The Register Office
You may wish to hold an intimate ceremony in the Register Office on the second floor of the Civic Centre.
The Register Office holds a maximum of 4 people - the couple marrying or entering into a civil partnership and two witnesses.
Ceremonies can be booked in the Register Office:
- Monday to Friday
- Saturday mornings
To book a ceremony in the Register Office:
- phone 0191 2787878 (and ask for registrars)
- email us
The Leazes Room
The Leazes Room is on the second floor of the Civic Centre and is accessed via the building's Grand Entrance (the staircase with a red carpet).
The room holds a maximum of 50 people including:
- the couple marrying or entering into a civil partnership
- witnesses
- guests
- anyone working the ceremony such as musicians
The registrars are not included in this number.
Ceremonies can be booked in the Leazes Room:
To book a ceremony in the Leazes Room:
- phone 0191 2787878 (and ask for registrars)
- email us
Ceremony rooms
We have approved premises licences for the:
- Collingwood Suite
- Grand Entrance
- Banqueting Suite
- Pandon Room
For details: