TOWN HALL \ Weddings and Civil Partnerships
The Town Hall is a stunning, versatile, independent venue in a beautiful location
Unlike other Town Halls, we are not a registry office, but an independent approved venue.
The Town Hall is a fantastic location for wedding ceremonies and civil partnerships and an ideal venue for commitment ceremonies and celebrations.
We are a community-owned building, a self-sustaining charity, and we are proudly independent - which means that there is always plenty of opportunity for you to put your own unique spin on your special event.
Our dedicated and experienced wedding team, led by Verity (Events) and Amber (Catering) will be on hand throughout to help organise and plan your special day with us.
There are so many ways to celebrate in this unique and wonderful location. We have three licensed ceremony rooms: The Council Chamber, The Terrace Room, and the Waterfront Hall, as well as the adjoining outside terraces. We hold evening receptions in the Waterfront Hall and courtyard.
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“We just wanted to say a huge thank you for you and all your teams help and support. You all made us feel very special.
“Everything was super organised and went off without any issues whatsoever. Everyone we spoke too throughout the day/night and afterwards have all commented that it was the best wedding they have ever been to.
“Honestly, we will remember this for the rest of our lives with such fond and emotional memories, thanks to you all.”
— Lee and Peter
The Waterfront Hall
June 2024
The Terrace Room
for ceremonies
Our most popular choice, with the most spectacular views of the Hebden Bridge hillside, the Terrace Room is suitable for ceremonies of up to 45 guests. If weather permits, ceremonies can also take place outside
The Terrace Room is also lovely for a full day, the ceremony can take place first and the room can be rearranged while your guests are waiting on the gorgeous outdoor terrace, and you may enjoy bar service and a buffet from the adjoining room.
The balcony is perfect for toasting the happy couple with a glass of champagne and taking photographs with our unmistakable town as a stunning backdrop. Or, your guests can wait here comfortably while you pose for pictures along the charming packhorse bridge.
The Terrace Room can be easily decorated with flowers from the experienced local florists, and we’ll make sure everything is arranged according to your requirements. The terrace itself looks lovely when it’s kept simple, and decorated with fairy lights. Our portable speaker makes it easy to play music inside or outside on the balcony, as you party away into the evening.
To arrange an appointment to look around the building, please contact Verity, our Events Manager, and for more information about our ceremony rooms, please download our brochure.
“From the start of our initial enquiries your friendly, supportive and can-do approach was most welcome. Nothing was too much trouble and this provided the foundation for our stress free day - everything appeared to be effortlessly taken care of.
“We would also like you to be made aware of the wonderful comments our guests made about your staff on the day. "
“Without exception guests said they were lovely and the staff couldn't do enough for them, sorting out any minor issues that arose. Please convey our thanks to them all.”
— Sandra and Zoran
The Terrace Room
July 2024
The Council Chamber
for ceremonies and receptions
A beautiful, Grade II listed room with large windows on either side, and views into Hebden Bridge, The Council Chamber can accommodate 14 guests seated in the main circle, or up to 30 guests in total.
It’s a popular choice for intimate weddings, couples can either stand for their vows surrounded by their friends and family, with lovely photo opportunities by the large bay windows, and the grand wooden council chairs.
This extraordinary room doesn’t take much to look beautiful: a few vases of flowers and petals will do, or let the historic space and atmosphere speak for itself.
When you book the Council Chamber for your ceremony, you may also use the Terrace Room afterwards for celebratory drinks and photos. We include both in our ceremony bookings.
Just the two of you (and a few guests)? We have one-hour bookings available so that you can have your legal ceremony in a beautiful setting, before heading off elsewhere to enjoy your day.
To arrange an appointment to look around the building, please contact Verity, our Events Manager, and for more information about our ceremony rooms, please download our brochure.
“Just a big thank you for all your help and expertise in organising our wedding. Everything was absolutely wonderful and the venue was amazing. I know a lot goes on behind the scenes and please thank everyone.
“I would highly recommend yourselves and the venue to future couples.
Many thanks again for all your hard work - really appreciated.”
— Liz and Gary
The Council Chamber
February 2024
The Waterfront Hall
for ceremonies and receptions
Our largest and most flexible room, the Waterfront Hall overlooks the river and is suitable for ceremonies for up to 120 guests. It’s an ideal space for weddings and receptions, and suits number of 40 or more.
There’s a fantastic view of the adjacent river from big wide windows, and when the sunshine streams in, it’s breathtaking. The Waterfront Hall is also perfect for a post-ceremony celebration; from champagne and nibbles to a full reception, the Hall, courtyard and café space are a beautifully flexible location for your special day.
The Hall has an integrated speaker system, perfect for playing music as you enter your ceremony. There’s adjustable lighting and a hanging system too, which makes decorating the room easy and impactful. We can host receptions for up to 180, the Town Hall is the perfect setting for enjoying photos and confetti while your friends and family toast the happy couple.
To arrange an appointment to look around the building, please contact Verity, our Events Manager, and for more information about our wedding packages, please download our brochure.
“We had the most amazing day. The venue is very unique with a large choice of rooms and outdoor spaces- some modern, some historic and lots of natural light. The guests commented on how beautiful the venue was.”
“The staff Verity, Sam and Amber helped us throughout the process - meeting us before to discuss options for the day. They provided us with a delicious hot and cold buffet. The food here is delicious and freshly cooked.”
”The staff helped us throughout the day and it was perfect. We can't recommend the venue enough. Thank you xx”
— Ellie and Han
The Waterfront Hall
June 2024
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The Town Hall is a proudly independent approved venue for both small, intimate ceremonies and full day-to-evening celebrations, with a range of packages to suit all budgets.
We are at the heart of the Town’s community: our building is open to everyone. We are a flexible, inclusive and welcoming venue, with wheelchair accessibility throughout, gender-neutral toilets, baby-changing facilities, and hearing induction loops available.
Alongside our beautiful ceremony rooms, we offer a fantastic range of homemade buffets and cakes, bar service and drinks for your toast, provided by our in-house team.
To arrange an appointment to look around the building, please contact Verity, our Events Manager.
Our 2025 packages are now available, with options for up to 120 ceremony guests, and from one hour to a full day.
