OUR SPACES

The Orangery at St Elphin’s Park is set in a stately building that boasts sprawling grounds and well-tended gardens. Our intimate spaces serve as the perfect setting for important business meetings and small family gatherings. Serene plush seating is complemented by colourful accents throughout our venue. In the main dining & bistro area; a staggering array of tall picture windows provide the perfect scenic background for bustling canape receptions or key client dinners. In the warm summer months, take in the fresh air on our stunning terrace and reconnect with nature or enjoy a modern take on Afternoon Tea in our bright bistro.

Location

The Orangery at St Elphin’s Park is located in rural Darley Dale near the Peak District National Park. The historic village is just off the A6 near the River Derwent and many visitors to the Peak District pass through the town each year. It contains many interesting historical features including the 12th century, St Helen’s Church and the late medieval Darley Bridge. Within the church grounds stands a yew tree which boasts one of the largest girths in England at around 10 metres and is thought to be around 2,000 years old. In 2003, Darley Dale won the large village category of Britain in Bloom and is still full of natural beauty. Many popular food and beverage items originate in the nearby area including Peak Ales (used in our fish and chips), Derby Sage Cheese and Derbyshire Oatcakes.

History

The Orangery at St Elphin’s Park is a short distance from many remnants of the Whitworth legacy. The 19th-century engineer and machine toolmaker; Sir Joseph Whitworth, lived at Stancliffe Hall in Darley Dale for the latter years of his life. Fabulously wealthy, his family founded many important projects in Darley Dale including the Whitworth Hospital, Whitworth Institute and Whitworth Park. Still in use today, these projects provided important recreational and public services to the residents of Darley Dale. Visitors to Whitworth Park can visit a monument to the great man after strolling the ten acres of recently-refurbished, manicured grounds.