Best Places and Services in Arkwright town, Derbyshire (2025)

Rating: 5 / 5

Our daughter got married in June 2024 and we were very fortunate to have been recommended Jess by Kate from our marquee company (Special Event Tipis and Marquees). We had got quite far along the DIY planning route when I realised as MOB that I wanted to be able to enjoy the wedding day and the build up to it without being overwhelmed with everything. My husband was quite sceptical at first about why we needed a coordinator as we had everything booked. This was mainly because he hadn't quite grasped what was involved, but after meeting Jess he was onboard 110% and he, like the rest of us, thinks she is fantastic and money well spent. We engaged Jess for her 'on the day management' but this is truly much, much more than just 'on the day' management and is an absolute MUST if you are having a marquee wedding. She is an experienced professional who has a very calm approach to everything. She stepped in 6 weeks before the wedding and from then on we knew we were in safe hands. She gave us much needed advice on a whole host of things and made everything run smoothly. She expertly coordinated with all our suppliers - of which there were many and all of whom were brilliant! She and her team (hello & thank you to the other Jesses) came the day before the wedding and set up the marquee. We went along to give a hand, but she had everything covered. She even had a kettle & made us all a cuppa! They came to the church rehearsal and then went back to the marquee to continue with the set up which enabled me able to spend time with my daughter and our family and friends, stress free, the night before the wedding, which is something which I would not have been able to do without her being onboard. Unfortunately, the weather on the day wasn't great . After glorious sunshine the day before, in true Lake District style, it rained on the day. We were so confident and comfortable with Jess's advice that we trusted her to her to make the last minute decision if the drinks reception would be inside or outside. She, together with Fran from Holker Hall, managed this beautifully and our guests have said that they were quite pleased it rained as it enabled them to have a look around the beautiful Holker Hall. Jess and her team were very professional and at the same time warm and friendly and it genuinely comes across how much they love their work. We had the most fantastic & fun wedding party and all our guests have said that this was the best wedding they have ever been to. I do believe we had the dream team of suppliers. Thank you so much Jess, it wouldn't have happened without you.

Rating: 5 / 5

As a very indecisive and unorganised couple, we needed help so put our trust in Jess. Choosing Jess as our wedding planner was the best decision we ever made and enabled us to have the wedding of our dreams! Jess is so professional, organised and knowledgeable in every single department and we are so glad we hired Jess so early on in the planning. Jess has a wealth of amazing contacts and was always available to support us through the process. She is extremely hands on and provided a service that was worth every penny. Her and her team were phenomenal on the day and made sure everything went perfectly - she is also just a lovely person to spend time with whilst organising our big day! If you’re reading this deciding whether to enquire, absolutely do it! x

Rating: 5 / 5

If you're wondering "do I really need a wedding planner?" the answer is no - you don't need just a wedding planner, YOU NEED JESS! The easiest ever 5 stars. Jess was phenomenal - you will not find a safer pair of hands for the biggest day of your life! BEFORE WEDDING DAY We thought we could do it all but we were so SO wrong. 16mths before our big day we realised that wedding planning is someone's profession for a REASON & opted to find an 'on the day' planner since most of our vendors were already booked. My biggest regret is not getting Jess on board from the outset! We spoke with a number of wedding planners & at the end of back-to-back initial meetings, we didn't even need to discuss who the best fit was - it was obviously Jess. Jess was, of course, kind & congratulatory & immediately easy to get on with, but she was also focused & able to demonstrate her ability to deliver our dream day from the very first moments of meeting her. We knew that she would have everything in hand! Jess was our go to whenever we had a wobble or a question or needed to soundboard something. Nothing was too much & she always responded quickly & with results! She put us at ease every step of the way. The thing with wedding planning is that you don't know what you don't know, & that is where Jess is essential. She won't just people please - she'll give you honest advice/opinions to ensure your day runs smoothly & in line with your vision, & she will quickly identify any issues or gaps & will have solutions before you can even ask! ON THE DAY Knowing Jess was going to be there put us at ease in the lead up. On the day we both said that booking Jess was the best decision we made on MULTIPLE occasions! Nothing was an issue, she had everything under control, & had solutions to any issues without us even knowing there'd been an issue. There was literally not one thing we had to worry about on the day. Ultimately, Jess was both a friendly face on the day putting us at ease & also the most proficient organiser I've ever seen. She took command, made sure everything/everyone was where they needed to be, & did so in the kindest & most professional way without so much as breaking a sweat. She makes EVERYTHING look effortless! By the end of the day, we were devastated that she was leaving after having delivered our dream wedding day which, due to her sheer effort & skill, far exceeded our expectations & frankly blew us out the water. TIPS 1 - Don't book any old wedding planner, BOOK JESS! And do it sooner than later - don't be me, you can't do it all! 2 - If you're having a multi-day wedding, particularly with a pre-party, book Jess! We didn't & when it came to bite me in the backside she was there at the drop of a hat & sorted EVERYTHING out. Massive regret not just booking her from the outset! 3 - Communicate! Jess is incredible but she's not a mind reader, & she got to know us so well so that she could deliver the exact right aesthetic & atmosphere on the day. 4 - Trust Jess implicitly. There is a reason this is her profession. She delivers flawless weddings week in, week out. If you hand over the reins, you will NOT be disappointed! OVERALL Jess is one of the most organised people you will ever meet & you'll rarely have a question that she hasn't already thought of & answered - she goes above & beyond! She is also so incredibly kind & we like to think over the past couple of years has become a real friend, something we are so grateful for. Our day was flawless & it was entirely down to Jess. Booking Jessica Sharpe Weddings was one of our best decisions & if you are lucky enough to book her I know it will be yours too! TO JESS There are no words to actually express our gratitude. You are truly the best in the business & delivered a day that we will never ever forget & we know it would not have been possible without you. You have gone from strength to strength since Jan 2022 when we booked & it has been incredible to see & to be part of. We will be cheerleading you on as your business continues to thrive! All our love, Mr & Mrs Wilson xxx

