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 2010 to March 2011

Knowsley Register Office - Priestcote House

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

Priestcote Room
Monday to Friday £95
Saturday £126 

The Garden Gazebo
Monday to Friday £143
Saturday £189

Note: 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 / Small Ceremony 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 £231 plus VAT
Saturday £284 plus VAT
Sunday £326 plus VAT

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