Please be aware of the following important updates regarding disruptions at the venue:
Due to ongoing restoration work following flooding and roof damage, there is limited availability and the usual ceremony room may be unavailable. Where this is the case, ceremonies will instead take place in an alternative room within the Town Hall. For existing bookings our ceremonies team will contact you in advance of the day to discuss this with you. On the day, our team of Registrars will be on hand on the day to guide and support you and your guests to ensure everything runs smoothly.
Please be aware that due to ongoing improvement works in Dewsbury town centre, there may be roadworks and disruptions in the area for an extended period.
We appreciate your patience and understanding during this time. If you have any questions or need assistance with planning your visit, please don't hesitate to contact us.
The Registration Service offers a ceremony room at both Dewsbury and Huddersfield town halls. The ceremony rooms are in keeping with the classic Victorian style of each of the majestic buildings with plenty of photo opportunities within their magnificent interiors.
The ceremony rooms are perfect for a simple ceremony or a standard ceremony and can also be used for renewal of vows and other celebratory ceremonies. They are spacious enough to seat 30 guests as well as the wedding couple.
The Town Halls Team offer larger rooms and halls to accommodate from 30 to 200 guests. They provide bespoke options, with food and drink included if required, so your ceremony, wedding reception and evening party can be under one room at either Huddersfield or Dewsbury town halls. Please contact weddings@kirklees.gov.uk for more information and to arrange a viewing.
Availability: Monday, Thursday and Friday 10am to 3pm, Saturday 12pm to 4pm.
Please note, on Monday mornings (before 12pm), only simple ceremonies are held in the ceremony rooms.
Cost: Prices vary depending on the day of the week. For our most up-to-date costs, see fees and how to pay. The fee for booking the ceremony room includes the attendance of the Registrar to conduct the ceremony.
Dewsbury Town Hall: For parking and access
Huddersfield Town Hall: For parking and access
There is no dedicated parking for wedding parties at either of the town halls. However there are public car parks within the vicinity. Please factor in time to find parking when planning your day.
Access to car parks may be restricted if town centre events are taking place, please check in advance.
If the wedding couple wish to arrive separately then one should arrive 20 minutes before the ceremony start time, and the other no later than 10 minutes before. If you are happy to arrive together then please arrive no later than 20 minutes before the start time so that all of the legal preliminaries can be carried out.
You can walk down the aisle, on your own or together or with another member of the wedding party.
You are more than welcome to use biodegradable confetti outside the town hall. However, if you are getting married at an Approved Venue you will need to check with your wedding coordinator.
The buildings offer an ideal opportunity to take photographs both inside and out. However, they remain public buildings during ceremonies and on occasion photography opportunities may be restricted.
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