Civil ceremonies, wedding receptions, parties and special functions

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1 Civil ceremonies, wedding receptions, parties and special functions Within this booklet you will find all the information relevant to hiring Eastbury Manor House. If you would like further guidance on how best to use our facilities to deliver your event we would be happy to help. Please contact the Commercial Operations Team on or P a g e 1

2 Contents Our history... 3 Our services... 4 Civil ceremonies and partnerships... 5 Wedding venue hire and packages... 7 Party venue hire and packages... 9 The historic rooms Facilities Access Fees and charges Room capacities P a g e 2

3 Our history Eastbury Manor House is a magnificent Grade I listed Tudor manor house, set in tranquil gardens. The house was built by Clement Sisley during the reign of Elizabeth I. It was originally in an isolated position, on rising ground with views of the Thames across marshland to the south. During the earlier part of its history, the house was known as Eastbury Hall and it was home to a number of Gentry families. By the 19th century Eastbury was inhabited by a succession of tenants such as yeoman farmers, butchers and graziers who bred cattle on the rich marshland pasture before selling them in the London markets. The house gradually fell into decay until it was purchased by the National Trust in Barking Borough Council took over the lease of the property in 1934 following restoration, and from 1935 to 1941 it was the local museum for Barking. Eastbury Manor House was recently refurbished with the help of a grant from the Heritage Lottery Fund, and now forms part of the Borough s Heritage Services. Eastbury is set within attractive grounds with a secluded inner courtyard, summer herb garden and private walled garden. The Manor House and Gardens provide an historic setting for your civil ceremony or special celebration. P a g e 3

4 Our services Our historic rooms at Eastbury Manor House are the perfect setting for your special day. We are able to accommodate a range of ceremonies, parties and functions to suit your individual requirements. This includes civil ceremonies, naming ceremonies, renewal of vows, wedding breakfasts and receptions, birthday parties, Mehndi ceremonies, wedding anniversaries, retirement parties as well as any other special event that you may have planned. We have a variety of historic rooms for hire including: the Old Hall, East Chamber, Summer Parlour, Winter Parlour, the Buttery, North-West and South-West Chambers, and Walled Garden. Some of the rooms have their own unique features such as original Tudor fireplaces, bee-boles, leaded-light windows, wooden floors and beams. We offer a professional and bespoke service for all our clients. Our range of services include: pre-event planning, catering, pay bar and audio-visual equipment, as well as guided tours of Eastbury for your guests. Rooms can be hired individually or as part of a package. We also work with a local supplier to provide wedding planning services and wedding reception packages. Due to the historic nature of the house, clients do not have exclusive use of the house. Eastbury s deeds of covenant, with the National Trust, states that we open to the public for the promotion of arts and heritage-related activities. However, for your function we do ensure that public access is restricted to the parts of the house that you are hiring. P a g e 4

5 Civil ceremonies and partnerships Celebrating a commitment to a loved one is a wonderful occasion and we look forward to helping you arrange your ceremony. Civil ceremonies Civil ceremonies offer the chance for you to get married without the religious connotations of a church wedding. This ceremony is for both opposite and same sex couples. For your special day you will need to book the Superintendent Registrar to conduct the ceremony. This will incur an additional cost to the hire of Eastbury Manor House. Please ensure you do this before booking our venue. For further information about civil ceremonies and the legal requirements please refer to: Civil partnerships Same sex couples can also celebrate their registration with family and friends at a ceremony conducted by a Celebrant. For your special day you will need to book the Superintendent Registrar to conduct the ceremony, which will incur an additional cost to the hire of Eastbury Manor House. Please ensure you do this before booking our venue. For further information about the difference between a civil partnership and a marriage please refer to: The Ceremony The civil or celebratory ceremony lasts 30 minutes and can include non-religious readings, and, or, music. Prior to the ceremony the couple is interviewed by the Registrars to ensure that all the details of the couple are correct. You can either make a grand entrance for the ceremony or walk in with the Registrars, as your guests will be seated and ready for your arrival. P a g e 5

6 Civil ceremonies and partnerships Venue for civil ceremony (booked with Eastbury Manor House) One-hour hire of Old Hall, Summer Parlour and Walled Garden Civil ceremony in Old Hall** Tables and chairs (without chairs covers) Please note: an additional fee is payable to the Registrar for conducting the ceremony. Civil ceremony with venue package (booked with external supplier) One-hour hire of Old Hall, Summer Parlour and Walled Garden Civil ceremony in Old Hall** Tables and chairs Chair covers and sashes Dedicated and friendly wedding planner Flowers for the signing of the Register 449 (up to 70 guests) Please note: an additional fee is payable to the Registrar for conducting the ceremony. Booking your ceremony The Old Hall can be hired for civil ceremonies and partnerships until 4pm on Saturdays, 1pm on Sundays and, subject to the availability of the Registrar, until 4pm on Fridays. You are required to give a minimum of 16 days notice of your intention to marry or form a civil partnership. Ceremonies can be confirmed with the Registrar up to 12 months in advance of the date. You should contact the Registrar s office directly to make a provisional booking once you have checked our availability. Registrar s contact details: Superintendent Registrar Barking and Dagenham Register Office, Woodlands House, Rainham Road North, Dagenham, Essex, RM10 7ER Phone: register.office@lbbd.gov.uk P a g e 6

7 Wedding venue hire and packages We have a number of options to help you celebrate your special day. We are fully licensed and can be hired from 8am to 11pm (Friday to Sunday). Please contact our Commercial Operations Team should you wish our venue outside of these times. If you are on a budget you can dry hire our venue and supply your own decorations, music, refreshments and catering. Venue for wedding reception (booked with Eastbury Manor House) Hire of Eastbury Manor House s historic rooms Tables and chairs (without chair covers and table linen) We also work with a local wedding planner who can offer a range of packages ensuring that the arrangements for your special day are taken care of so that your wedding runs smoothly. Options include: Civil ceremony with drinks reception* (booked with external supplier) Two-hour hire of Old Hall, Summer Parlour, East Chamber and Walled Garden Civil ceremony in Old Hall** Two glasses of Bucks Fizz (per guest) Dedicated and friendly wedding planner Tables and chairs Chair covers and sashes Flowers for the signing of the Register 699 (up to 70 guests) Please note: an additional fee is payable to the Registrar for conducting the ceremony. P a g e 7

8 Wedding venue hire and packages Civil ceremony with buffet reception* (booked with external supplier) Hire of Old Hall, Summer Parlour, East Chamber and Walled Garden Civil ceremony in Old Hall** Two glasses of Bucks Fizz (per guest) Finger buffet All inclusive bar for four hours*** Dedicated and friendly wedding planner Tables and chairs Chair covers and sashes, and table linen Flowers for the signing of the Register 2,999 (up to 70 guests) Please note: an additional fee is payable to the Registrar for conducting the ceremony. *Must be booked directly with local wedding and party planner **Civil ceremony is for up to 70 guests and must be booked with Superintendent Registrar *** Restrictions apply You may also bring in your own wedding planner and/or caterers to help organise your special day. For further information about these and other packages please contact our Commercial Operations Team. P a g e 8

9 Party venue hire and packages We are also an ideal venue for holding a party for a birthday, anniversary or special celebration. We are fully licensed and can be hired from 8am to 11pm (Friday to Sunday). Please contact our Commercial Operations Team should you wish our venue outside of these times. If you are on a budget you can dry hire our venue and supply your own decorations, music, refreshments and catering. Venue for a party (booked with Eastbury Manor House) Hire of Eastbury Manor House s historic rooms Chairs and tables (without chair covers and table linen) Party with buffet (booked with Eastbury Manor House) Hire of Eastbury Manor House s historic rooms Chairs and tables (with table linen) Buffet and/or afternoon tea Pay bar Tudor-inspired feast (booked with Eastbury Manor House) Tudor-inspired foods and entertainment (with vegetarian options) One glass of red wine or beer (and pay bar) Replica Tudor ceramic tableware For our menus with prices please ask for our Catering menu (parties and special functions) and booking form. For further information please contact our Commercial Operations Team P a g e 9

10 The historic rooms An historic place for feasts and celebrations The Old Hall Original Tudor fireplace and leaded-light windows Accommodates up to 70-seated guests Located on the ground floor Level access for wheelchair users Registered for civil ceremonies Room layouts Theatre Cabaret Tudor feast P a g e 10

