Naming ceremonies

Who to contact

Knowsley Registar Office
High Street, Prescot
L34 3LD
Opening times: 9am - 5pm Mon to Fri

Telephone: 0151 443 2900

Email: registrars@knowsley.gov.uk

A naming ceremony is a non-religious ceremony to celebrate the birth and naming of a child or to welcome an adopted child or stepchild of any age into a new family. The ceremony has no legal status.

Knowsley Registration Service can personalise a cermony to include parents, grandparts and other family and friends.

You can hold a ceremony at one of the venues at the Register Office or at an approved premise within the borough.

Fees and venues from April 2011 to March 2012

Knowsley Registration Office - Priestcote House

Knowsley Registration Service offer a variety of venues at the office to suit all tastes.

Priestcote Room
Monday to Friday £98
Saturday £130 

The Garden Gazebo
Monday to Friday £147
Saturday £195

VAT is payable on part of the fee for the venues above.

* During autumn and winter months, the Gazebo is only available for ceremonies in daylight hours. Indoor venues at the office (Priestcote Room) are not affected, however please note the garden will not be open for photographs.

Registrar attendance at approved premises in Knowsley

  • Knowsley Hall
  • The Huyton Suite
  • The Village Hotel and Leisure Club
  • Millbrook Manor
  • Suites Hotels Knowsley

Monday to Friday £238
Saturday £293
Sunday £336

VAT is payable on the above fees.

Please contact us for further information. You will also need to contact your chosen venue to make arrangements for your ceremony.