Under the Marriage Act of 1994, civil marriages and civil partnerships can take place in a variety of venues.
Knowsley Registration Office
The office offers a variety of rooms, from a small ceremony room to the unique garden gazebo.
The Priestcote Room
An elegant and spacious ceremony room featuring stunning wood panelling, capable of seating 50 guests.
The Garden and Gazebo
A picturesque outdoor setting with a beautiful gazebo, ideal for ceremonies accommodating 50 guests.
The Small Ceremony Room
A more intimate space perfect for close gatherings, accommodating 10 guests.
Statutory Room
These ceremonies are available on a Monday to Thursday at 9:30am. Strictly two witnesses only.
Knowsley approved venues
- Knowsley Hall
- The Village Hotel, Liverpool
- Suites Hotels Knowsley
- The Barn at Yew Tree Farm
- The Shakespeare North Playhouse
Other types of weddings
Church of England weddings
To arrange a Church of England wedding, please contact your local vicar.
Weddings at other religious buildings
If you are planning to marry in a different religious building, you should contact the person in charge of marriages at the building and give notice of marriage at your local register office. You can only be married in a church in a different district from where you both live if one or both parties usually worship in that building or there is no church of your religion in the district where you or the person you are marrying lives.
Weddings for people who are ill
If you are not able to attend a church or register office because of long term or serious illness, you can be married at home or in hospital. Please contact the Register Office on 0151 443 2900. If you call out of office hours, please follow the instructions provided on the telephone message.
To give notice of your intention to marry or form a civil partnership
- You must both be at least 18 years old.
- You must both be free to marry or form a civil partnership.
- Each party must give notice at the register office in the district where they live.
To give notice, you will need to book an appointment at your local register office. You can do this online or by phone. At your appointment, you will need to bring your identification documents and pay a fee.
Once you have given notice the information will be displayed at the register office for 28 days. On the 29th day your legal paperwork (schedule) will be issued this will be brought to your ceremony by the registrars. The schedule is valid for 12 months from the date you gave notice.
On the day of your ceremony, you will need to bring your marriage or civil partnership schedule to the ceremony venue.