11 The historic rooms Three chambers used originally as bedrooms and dressing rooms for the Sisley family East Chamber It features an original Tudor fireplace, wooden beams and leaded-light windows Accommodates up to 70 guests for a sit-down dinner Located on the 1st floor Lift access for wheelchair users Room layouts Theatre Cabaret Tudor feast P a g e 11

12 The historic rooms A room to relax in during the warmer summer months Summer Parlour It features a flagstone floor, original 16thcentury door and leaded-light windows Accommodates up to 40-seated guests Located on the ground floor Level access for wheelchair users Room layouts Theatre Cabaret Tudor feast P a g e 12

13 The historic rooms A place for storing butts of beer and wine The Buttery It features leaded-light windows and wooden floors Located on the ground floor Level access for wheelchair users Ideal room for pay bar and buffets Room layouts Theatre Cabaret Tudor feast P a g e 13

14 The historic gardens A place to enjoy the flowers, relax and talk with friends and family Walled Garden Featuring cherry blossom trees and bee-boles Accommodates up to 100-standing guests Located on the east side of the house Level access for wheelchair users P a g e 14

15 The historic gardens A garden to supply herbs, vegetables and fruit for fine dining Summer Herb Garden It features a patio, herbs and flowers Accommodates up to 100-standing guests Located on the west side of the house Level access for wheelchair users P a g e 15

16 Facilities A cloakroom is available on the ground floor. Eastbury Manor House cannot take responsibility for any items left in these facilities. Toilets for men and women, as well as baby changing facilities and a wheelchair accessible toilet are situated on the first floor. They are accessible by stairs and lift. Lockers are available on the second floor. Eastbury Manor House cannot take responsibility for any items left in these facilities. P a g e 16

17 Access 62, 287 and 368 C2C to Barking or District line to Upney The house is located just off Ripple Road and easily reached from the A13 and A406. Blue Badge parking is available within the grounds. Parking for all other vehicles is available in the surrounding streets although guests are asked to be aware that it is a residential area. P a g e 17

18 Fees and charges Eastbury Manor House Individual room hire until 5pm Friday from 5pm Friday to 11pm Sunday Standard room 36 per hour 42 per hour East Chamber 42 per hour 48 per hour Venue for civil ceremony or civil partnership* Non-resident LBBD resident until 5pm Friday from 5pm Friday until 5pm Friday from 5pm Friday One-hour ceremony Standard venue hire package** Non-resident LBBD resident 5pm Friday to 5pm Saturday 5pm Saturday to 11pm Sunday 5pm Friday to 5pm Saturday 5pm Saturday to 11pm Sunday Per hour Deluxe venue hire package** Non-resident LBBD resident until 5pm Friday from 5pm Friday until 5pm Friday from 5pm Friday to to 11pm Sunday 11pm Sunday Per hour P a g e 18

19 Fees and charges Tudor feast Min. of 15 people Feast Feast with minstrels and Tudor entertainment 40 per person 60 per person Additional information All prices include VAT *For civil ceremonies the Registrar s fees are in addition to this cost and need to be booked and paid for separately. Please ensure that the Registrar can make your proposed date and time before booking at Eastbury Manor House. **Standard venue hire packages include four rooms and the walled garden. You can choose from the following rooms: Old Hall, Winter Parlour, Summer Parlour, East Chamber and the Buttery. If you require additional rooms they are charged at individual rates. **Deluxe venue hire packages include seven rooms and the walled garden. This package includes the following rooms: Old Hall, Winter Parlour, Summer Parlour, East Chamber, N/W Chamber, S/W Chamber and the Buttery. External supplier One-hour civil ceremony with venue package*** up to 70 guests 449 One hour civil ceremony with one-hour drinks reception*** Up to 70 guests 699 One-hour civil ceremony with buffet reception*** Up to 70 guests 2,999 All prices include VAT *** Provided by local supplier. Payment and hire agreement are with external supplier. P a g e 19

20 Room capacities The room capacities for each of our historic rooms at Eastbury Manor House are detailed below. Please speak to the Commercial Operations Team if you require a different room layout to the ones listed. Rooms Theatre Cabaret Tudor feast Old Hall (ground floor) East Chamber (first floor) Winter Parlour (ground floor) Summer Parlour (ground floor) The Buttery (ground floor) P a g e 20