Frequently Asked Questions

Are you licensed for civil ceremonies?
What's the maximum number of guests we can have?
We can comfortably cater for up to 120 seated guests and as an exclusive-use venue, you will enjoy use of all of the reception rooms for the duration of your celebrations.  We can accommodate up to 15o guests in total for an evening reception. If you want to accommodate more than 120 guests,  you can have a marquee in the gardens or parkland. ​
Can we have exclusive-use of the venue?
Yes. At Holme Pierrepont Hall, we only ever hold one event at a time so you can enjoy your celebrations with just your specially chosen guests. You will enjoy access to the reception rooms at the hall, including the Grade II listed Courtyard Garden and The East Garden and grounds.  Guests are permitted to walk on the grass in the gardens.
Is free parking available at the hall?
Yes. There is ample free parking both in front of the house and outside St Edmund's Church, which is situated next to the hall on the estate.  Wedding guests can leave their car for the duration of the celebrations and with permission, can leave their car overnight for collection the next day if required.
Can we use our own caterer?
We recommend couples choose one of our three different caterers who are familiar with the venue and have an excellent reputation for providing an excellent service. If you would like to use your own caterer, please speak to Robert Brackenbury in person.
Do you charge corkage if we want to provide our own alcohol?
Your chosen caterer will be responsible for providing table and bar services so you will need to discuss corkage directly with them, if you'd like to supply your own alcohol. Please contact your caterer directly for details about their services.
Do you provide linen and glassware?
​Your chosen caterer will supply table linen, glassware and crockery in addition to your food requirements.  All caterers offer a complimentary consultation and tasting service so you can discuss your requirements with them.
Can we have a cash bar at our wedding?
​Yes.  All three of our recommended caterers can provide a cash bar and / or table service for drinks.  Please speak to your caterer direct for details.
Do you permit suppliers to provide services at our wedding?
for example: photo booths, sweet carts and bouncy castles.
Yes. We will however need to see valid copies of your supplier's Public Liability Insurance (with £10m cover) and PAT Testing Certificates where electrical items will be used, no later than 4 weeks before the event.  ​
​Can we have our own band and / or DJ?
Yes. We will however need to see valid copies of your supplier's Public Liability Insurance (with £10m cover) and PAT Testing Certificates where electrical items will be used, 4 weeks before the event.  ​
Can we change the chairs for guests at our wedding?
​Yes.  We have a range of different chair styles which can be hired for the duration of your celebrations - including Chiavari (cane style) chairs with different coloured seat pads and wooden 'Crossback' chairs.  We will be happy to provide details of chair styles and options together with pricing, on request.  If you choose to use our white linen chair covers, there is a service charge which will be applied for pre and post event laundering.
Do you permit fireworks?
Yes. We do require 6 weeks' written notice of your intention to have fireworks because we have livestock on the estate which will need to be moved.  We also like to inform our neighbours out of courtesy, when there is going to be a firework display.
When can we come and set up before the event?
​Provided we don't have an event on at the Hall the day before your wedding, we aim to be flexible in allowing couples and their suppliers to come and set up before the event. However we cannot guarantee that you'll be able to access the hall and grounds the day before.  Please contact us if either yourselves or your suppliers need to set anything up, so we can accommodate you as practically as we can.
Can suppliers come and see the venue before the day? For example; our photographer.
Yes.  Please ask your supplier to contact us to arrange a suitable time for viewing.
Do you provide high chairs for children?
Yes - for an additional fee.  As the number of highchairs required at any event can vary significantly, we hire highchairs in as required for each event. Please let us know if you would like to hire any high chairs and we will provide hire prices for you.
How much is a typical taxi ride from Nottingham City Centre to the hall?
At the time of writing this webpage (January 2019), a typical taxi ride to or from Nottingham City Centre is around £10.00 - £12.00.  We have a number of reputable taxi firms locally who can provide services to and from the Hall. Visit our Friends and Partners page for contact details.
Can we have a marquee?
Yes. A marquee can be erected either in the estate parkland or The East Garden adjoining The Ballroom. If you have a marquee attached to The Ballroom,  please be aware that your guests will lose direct access to outside The East Garden from the Ballroom.

The wedding couple will assume responsibility for co-ordinating and paying for the marquee itself, directly with the marquee supplier. Details of reputable marquee suppliers can be provided on request.  Please note that the Hall venue hire fees for marquee weddings reflect the fact that the hall and grounds will not be available for other events for three consecutive days, whilst your marquee is in place.  Typically, a day is required to erect the marquee and a day is required to dismantle it, clear the site and make the ground serviceable for our next event. ​
Do you allow games in the gardens and grounds?
​Yes, subject to certain conditions.  We have a lawn croquet set which is available for guest use in The East Garden on request - we just respectfully ask for lost balls to be paid for. If you would like a bouncy castle, this will be subject to your supplier providing documentation in support of their insurance cover. We do not allow frisbees due to the Grade I listing status of the hall and Grade II listing status of the garden. 'Swingball' is only permitted with its own stand in The East Garden as stakes cannot be placed in the ground.
How does the payment process work?
When you decide to book your wedding with us,  we will send you a Booking Agreement together with details for how to pay your non-refundable deposit of 50% of the venue hire fee. How you choose to pay the remaining balance is up to you - provided full and final payment settlement has been made by no later than 8 weeks before the date of your event.  We accept payment by credit and debit card, BACS / online banking, cash or cheque.
What disabled access is there at the Hall?
As a heritage property, there are some parts of the estate that may be trickier to access for wheelchair users.  However, the house and Courtyard garden is fully wheelchair accessible.  We have an accessible toilet on the ground floor of the Hall and access to the upper floor of the house is via stairlift, in the Medieval Lodgings.  Ramps can be placed in various old parts of the house, where accessibility is required.
Can we have a late Bar?
Yes. Our standard Terms and Conditions permit a bar until midnight although if you require an extended bar service, you will need to notify us and additional charges will apply. Please contact us directly for details. ​
Who will be my contact with any queries?
Robert or Charlotte Brackenbury will be delighted to answer any questions or queries you have about the venue and your chosen caterer will be responsible for managing all your catering, linen, glassware, table and bar service needs.  If you have any queries about planning your event,  please contact us.
Are you a pet-friendly wedding venue?
Yes.  We allow well-behaved dogs to attend and even participate in wedding celebrations!  Just let us know if you would like your four-legged friend to join us, so we can manage the fields where livestock are grazing.
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