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Astley Bank Hotel & Conference Centre Nigel and Helen Ainscow have run the Astley Bank Hotel and Conference Centre, in Blackburn near Darwen, since 1997. In that time it has gained a reputation as one of the premier hotels and conference centres in the North West and has won the Lancashire Life award for Hotel of the Year. This reputation has been built on providing an excellent service within the beautiful surroundings of a superbly maintained nineteenth century Mansion House.
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Astley Bank is one of the most eye-catching wedding venues in Lancashire. Standing on 6 acres of immensely landscaped grounds and gardens, it has been home to some of Lancashire's leading dignitaries and its transformation from a private mansion house to an exclusive hotel has been sensational. The setting says it all and our food & service will not be beaten either.
Please ask our wedding coordinator how this package can be tailored to accommodate your exact requirements (including guest numbers and menu choices) to celebrate a wedding you can reminisce about for years to come. We will be there with you every step of the way, especially if you find yourself overwhelmed by the endless planning, or worried about how to make everyone happy. We will help put the focus firmly back on you. Remember, your happiness is our reward! Astley Bank is always proud to partner with local experts.
Specially created to fulfill all your Bridal Party needs this wonderfully bespoke boudoir gives you the perfect space to get ready in for your Wedding Day. You and your bridesmaids, family members or friends can relax before the big day with a glass of Prosecco and some nibbles, while enjoying the beautiful ambiance the room offers.
Our handpicked suppliers we trust! Every year we do our upmost to present a small and select list of specialists that have our seal of approval. All our suppliers have been endorsed by previous couples, know the venue inside out and have been an absolute pleasure to work with. Of course, an additional benefit for our brides and grooms is that most of them offer taylor-made packages and discounts to Astley Bank.
We have put together a fantastic wedding offer for those beautiful winter dates. We will even include complimentary use of our unique makeup room (boudoir) as part of the deal. For more details please contact our weddings team on 01254 777700 or weddings@astleybank.co.uk.
Reviews (17)
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Peter Rosenfeld
Jun 07, 2022
Really nice building and grounds. Staff attentive and polite. Can't do enough for you! We had a plate of biscuits on arrival and then an 11pm plate of sandwiches to get over some nibble urges. Let down a little by the room size & view (room 2) but there's probably better available. Breakfast? AMAZING! Very British and nice to have it served rather than a buffet! Overall: 4/5.
Zoe Campbell
Jun 01, 2022
Ate here again for the second time this year. The service is amazing! The staff are amazing. The food is phenomenal. The homemade fresh bread is different each time you visit and oh my The chef who makes it could give a artisan bakery and good run for its money absolutely stunning. Absolutely everything we ate was delicious. I also absolutely have to mention how amazing sue is!

Her service is impeccable she makes you feel like you have known her all your life. Always an amazing greeting and knows little details that are important for instance tonight we over heard her speaking to a Spanish lady and she could knew small details from when the ladies children were actual children now young adults. Honestly I can not recommend Astley bank enough. 15 out of 10 on every aspect! All the waiters and waitresses are fab at their job reception are a pleasure and the chefs certainly know their way around a kitchen! Thank you so much!
Jason Carter
May 21, 2022
Food and service was excellent staff really polite and helpful. My partner and I was there for a wedding tasting. Can't wait for the big day.
John Ht
May 19, 2022
I came here for a work thing 20 years ago. Now I'm working for someone else 8m back again. other than a change of curtains I'm not sure the rooms have changed any. That said, the bed was comfy and I slept fine. Evening dinner (rump steak) was very good as was the breakfast (eggs Benedict)
Yvonne Clemson
May 09, 2022
90th birthday lunch. Excellent lunch, very helpful staff. Can't decide which wad my favourite course, they were all delicious
Christine Mero
May 08, 2022
First time back to Othello's restaurant at Astley Bank for a couple of years. 6 of us for the 3 course lunch menu. Lovely, relaxed atmosphere. Good choices and the food was to a very high standard. The strawberry cheesecake with Eton mess ice cream was totally delicious. So light and one of the best I've tasted. Sam was especially great. Very attentive and helpful as one of the party users a wheelchair. Will look forward to a return visit.
Sharon Murray
Mar 30, 2022
A great venue for a wedding. Bedroom was a decent size and reasonably priced. Only downside was 3pm check in with no option to pay for earlier check in. This ment we had to travel to the venue in our wedding outfits and check in after the ceremony.
Jackie Menzies
Mar 27, 2022
Visited hotel for a wedding. main reception and bar area look great and staff very helpful. the bar is not cheap at all! Rooms I feel are in definite need of updating as ours was old and not the great condition. Shame really as the setting for the venue is really nice.
Alan Irving
Feb 05, 2022
The owner/director should not be dealing directly with customers. His interpersonal skills are awful. We had a problem with the heating in our room and asked for a more heat as my wife was sitting in the room with a coat on. A tiny portable heater was sent up. It was nomore than 8 inches square and almost useless. We managed to get a larger one after being offered a new room and spotting the larger heater in it Rather than mess up a new room for one night we just asked that the heater be moved and I offered to move it myself Problem solved but we made the mistake of asking to speak to a manager to make him aware of the problem He did not listen to us but started the meeting by telling us that nothing could be done to please us and ordered us to leave the hotel.

