Weddings

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Poldark is a unique setting for civil ceremonies and private events. Ceremonies can be arranged at any time of the year and are held underground in an area of the mine known as the Holman Chamber.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Up to twenty five guests can attend the underground ceremony.

The site is enclosed and contains all the facilities one would expect within a major heritage site. Serviced by two car parks the facilities include: Restaurant; Cafeteria which is also an Evening Function Room; Picnic and BBQ area; various craft workshops and shops; museum and outside exhibits; amusement arcade with pool and air hockey tables; Gem Sands; Gold Panning; Children’s Play Area and baby changing room.

All these facilities are available for groups holding receptions or parties on site.

A wide range of catering options are available for those wishing to hold their reception at Poldark. Poldark is particularly attractive in the evenings when groups have exclusive use of its facilities and gardens. During normal opening times the Restaurant is available for private events. For further information please contact Pamela Melville and arrange to visit the site where we can discuss the various options open to you and show you the facilities.

Private events can be held at any time of the year. When planning an event it should be borne in mind that, with the exception of the Restaurant, the site is open to the public during published opening times. Poldark can be very busy during July and August, Fridays and Saturdays being the quietest days.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

CHARGES AND GENERAL INFORMATION FOR PARTY BOOKINGS ORGANISING A FORMAL CEREMONY

Contact should be made with the Registrar as soon as a provisional date for a ceremony is decided to ensure that the time and date are free for the Registrar's attendance. The Registrar makes a charge, the level of which is dependant upon the day of the week on which the ceremony is held. Enquiries to the Registrar for Poldark should be made to 01326 562 848, opening hours Monday, Wednesday, Friday 1pm to 4.15pm.

The organisation of the ceremony at Poldark is undertaken by our own staff in consultation with you. When ceremonies take place during normal opening times mine tours are halted within the area of the ceremony whilst it is taking place.

CHARGES FOR CEREMONIES inclusive of VAT

Wedding Ceremony: Mine - £600 Surface - £400

Renewal of Vows: Mine - £450 Surface - £300

Naming Ceremony: Mine - £400 Surface - £250

Guidance Notes

Notice of Marriage It is a legal requirement that notice of marriage is given separately by each person to be married. The notice must be given personally to the Superintendent Registrar of the District where the couple usually reside, preferably on the same day.

Residential Qualification and Notice Period Each party must have been living in a Registration District, in England or Wales, for 7 consecutive days immediately preceding giving notice. If one party resides elsewhere in England or Wales a similar notice must be entered at the Register Office where they live. Once the notices are given a minimum of 15 clear days must elapse before a marriage can take place. Notices of marriage are valid for one year. It is advisable to give notice as soon as it is legally possible in order to secure a booking with the Registrar.

What to do once you have set a provisional date

1. First check with us that the date is free and we will make a provisional booking at Poldark.

2. If you are resident outside our district then you must book the officiating Superintendent for the Poldark district before notices of marriage are entered at your local Register Office. This is to ensure the availability of the Registrars on the date you wish to hold the ceremony.

3. Once the Registrar is booked let us know and we will confirm the booking with you and the Registrar and will require a deposit of £200.

Documents to be produced at the time of giving notice to the Registery Office (These notes have been produced by us and are intended for general guidance only - the Registrar's office will supply full details of their requirements.)

A birth certificate or current valid passport. Other forms of identity which are acceptable include a full driving licence, rent or Council Tax document, utility bill or National Health Service card. Persons from abroad are required to produce identity documents e.g. passport, identity card Persons under 18 must submit written consent from the appropriate parent/ guardian/ authority. The Registrar has forms for this purpose. Widowers or widows are required to produce proof of death of their former spouse. Divorced persons are required to produce a degree absolute bearing an original court seal. If a name has been changed by deed poll or statutory declaration then these must be produced. It should be noted that photocopies of documents are not accepted by the Registrar.

 

 

Hold your Special Event or Party in our Restaurant

An unusual Cornish setting for weddings, parties and private events

A Registered Site for Civil Ceremonies - Weddings - Renewal of Marriage Vows - Naming