Wedding day
The Guildhall is conveniently situated on the High Street and is a beautiful building to host your wedding and has several rooms licensed for your ceremony.
We are a unique Grade 1 listed building offering a range of packages to suit your wedding requirements. Built in the early 1720s the Guildhall boasts impressive historical décor and has hosted royalty on a number of occasions.
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 £40.*
*Subject to our Terms and Conditions
BEST PLANS FOR YOUR WEDDING
Our packages
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 Assembly Room, Council Chamber and Randall Room. It also offers use of the upstairs kitchen, banqueting tables and chairs as well as a screen and PA system if required.
The Fort Royal Package
- The Fort Royal package includes exclusive use of the second floor of the Guildhall centre for the wedding breakfast from 12.00pm – 6.00pm.
- The rooms included in the package are the Assembly Room, Council Chamber, Randall Room and upstairs kitchen.
- It also includes banqueting chairs and tables as well as a screen and PA system if required.
The Elgar Package
- The Elgar Package gives exclusive use of either the Assembly Room, Council Chamber, Green Room or the Cells for 4 hours between 9.30am and 6.00pm for the ceremony.
- Assembly Room – £600
- Council Chamber – £340
- The Green Room or the Cells – £275
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
- Public Liability Insurance with a minimum cover of £10 million
- 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.