Rating: 5 / 5

My husband and I got married in July 2024, and utilised Jess’ on the day wedding coordination package - but what her and her team give you is so so much more than that! We booked a venue which required lots of different suppliers (separate caterer, bar company, linen hire, port-a-loos etc….) and in the run up to it I said to my husband that I really wanted someone I could hand everything over to in advance so I could enjoy the run up and not be worrying about coordinating everything! Luckily, I’d met Jess at an event before we were even engaged and so she was the first person I went to for this help. And I am SO glad we did! She goes above and beyond for you to make sure your day is special and runs smoothly. I’ll never forget that I’d planned to tie the tags onto our favours the night before the wedding with my bridesmaids, only to turn up and for them to have already been done by Jess and her team without even needing to have asked. We had drinks “tokens” to hand out to our evening guests and I went to ask Jess for these in the evening to hand them out, again to find that they’d taken care of it already. They were one step ahead always on the little details, and knowing there was someone we could go to on the day if needed (rather than people coming to me or the wedding party) was truly invaluable. After our wedding I asked my partner what’s the one “non negotiable” you’d recommend to other couples planning a wedding like ours and we both agreed that it would be Jess and her team. I know my sister is also recommending her to friends who are getting married soon too as she was equally impressed by her! Thank you Jess and team for helping to make our day so perfect, we genuinely couldn’t have done it without you!

Rating: 5 / 5

Absolutely fantastic Jessica Pedicure with Bernie! This was purchased for me as a Mother's Day treat and it was wonderful. Delightful lady, well appointed and spotless salon with a lovely cup of coffee - served in an elegant cup and saucer - with delicious biscuits! As a retired therapist myself, I truly appreciate a first class relaxation experience - and this didn't disappoint. Can't wait to try something else.

Rating: 5 / 5

Love this place! Have flirties lashes which have transformed my lashes. Great friendly staff, professional and amazing at what they do. Massage, nails, lashes, brows and hair removal, I have tried them all, and can highly recommend each procedure! Love my therapist there, Emma, I would go nowhere else! Thank you. X

Rating: 5 / 5

Jess was absolutely wonderful! She ensured twas comfortable throughout the appointment, and we had a good laugh. Her attention to detail is impeccable, and the treatment was hardly painful. I'll definitely be returning in the futures

Rating: 5 / 5

I had a de-stress massage today with Jess It was absolutely amazing. She was so professional and made me feel at ease. I came out feeling totally relaxed. Her technique is faultless. Can’t wait to make time to book again. And great value! Thank you Jess x

Rating: 5 / 5

Great service identified where the leak was coming from. Replaced the guttering to the back of the property and solved our shared guttering problem with our neighbours. Very tidy and very good. I would highly recommend Nick and P H roofing and guttering. Scaffold company he uses were brilliant and went to great lengths to take care of the garden.

Rating: 5 / 5

Excellent work ethic and attention to detail. I’ve recommended Nick to plenty of my family and friends and I know they have also recommended him to their family and friends. A proper local company, where the business owner quotes the job and also does the job! Keep up the great work.

