Ceremony in the Middlegate Room
Last updated 24 February 2025
Borough Hall lift repair
The lift to the Middlegate Room is currently out of order and awaiting repair. While the lift is not in use the Middlegate Room is accessed by stairs from the Borough Hall atrium. If the couple, or any of their guests, are unable to use the stairs the ceremony will take place in the Constable Room on the ground floor.
Borough Hall refurbishment
The Borough Hall is scheduled to close for a refurbishment programme. We are only able to accept bookings for dates up to 24 December 2025.
If you would like to make a booking for dates up to 24 December 2025 please complete our check availability form.
Hartlepool Register Office's main ceremony room is situated at the Borough Hall at the heart of the historic Headland.
Located on the first floor on the Borough Hall with large windows overlooking Hartlepool Bay the room has seating for 34 guests. There are several locations nearby which are perfect for photographs including the tea gardens to the front of the building, the Town Wall and beach.
The room is fully accessable via lift from the Borough Hall atrium. A car park is located nearby along with on street parking.
The Middlegate Room has seating for up to 34 adults / older children, there is no standing room. Babies and small children (up to the age of 3) can sit on their parent / guardian's lap and do not have to have a seat allocated to them.
A seating plan of the Middlegate Room can be viewed here
Middlegate Room viewings
The Middlegate Room can be viewed by appointment. Please contact the Borough Hall directly to arrange - 01429 266269
How do I make a booking?
If you would like to make a booking please contact us to check availability. We are only able to make bookings up to 24 December 2025.
How much does a ceremony cost?
Marriage and civil partnership fees
