Knowsley Hall

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£5,500 - £11,500 for Venue Hire
Up to 132
17 Bedrooms
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Description

Dating back to the 14th century, our magnificent stately home, beautiful terrace and stunning gardens with a lake provide a truly enchanting and romantic backdrop for your dream wedding day. A warm and welcoming atmosphere blends with the grandeur and elegance of the house, making an idyllic setting for civil ceremonies and wedding receptions. Since our first wedding in 1999 we have picked up several wedding accolades over the years. Home to the 19th Earl & Countess of Derby, the Knowsley estate is totally private and exclusively yours to relax and enjoy your wedding day with family and friends. With regal interiors, you will most certainly be celebrating in grand style! Exchange your vows in the Stucco Ballroom with its beautiful gold encrusted detail on the walls and ceiling which oozes romance and has a capacity of up to 132 guests. Enjoy drinks and canapes on the terrace overlooking the beautiful manicured gardens and lake or within the cosy and luxurious surroundings of the Walnut Drawing Room with a roaring open fire for winter weddings. For your wedding breakfast, our talented in-house team of chefs will deliver a sumptuous 3-course meal for you to feast on in the grandeur of the State Dining Room while our dedicated events team will ensure that everything runs seamlessly. You will have the opportunity to stay over in the house in one of our 17 luxury bedrooms that are reserved just for you and your guests. All our accommodation has been individually designed by The Countess of Derby and maintained to a high standard by our team of dedicated Housekeepers, so expect country house chic with amazing views of the 2,500 private estate. Our aim is to deliver the most memorable and wonderful experience to each and every guest who enters our doors and we can't wait to welcome you.

Personal Message from the Manager

Name of Wedding Contact: Bianca
Knowsley Hall has been welcoming royalty and distinguished visitors since we first opened its doors in 1495. It is this heritage that helps to make Knowsley Hall quite the most magical, warm & surprising of venues. Having the backing of an Earl & Countess who have high standards in quality, service and excellence are invaluable to the team who strive to deliver a 5* service each and every time. I would be delighted for your wedding story to be part of our incredible history!

Experience

Year Business Was Established
1384
No. of Weddings Hosted
More than 50
Public Liability Insurance
Yes
No. of People In Team
30

Overview of Knowsley Hall

Wedding Venue Type
Stately Home
Wedding Venue Capacity
Dining Capacity
132
Reception Capacity
132
Wedding Venue Accommodation
No. of Bedrooms
17
Sleeps No. of People
34
Bridal Suite
Honeymoon Suite

Wedding Ceremony & Reception

Church Within Walking Distance
Sound System Available
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Wedding Venue Details

Landscaped Gardens
Exclusive Use
Bridal Changing Facilities
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Wedding Catering

External Catering Permitted
Corkage Charge for Own Alcohol
In-House Wine List
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Cultural Specialists

Asian Wedding Specialist
Muslim Wedding Specialist
Jewish Wedding Specialist
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Pricing for Knowsley Hall

Wedding Venue Hire Only
£5,500 - £11,500
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In-house Catering (price per head)
£115 - £125
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Packages (price per head)
£115 - £125
Minimum number of guests: 60
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Reviews for Knowsley Hall
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Aisha & Sebastian
Happy couple married in June
January 2025
Incredible venue, outstanding staff

The perfect wedding venue: we got married here in June 2024 - and the place was absolutely perfect. The building is stunningly beautiful and impeccably maintained - and the service offered by Jason, Niall and the staff was outstanding, a mix of calm professionalism and cheerful dedication. Celebrating our wedding at Knowsley Hall has been a dream come true. If you want a fairy-tale wedding, this is the place for you!

Katy & Aaron Clarke-Rogers
Happy couple married in September
January 2025
An absolutely perfect wedding day!

Our wedding at Knowsley Hall was absolutely perfect. From our initial viewing of the venue right through to our wedding day the staff were fabulous and always on hand to answer any questions. On the day itself nothing was too much trouble and the team at Knowsley Hall ensured everything ran smoothly, meaning that we could just relax and enjoy the day knowing we were in good hands! The venue is stunning and many of our guests commented on what a beautiful venue it was and how well organised the day was. We really couldn’t have asked for anything more and we are incredibly glad we chose to have our wedding at Knowsley Hall.

Alex & Matty Peers
Happy couple married in March
January 2025
The most amazing wedding day!!

