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.
Here is our Ceremony Guide to having a ceremony in Bath and North East Somerset.
Approved Premises Ceremony fees
1st April 2020 - 31st March 2021
| Monday - Thursday | Friday - Saturday | Sunday, Bank Holidays and ceremonies after 5pm |
| £440 | £470 | £490 |
Ceremony fees do not include the £45 non-refundable booking fee or £11 certificate fee
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 |
| MACDONALD BATH SPA HOTEL | Sydney Road, Bath, BA2 6JF | 01225 444424 |
| BECKFORD'S TOWER | Lansdown Road, Bath BA1 9BH | 01225 460705 |
| THE BOATHOUSE | Newbridge Road, Bath BA1 3NB | 01225 482584 |
| 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 LITTLE THEATRE CINEMA | St Michael's Place, Bath, BA1 1SF | 01225 330803 |
| 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 |
| 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
To see which venues are currently serving their period of public notice see below
Approved Premises applications pending
APPLICATION OF PREMISES AS VENUE FOR MARRIAGES UNDER SECTION 26(1)(bb) OF THE MARRIAGE ACT 1949 AND CIVIL PARTNERSHIPS UNDER SECTION 6(3A)(a) OF THE CIVIL PARTNERSHIP ACT 2004
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN in pursuance of Section 4(1) of the Regulations that an application has been received for the following premises to be licenced for the solemnisation of Marriages and Civil Partnerships
Premise: Priston Mill, Priston, Bath, BA2 9EQ
Applicant: Priston Mill Ltd.
The application and accompanying plans can be inspected at the Register Office in the Guildhall, High Street, Bath during normal working hours (08:30-17:00hrs Monday to Thursday and 08:30-16:30hrs Friday). Any person may give notice in writing to the office specified below of an objection to the grant of approval, with reasons for the objection, within twenty-one days from the date on which this public notice has been published.
Michael Hewitt, Proper Officer for Registration
The Register Office, The Guildhall, High Street, Bath, BA1 5AW
DATE: 18/02/2021
APPLICATION OF PREMISES AS VENUE FOR MARRIAGES UNDER SECTION 26(1)(bb) OF THE MARRIAGE ACT 1949 AND CIVIL PARTNERSHIPS UNDER SECTION 6(3A)(a) OF THE CIVIL PARTNERSHIP ACT 2004
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN in pursuance of Section 4(1) of the Regulations that an application has been received for the following premises to be licenced for the solemnisation of Marriages and Civil Partnerships
Premise: Bailbrook House Hotel, Eveleigh Avenue, London Road West, Bath, BA1 7JD
Applicant: Hand Picked Hotels
The application and accompanying plans can be inspected at the Register Office in the Guildhall, High Street, Bath during normal working hours (08:30-17:00hrs Monday to Thursday and 08:30-16:30hrs Friday). Any person may give notice in writing to the office specified below of an objection to the grant of approval, with reasons for the objection, within twenty-one days from the date on which this public notice has been published.
Michael Hewitt, Proper Officer for Registration
The Register Office, The Guildhall, High Street, Bath, BA1 5AW
DATE: 01/03/2021
APPLICATION OF PREMISES AS VENUE FOR MARRIAGES UNDER SECTION 26(1)(bb) OF THE MARRIAGE ACT 1949 AND CIVIL PARTNERSHIPS UNDER SECTION 6(3A)(a) OF THE CIVIL PARTNERSHIP ACT 2004
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN in pursuance of Section 4(1) of the Regulations that an application has been received for the following premises to be licenced for the solemnisation of Marriages and Civil Partnerships
Premise: The Holburne Museum, Great Pulteney Street, Bath, BA2 4DB
Applicant: Dr C Stephens, The Holburne Museum
The application and accompanying plans can be inspected at the Register Office in the Guildhall, High Street, Bath during normal working hours (08:30-17:00hrs Monday to Thursday and 08:30-16:30hrs Friday). Any person may give notice in writing to the office specified below of an objection to the grant of approval, with reasons for the objection, within twenty-one days from the date on which this public notice has been published.
Michael Hewitt, Proper Officer for Registration
The Register Office, The Guildhall, High Street, Bath, BA1 5AW
DATE: 01/03/2021
APPLICATION OF PREMISES AS VENUE FOR MARRIAGES UNDER SECTION 26(1)(bb) OF THE MARRIAGE ACT 1949 AND CIVIL PARTNERSHIPS UNDER SECTION 6(3A)(a) OF THE CIVIL PARTNERSHIP ACT 2004
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN in pursuance of Section 4(1) of the Regulations that an application has been received for the following premises to be licenced for the solemnisation of Marriages and Civil Partnerships
Premise: Parade Gardens, Grand Parade, Bath, BA2 4DF
Applicant: S Shore, Royal Victoria Park Nursery, Parks & Green Spaces
The application and accompanying plans can be inspected at the Register Office in the Guildhall, High Street, Bath during normal working hours (08:30-17:00hrs Monday to Thursday and 08:30-16:30hrs Friday). Any person may give notice in writing to the office specified below of an objection to the grant of approval, with reasons for the objection, within twenty-one days from the date on which this public notice has been published.
Michael Hewitt, Proper Officer for Registration
The Register Office, The Guildhall, High Street, Bath, BA1 5AW
DATE: 01/03/2021
APPLICATION OF PREMISES AS VENUE FOR MARRIAGES UNDER SECTION 26(1)(bb) OF THE MARRIAGE ACT 1949 AND CIVIL PARTNERSHIPS UNDER SECTION 6(3A)(a) OF THE CIVIL PARTNERSHIP ACT 2004
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN in pursuance of Section 4(1) of the Regulations that an application has been received for the following premises to be licenced for the solemnisation of Marriages and Civil Partnerships
Premise: The Riverside Inn, The Shallows, Saltford, Bristol, BS31 3EZ
Applicant: H-J Woonton, The Riverside Inn
The application and accompanying plans can be inspected at the Register Office in the Guildhall, High Street, Bath during normal working hours (08:30-17:00hrs Monday to Thursday and 08:30-16:30hrs Friday). Any person may give notice in writing to the office specified below of an objection to the grant of approval, with reasons for the objection, within twenty-one days from the date on which this public notice has been published.
Michael Hewitt, Proper Officer for Registration
The Register Office, The Guildhall, High Street, Bath, BA1 5AW
DATE: 01/03/2021