Wedding day
Built in the early 1720s the Guildhall boasts impressive historical décor and has hosted royalty on a number of occasions.
Today this beautiful Grade 1 listed building offers a range of rooms and packages to suit all wedding requirements, from small intimate ceremonies to larger celebrations. This stunning building is the perfect location for wedding ceremonies, wedding breakfasts and evening receptions.
There will be an additional cost for catering and security requirements.
Please note you are required to have your own £5m Public Liability Insurance (PLI) cover. Alternatively, we can provide you with PLI cover for an additional cost of £90.
BEST PLANS FOR YOUR WEDDING
Our packages
The Gheluvelt Package
- The Gheluvelt package gives exclusive use of the Guildhall Centre from 9.30am – midnight for the ceremony, wedding breakfast and evening reception. Rooms included are Assembly Room, Lower Hall, Council Chamber, Randall Room and Green Room.
The Cromwell Package
- The Cromwell package gives exclusive use of the second floor of the Guildhall Centre from 9.30am – 6.00pm for the ceremony and wedding breakfast. Rooms included are the Randall Room, Council Chamber and Assembly Room.
The Fort Royal Package
- This Fort Royal package includes exclusive use of the second floor of the Guildhall either:
- from midday – 6.00pm
- or
- from 6.00pm – midnight
- The rooms included are Assembly Room, Randall Room and Council Chamber.
The Elgar Package
- The Elgar Package gives exclusive use of either the Assembly Room, Council Chamber, Green Room, King's Room or the Cells for 4 hours between 9.30am and 6.00pm for the ceremony.
- £500 (Assembly Room), £450 (Council Chamber), £206 (The Green Room, King's Room or the Cells)
The Fort Royal Package Plus
- The Fort Royal package plus includes exclusive use of the ground floor of the Guildhall from 6.00pm – midnight for the evening reception. Rooms included are Lower Hall and Green Room.
BEST PLANS FOR YOUR WEDDING
Rooms & Layouts
Theatre
Banquet
Board Room
Cabaret
GUILDHALL ROOM
Assembly Room
Theatre Style : 200 Guests
Banquet : 160 Guests
Cabaret : 130 Guests
Maximum Capacity : 200 Guests
GUILDHALL ROOM
Lower Hall
Maximum Capacity : 200 Guests
GUILDHALL ROOM
Council Chamber
Maximum Capacity : 50 Guests
GUILDHALL ROOM
Randall Room
Maximum Capacity : 25 Guests
GUILDHALL ROOM
Green Room
Maximum Capacity : 10 guests
GUILDHALL LAYOUT
Ground Floor
Second Floor
BEST PLANS FOR YOUR WEDDING
Catering
The Guildhall does not offer catering and is happy for you to arrange your own caterer for your dream day.
Any caterer just needs to meet our minimum requirements below:
- At least a four-star food hygiene rating with their own local authority
- A minimum £10m public indemnity insurance cover
- £2m professional indemnity
- The caterer is prepared to sign a contract with the Council to cover the event they are working at
ALTERNATIVE VENUE
The Commandery
If you are looking for a unique location with a beautiful outdoor space located in the city centre you may want to consider our sister venue at The Commandery. The enclosed gardens behind the historic Commandery overlook the picturesque Georgian wing and can accommodate a marquee.
