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Markington Hall is a unique venue and we would love it if you came for a chat and had a look around our historic house and gardens.
We can think of no better place than Markington Hall for you to celebrate your love. Steeped in history, the house dates back to Tudor times and is surrounded by lawns and extensive gardens. If you stroll over the arched stone bridge past the 18th century watermill, you enter the Copper Beech Glade, where you will find a backdrop of ancient birch, oak and copper beech trees. We provide you with the blank canvas to create the wedding of your dreams and we will do our upmost to collaborate with you to ensure that your day is perfect.
Markington Hall provides you with the most versatile of locations: be it a drinks reception on the front lawn, an intimate gathering in the hall, a traditional marquee or a tipi we have the grounds to accommodate and help you create the ambience for your special day.
P R I C I N G The prices listed are to hire the whole site including an area to put up a marquee, it does NOT include a marquee or any other things such as food, bar etc. these will be additional costs to you. We ask for a deposit of 500 pounds to secure the site. The hire of the venue for the day is 1000. Hire of the Copper Beech Glade is 200 per night. We charge this sum to cover loss of rental during the run up to and post wedding celebrations. The site can be reserved for a length of 3 to 6 days. The average length of use is 5 days so the total amount for the Copper Beech Glade is 1000. The caravans and cabin would then be available for your use during this time. On the day, we provide a site manager to help facilitate your day and the cost for this is 250.00. Parking attendants, usually 2 at 20.00 per person. In addition we ask for a 500 refundable bond in case of damages which is returnable 14 days after the event. So, the average total cost is approximately 2,300, excluding the bond.
Hire of the Venue Includes: Use of the entire Markington Hall Estate grounds. The entire Copper Beech Glade glamping site (includes 3 gypsy caravans, Cabin, outdoor washroom facilities.) Parking for up to 35 cars onsite.
We d searched for a long time to find our perfect wedding venue that gave us the freedom to celebrate our marriage in our own way and our own style. Markington Hall had it all stunning, natural surroundings, a place for guests to stay and wonderful owners - William & Julie - who were happy to answer our questions, no matter how small or frequent, and helped with many things that we hadn t even considered. Our guests have told us repeatedly how amazing the location and the wedding were. Thank you for everything. K A T I E A N D A N D Y J U N E 4 T H 2 0 1 6
The Copper Beech Glade Site can Accommodate up to 200 Guests Electric and Water is provided onsite
V E N D O R S W E L O V E!
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F R E Q U E N T L Y A S K E D Q U E S T I O N S
Which dates are available? At Markington Hall, we limit ourselves to four weddings a year. There is flexibility with regards to choosing a date, but it is also dependent on bookings that have been made for our gypsy caravans in the Copper Beech Glade. For smooth organization of the wedding there needs to be three days prior to the event, the event and then two days for dismantling and cleaning the site. How long do we have use of the venue for? Is there a set ending time? Can we extend? The site is available from 11am on the first day of booking (or earlier if required and if possible) until 4pm on the last day of hire.
Would it be possible to have our wedding ceremony at this venue? Which rooms could we use for this purpose? It is possible to have a celebrant on site and an exchange of vows. This has occurred on many occasions and has taken place outside in the Copper Beech Glade. The couple have written their own vows and created a truly personal service. On these occasions the couple have had a registry office wedding at another time. We are currently exploring becoming registered so that the marriage ceremony can also take place here. We have several rooms in the house which can also be made available, however our maximum number for this is 50. Will you be hosting any other weddings at the same time as ours? We never host more than one wedding at a time. What are the guidelines for decorations? We are flexible with decorations, and happy to talk through with you your ideas. We encourage you to be as creative as you would like to make your day special. Confetti etc. must be biodegradable.
Are the tablecloths, chairs, cutlery and glasses provided or do we need to rent our own? You need to provide all your own furniture, crockery, glasses and cutlery. However, your marquis personnel and caterers will be able to assist you with this. Do you have a list of preferred caterers? We do not have a list of preferred carers, but we have had an eclectic mix on site from mobile pizza vans, fish and chips, hog roasts, picnic boxes and more. We are happy to share what information we have if you are interested. Can we bring our own alcohol? If so, what corkage do you charge? Do you have the option of a paid bar? Yes, you can bring your own alcohol and we do not charge corkage. You can have the option of a paid bar, but this is something you would have to organise, and it would be your responsibility to apply to Harrogate Borough Council for a Temporary Events Licence. Can this venue accommodate a band or DJ, including all of their equipment? Are there enough electrical outputs for the music and lighting? We have a separate power board on site which has more than enough capacity for lighting, caterers, band and DJ. This is an additional saving as a generator is not required.
Do you have disabled access? There is no specific access, but the site is flat and on the whole, wheelchair accessible. When do we need to pay our holding deposit? Are there any other fees we should know about? (corkage, taxes, service charge) The deposit of 500.00 needs to be paid at the time of booking. The balance is due 2 months prior to the event. We ask for a 500.00 returnable bond which is payable when the balance is paid and returnable within 14 days after the event. Site manager for the day 250.00 Parking attendants 40.00 Is there a venue co-ordinator available on the day? Yes, it is mandatory that our on-site manager is employed for the day. The cost is 250.00. Our on-site manager is experienced in hospitality and is there to help facilitate your day. However, we strongly recommend the use of a wedding planner, as well, to take the stress away from dealing with details on the day and allowing you the freedom to relax and enjoy your day.
What are the practical options in case of inclement weather? If you are planning on having an outdoor ceremony, it might be necessary to consider relocating the ceremony into the marquis. Depending on numbers, the service could be relocated to the house. We do have a supply of umbrellas, but it would be prudent to have a further supply on site for use by guests. Given the festival nature of the venue it might also be a suggestion for guests to bring a pair of wellington boots to change into if it is a particularly bad forecast. Are fireworks allowed? Fireworks are only allowed if they are organized by a registered company, with the appropriate insurance. How would car parking work on the day? We provide two parking attendants to help with parking. This is an additional cost of 40.00. They will assist with parking and allocation. We can accommodate approximately 35 cars on site. There is overflow car parking on the street and in the cricket club car park in the centre of the village. However, we do not have mobile signal and it is essential that all transport arrangements for leaving the site are made beforehand. Is VAT included in the price? We are not VAT registered.
Yes. Does your venue have liability insurance? Are toilets provided? No. You will have to hire a toilet block for the event. Your marquis company will be able to assist with this, or we can recommend some companies if you prefer to make your own arrangements.