Welcome to Friars Well Estate in Wartnaby, an idyllic and romantic pastoral landscape set in the heart of the Leicestershire countryside, and here’s the best part – it’s exclusively yours for your big day.

At Stones Weddings, we believe that everything about your special day should be tailored to suit you. We pride ourselves on ensuring that the bride and groom receive our full attention and can enjoy all those personal touches that will reflect your own taste as a couple. That’s why this unique venue, offering complete privacy and inspiring views, has been carefully selected to provide you with both luxury and flexibility.

A romantic retreat

Friars Well Estate boasts a stunning location, situated within the picturesque village of Wartnaby and surrounded by 2,000 acres of Leicestershire countryside.

The Estate is also just a 5-minute walk from the beautifully refurbished 13th century church of

St Michael and All Angels. This wonderfully quaint and rural Anglican parish church is one of the village’s best-kept secrets. Thoroughly restored in 1843, its interior can hold up to 80 visitors.

Wartnaby also offers the perfect rural retreat for couples looking to add a further touch of romance to their special day. Exquisite country walks, astounding views and charming landmarks of history and heritage all provide the perfect backdrop for your wedding photographs.

The Estate itself is breathtaking in its visual splendour and accommodating in its parameters. Arrive in style down the tree-lined entrance; then discover a unique space set within a landscaped clearing holding our exquisite marquee. Whether you are hosting an enchanting dinner and dance for 200 guests, or inviting 400 guests to an elegant drinks reception, we are here to make sure that you celebrate your day in exactly the way, you always dreamt of.

Friars Well Estate is also highly accessible to its guests; the village of Wartnaby occupies a central position in the East Midlands, only 4 miles northwest of Melton Mowbray and within a 20-mile radius of both Leicester and Nottingham.

Wedding Testimonials

“First and foremost thank you so much for making our wedding a fabulous time… I wish it could have lasted a bit longer! You really did us proud and many of our guests have acknowledged that it was the best ‘outside catering’ they have ever experienced.”
Deborah & Andrew