Moor Hall is a 16th-century, Grade II Listed country house and estate in Aughton, West Lancashire, available for private hire for parties, weddings, filming or corporate events. The stunning building, which has recorded origins as far back as 1282, is set amid five acres of beautiful gardens with views over the lake, said to have once been a medieval moat.
The site has great transport links, within range of both Liverpool and Manchester, while benefitting from a rural backdrop. For those looking into hiring Moor Hall, there is a range of options for your event including taking over the hall, the barn and the restaurant.
For an intimate affair of 35 people, Moor Hall restaurant would do nicely. Helmed by patron-chef Mark Birchall, the restaurant has racked up an impressive amount of accolades including being awarded two Michelin stars, 5 AA rosettes and being crowned the UK's best restaurant in the SquareMeal Top 100 Restaurants in 2019. The menu takes its cues from seasonal produce and for private dining bookings a bespoke menu is arranged. At first, guests are greeted with a glass English Sparkling, followed by snacks, a taster menu with wine pairing, an optional cheese course, and teas, coffees and petit fours to finish. So, tell your friends to come hungry! Bookings are welcome for lunch Friday to Sunday, and dinner Wednesday to Sunday.
For a larger soiree, consider the Barn which has a capacity of 75 guests for a drinks and canapes reception, and 50 for dining. Formerly a businessman’s carriages and horse's stables, the renovated barn is teaming with period character and charm, located only seconds away from the main hall. Here, the dining offering is much the same, simply swapping a taster menu with a classic three courses.
Alternatively, you could take over the entirety of Moor Hall, including its seven bedrooms and lounge bar, which is the ideal option for a weekend-long event like a wedding.