Ceremonies in City Hall

Located in the heart of Sunderland city centre, this award-winning building has a variety of different spaces to cater for ceremonies of all sizes and budgets.

Whether you want your ceremony to be small and intimate, or you have your heart set on the Mayor's Parlour with its roof top terrace, we are here to make it happen.

Located close to all main forms of transport and with an array of high-quality hotels, restaurants and car parks on the doorstep, City Hall offers everything you need for your special day.

View the Ceremonies in City Hall brochure here

Ceremony rooms

Say "I Do" in one of our four stunning ceremonial rooms. Find out more by clicking on each of our rooms below, or take a virtual tour to see the unique ceremony venue that is City Hall.

Book a ceremony

We recommend you book early to ensure that a Registrar is available on your chosen date.

Please be sure to read our ceremony booking terms and conditions for rescheduling and cancellations.

Enquire about a ceremony here

If you need to change your booking, please contact Life, family and learning.

Fees

All ceremonies excluding those in the statutory Register Office, will require you to pay a non-refundable deposit. Any subsequent changes to bookings will incur an additional administration fee. All ceremony fees can be viewed here.

Testimonials

View what other couples have said about their ceremonies in City Hall here.

Frequently asked questions

We understand the importance of your special day and that you will probably have some questions. Please have a look at our most frequently asked questions page where we have provided specific information.

How to find us

City Hall
Plater Way
Sunderland
SR1 3AA

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You can find more transport information about how to get to City Hall here.

Follow @ceremoniesinsunderland on Instagram for updates on events and the beautiful ceremonies we host.

Ceremonies in City Hall