The Town Hall with its magnificent surroundings is available for hire. It has large and small kitchens, a bar, large and small halls all with good disabled access and facilities. The Town Hall has a car park next door (pay and display 9am to 6pm other times free). Free WIFI is available.
For availability please contact the Town Council Reception (found in the Glastonbury Information Centre) on 01458 831769 (9am to 4pm Mon -Fri) or email office@glastonbury.gov.uk.
Glastonbury Town Hall is licensed for civil wedding ceremonies and offers a choice of four rooms, the Main Hall, the Small Hall, the Council Chamber and the Mayor’s Parlour. With catering facilities on hand and a bar buffet area, the Town Hall offers the convenience of holding both ceremony and reception under one roof. Our staff are committed to creating a warm, friendly atmosphere for your special day. See below for more information.
We are happy to provide contact details of local catering and bar service suppliers, and professional musicians and live bands. The premises are available for music and dancing until 1.00am (12 midnight on Saturdays). A basic sound system and lighting are available but if you need specialist equipment there are hire firms based locally.
Prices quoted below are applicable from 1st April 2022. All prices are subject to VAT at 20% but shown excluding VAT
SESSIONS 9 am to 1 pm, 2 pm to 6 pm and 7 pm to 11 pm
Variations to session times may be negotiated with the Premises Manager and may involve additional hire charges. Extra hours will involve an additional charge.
Main Hall
The Main Hall is ideal for a dinner & dance and is an ideal venue for hosting your wedding reception or party. There is a stage for a live band and an immaculately polished sprung floor.
With its stage and sound system, it is also a suitable venue for a Concert or a Show. There is a back stage room for changing plus there are Bar and kitchen facilities available for refreshments. There is a stage on which tables and chairs can be placed for speakers. We can also provide microphones. There is access for wheelchairs and loop system for the hard of hearing.
Recommended capacity for various uses
1. The maximum capacity is 300 if all standing, with no tables or chairs in the room.
2. With perimeter tables and seats, plan for 200 maximum.
3. If seating is required for Conferences, Meetings, Films etc plan for 150 maximum.
4. If seating is required with reserved space for a dance area and buffet space (such as for Wedding Receptions and parties) we recommend you plan for 140 maximum (120 with round tables).
Main Hall
Minimum 4 Hour Booking, All Prices per an Hour and Subject to VAT.
Community Meeting
Monday to Friday £15.00 per hour
Corporate Meeting
Monday to Friday £30.00 per hour
Private Party, Reception or Event
Monday to Friday £60.00 per hour Saturday £90.00 per hour Sunday £120.00 per hour
Commercial Event
Monday to Friday £80.00 per hour Saturday £120.00 per hour Sunday £160.00 per hour
Small Hall
Minimum 4 Hour Booking, All Prices per an Hour and Subject to VAT.
Where seating is required in a conference style e.g. for meeting or civil weddings or partnerships, we recommend you plan for 50 maximum. The Small Hall is also suitable for exhibitions and smaller wedding party catering for up to 35 seated guests.
Community Meeting
Monday to Friday £10.00 per hour
Corporate Meeting
Monday to Friday £12.00 per hour
Private Party, Reception or Event
Monday to Friday £20.00 per hour Saturday £30.00 per hour Sunday £40.00 per hour
Commercial Event
Monday to Friday £35.00 per hour Saturday £38.00 per hour Sunday £70.00 per hour
Council Chamber
Minimum 4 Hour Booking, All Prices per an Hour and Subject to VAT.
The Council Chamber is suitable for meetings and smaller wedding ceremonies. The recommended maximum seating capacity is 55.
Community Meeting
Monday to Friday £12.00 per hour
Corporate Meeting
Monday to Friday £15.00 per hour
Private Party, Reception or Event
Monday to Friday £50.00 per hour Saturday £75.00 per hour Sunday £100.00 per hour
Commercial Event
Monday to Friday £70.00 per hour Saturday £105.00 per hour Sunday £140.00 per hour
Bar & Café Area
One Off Charge, Prices Subject to VAT.
If you are planning an event in the Main Hall and you wish also to hire the Bar area. If your event is selling alcohol you will need to provide a Personal Licence Holder for more information please contact the Town Hall on 01458 831769 or email office@glastonbury.gov.uk
Meeting or Free Talk
Monday to Friday £45.00 Saturday £68.00 Sunday £90.00
Private Party or Reception
Monday to Friday £70.00 Saturday £105.00 Sunday £140.00
Commercial Event
Monday to Friday £130.00 Saturday £195.00 Sunday £260.00
Alcohol Supplement
Monday to Friday £100.00 Saturday £150.00 Sunday £100.00
Commercial Kitchen
One Off Charge, Prices Subject to VAT.
Private Party or Reception
Monday to Friday £50.00 Saturday £75.00 Sunday £100.00
Commercial Event
Monday to Friday £70.00 Saturday £105.00 Sunday £140.00
Civil Weddings
One Off Charge, Prices Subject to VAT.
The Town Hall is a venue for Civil Weddings/Partnerships.
MONDAY TO SATURDAY
Civil Wedding in the Mayors Parlour: £125.00
Civil wedding in the Council Chamber : £175.00
Civil wedding in the Small Hall: £150.00
Civil wedding in the Main Hall: £200.00
SUNDAYS
Civil Wedding in the Mayors Parlour: £190.00
Civil wedding in the Council Chamber: £240.00
Civil wedding in the Small Hall: £215.00
Civil wedding in the Main Hall: £265.00
For further details please contact the Premises Manager by email office@glastonbury.gov.uk
or by telephone 01458 831769 between 9.00am and 4.00pm Monday to Friday
The prices shown above are for room hire only. You will need to contact the Registrar on 01823 282251 to arrange the ceremony.
Town Crier
David Greenway is the Town Crier for Glastonbury.
Should you wish the Town Crier to attend your event please contact the Town Council Reception on tel. no. 01458 831769 (9am to 4pm on weekdays) for further details or email office@glastonbury.gov.uk.
The Glastonbury Bagpiper
Craig McFarlane is the Bagpiper for Glastonbury.
Should you wish the Bagpiper to attend your event please contact the Town Council Reception on tel. no. 01458 831769 (9am to 4pm on weekdays) for further details or email office@glastonbury.gov.uk.