Priest House By The River

Priest House By The River Beautiful country house hotel, located on the banks of the River Trent. We invite you to come and relax and really feel at home with us.

WELCOME TO THE PRIEST BY THE RIVER, CASTLE DONINGTON, DERBYSHIRE
OUR GLORIOUS RIVERSIDE SETTING, OLD MILL WHEELS AND STONE TOWER HOUSE ALL ADD TO THE THEATRE AND HISTORY OF THE PRIEST HOUSE. Set in a tranquil and stunning location on the banks of the River Trent, The Priest House’s history is a rich one that can be traced back almost 1,000 years. Built around a mill tower with its very own water w

heels, this 42 bedroom hotel is perfectly placed for a romantic break, an exclusive conference venue or a picture perfect wedding. Dine in our beautiful dining room or relax in our newly renovated and re-named Millstream Bar & Terrace where you can enjoy an al fresco Gastro dining experience overlooking the River Trent.

Spend Christmas with us 🥂✨ Christmas Residential PackageArrive on Christmas Eve to a warm welcome, festive cream tea, an...
13/11/2025

Spend Christmas with us 🥂

✨ Christmas Residential Package
Arrive on Christmas Eve to a warm welcome, festive cream tea, and a delicious three-course dinner.

Wake up to a hearty breakfast before enjoying a four-course Christmas Day lunch, afternoon tea, and a relaxed evening of board games, cold buffet, and good cheer.

Two-Night Stay | 24th & 25th December, from £299.50 per person, sharing a cottage double or twin room.

Or join us just for the day...

✨Christmas Day Lunch
A lavish four-course menu featuring:
- Amuse-bouche on arrival
- Roast turkey with all the trimmings, or fillet of beef or halibut
- Christmas pudding with brandy sauce and pear tart tatin
£95 per adult | £50 per child

Escape to the riverside this Christmas.
https://thepriesthouse.co.uk/christmas

23/09/2025

TOO MUCH AT STAKE🩸

Join us on 31st October, 7pm-10:30pm, for a Murder Mystery Halloween special...

With entertainment by It’s Murder, prepare to be spooked.

A MYSTERY STORY…
Join us for the 5th Annual dinner of the S.P.O.O.C (Society for the Preservation of Old Cinema) Horror Convention. Everyone will be here to meet the actors, hear them reminisce about their favourite films and co-stars, collect a few autographs and maybe pick up a piece of movie memorabilia. But who has it in for one of the celebrity guests? Join S.P.O.O.C and find out. Fancy dress is highly encouraged if not compulsory, so come dressed to KILL!

Tickets:

£49.95 per person for the Murder Mystery event, arrival drink and 3-course dinner.

£199 for two based on two people sharing in a standard room. This includes the Murder Mystery event, a 2-course dinner, a night’s stay and breakfast.

To Book:

For the event and dinner - Select the date, and choose ‘Murder Mystery’
https://booking.resdiary.com/widget/Standard/ThePriestHousebytheRiver/52445?includeJquery=false%22%20type=%22hidden%22

For the full package (event, dinner, and night stay) - click on the link below, select your dates and then the ‘Murder Mystery’ package.
https://booking.eu.guestline.app/PRIEST/availability?hotel=PRIESTHH

23/09/2025

TOO MUCH AT STAKE - Are you ready? 🔪

Join us on 31st October, 7pm-10:30pm, for a Murder Mystery Halloween special...
With entertainment by It’s Murder, prepare to be spooked.

A MYSTERY STORY...🕵️
Join us for the 5th Annual dinner of the
S.P.O.O.C (Society for the Preservation of Old Cinema) Horror Convention. Everyone will be here to meet the actors, hear them reminisce about their favourite films and co-stars, collect a few autographs and maybe pick up a piece of movie memorabilia. But who has it in for one of the celebrity guests?
Join S.P.O.O.C and find out. Fancy dress is highly encouraged if not compulsory, so come dressed to KILL!

Tickets:
£49.95 per person for the Murder Mystery event, arrival drink and 3-course dinner.
£199 for two based on two people sharing in a standard room. This includes the Murder Mystery event, a 2-course dinner, a night’s stay and breakfast.