Never in hundreds of hotel stays have we met a man so awful. It was 8.15pm and we had just ordered dinner. We left and after a rather heated discussion we got our money back Maybe he had a bad day but he certainly made sure that we did.
Anna Penny
Jan 01, 2022
Excellent New Year's Eve 2021 at Astley Bank. Everything spot on. Food absolutely delicious, great choice menu. Staff very efficient, quick and super friendly. Well orgenized entertainment. Beautiful decorations. Could not fault anything. . Thank you
Phil Brittain
Dec 12, 2021
Nice hotel, very good for the price. The hotel building is wonderful, decorated beautifully for Christmas. Extremely friendly staff. The room wasn't huge for a couple but as I was on my own it was fine. The room definitely had a slightly musty smell but certainly not a problem. Made up for by the Corby trouser press that I took advantage of! Breakfast was very nice. Would I stay again? Definitely. Very good value indeed
Jenny Moody
Dec 11, 2021
Beautiful place we booked a standard room it was clean but we wished we had upgraded but stay was lovely & staff very helpful. Would defiantly stay again
Steve James
Dec 10, 2021
Had the pleasure of hosting a wedding here two weeks ago. This is an absolutely astounding venue all round. The staff are amazing and it was a pleasure to work alongside them for the day and evening. This place is a hidden gem.
Hannah McMillan
Nov 23, 2021
Highly reccomend Astley bank. We had to rearrange our wedding 3 times and when it finally came around, everything was PERFECT. The venue, the staff, the food, absolutely everything is more than I could of. wished for. We even had a special guest - Darth Vader! And still they were so accommodating to getting him changed and set up. Lauren, the wedding coordinator could not do enough and made the day as special as it could be. A massive thankyou to each and everyone at Astley Bank
Jack Shuttleworth
Nov 13, 2021
We had our wedding breakfast at Astley Bank last week, what an amazing venue! The beautiful building and grounds speak for themselves, they are immaculately maintained and are stunning to look at. What makes. this venue stand out from anywhere else is it's staff! They did an incredible job from start to finish working tirelessly nothing was too much trouble!

They were great sports getting involved in the singing and dancing that was going on throughout the day and Bill the maitre d' is an absolute hero. The food was delicious and the room was warm and welcoming everyone commented on how good the venue was, the bridal suite is stunning as well. We strongly recommend Astley Bank. Thanks for a great day Jack & Molly Shuttleworth
Gavin Young Wedding Entertainment
Nov 07, 2021
What a fabulous venue! Staff so friendly and gave me a very lovely warm welcome! I provided entertainment for a wedding first time I've been here can't express how highly I recommend the venue! Thanks for your hospitality and can't wait to be back at the Astley Bank Gavin
Jennifer Parrish
Oct 18, 2021
Stayed for 2 nights to attend a friends wedding. From the moment we got there till when we left everyone was so welcoming & friendly. They accommodated us for an unplanned & late dinner (after a very long car journey) and made a fuss of the kids. Food was lovely, room was great & kids enjoyed the new little play area. Everything for the wedding was perfect too. Would definitely recommend.