Surrounded by some of the most famous gardens in the UK, the impressive Town Hall in the centre of Bournemouth offers a unique venue for your civil ceremony. The magnificent facade of this prestigious building provides a spectacular entrance for you and your guests. 

The Victorian splendour and architectural grandeur has been retained along the vast corridors and echo to past pageantry as they lead to the ceremony suites.

Our friendly staff will be delighted to advise you on all aspects of your ceremony and assist you and your guests on the day.

THE COUNCIL CHAMBER

The oak panelled Council Chamber with its domed ceiling, galleries and curved seating has a truly statesman-like air.  The room accommodates up to 130 persons.  Ceremonies are booked at 2 hourly intervals, each ceremony lasts approximately half an hour and ceremonies take place every day, including Sundays and Bank Holidays.  The last booking available is at 4.30pm.  The fee to hire the Council Chamber Monday to Saturday is £300, Sundays and Bank Holidays £350.  Included in this fee are ceremony co-ordinators on duty to look after you and your guests, 3 car parking passes, floral arrangements and candles.   Registrars fee Monday to Saturday are £300, Sundays and bank Holidays £350.

THE WILLOWS

The Willows is a timeless and elegant room, richly decorated and enhanced by crystal chandeliers.  Ceremonies are conducted in a friendly and releaxed atmosphere in this formal setting.   The Willows can accommodate up to 50 guests.   Ceremonies are only available on Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays and are booked every half hour and last approximately 20 minutes.   The last ceremony on Thursdays and Fridays is at 3pm and 12 noon on Saturdays.  There are no Sunday or Bank Holiday ceremonies. The fee for the hire of The Willows is £155 with £40 Registrars fees.

THE REGISTER OFFICE

A small room accommodating up to 10 guests for those who want a small  private affair.  ceremonies are booked every half hour and last approximately 10 minutes.  The last ceremony during the week, Monday to Friday is at 3pm and 12 noon on Saturdays.  There are no Sunday or Bank Holiday ceremonies.  The fee for the Register Office is Registrars fees only of £40.

The cost of all certificates is £3.50 each.

For further details or for an informal discussion please ring our marriage and civil partnership office on 01202 454947 or 01202 454629.

To see all our beautiful rooms and magnificent grounds look at our virtual tour.