Bath: A World Heritage Site
Recognised as one of the most beautiful cities in the world, Bath is the only city in Britain to enjoy UNESCO World Heritage status.
Bath is the perfect location for your marriage or civil partnership and, with its stylish combination of beautiful architecture, breath-taking scenery and luxurious accommodation; it will sweep you and your guests off their feet.
Bath Register Office Ceremony Suite
Situated within the Guildhall, Bath Register Office can offer three beautiful ceremony rooms.
Fees - 1st April 2021 - 31st March 2022
| *Capacity | Monday - Thursday | Friday and Saturday | Sunday | |
| Jane Austin Room (New room from November 2021) | 21 People | £325 | £370 | £390 |
| Abbey View Room | 25 People | £325 | £370 | £390 |
| Alkmaar Room | 120 People | £425 | £450 | £470 |
* The capacity for each room includes the couple, witnesses, all guests (including children) and any photographer/videographer. The numbers DO NOT include the Registrars.
Ceremony fees do not include the £45 non-refundable booking fee or £11 certificate fee
We offer Register Office ceremonies in an office for just the couple and two witnesses only. These are available Monday - Thursday at 09:30,10:00 and 10:30am only. If you wish to have just the legal ceremony here and an alternative larger ceremony elswhere, we can supply independant celebrants to contuct your ceremony. Please contact the office for more information.
Here is our Ceremony Guide to having a ceremony in Bath and North East Somerset.
Approved Premises Ceremony fees
1st April 2021 - 31st March 2022
| Monday - Thursday | Friday - Saturday | Sunday, Bank Holidays and ceremonies after 5pm |
| £450 | £480 | £495 |
Ceremony fees do not include the £45 non-refundable booking fee or £11 certificate fee
Approved Premises in Bath and North East Somerset
Below is a list of our licenced venues within Bath and North East Somerset. Five-star treatment, quirky and unusual venues, relaxed country retreats and vintage elegance are all abundant in the Bath and North East Somerset area. No matter what your dream of a perfect day is, it is sure to come true here.....in Bath.
| Venue | Address | Contact Telephone Number |
| THE AMERICAN MUSEUM IN BRITAN | Claverton Manor, Claverton, Bath, BA2 7BD | 01225 460503 |
| ASSEMBLY ROOMS | Bennett Street, Bath, BA1 2QH | 01225 477782 |
| BAILBROOK HOUSE | Eveleigh Avenue, London Road West, Bath, BA1 7JD | 01225 855100 |
| BATH PAVILION | North Parade Road, Bath, BA2 4EU | 01225 486902 |
| THE BATH PRIORY HOTEL | Weston Road, Bath, BA1 2XT | 01225 331922 |
| BATH RACECOURSE | Lansdown, Bath, BA1 9BU | 01225 424609 |
| BATH SPA HOTEL | Sydney Road, Bath, BA2 6JF | 01225 444424 |
| BECKFORD'S TOWER | Lansdown Road, Bath BA1 9BH | 01225 460705 |
| CAMELEY LODGE | Cameley, Temple Cloud, Bristol, BS39 5AH | 01761 452790 |
| COMBE GROVE MANOR HOTEL | Brassknocker Hill, Monken Combe, Bath, BA2 7HS | 01225 834644 |
| FOLLY FARM | Stowey, Pensford, Bristol, BS39 4DW | 01275 331580 |
| GUILDHALL | High Street, Bath, BA1 5AW | 01225 477442 |
| HOMEWOOD HOTEL | Abbey Lane, Freshford, Bath, BA3 6BB | 01225 723731 |
| THE HOLBURNE MUSEUM | Great Pulteney Street, Bath, BA2 4DB | 01225 388 569 |
| LANSDOWN GROVE HOTEL | Lansdown Road, Bath, BA1 5EH | 01225 483888 |
| THE LITTLE THEATRE CINEMA | St Michael's Place, Bath, BA1 1SF | 01225 330803 |
| THE LAKE VENUE | Woodford Lane, Chew Stoke, BS40 8XR | 01761 463695 |
| THE OLD MILL HOTEL | Tollbridge Road, Bath, BA1 7DE | 01225 962230 |
| No 1 ROYAL CRESCENT | 1 Royal Crescent, Bath, BA1 2LR | 01225 428126 |
| THE OLD MANOR HOUSE HOTEL | 5 Bristol Road, Keynsham, Bristol, BS31 2BA | 0117 986 3107 |
| THE RIVERSIDE INN | The shallows, Saltford, Bristol, BS31 3EZ | 01225 873 600 |
| PARADE GARDENS | Grand Parade, Bath, BA2 4DF | 01225 394041 |
| PRISTON MILL | Priston, Near Bath, BA2 9EQ | 01225 423 894 |
| ROMAN BATHS AND PUMP ROOM | Stall Street, Bath, BA1 1LZ | 01225 477782 |
| THE ROYAL CRESCENT HOTEL | Royal Crescent, Bath, BA1 2LS | 01225 823333 |
| ROYAL VICTORIA PARK | Royal Victoria Park Nursery, Bath, BA1 2LZ | 01225 395014 |
| VICTORIA ART GALLERY | Bridge Street, Bath, BA1 4AT | 01225 477782 |
What to do next?
To book or talk to a member of the Registration Service about holding a ceremony at the Register Office or at one of our Approved Premises within Bath and North East Somerset district, please contact the office.
If you manage/own a venue you feel would be a great Approved Premises for the celebrations of marriages and civil partnerships then please see below for more information.
Would you like to apply for a licence and join our list of approved venues for marriages and civil partnerships?
Do you have a venue that would be suitable for such ceremonies?
Is your venue secular in nature, of a permanent structure and regularly available to the public for celebratory ceremonies?
If you would like to find out more about your venue becoming an approved premise, then please use the links below