Approved Venues For Civil Marriages
South Tyneside Council has taken the opportunity presented by the Marriage Act 1994 to extend the choice of venues available for weddings in Council premises throughout the Borough. These are:
South Shields Town Hall and Civic Offices, Westoe Road
The South Shields Town Hall offers a choice of 4 rooms and is available for marriage ceremonies on Saturdays, Sundays and Bank Holidays.
The Reception Room provides the largest venue with seating for 145 guests.
The Ante Room to the Council Chambers can seat up to 50 guests.
Committee Room A and Committee Room C can seat 30 guests.
Jarrow Town Hall, Grange Road
The Jarrow Town Hall offers a venue in the Council Chamber with seating for up to 60 guests, and is available for marriage ceremonies on Saturdays, Sundays and Bank Holidays.
(South Shields and Jarrow Town Hall enquiries should be made to the Corporate Services Department at the Town Hall, South Shields, Tel: 0191 4247277)
Other Approved Venues for Marriages
Little Haven Hotel,
River Drive,
South Shields
Tel: 0191 425 1607
The Quality Friendly Hotel
Witney Way,
Boldon
Tel: 0191 519 1999
Booking a venue
If you wish to marry at any of the venues listed on this page, additional fees will be payable for the attendance of the Superintendent Registrar and Registrar, and for the hire and use of the premises.
The four Approved Venues in South Tyneside provide a range of accommodation for your wedding party and more opportunities to make your wedding day special. The weddings at Approved Venues follow a similar procedure to those in the Register Office, but there is more scope for enhancements to your ceremony.
Civic Suite Bookings
To make an enquiry about booking one of the Civic Suites in either Jarrow Town Hall or South Shields Town Hall, please telephone Janice Porter or Sue Stoker on 0191 424 7277 to discuss arrangements.