We are so lucky to have been able to have our wedding day at such a beautiful venue. From our very first visit up until our last, every member of the team has been fantastic. No request was too big, we had the most amazing atmosphere and host for our wedding day. The staff were exceptional, my nan and grandad struggle with mobility and they were looked after so well, the staff reduced their anxiety by always being around to help them whenever they needed it. The planning, the structure of the day, basically everything was perfect. I would highly recommend Knowsley hall, not just for the beautiful venue but the staff, the chef, everyone who makes it a truly remarkable place. We are always proud to say where we got married! And thank you to all the team for making our dreams come true for our perfect day.

Matt & Tash
Happy couple married in April
January 2025
A truly, TRULY unforgettable experience!

I don't exaggerate when I say Knowsley Hall took care of everything and more on my wedding day. As an event coordinator myself, I did not even have a second to stress about something before Knowsley had spotted it and taken care of it to the highest quality! There is nothing they couldn't do for us and more and when it came to the wedding day, my husband and I were able to focus on each other and had the best time ever. Our guests raved about the service even! The food, the drinks, the people, the gorgeous venue, Knowsley was an absolute dream.

Georgina and Ryan
Happy couple married in March
January 2025
Easter wedding

A once in a lifetime experience, the best day ever

Joseph and Michael
Happy couple married in May
January 2025
A Perfect Day

The Team at Knowsley Hall made sure our wedding weekend was perfect. From accommodating our family from the afternoon before our day to the morning after our wedding, we enjoyed almost three full days of kindness and care from the Team at Knowsley Hall. Whilst the Grounds and Hall are certain to take your breath away, our guests all remarked the same - it was the care and attentiveness of the Team which shone through and ensured every person was as elated as we were on our big day. The degree of friendly support and advice from the Team was exceptional and, we feel, is Knowsley Hall’s most valuable asset. From our initial viewing, booking, arranging suppliers and logistics, and the biggest challenge of selecting from the carefully designed dishes for our Breakfast, the expertise from each member of the Team was invaluable. We also benefitted from Knowsley Hall’s brilliant offering of partner suppliers, who were each as exceptional as the Team at Knowsley themselves. If you are looking for a Team you can trust, and an idyllic story-book location, look no further than Knowsley Hall!

Emma & Kieran
Happy couple married in June
August 2024
Best Wedding Venue Ever

From the very first open evening we attended at Knowsley Hall, we knew this was going to be our wedding venue. It is a very special place. The Hall and the grounds are absolutely stunning and provide the perfect setting for your big day. Having exclusive hire really does make you feel like royalty for the day as you and your guests are free to roam the rooms and grounds as though you live there! Everybody at Knowsley was fantastic and we couldn’t fault the service. Bianca, who took us on our tours on open days, is so friendly and helpful. When we saw her at the Hall after booking our wedding, she always greeted us like old friends! Jason and Niall were outstanding on the lead up to, and during, the special day. They couldn’t do enough for us and handled everything perfectly. True professionals! We also had some guests who required additional help with mobility on the day. When we made Knowsley aware of this, they ensured that specific staff members were assigned to help these guests with their needs when necessary. This was over and above our expectations, and the guests were absolutely thrilled as they were able to relax and enjoy the day. The food was absolutely beautiful and served in a gorgeous setting. Every single detail of the day was incredible and we love looking back over the photos. We just wish we could do it all over again! Thank you so much to the whole team for everything. We are so envious of anybody who has their wedding here to look forward to!

Aisha & Sebastian
Happy couple married in June
June 2024
The perfect wedding venue

We got married here in June 2024 - and the place was absolutely perfect. The building is stunningly beautiful and impeccably maintained - and the service offered by Jason, Niall and the staff was outstanding, a mix of calm professionalism and cheerful dedication. Celebrating our wedding at Knowsley Hall has been a dream come true. If you want a fairy-tale wedding, this is the place for you!

Corinne and Matt
Happy couple married in April
May 2024
The Perfect Wedding Day

Wow, what an incredible, unforgettable day that was! All of the staff at Knowsley Hall were amazing, especially Niall who was our superb event manager. They guided us through every step of the way and were always fast to respond to any of our emails and calls when we had questions. The venue itself is nothing short of spectacular! The halls and rooms, the staircase, the gardens, the artworks, we couldn't have asked for a better place to get married. The day itself ran so incredibly smoothly, the food (both the wedding breakfast and evening food) was delicious, and we have had many guests tell us the same. Knowsley also invited us round a few weeks in advance to try some options for the menu and to go through the details of the day, which was a lot of fun and also made us feel so relaxed knowing how everything would run. We cannot recommend Knowsley enough, and want to thank the staff once again for making our day stress-free and absolutely perfect!

