The newly-refurbished Carr Bank Wedding and Events Venue in Mansfield has hosted its first major corporate event since it was reopened.

Run by entrepreneurs and friends Jordan Miles and Connor Doran, the venue has undergone a transformation since the pair took it on, including a new bar area and redecorated rooms.

It has already taken more than 100 wedding bookings for 2023, and is now also being booked for corporate events — having hosted a prestigious event for IT and data department of the Shirebrook-based Frasers Group, which owns brands including Sports Direct, Flannels, Missguided, and House of Fraser.

One of the highlights was a hog roast from Hoggy’s Grill, run by former England cricketer Matthew Hoggard (above).

Jordan said: “We are delighted that our venue, next to the stunning Carr Bank Park, provided a wonderful backdrop for a corporate event for one of the most well-known companies in the UK — especially one that is one of our area’s largest employers”

The event also had children’s entertainment, magic tricks from magician Paul Grundle, music from Will Hay, and an official photographer, Kimberley Hill.