TOWN HALL \ Weddings and Civil Partnerships
An independent, charity-run venue in the heart of Hebden Bridge
Unlike other Town Halls, we aren’t a registry office.
We’re a community-owned and charity-run venue, and we’re 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 and Bar] 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 balconies and courtyard. We have wedding and civil partnership ceremonies from two - 120 guests, and hold evening receptions and parties in the Waterfront Hall and courtyard.
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Just the Two of Us
for a couple and two witnesses
An intimate ceremony for a couple plus two witnesses
Enjoy up to an hour in our famous Victorian Council, and use of the Terrace Balcony for photos.
Including confetti for you and your guests, a bottle of prosecco, portable speaker and staff on hand throughout, all the details are covered so you can relax and enjoy your day. This small and sweet ceremony is perfect for those wanting to elope, and we can even provide witnesses on request.
Registrars must be booked separately through Calderdale Council.
the Council Chamber
One Hour Ceremonies
for up to 45 guests
For larger numbers, choose from either the Council Chamber [30 guests] or the Terrace Room [45 guests], and enjoy use of the room and balcony for up to an hour. Ceremonies can also take place outside on the Balcony.
After the legal part of your ceremony, relax on the Terrace Room Balcony as your guests are served a prosecco toast, throw confetti and enjoy the view. Our staff will be on hand to make sure that everything is perfect - and although we can’t control the weather, the Terrace Room is a wonderful spot for photos.
Ceremonies in the Council Chamber may also use the Terrace Room after the register has been signed.
Registrars must be booked separately through Calderdale Council.
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Four Hour Ceremonies
for up to 45 guests
For a ceremony with time to celebrate afterwards, choose from either the Council Chamber [30 guests], the Terrace Room [45 guests], or the Waterfront Hall [120 guests], and enjoy use of the room for up to 4 hours.
All four hour ceremonies come with a prosecco toast, confetti, and outside space for photographs. Ceremonies in the Council Chamber will use the Terrace Room after the register has been signed, whereas ceremonies in the Terrace Room and Waterfront Hall will continue after a room changeover.
Longer ceremonies are perfect if you’d like extra time to eat, drink, or dance with your guests, but don’t want a late night!
Registrars must be booked separately through Calderdale Council.
the Terrace Room
Day to Evening
for up to 120 ceremony guests
Enjoy a daytime ceremony and evening reception in our largest and most flexible space: the Waterfront Hall.
Ceremonies are limited to 120, but additional guests are welcome to celebrate with you afterwards. With full use of the courtyard, café seating and Waterfront Hall, you’ll have access to one of the best located outside spaces in Hebden Bridge, right next to river.
Two rounds of prosecco are included for your and your guests, as well as confetti, room changeovers, early access and many other extras, as well as event team on-hand to guide you from the beginning of your planning.
The Waterfront Hall works best for relaxed dining, and can be altered to fit your plans as the night goes on.
Registrars must be booked separately through Calderdale Council
the Waterfront Hall
Evening Receptions
for up to 150 guests
Evening receptions in the Waterfront Hall include a prosecco toast for each guest, use of the courtyard, café space and Hall, full bar service and much more.
We have an experienced and creative catering team that can provide hot and cold buffets that work brilliantly in the space, and can be adapted to your taste and guest requirements. Our team will work with you and be on hand to advise throughout the booking process.
The Waterfront Hall can be easily transformed into a dancefloor, and it’s the perfect space for a band, ceilidh, or even karaoke!
Our receptions can be combined with a smaller ceremony in the Council Chamber or Terrace Room, or as the perfect celebration after a ceremony elsewhere.
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Celebrations
for up to 150 guests
Celebrations are a fun and relaxed way to celebrate and engagement, anniversary or destination wedding.
With a welcome drink included for your guests, use of the café space, riverside courtyard and Waterfront Hall, our celebration package is a great option for a special occasion that needs the care and support our dedicated team can offer.
The Waterfront Hall is a large and flexible space, perfect for live music, or you can be your own DJ with our easy to use speaker and projection system.
The room can be easily transformed from dining to dancing, and with capacity for up to 150 guests and a large and accessible outside space, it’s the perfect spot for your special party.
Celebration packages may not be booked in conjunction with a ceremony at the Town Hall.
the Riverside Courtyard
Find out more by visiting the Town Hall
We are at the heart of the Hebden Bridge’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, vegan and allergy-friendly catering.
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.
Find our more about our wedding and celebration packages by booking a tour below, or requesting our 2026 and 2027 packages by email
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