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

Venue Type
Stately Home
Dining Capacity
132
Reception Capacity
132
No. of Bedrooms
17
Sleeps No. of People
34
Bridal Suite
Honeymoon Suite
Usual Access Time
08:00 AM
Usual Finish Time
12:00 AM
Late Night Extension
Yes

Ceremony & Reception

Church Within Walking Distance
Sound System Available
Wedding Licence
Confetti Permitted

Venue

Landscaped Gardens
Exclusive Use
Bridal Changing Facilities
Disabled Access
Grade I/II Listed Building
On-Site Parking
Outdoor Reception Space
In-House Wedding Coordinator
Spa On-Site
Water View
Ballroom
Marquee Permitted

Food and Drink

External Catering Permitted
Corkage Charge for Own Alcohol
In-House Wine List
In-house Catering
Alcohol Licence
Halal Catering

Cultural Specialists

Asian Wedding Specialist
Muslim Wedding Specialist
Jewish Wedding Specialist
Other

Pricing for Knowsley Hall

Venue Hire Only

Prices Start At
£5,500
Maximum Price
£11,500
Knowsley Hall guarantees an exclusive experience, ensuring your wedding is the only one gracing our magnificent stately home and gardens. You will have access to the entire stately home including our Stucco Ballroom for your wedding ceremony and evening reception, our State Dining Room for your seated wedding breakfast and a selection of intimate drawing rooms to truly relax and savour the beautiful surroundings. Choose from our in-house catering or for cultural considerations, we work with two approved catering and event partners. We have 17 beautiful bedrooms to choose from including Lord Derby's honeymoon suite, reserved for the happy couple! We have an abundance of stunning backdrops both inside our stately home and romantic gardens to capture your special moments. We highly recommend booking a viewing and seeing for yourself how stunning our stately home is to create your fairytale wedding. Come to one of our wedding open days or arrange a 1:1 viewing with a member of the wedding team.
What is included in this pricing:
Furniture included
Exclusive use
Wedding coordinator available on the day
Non consumables (e.g. linen, lights etc.)
Choice of preferred caterers

In-house Catering
(price per head)

Prices Start At
£115
Maximum Price
£125
All our food is prepared by our team of in-house chefs. Included in the catering prices are a selection of 3 canapes, 3 course wedding breakfast, Knowsley drinks package to include 2 glasses of sparkling wine, 1/2 bottle of wine per person and bottled water and our evening light bites. We do offer upgrades on food and beverages. Please see our full menu for details or speak to the team.
What is included in this pricing:
Menu tasting included
Wine allowance per guest
Corkage charge applicable
Minimum numbers apply
Set menu options only
Cutlery included
Multiple course wedding breakfast
Table linen included
Bespoke menu available

Packages
(price per head)

Prices Start At
£115
Maximum Price
£125
Minimum Number of Guests
60
What is included in this pricing:
Canapés included
Wine / soft drinks allowance per guest
Multiple course wedding breakfast

Reviews for Knowsley Hall
(55)

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

Sophie & Ryan
Happy couple married in August
January 2024
Our Dream Day at Knowsley Hall

We had the most amazing wedding day with our nearest and dearest! The team at Knowsley Hall went above and beyond to make sure every detail of our special day was perfect! We cannot recommend Knowlsey Hall enough, as soon as we stepped into the spectacular grounds we knew it was the one, the venue is absolutely stunning. Thank-you for making our special day so magical!

Smita Cheadle
Happy couple married in July
December 2023
Our wedding July 2023

We fell in love with Knowsley Hall the minute we arrived for our first visit. The venue is exceptionally beautiful and exudes a grandeur and elegance which is surpassed by none in the area. The staff are so knowledgeable, kind and helpful. Every detail is well thought of and they go out of their way to make your day special in every way. The food is top notch and no matter which option you choose from their menu, it is quite impressive. I am vegetarian and the chef prepared a lovely vegetarian option for me and a handful of my guests. We stayed the night before the wedding. The dinner the night before and the breakfast on the day of the wedding was gorgeous. We got so many complements from all our guests on the beauty of the venue, the food and how every little detail was so well managed. We found the fact that they had their own chef and also offered evening entertainment really helpful as it meant that we had to do less arranging and co-ordinating. All in all, we had the most spectacular wedding and it is thanks to the team at Knowsley! We couldn’t have chosen better.

