The Town Hall, situated in the very heart of this delightful market town is a very beautiful building, housing not only the Town Council but providing a romantic venue for civil weddings.
The downstairs chambers are steeped in history and the impressive Council Chamber walls document many years of the town’s Bailiffs, Mayors, High Stewards, Town Clerks and notable persons, including William Shakespeare’s father, John Shakespeare who was Bailiff in 1568-1569.
This is indeed an imposing and memorable room to hold the civil ceremony. A red carpeted dais at one end of the room provides a focal point for the registrar to conduct the wedding and the room can be extended to incorporate the Committee Room which will allow for over 100 seated guests in theatre style. |
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With the rooms joined together, this accords two entrances allowing you to enter towards the rear of the two chambers, and a red carpeted central isle will bring you down to either just in front of the dais, or if you would prefer, on to the dais itself which will proffer a better view for your guests.
Civil Weddings Tariff |
Civil Wedding - held on Weekdays and Weekends which are not Public Holidays.
Price on application for hire at any other time |
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Package A – Ceremony (1 hr 30 mins) Any licensed room plus Interview Room 9.00 a.m. – 5.30 p.m. only
(Legally marriages can only take place between 8.00 a.m. and 6.00 p.m.) |
£265.00 |
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| Package B – Reception Exclusive use of Town Hall 9.00 a.m. - midnight Includes: insurance, security staff, additional 4 hours set-up/breakdown time, round tables and napery |
£1,750.00 |
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| Package C – Ceremony and Reception Inclusive of all the above |
£2,000.00 |
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Alternatively, the impressive staircase leads you to the splendid Ante-room and Ballroom on the first floor which can either be used for the ceremony itself, or can be set for your Reception. They are rooms of beautiful proportion, with magnificent chandeliers and mirrors creating the effect of infinity. Up to 200 guests (including staff) are permissible, with 120 seated comfortably for a wedding breakfast.
Should you wish to hold your ceremony at the Town Hall, we shall do our utmost to make your day very special. It is not within the Council’s remit to actually organise events and we do not have a specific wedding co-ordinator. However, the staff, Emma and Sue are on hand to help and advise. Emma, who works on Monday and Tuesday mornings devotes most of her time to the Town Hall’s activities, so if you wish to discuss this matter personally, then please do not hesitate to contact her.
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Of course, if you would like to visit to view the facilities, we shall be delighted to show you around.
Events
The Town Council is responsible for providing the venue only, with one member of staff present at all times. Staff will be happy to discuss wedding service providers but are unable to make recommendations or be held responsible for the services provided.
- Outside caterers
- Licensed Bar
- Equipment hire specialists
- Crockery, cutlery and napery hire specialists
- Florists
- Party accessory specialists
- Musical Accompaniment
None of the aforementioned is supplied by Stratford-upon-Avon Town Council.
Disabled Facilities
Council has been keen to ensure that as far as possible, those with disabilities are accommodated and made welcome. Ramp wheelchair access will be provided upon request and the disabled lift provides easy access to the beautiful fi rst fl oor rooms. A disabled toilet is sited on the ground floor.
Kitchen
Although a limited amount of preparation is possible, the kitchen is hired purely as a finishing kitchen, accommodating no more than five persons.
Photographs
There are boundless opportunities for imaginative photographs in the Hall, but there is a section in the beautiful Garden of Newplace, owned by the Shakespeare Birthplace Trust where many wedding parties choose to have their photographs taken. This is just around the corner from the Town Hall. Although the garden is open to the public, should you wish to make use of these facilities, please contact the Shakespeare Birthplace Trust direct, to ensure the garden is available (SBT Tel: 01789 204016).
Confetti
It is with regret that the Council must insist that confetti is not thrown in the Town Hall.
Smoking and Naked Flames
For the safety and comfort of all, smoking and naked flames are not permitted anywhere within the Town Hall.
Hotels and Guest Houses
As you can imagine, Stratford-upon-Avon has a plethora of Hotels and Guest Houses to suit everyone’s taste and budget. Stratford-upon-Avon Tourist Information (Tel: 01789 293127) will be pleased to assist and also offers a reservation service for hotels as well as a ticket office for the world famous Royal Shakespeare Theatre. A brochure detailing hotels and guest houses is available upon request.
Parking
Although the Town Hall does not have exclusive parking, there are many public car parks in the near vicinity, together with metered on street parking nearby. A Park & Ride facility, on the northern outskirts of the town is also available with easy access from the M42 and A46. |
Stratford-upon-Avon Town Council
