The Pickwick Room - Ipswich Town Hall

Bride and groom twirling while kissing in front of the staircase in Ipswich Town Hall
Courtesy of Gant Photography. Location: Ipswich Town Hall

Celebrate Your Love in the Heart of Ipswich

Nestled within Ipswich’s iconic Town Hall, the Pickwick Room offers a refined and romantic setting for your wedding ceremony. With its graceful architecture, sweeping staircase, and timeless charm, it’s a picture-perfect backdrop for your special day.

Couples adore the historic elegance and the flexibility to choose between a Traditional or Enhanced ceremony — each designed to reflect your unique love story.

Located in the vibrant centre of Suffolk’s county town, you’ll find a wealth of nearby restaurants and venues to continue your celebrations in style.

Ipswich is easily accessible, with excellent transport links to Cambridge, London, and the North, plus convenient access to Stansted Airport for guests travelling from afar.

Groom lifting smiling bride Ipswich Town Hall
Courtesy of Gant Photography
Wedding ceremony at the Pickwick Room at Ipswich Town Hall. Bride and Groom with Suffolk Registrars Celebrant in front of mirror and table
Courtesy of Gant Photography

  • Capacity: Up to 36 guests + couple 

Please be aware that professional photographers/videographers, children and babes-in-arms count towards the guest numbers.

  • Availability: Monday to Saturday. Saturday afternoon Enhanced ceremonies only.
  • Accessible
  • Assistance dogs only
  • Room hire included
  • No parking directly at venue
  • The Town Hall is available for separate hire for receptions

Fees for weddings and civil partnerships

 

1 April 25 to

31 March 26

 

 

1 April 26 to

31 March 27

 

 

Traditional ceremony

£400 Monday - Friday

£420 Saturday morning

£410 Monday - Friday

£430 Saturday morning

Enhanced ceremony £560 £576
Room hire Included Included
Notice of marriage £42 per person (relevant nationals) £42 per person (relevant nationals)

Marriage / civil partnership certificate

£12.50 per certificate £12.50 per certificate