Rating: 5 / 5

Nick was great. I was worried, as I'd had bad experiences before him. Quality work on our whole house fibre glass flat roof. Such a relief. No more worry when it rains. Asked for payment in 3 lots, which again, was fine. All workmen pleasant. He's already done my friends roof, she was happy too. Would definitely recommend. Our roof guaranteed for 20 years.

Rating: 5 / 5

We used PH Roofing for a full roof replacement and it was a smooth process thanks to clear communication and informed approach. Nick worked efficiently and tidily. We would fully recommend.

Rating: 5 / 5

If you want a stress free, beautiful wedding or event I can not recommend Emma and Rebecca enough! They are the most lovely ladies who are there to support from the first viewing to kicking you out at the end of the night. The thought of planning a wedding whilst living abroad was a scary prospect but thanks to Ivy House it was a wonderful experience. Our day was absolutely perfect and we wouldn't change a thing, even down to the tiny details it was our dream wedding. Thank you so much to you both!

Rating: 5 / 5

Wow what a duo! Emma and Rebecca were incredible from start to finish! We couldn’t have wished for better co-ordinators! They made us feel super relaxed right from our initial chat and that anything was possible when making decisions on our big day! The day was absolutely faultless which was all credit to E&R! Even our guests commented on what genuinely lovely people they are! We’ll really miss wedding planning with them now it’s all done, but will take away such special memories thanks to them.

Rating: 5 / 5

I have absolutely no idea how we would have coped without Rebecca and Emma from Ivy House Weddings when it came to planning our wedding. We couldn’t have asked for better support to help create the most perfect day, and the attention to detail from the planning stages right through to the last dance on the day was amazing to ensure that everything ran smoothly - we didn’t have to worry about a single thing. I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend Rebecca and Emma to anyone getting married. Don’t do it alone - they will look after you so well and you won’t regret it!

Rating: 5 / 5

Emma and Rebecca were incredibly attentive to our needs throughout the wedding planning process and helped create our perfect vision. The decor looked stunning and the gorgeous grounds provided a beautiful scenery for our day. Our guests, (many of whom had never been to Calke Abbey before) were blown away with the venue. The ladies at Ivy House were superb. They took care of every detail and went out of their away to ensure everything was perfect for us. They went above and beyond making sure every detail was covered. With the beautiful location, extremely professional, thorough and helpful wedding planners and charming décor, it was simply a perfect day! We are so grateful to the Ivy House Ladies for making our Wedding Day everything we could have wished for.

Rating: 5 / 5

Can’t thank Claire and the team enough for all they did to help decorate and set up our wedding. Their experience with weddings and the contacts they have really helped us and we certainly couldn’t have done it without them. Claire totally understood our vision from the get go and really brought it to life - it looked better than we could have even dreamed of. Her calm demeanour was a real comfort to us throughout. She goes above and beyond to help out and is a lovely easy-going person in general. We couldn’t recommend Village Green more!

Rating: 5 / 5

Claire and Laura are literally the best team ever. Helped me through so many aspects of the planning from napkins to disco balls they were able to deliver every thing I could dream of and more. Their experience and skill for wedding styling helped me feel so reassured and relaxed as I could sit back and enjoy watching them make my our day come to life. So greatful for their support on the day and would recommend to anyone Izzy and Tom Combermere Abbey 13-7-24

Rating: 5 / 5

My husband and I got married in August at Wildhive in Derbyshire. Village Green Events helped style the wedding and Laura, who was our contact, was amazing to work with! She leaves no stone unturned when it comes to her attention to detail and execution. Everything was so well thought out and her ability to foresee things you will need or might want is truly amazing. I went over my ideas with her and inspiration for what I was looking for and she ran with it and did an absolutely amazing job. Her communication is great too and she is quick to respond. Don’t hesitate to book The Village Green Events, they will make your event dreams come true!

Rating: 5 / 5

We had the absolute pleasure of working with Claire for our wedding, and she was a joy to collaborate with from start to finish! The room styling was incredible and matched our energy perfectly. We knew we wanted pops of colour but were pretty relaxed about the rest—Claire took that vision and made it come to life effortlessly. She not only helped us bring everything together beautifully but also made the process completely stress-free, coordinating seamlessly with our other suppliers. Thanks to her, our wedding looked amazing. We can’t thank Claire enough for all her help in making our wedding a "wow" one!

Rating: 5 / 5

I didn't think my hair could be saved from the mess it was in! I had a consult with Chloe a couple of weeks ago and had my hair done with her today. I am so happy with the results. It's gorgeous!

