Important information
Borough Hall lift repair
The lift to the Middlegate Room is currently out of order. Whilst repairs are ongoing, access is via stairs from the Borough Hall atrium.
If you or any of your 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 refurbishment. We are only accepting bookings for dates up to 24 December 2025.
Ceremony in the Middlegate Room
About the Middlegate Room
The Middlegate Room is Hartlepool register office’s main ceremony room, located on the first floor of the Borough Hall, at the heart of the historic Headland.
It features:
- large windows with views over Hartlepool Bay
- seating for up to 34 guests (no standing room)
- nearby photo locations: tea gardens, Town Wall, and the beach
- fully accessible via lift from the Borough Hall atrium (currently out of service)
Seating
- Babies and small children under the age of 3 may sit on a parent or guardian’s lap and do not need to have a seat allocated to them.
View the Middlegate Room seating plan
Viewings
You can view the Middlegate Room by appointment.
Please contact the Borough Hall directly on 01429 266269 to arrange a visit.
Middlegate Room
Constable Room
Ceremony in the Constable Room
The Constable Room is Hartlepool register office’s alternative ceremony space, located on the ground floor of the Borough Hall.
It is used when the Middlegate Room is inaccessible, such as during lift maintenance. The room is fully accessible via a ramp from the Borough Hall entrance.
Nearby parking is available, including a car park and on-street spaces.
About the Constable Room
- ground-floor location with step-free access
- seating for up to 34 adults or older children
- no standing room available
- babies and small children under the age of 3 may sit on a parent or guardian’s lap and do not require a seat
View the Constable Room seating plan
Viewings
You can view the Constable Room by appointment.
Please contact the Borough Hall directly on 01429 266269 to arrange a visit.