Civil ceremonies, wedding receptions, parties and
special functions 2014-15
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 020 8227 2946 or email: [email protected]
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Eastbury Manor House, Eastbury Square, Barking Essex IG11 9SN
Tel: 020 8227 2942; Email: [email protected]
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 ............................................................................................................................................................... 10
Facilities .............................................................................................................................................................................. 16
Access................................................................................................................................................................................. 17
Fees and charges ............................................................................................................................................................... 18
Room capacities .................................................................................................................................................................. 20
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Eastbury Manor House, Eastbury Square, Barking Essex IG11 9SN
Tel: 020 8227 2942; Email: [email protected]
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 1918. 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.
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Eastbury Manor House, Eastbury Square, Barking Essex IG11 9SN
Tel: 020 8227 2942; Email: [email protected]
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.
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Tel: 020 8227 2942; Email: [email protected]
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: www.lbbd.gov.uk/CommunityPeopleAndLiving/Registration/Pages/Marriages.aspx
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: www.gov.uk/government/publications/comparison-of-civil-partnership-and-marriage-for-same-sex-couples
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.
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Eastbury Manor House, Eastbury Square, Barking Essex IG11 9SN
Tel: 020 8227 2942; Email: [email protected]
Civil ceremonies and partnerships
Venue for civil ceremony (booked with Eastbury Manor House)
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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)
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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: 020 8270 4744
Email: [email protected]
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Eastbury Manor House, Eastbury Square, Barking Essex IG11 9SN
Tel: 020 8227 2942; Email: [email protected]
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)
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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)
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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.
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Eastbury Manor House, Eastbury Square, Barking Essex IG11 9SN
Tel: 020 8227 2942; Email: [email protected]
Wedding venue hire and packages
Civil ceremony with buffet reception* (booked with external supplier)
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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.
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Eastbury Manor House, Eastbury Square, Barking Essex IG11 9SN
Tel: 020 8227 2942; Email: [email protected]
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)
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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)
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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)
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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
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Eastbury Manor House, Eastbury Square, Barking Essex IG11 9SN
Tel: 020 8227 2942; Email: [email protected]
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
70
30
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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
100
70
40
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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
40
25
15
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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
25
20
17
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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
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The historic gardens
A garden to supply herbs, vegetables and fruit for fine dining
Summer Herb Garden
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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
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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.
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Eastbury Manor House, Eastbury Square, Barking Essex IG11 9SN
Tel: 020 8227 2942; Email: [email protected]
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.
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Eastbury Manor House, Eastbury Square, Barking Essex IG11 9SN
Tel: 020 8227 2942; Email: [email protected]
Fees and charges
Eastbury Manor House
Individual room hire
from 5pm Friday to 11pm Sunday
until 5pm Friday
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
until 5pm Friday
One-hour ceremony
£220
from 5pm Friday
£255
LBBD resident
until 5pm Friday
£180
from 5pm Friday
£215
Standard venue hire package**
Per hour
Non-resident
5pm Friday
to 5pm Saturday
£114
5pm Saturday
to 11pm Sunday
£132
LBBD resident
5pm Friday
to 5pm Saturday
£86
5pm Saturday
to 11pm Sunday
£99
Deluxe venue hire package**
Non-resident
until 5pm Friday
Per hour
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£162
from 5pm Friday
to 11pm Sunday
£188
LBBD resident
until 5pm Friday
£122
from 5pm Friday to
11pm Sunday
£140
Eastbury Manor House, Eastbury Square, Barking Essex IG11 9SN
Tel: 020 8227 2942; Email: [email protected]
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***
£449
up to 70 guests
One hour civil ceremony with one-hour drinks reception***
£699
Up to 70 guests
One-hour civil ceremony with buffet reception***
£2,999
Up to 70 guests
All prices include VAT
*** Provided by local supplier. Payment and hire agreement are with external supplier.
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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.
Theatre
Cabaret
Tudor
feast
Old Hall (ground floor)
70
35
16
East Chamber (first floor)
100
70
40
Winter Parlour (ground floor)
40
28
21
Summer Parlour (ground floor)
40
25
15
The Buttery (ground floor)
25
20
17
Rooms
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