Rating: 5 / 5

I have been having my hair cut by Katie-Lou for many years. She provides and excellent service. She is welcoming, friendly, professional and listens to my requests. Consequently, I am always extremely happy with my hair cut. A fantastic stylist, who I highly recommend.

Rating: 5 / 5

Fantastic experience at Burlingtons as always. The atmosphere was warm and welcoming, and the staff friendly and attentive. My stylists Jason and Keeley did an amazing job with my haircut and colour. I highly recommend Burlingtons for anyone seeking top-notch service, talent and a truly pleasant experience.

Rating: 5 / 5

As always my appointment was an excellent experience. The staff are always polite, friendly and cheerful so I come away feeling great. Definitely the best salon in town and I would recommend them to even the most scissor shy person out there because they always make sure you leave feeling your absolute best!

Rating: 5 / 5

Absolutely adored how my wedding venue was decorated! You did a smashing job, we loved every bit of it. It was just how I Imagined it, the image in my head came alive! You are all lovely and made the process of everything so smooth, super helpful and easy going! All night I received compliments on how beautiful it all was. Thankyou for making my dreams come true! Would recommend 100% x

Rating: 5 / 5

Thank you so much for styling our wedding! It really did look incredible and more than we ever imagined 😍😍 We received so many compliments on how beautiful both the ceremony and wedding breakfast room looked and so glad we chose you to style our special day! THANK YOU!!! 🧡🧡🧡

Rating: 5 / 5

The ladies here are great, communication was excellent and they really made my wedding look amazing. They took the time to listen to my panic the day before and were great at reassuring me everything would look great and it really did.

Rating: 5 / 5

To the Designs by Daykin team, We would like to extend our gratitude to your team for the wedding decor you provided on the day of our wedding. Not only did you make sure everything was beautifully presented, but you also curated an exquisite and intimate environment for our special day. The whole booking process was easy to complete. When we were in the shop, selecting items for the day, we never felt pressured to have any additional extras. Nothing was too much of an ask and your team were professional and thoughtful throughout the whole experience creating a stress-free day for us. Thank you so much, Elliott & Molly

Rating: 5 / 5

Spectra not only decorated the room beautifully, but entertained the guests brilliantly. I'd recommend them to anyone who wanted an event hosted and a drag entertainer.

Rating: 5 / 5

Was a great surprise party for my 30th the decorations wear great thank you so much highly recommend!!!!!! Thanks again ….. you will not be disappointed !!

Rating: 5 / 5

Chris has been invaluable to us while setting up a new business, from designing and creating business cards and flyers, assisting with promoting social media and setting up our website, to being a constant source of information and a friendly ear when confidence was low, we will be forever grateful. The website is fabulous, flyers are clear and well thought out and the business cards are spot on. Thank you!

Rating: 5 / 5

Wow, what can I say. Fantastic experience from start to end. Chris has been marketing my business for me, and it's been an amazing success story. I recently got married and asked Chris to plan the decorations for me. Chris went above and beyond for us. Our venue looked absolutely stunning. We loved our balloons. We even took some of them home with us. Thanks a lot, Chris. This man is the best.

Rating: 5 / 5

Completed works very quickly and was a fair price.

Rating: 5 / 5

We called Right Trade Roofing following the recent storms to remove part of our chimney and repair some of the lead flashing. We found them very responsive and professional throughout. The work was carried out to a high standard and was very reasonably priced. They left the site clean and tidy and we could not have asked for more. Would recommend and will definitely use them again when needed.

Rating: 5 / 5

I can’t recommend Paddy and his team enough. We had a property with a roof in a terrible state that they sorted out for us very quickly, we were quoted tens of thousands by other roofing companies and it was nothing like as much as that from them. At our new property work has been carried out to a similar very high standard. A reliable company who really know their stuff.

Rating: 5 / 5

Brilliant folks, we had some rendering that had started coming away and needed someone to help us with an emergency repair to make it right. Got in touch with Righttrade and within the next day they were here to sort it out for us. Did exactly what was needed and did it well and at a very fair price. Would fully recommend to anyone who needs this type of work doing.

Rating: 5 / 5

We rented our table runners, serviettes, place mats, wooden slices and cake stand from These Two Only. Laura was determined to get the absolute perfect colour to match our scheme, and she outdid herself! They matched perfectly, and our tables looked incredible. They were so easy to communicate with, especially as I kept changing my mind (sorry!), and suggested different pieces that I hadn't even thought of, but worked brilliantly with my vision. I would highly recommend them to anyone planning a wedding!

Rating: 5 / 5

Rating: 5 / 5

Fantastic displays by mother and daughter, very professional,highly recommend

Rating: 5 / 5