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The Guildhall Northampton

Northampton, Northamptonshire5.0 · 30 reviewsWebsite

The Guildhall truly is an elegant wedding venue in Northampton, Northamptonshire, and is considered their best-kept secret. This unique, historic wedding venue was built during the height of the Gothic revival in 1864 and is one of the finest examples of Victorian architecture in Northamptonshire. So, if you're looking for character and grandeur, look no further than The Guildhall. Facilities and

Venue type
Historic
Capacity
0–220 guests (220 seated)
Ceremony licence
Celebration only

About The Guildhall Northampton

The Guildhall truly is an elegant wedding venue in Northampton, Northamptonshire, and is considered their best-kept secret. This unique, historic wedding venue was built during the height of the Gothic revival in 1864 and is one of the finest examples of Victorian architecture in Northamptonshire. So, if you're looking for character and grandeur, look no further than The Guildhall. Facilities and Capacity The magnificent, original décor provides a stunning backdrop to your day. The Guildhall can host a plethora of occasions such as wedding ceremonies, civil partnerships, and receptions, and it has a number of distinctive rooms. This includes the courtyard and cloisters, which offer a delightful outdoor setting for summer evening parties. This venue could be the perfect location for your special day with its flexibility to provide an intimate ceremony for as few as four guests to a large celebration with 220. With this stunning property and an exceptional team of event coordinators, they will create a magical experience for you, your family, and friends. Services Offered The team at The Guildhall will take care of all the setup and clean-up of your event on the big day so that you can focus on celebrating with loved ones. Additionally, this venue offers catering services, including bar services and a variety of menus that you can customize to your personal preferences. You can choose between plated dinners or a buffet style. Tables, chairs, and linens are also available for every event, as well as a dance floor and DJ facilities. No matter what a couple's wedding vision is, The Guildhall is sure to deliver an unforgettable occasion.

Facilities, accommodation and access

  • Evening reception facilities
  • In-house catering
  • Car parking
  • Seated meal facilities
  • Dance floor
  • Entertainment licence
  • Corkage option
  • Live band facilities
  • Changing room for wedding guests
  • Exclusive use
  • Alcohol licence
  • Buffet meal facilities

The venue in photographs

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Finding us

The Guildhall Northampton, Northampton, Northamptonshire, NN1 1DE

Reviews

5.0 average from 30 reviews

Imported

We married in December 2024 in the Council Chamber at the Guildhall, we're both from Northampton and wanted to be married somewhere historical so this was perfect. There's a number of rooms to choose from based on number of guests or just your preference, however they are all beautifully…

Olivia · 2025-03-03

Imported

We had our wedding here in May in the council chamber upstairs. We were drawn to the venue due to the amazing architecture outside, and how different the rooms were to your typical wedding venues. We chose the council chamber as it was the right size for the number of guests we had, the staircase…

Lauren · 2023-09-18

Imported

We had a registration office wedding in the ceremony room and it exceeded all expectations! The registrars made it feel so relaxed and everyone had a good laugh when my husband answered too soon and she said it was great he was eager. The ro

Becky · 2022-11-30

Imported

Thank you for making our wedding da

Anon · 2018-04-19

Imported

Not only is this the best wedding Backdrop of any venue I've played in my band SoulMoFunk, but THE STAFF are absolutely GREAT. From opening the rear loading doors to the stage at lunchtime to leaving just after 1:30am, every member of staff I spoke with was just so HELPFUL & SO OBLIGING. If Bands…

Soulfunk · 2017-07-03

Imported

Huge thank you to the most wonderful staff at Northampton Guild

Nikki · 2017-07-03

Imported

The size of the venue meant we could have a civil ceremony with all of our guests (we didn't have evening guests). We didn't want a church wedding and the choice of nonreligious venues that are big enough for 120 people are few and far between. The building itself was also fabulous and made great…

Anonymous · 2015-01-08

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