Leigh & Paul
14th August 2026
After 11 years, we have finally decided to tie the knot!
It would mean the world to us for all of our loved ones to join us on our special day, both to celebrate our relationship so far, and to look ahead to our next steps together, whatever the future holds in store for us.
Please use this website to find everything you need to know about our big day, including the full schedule of events.
Please fill out the RSVP form on this page by 1st July to let us know if you can attend. The RSVP form will also ask about any guests, dietary/accessibility requirements and drink/song requests.
On the day
Venue address (click for Google Maps link)
Schedule
1:30pm or earlier — Arrival (Nearby pubs: Rock Tavern and Torr Vale Tap on site for early birds)
2:00pm — Official Ceremony at The Quarry Level
2:30pm — Canapés, photos, drinks reception and optional down time
4:00pm — Dinner and speeches in The Cotton Mill
7:00pm — Bar opens and evening guests arrive
7:30pm — First Dance followed by open dance floor
11:45pm — Last orders
12:00am — Carriages
Dress Code
Semi-formal for the ceremony (e.g. suits and cocktail dresses), but most importantly, we want you to be comfortable throughout the entire day.
If the weather is nice, we hope for an outdoor ceremony. The outdoor location has an uneven surface, so please wear comfortable footwear, along with any sun protection.
How to get there
Public Transport: New Mills Central railway station is a (very steep) 5 minute walk from the venue. There is a regular trainline from Manchester Piccadilly to Sheffield that runs through New Mills.
Parking: The main parking lot is at the postcode SK22 3HS, at the end of Torrvale Road (Google Maps link)
This is less than a minute's walk from the ceremony point at The Quarry Level. There is room for 40-50 cars with 4 dedicated EV Spots.
Food
Canapés will be served after the ceremony at 2.30pm.
Dinner will be served to ceremony guests at 4pm, along with a snack for evening guests at 9pm.
As is it quite a late ceremony, please make sure to eat before coming to avoid being hungry.
Photographs
There will be a professional photographer during the ceremony, so we would prefer people to keep their phones away and be present in the moment. You are welcome to take photos throughout the rest of the day.
We will send a link for you to upload your photos to a shared album after the day.
Getting home
Taxis
Uber operates at Torr Vale Mill, but some Local Taxi numbers are listed below, and the venue recommends pre-booking if you are to use them:
Hazel Grove Lynx: 0161 480 5000
Stockport Metro: 0161 480 8000
Grabba Cab: 01663 740 880
Train
If travelling home via train, the last trains from New Mills Central are listed below:
Manchester Piccadilly: 11:35pm
Sheffield: 11:02pm
Smoking rules
Smoking rules
People can smoke and vape outside on the Weaving Shed just outside the Cotton Mill. Ash trays and a cigarette bin are provided. All other areas are strictly no smoking or vaping.
Other
The bar accepts card and contactless only.
If you would like some downtime throughout the day, feel free to roam around the Torrs Riverside Park.
If you have any other questions, drop us a Whatsapp!
Torr Vale Mill is a grade II listed building and one of the longest-running cotton mills from the Industrial Revolution. At one point, it made baby blankets for the NHS. Surrounded by the river and the trees, we chose this venue because it bridges our shared northern working-class roots and love of the outdoors.
Find out more about the venue
Venue Information
Local accommodation
The Waltzing Weasel
01663 743 402
Blue Ron’s
www.sykescottages.co.uk
The Torrs
www.thetorrs.co.uk
Packhorse Inn, Mellor
www.packhorseinn.co.uk
Old Hall Inn
www.old-hall-inn.co.uk
Shrigley Hall Hotel
www.shrigleyhallhotelandspa.co.uk
Holiday Inn, Stockport
www.ihg.com
Premier Inn, Stockport or Buxton
www.premierinn.com
Travelodge, Stockport
www.travelodge.co.uk
Accessibility
The Quarry Level is accessible from the main car park. Due to the nature of the site, the accessible entrance to the Cotton Mill is via a short riverside walk from a different car park on Station Road and across a small bridge.
RSVP
Click on the RSVP button below to enter your details by 1st July
