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Somerset House

Introduction

Calderdale Council is pleased to offer facilities for ceremonies in the stunning Grand Salon of Somerset House, a model of Georgian elegance, with its resplendent plasterwork by the Italian master craftsman Giuseppe Cortese.

Somerset House, Halifax is licensed for Civil Weddings and Civil Partnership Formations and can also be used as a venue for Renewal of Vows and Child Naming Ceremonies.

The Ceremony Suite is on the first floor, accessible by a polished granite staircase or by lift. The Grand Salon can accommodate up to 60 guests and the cloakrooms include access for wheelchair users and baby change facilities.

There is a separate door into the Grand Salon for any bride, groom or civil partner who wishes to make an entrance and be escorted into the room.

Fees

The current fees for ceremonies at Somerset House can be found under Certificate and ceremony fees.

How to book a ceremony

Bookings can be taken up to a maximum of 12 months in advance. To make a provisional booking, or if you have any questions, please contact:

• Name
• Calderdale Register Office
• Address
• Spring Hall, Huddersfield Road
  Halifax HX3 0AQ
• E-mail
• register.office@calderdale.gov.uk
• Telephone
• 01422 288080.

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