Ryan and Georgina
Happy couple married in March
April 2024
Easter wedding

We had the most amazing day from start finish, all of ours guests and suppliers who hadn’t worked at Knowsley before commented on how amazing the venue was. The staff were so friendly and helpful, every single one of them went out of their way to make our day perfect, including the wait staff who provided an endless supply of ‘ketchups in a pot’ which our 2 year old was amazed by. They got to know us, advised us on the best way to do things to help our day run smoothly and accommodated every request. We had full use of the venue from 8am on the day of our wedding, which meant our photographer and videographer were able to capture the most perfect pictures of our special venue. Before our wedding day, we were regularly in communication with Niall, Jason and Megan, they were always quick to reply and answer our questions big or small. I dropped off my wedding dress a few days before the wedding and despite hosting other events in the mean time, my dress was kept safe in a locked room along with lots of other supplies we left with staff. Although we had hired a company to dress the venue, we had some personal touches to add, the staff at Knowsley followed our requests to the letter and everything looked better than we could have imagined. On the day, guests who had travelled to attend the wedding arrived early and were made to feel very welcome. Guests never had an empty glass or plate and the food was perfect. During our evening reception, staff made sure there was never a wait at the bar, there was plenty of space for people who wanted to escape the music and staff were very attentive ensuring our older guests had cups of tea and coffee. Once everyone had left, the guests who were staying at the venue were served drinks to the residents lounge and despite it being late, they were always happy to help. The bridal suite and guest rooms were perfect and kept to the highest standard, breakfast the next morning was great and by the time we had all made it downstairs, no one wanted to leave! We had the most amazing time and couldn’t recommend Knowsley hall enough. I can’t wait to go back and stay during their upcoming events. Thank you to all the staff who helped make our day perfect ! X

Location & Contact Details for Knowsley Hall

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Knowsley Hall, Prescot, Merseyside, L34 4AJ, England, United Kingdom
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Wedding Open Day

12th January 2025
Take a look around our enchanting stately home between 11:00-15:00 and start planning your dream wedding at Knowsley Hall, exclusively yours! Book your place on our website.
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Describe the best wedding that happened at Knowsley Hall?

When Gary Barlow from the band Take That made a surprise guest appearance and sang to one of our Brides at her wedding reception! We had to keep it top secret but it was worth it seeing the look on the Brides face!

What is your No. 1 wedding planning tip for couples?

Compile a folder with all your information so you can keep a log of everything you have planned for your special day. This will definitely take away some of the stress so you can enjoy the run up to your wedding day.

What’s your favourite personal touch you’ve seen at a wedding?

When a Bride tore her dress just before the ceremony and a member of staff immediately came to her rescue and helped mend her dress for her.

Describe Knowsley Hall in 5 adjectives

Majestic Regal Breath taking Charming Enchanting

Where’s the best photo spot at Knowsley Hall?

Across the lake capturing the couple and the backdrop of the Hall, this is definitely one to take pride of place on the wall at home.

Have you had any celebrity guest or wedding at Knowsley Hall?

Lots of celebrities have visited Knowsley Hall from HM The Queen, Bill Clinton, Mo Farah, Cliff Richard, Jurgen Klopp, Kenny Dalglish, Julian Fellowes and David Attenborough to name but a few!

What’s your favourite canapé?

Our food is made in-house by our team of expert Chefs and dishes are personally tasted and approved by The Earl & Countess of Derby before inclusion in our menus . My personal favourite is the Manchego & corn croquettes with green chilli mojo

What’s your favourite midnight treat?

Our evening food is served amongst guests on silver platters. Our bacon butties with bacon jam with home made chips have to be my favourite evening treat!

What is Knowsley Hall most unique feature?

Knowsley Hall has an illustrious history since it first opened it's doors in 1495. Amongst the exquisite décor, you will find original features throughout the Hall from beautiful fireplaces and wood panelling to magnificent artwork. A huge gold chandelier occupies the State Dining Room.

What part of your business are you most proud of?

How we all work together as one big family to deliver exceptional customer service to our guests from the initial enquiry to the departure of the very last guest. We go above and beyond to ensure every single person is made to feel special and exceed their expectations on the day of their event.
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