Amy and Robert Patterson
Happy couple married in February
December 2023
The best venue ever!!!

I never knew what I wanted my wedding to look like until I stumbled across Knowsley Hall. It just clicked that this place was our dream wedding and it couldn’t have been more true. From start to finish and even now almost a year on, the staff were nothing but amazing and patient with everything. Jason especially was incredible and all the stuff always made sure we were happy and relaxed through the whole experience. A true hidden gem

David & Laura McGowan
Happy couple married in November
December 2023
Absolutely outstanding from start to finish!

Im not even sure where to start with this so I will just say everything was absolutely perfect from start to finish! We viewed several venues and we knew from driving up the drive that Knowsley Hall was the one for us. The venue is just so stunning, we were in complete awe. Everything leading up to the day was so seamless, fantastic communication from Niall, Emma and Megan made everything so easy - nothing was too much trouble and they took all of the stress out of it. On the day, we were looked after by Megan and Adam and they were just fantastic - their attention to detail was second to none - they didn’t miss a thing and were on the ball all day. Dan, Joseph and Claire were also fantastic, they were so warm and personable that many of our guests commented on how excellent all of the staff were. Alex - wow. The food was just incredible! We had almost EVERYONE comment on how good the food was. The beef was the best beef I have ever had. It was just exceptional. And the calamari & watermelon canapé was just incredible! This review will not do any justice to just how good each and every one of the staff at Knowsley Hall were, you made our day just unforgettable and I would not hesitate to recommend you to anybody. Thank you all so much for a perfect day that I will never forget. David & Laura

Adele & Scott McLellan
Happy couple married in July
November 2023
Our Fairytale Wedding

We got married this year at Knowsley Hall and it was undoubtedly the best day of our lives. From our initial tour of the venue to the day itself, it was nothing short of perfect. Our guests were blown away with the grandeur of Knowsley Hall and it’s history, their expressions and remarks made the day even more special. Nothing was too much trouble for the amazing staff at Knowsley Hall. They treated us like Royalty from the moment we arrived, making sure we had everything we needed but blended into the crowds to ensure we still had the best time with our friends and family throughout the night. Our wedding co ordinator Niall was always just a call or email away during the planning process. Some days I spoke to him more than by own Husband to be! He never rushed me and always took the time to listen to what we wanted. The wedding day itself was no different. Niall was never far away and he even helped to calm my nerves as I stood with my Father before entering the ceremony. He was professional and reassuring, we can not thank him enough. Everything about Knowsley Hall is impressive. The grounds, the decor, the staff, the food, the accommodation. It was all truly exceptional. We wish we could do it all again. Knowsley Hall is more than just a venue to us. We left as Husband and Wife, but we left a piece of our hearts at the Hall. We hope to return again one day 🤍

Adele & Scott McLellan
Happy couple married in July
November 2023
Our fairytale wedding

We got married this year at Knowsley Hall and it was undoubtedly the best day of our lives. From our initial tour of the venue to the day itself, it was nothing short of perfect. Our guests were blown away with the grandeur of Knowsley Hall and it’s history, their expressions and remarks made the day even more special. Nothing was too much trouble for the amazing staff at Knowsley Hall. They treated us like Royalty from the moment we arrived, making sure we had everything we needed but blended into the crowds to ensure we still had the best time with our friends and family throughout the night. Our wedding co ordinator Niall was always just a call or email away during the planning process. Some days I spoke to him more than by own Husband to be! He never rushed me and always took the time to listen to what we wanted. The wedding day itself was no different. Niall was never far away and he even helped to calm my nerves as I stood with my Father before entering the ceremony. He was professional and reassuring, we can not thank him enough. Everything about Knowsley Hall is impressive. The grounds, the decor, the staff, the food, the accommodation. It was all truly exceptional. We wish we could do it all again. Knowsley Hall is more than just a venue to us. We left as Husband and Wife, but we left a piece of our hearts at the Hall that day. We hope to return one day 🤍

Location & Contact Details for Knowsley Hall

Wedding Venue Address
Knowsley Hall, Prescot, Merseyside, L34 4AJ, England, United Kingdom
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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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