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Hall Hire Charges
Choose from one of the packages.

Select if you would like your ceremony or reception or both at Barley Hall.

Select the room(s) of your choice for your celebration.

Reception or Ceremony only in the Great Hall or Parlour 
£495
3-hour hire
Reception and Ceremony in the Great Hall and Parlour
£625
6-hour hire
Additional Hire of Great Hall or Parlour over 6 hours
£100 
per hour

Note – Hire periods are 3, 6 or over 6 hours only

Note – All charges exclude VAT

Hire of the Hall can start at 10am and finish at 12am. We will discuss your timing requirements with you to ensure that you achieve your perfect morning, afternoon, or evening celebration.

What is Included?
Each package includes one pedestal flower arrangement and one table flower arrangement in either the Parlour or Great Hall, or both rooms if hired.

In addition we will adorn the general reception areas of Barley Hall with greenery and swagging to create a celebratory air, and light the atmosphere with a host of flickering candles.

Your hire charge also includes a red carpet to welcome your wedding party and guests, exterior torch lamps at the entrance, and background music (if you wish you can select your own background music).

Each wedding is managed by one of our team of experienced Wedding Coordinators who will discuss your individual requirements with you from your initial enquiry to your actual wedding day. Your coordinator will be on hand throughout your day to ensure that your every need is met and so that you have peace of mind throughout your celebration.

Food and drink can be ordered at additional cost from our extensive menus.

Prices and contact for Civil Ceremonies and Civil Partnerships Licences

Barley Hall holds a licence to offer you the opportunity to celebrate your civil ceremony or civil partnership at the Hall, and we can cater up to 50 guests. Please note that you are responsible for booking the Registrar for your ceremony.

The York Registrar telephone number is 01904 654477. Fax 01904 638090.
Email: registrar@york.gov.uk. Web: www.york.gov.uk/community/

Please check with the Registrar that the time and date of your preferred ceremony is available before booking Barley Hall as your venue.

In 2008 the ceremony notice and fees for marriages and civil partnerships are as follows:

Mondays to Thursdays
£375
Fridays and Saturdays
£425
Sundays and Bank Holidays
£475

In addition each couple will need to pay £30 each when they give notice.

Non-refundable deposit: £20 for a provisional marriage booking more than one year in advance

Couples should be available for an interview with the Registrar 10 to 15 minutes prior to the ceremony so that details can be checked. Barley Hall are able to provide a room for this interview.

Barley Hall is owned and run by York Archaeological Trust: Registered Charity No 509060
47 Aldwark, York YO1 7BX
Tel: 01904 663000 Fax: 01904 663024