, the Green and Blue Rooms up to 36, and the Courtyard Room up to 20. Check the exact licence arrangements for each room when you visit.

Receptions and food

The 1898 Suite is the main reception room. The venue states different capacities for day and evening use, so confirm the figure for your date. Menus are designed with the couple, and packages are offered for full-day and twilight weddings. The distillery adds a distinctive place for drinks and photographs. Outdoor space in the garden and courtyard gives guests somewhere to go between the ceremony and the meal.

Staying

The venue has bedrooms, and a booking tool is available on its website. Check how many rooms are free for your date and how many guests they sleep. Rooms close to the reception make the evening easier for older guests and for anyone travelling a long way.

Getting there and the area

Darwen sits between Blackburn and Bolton, on the edge of the West Pennine Moors. The Jubilee Tower on Darwen Hill is a landmark, and the surrounding moorland is good for guests who like a walk. Blackburn and Darwen both have railway stations, so guests can travel from Manchester and Preston without a long drive.

Good to know

• Five separate ceremony spaces, from 20 to 60 guests.
• Full-day and twilight wedding packages are available.
• The venue was previously called the Whitehall Hotel.