To Book:
For the event and dinner - Select the date, and choose ‘Murder Mystery’
https://booking.resdiary.com/widget/ Standard/ThePriestHousebytheRiver/ 52445?
includeJquery=false%22%20type=%22hidd
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For the full package (event, dinner, and night stay) - click on the link below, select your dates and then the ‘Murder Mystery’ package.
https://booking.eu.guestline.app/PRIEST/ availability?hotel=PRIESTHH

23/09/2025
Step into…🎄From indulgent dining to unforgettable celebrations, we’ve curated a season full of festive experiences for y...
02/09/2025

Step into…🎄

From indulgent dining to unforgettable celebrations, we’ve curated a season full of festive experiences for you and your loved ones.

Whether it’s a cosy afternoon tea, a joyful family gathering, or a glamorous night to remember, The Priest House Hotel is the place to celebrate the season.

Find out Christmas events and packages here!
https://thepriesthouse.co.uk/admin/resources/the-priest-house-hotel-christmas-brochure-2025-2.pdf

SAUSAGE & CIDER FESTIVAL - Today!🍻Adult tickets include a FREE beer, cider, or soft drink on entry for £5!Children’s tic...
24/08/2025

SAUSAGE & CIDER FESTIVAL - Today!🍻

Adult tickets include a FREE beer, cider, or soft drink on entry for £5!
Children’s tickets include access to all inflatables for the afternoon - you can pay by cash or card on entry 🎪

We look forward to welcoming you all from 12pm-5pm!

TOMORROW! Sausage & Cider Festival presents Inflatable Fest! 🎡If you haven’t bought your tickets yet, you can pay on the...
23/08/2025

TOMORROW! Sausage & Cider Festival presents Inflatable Fest! 🎡

If you haven’t bought your tickets yet, you can pay on the door! Adults £5 which includes your first drink and children £10 with access to Inflatable Fest all afternoon!✨

Although we’re a cashless venue, we’re taking both card and cash payments on entry.

Dogs are welcome and we encourage you to bring a picnic blanket to enjoy the afternoon in the sunshine.

We hope to see you there for an afternoon of tasty BBQ food, refreshing drinks, live music, and lots of fun for the kids 🥳

https://the-priest-house.mytoggle.io/shop/sausage-cider-presents-inflatable-fest

2 DAYS TO GO!🎶Our music lineup lasts all day for Sausage & Cider Festival this Sunday!12.15: Castle Donington Choir13:00...
22/08/2025

2 DAYS TO GO!🎶

Our music lineup lasts all day for Sausage & Cider Festival this Sunday!

12.15: Castle Donington Choir
13:00: Matthew Turner
14:30: Inferno
16:00: Animal Room
Stage2 DJ throughout

Enjoy all of this, plus so much more including our HUGE inflatable fest for kids!

Get your tickets today and join us this Sunday at 12pm!🥳

https://the-priest-house.mytoggle.io/shop/sausage-cider-presents-inflatable-fest

19/08/2025

Joining us this Sunday?🌭🍺

Don’t miss our Shuttle Bus running every 30 minutes to get you to and from the Sausage and Cider fest!🚌

19/08/2025

Don’t miss out on our amazing lineup of music this Sunday🎸

Join us this bank holiday weekend on 24.08 for our Sausage and Cider festival. Visit our website to book your tickets now🍺🌭

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The Priest House By The River, Kings Mills
Castle Donington
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WELCOME TO THE PRIEST BY THE RIVER, CASTLE DONINGTON, DERBYSHIRE OUR GLORIOUS RIVERSIDE SETTING, OLD MILL WHEELS AND STONE TOWER HOUSE ALL ADD TO THE THEATRE AND HISTORY OF THE PRIEST HOUSE. Set in a tranquil and stunning location on the banks of the River Trent, The Priest House’s history is a rich one that can be traced back almost 1,000 years. Built around a mill tower with its very own water wheels, this 42 bedroom hotel is perfectly placed for a romantic break, an exclusive conference venue or a picture perfect wedding. Dine in our beautiful dining room or relax in our newly renovated and re-named Millstream Bar & Terrace where you can enjoy an al fresco Gastro dining experience overlooking the River Trent.

We invite you to come and relax and really feel at home with us.