Civil Ceremony Venues

The Registrar’s Office is located in the heart of the historic walled City, at the Guildhall.  Fashioned in a neo-gothic style, the Guildhall is one of the city’s most beautiful buildings and boasts stunning examples of stained glass windows. 

There are five rooms available for Ceremonies to accommodate your celebration.  We at the registrar’s office will be happy to help you with your arrangements to ensure that you have many happy memories to treasure.

  • The Registrar’s Office can accommodate the couple, two witnesses together with the officiating Registrar/ Deputy Registrar at no extra fee for accommodation.
  • The Whittaker Suite, which can cater for up to 50 guests, is an Oak Panelled Room, with leaded glass windows draped with warm burgundy curtains contrasting against a wooden floor. 
  • The Council Chamber can accommodate up to 80 guests in an elegant room overlooked by exquisite stained glass.
  • The Minor Hall holds up to 110 guests and is a lovely airy room surrounded by clear windows having spectacular views of the River Foyle.
  • For larger occasions, the Guildhall’s Main Hall is a stunning room that houses a beautiful pipe organ.  The room, with its striking stained glass windows encapsulates history and creates the perfect atmosphere for your special day. 

 
A list of room hire costs are available by clicking here.

 

Approved venues for hosting Civil Ceremonies

You may choose to have your Ceremony in one of the Approved Venues within the Council area.   These venues have been approved and issued with a Certificate of Approval by Derry City Council.

Initially you should contact the management of the chosen venue to make a provisional booking and then immediately contact the Registrar’s Office to check availability.  Please be aware that choice may be restricted at popular times.  Room hire is at the discretion of each venue.
 

Approved Venues for Civil Ceremonies

Beech Hill Country House Hotel, Ardmore.  Tel: 028 7134 9279/  www.beech-hill.com

Da Vinci’s Hotel Complex, Culmore Road.  Tel: 028 7127 9111/ www.davincishotel.com 

Everglades Hotel, Prehen  Tel: 028 7132 1066/ www.hastingshotels.com 

Glendarragh House, Letterkenny Rd.  Tel: 028 7136 7844/ www.glendarraghhouse.com 

Millennium Forum, 3 Newmarket Street - Telephone 028 71 264426
http://www.millenniumforum.co.uk/

Pitchers, Alder Road.  Tel: 028 7135 2222/ www.pitchers-restaurant.com 

The Belfray Country Inn, Glenshane Rd.  Tel: 028 7130 1480/ www.thebelfraycountryinn.co.uk

The City Hotel, Queen’s Quay.  Tel: 028 7136 5800/ www.cityhotelderry.com 

The Tower Hotel, Butcher Street.  Tel: 028 7137 1000/ www.towerhotelderry.com

The White Horse Hotel, Campsie.  Tel: 028 7186 0606/ www.whitehorsehotel.biz

The Waterfoot Hotel - Tel: 028 71 345 500

 

advice & information

quick links

Find the service you need below

Services
Go

E-zine

Register here for your monthly ezine and keep updated on Council projects and initiatives