Facility & Venue Hire
Ordsall Hall is a truly unique venue, perfect for all types of events.
Whatever you’re planning, we have experience of hosting a range of events at the Hall and have the ability to cater for all needs and requirements.
Whether you’re looking for a venue to hire for a wedding, meeting, complete private hire or even as a backdrop for a film or photography shoot we’re ready to welcome you to our stunning facilities. Our experienced and knowledgeable staff have the expertise to help you plan your event and make it a day to remember.
Radclyffe Meeting Room (up to 35 people)
- Projector, whiteboard and flip chart
- Free Parking
- Free Wi-Fi
- TV
- In-house catering
- Half day and full day rates available
Markendale Meeting room (10 people)
- Projector, whiteboard and flip chart
- Free Parking
- Free Wi-Fi
- TV
- In-house catering
- Half day and full day rates available
Entire Hall (200+ people)
- A 500 year old Great Hall
- Free parking, 48 parking spaces
- Seating capacity of 80
- 2 fully accessible meeting rooms
- 2 acres of beautifully landscaped grounds
- Small café and shop
- Catering
- On site WIFI
- Flipchart, projector and interactive whiteboard
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Filming Options
With our historic building and beautiful gardens, it’s no surprise that Ordsall Hall has appeared on screen for a range of television programmes.
The hall has featured in everything from dramas to documentaries, we’ve even hosted Most Haunted!
Ordsall Hall has also acted as a backdrop in numerous photography shoots from fashion to weddings and educational to historical shoots. With a variety of impressive backdrops both internally and externally it’s the perfect choice whatever your photography focus is.
- Pricing starts from £3000 for full day hire Friday/Saturday, and from £6000 full day through the week if venue closure is required.
We want to encourage and support student filming where possible and we allow students to film at the hall on Fridays by arrangement dependent on the nature of the request. Requests must be received in writing and will be considered on a case-by-case basis and availability.
Student filming must be organised in advance and a booking form completed. There is a hire fee of £250 from 9.30am-12.30pm (half day) on a Friday.
- We receive many requests for filming from production companies and look at each of these on a case-by-case basis. Film crews and photographers must have Public Liability Insurance, and we require a minimum of 28 days’ notice to organise location shoots.
- As a Grade 1 listed building we have a number of conditions for filming on site including copy of PLI certificate (minimum £5m), full list of equipment coming on site, number of crew/staff attending the shoot, signed copy of conditions and site rule.
- Due to copyright and loan agreements we do not allow filming or photography shoots in the museum without the express written permission of the venue.
- If you’re interested in booking the hall for either as a location for filming or for a photography shoot and would like to come for a show round, please get in touch and make an enquiry by emailing us at ordsall.hall@scll.co.uk.
Weddings & Civil Ceremonies
The historic Ordsall Hall is licensed to host civil weddings on Fridays and Saturdays throughout the year.
The celebrated charm and traditional style of this impressive venue provides the perfect ‘exclusive’ location for an intimate celebration. Say your vows in the glorious surroundings of the 500 year old timber framed Great Hall under the stunning Victorian chandelier.
The gorgeous Tudor exterior, magnificent interior and beautiful gardens provide stunning backdrops for endless photography to capture your special day.
Wedding packages start from £3,000 for a ceremony for up to 88 guests for up to 3 hours hire. Drinks packages start from £8 per head for a glass of Prosecco. We operate a cash bar throughout the duration of the hire offering guests the opportunity to purchase a selection of beverages. Canape receptions are provided by a local supplier, and prices start from £12.50 per head dependent on numbers and quantities.
For a day to remember you need an unforgettable venue and without a doubt, Ordsall Hall delivers in all aspects for the wedding of your dreams.