PROMOTION Celebrate in style at Bkind The Sanes at Stancliffe Strandiffe Hall Having recently taken over the reigns of the family business, Victoria Pym is certainly changing the perception of Stancliffe Hall from an exclusive wedding venue to a destination for events and celebrations of all kinds. Managing the family business in the home she grew up is certainly no easy task, but Victoria certainly relishes a challenge and having witnessed first-hand the transformation from private school to luxury venue, she is full of ideas for the future of the home she grew up in. Victoria, tell us a little about how you came to be managing Stancliffe Hall. I am extremely lucky as Stanclille Hall is my family home, I grew up at Standliffe since we moved there in 2002. It was a true labour of love for my family taking ower 10 years to restore it to its fomer glory and turn the once private school into a luxury venue. I left Stanclife to go to university in 2010 to study Drama and Theatre Arts before moving to London to study Opera at the Royal College of Music I suppose you could say it was destiny for me to work in the family business but after graduating really wanted to gain some experience of fe and business to stand me in good stead for the future My next step was to move to the Lake District for my first full time role managing weddings and events What facilities do you have? We have a licensed a country house hotel. This gave me the experien cvil ceremony room (18161, a main eveents room Stancliffe Hall is the perfect venue for your Celebrations. Nestled in over 50 acres of stunning parkland in the heart of the Peak District, this private home provides a truly unique and exclusive setting for your event From intimate lunches, christmas party nights, weddings, spa breaks and so much more Book today to celebrate in style at Stanclffe Hall and ensure your event will be one you and your guests will remember and understanding into the hospitality sector needed and then it was time for the next step accommodating up to 100 people with a bar (The Whitworth Room) 8 boutique bedrooms, private cocktail bar and dining room, a beautd billiard room and spa faclities-all set in the most stunning gardens, what more could you need? What were the first things you wanted to change? I didn't want or need to change much about the hall itself, t's stunning with fantastic faclities but I really needed to work on changing the What's next for you and Stancliffe Hall? Dare I perception of Stanciffe of being just an exclusive wedding venue; It is that but so much mone! We now have monthly open evenings to showease what's possible and the flexibility of Stanciffe. This has been received really well as people can see and get a feel for the hall and witness the magic that is Standiffe first hand. say Christmas' in September? Seriously though we are already in full Christmas planning mode, starting with our gals dinner on the 7th December followed by a week of festive lunches and dinners We are also very excited to be launching our spa breaks on October 4th Ladies Night and have our next wedding fayre on the 6th October as well as our next open evening on Friday 18th October from 630pm-9pm-so it's a very busy time with lots of So what is possible? The house really comes alive when people are in it, it's the perfect party house for all occasions. From family celebrations to christenings, hen and stag do's or to celebrate ideas and new events in the pipeline. the life of a loved one with a send-off to remember What's your goal for Stancliffe Hall? To have a reputation for exceptional service, catering and events of all kinds and provide each and every and of course weddings! We are also looking at introducing short breaks covering topics such as photography breaks, art and floristry as well as wellbeing and health weekends To find out more or to arrange a visit contact Victoria on 01629 736956 or email victoria@stancliffehall.co.uk guest with an experience they will cherish long after leaving the hal stancliffehall.co.uk Oe LP PROMOTION Celebrate in style at Bkind The Sanes at Stancliffe Strandiffe Hall Having recently taken over the reigns of the family business, Victoria Pym is certainly changing the perception of Stancliffe Hall from an exclusive wedding venue to a destination for events and celebrations of all kinds. Managing the family business in the home she grew up is certainly no easy task, but Victoria certainly relishes a challenge and having witnessed first-hand the transformation from private school to luxury venue, she is full of ideas for the future of the home she grew up in. Victoria, tell us a little about how you came to be managing Stancliffe Hall. I am extremely lucky as Stanclille Hall is my family home, I grew up at Standliffe since we moved there in 2002. It was a true labour of love for my family taking ower 10 years to restore it to its fomer glory and turn the once private school into a luxury venue. I left Stanclife to go to university in 2010 to study Drama and Theatre Arts before moving to London to study Opera at the Royal College of Music I suppose you could say it was destiny for me to work in the family business but after graduating really wanted to gain some experience of fe and business to stand me in good stead for the future My next step was to move to the Lake District for my first full time role managing weddings and events What facilities do you have? We have a licensed a country house hotel. This gave me the experien cvil ceremony room (18161, a main eveents room Stancliffe Hall is the perfect venue for your Celebrations. Nestled in over 50 acres of stunning parkland in the heart of the Peak District, this private home provides a truly unique and exclusive setting for your event From intimate lunches, christmas party nights, weddings, spa breaks and so much more Book today to celebrate in style at Stanclffe Hall and ensure your event will be one you and your guests will remember and understanding into the hospitality sector needed and then it was time for the next step accommodating up to 100 people with a bar (The Whitworth Room) 8 boutique bedrooms, private cocktail bar and dining room, a beautd billiard room and spa faclities-all set in the most stunning gardens, what more could you need? What were the first things you wanted to change? I didn't want or need to change much about the hall itself, t's stunning with fantastic faclities but I really needed to work on changing the What's next for you and Stancliffe Hall? Dare I perception of Stanciffe of being just an exclusive wedding venue; It is that but so much mone! We now have monthly open evenings to showease what's possible and the flexibility of Stanciffe. This has been received really well as people can see and get a feel for the hall and witness the magic that is Standiffe first hand. say Christmas' in September? Seriously though we are already in full Christmas planning mode, starting with our gals dinner on the 7th December followed by a week of festive lunches and dinners We are also very excited to be launching our spa breaks on October 4th Ladies Night and have our next wedding fayre on the 6th October as well as our next open evening on Friday 18th October from 630pm-9pm-so it's a very busy time with lots of So what is possible? The house really comes alive when people are in it, it's the perfect party house for all occasions. From family celebrations to christenings, hen and stag do's or to celebrate ideas and new events in the pipeline. the life of a loved one with a send-off to remember What's your goal for Stancliffe Hall? To have a reputation for exceptional service, catering and events of all kinds and provide each and every and of course weddings! We are also looking at introducing short breaks covering topics such as photography breaks, art and floristry as well as wellbeing and health weekends To find out more or to arrange a visit contact Victoria on 01629 736956 or email victoria@stancliffehall.co.uk guest with an experience they will cherish long after leaving the hal stancliffehall.co.uk Oe LP