Taunton Register Office – In Pictures

Taunton Register Office, at the Old Municipal Buildings on Corporation Street is definitely one of the more beautiful register offices in the country. Our Grade II listed home dates from 1522, and is bursting with period features such as oak beams and stained glass windows. The foyer area has a beautiful tiled floor leading to a curved oak staircase, perfect for photos. We are so proud to be able to offer couples ceremonies in a truly historic setting for register office prices – check our Costs page for current details. In the heart of the Taunton’s cultural quarter, it’s ideal for moving on to a reception at one of our lovely neighbouring restaurants or pubs. Local photographers often make the most of the Somerset Museum and Castle Hotel grounds for stunning shoots, or taking a short walk up to Vivary Park to capture those special first married moments.

– use this entrance for notice appointments and 2+2 ceremonies.

– use this entrance for ceremonies in the Tudor Hall or Vivary Room

The Tudor Hall

Our largest room, The Tudor Hall, can host parties of up to 100. Lined with oil portraits below the gothic vaulted ceiling, it has the traditional feel of a church – or perhaps a hint of Hogwarts! Comfortable seating lines the red carpeted aisle, with ancient wooden arched doors leading out on to the terraced walkway for the couple to make their exit ready to greet friends and family, and pose for photos. It’s ideal for larger wedding parties, but, as we’ve discovered during the pandemic, it’s still wonderful for smaller gatherings too. The Tudor Hall is available right through the week from Monday to Saturday, and the the fee includes the room, the registrars and a copy of your certificate.

The Vivary Room

Upstairs is our smaller ceremony suite, the Vivary Room. It’s got that real wow factor, with oodles of period charm. Parties of up to 40 are seated at oak council tables or rows of seats at the rear of the room, with the couple walking up the aisle between them. Perfect for more intimate ceremonies, it’s one of our most popular rooms and is available on Fridays and Saturdays throughout the year. There is a lift available for disabled access to the first floor.

The Somerset Room

Simple ceremonies for just the couple and their two witnesses take place in the Somerset Room. This is a working office used for ceremonies as well as notice of marriage and other appointments, but is still within the Tudor building. This allows our couples to take advantage of the historic exterior and beautiful nearby locations for photo opportunities, often before heading off for a celebration lunch at one of the nearby restaurants. The “2+2” ceremony costs just £57 and is available Monday to Friday.

Find Out More About Our Ceremonies

Read more about what you can include in ceremonies in the Marriages & Partnerships page or in the Ceremony Guidance download available on the More Information page. If you know you’d like to book, just fill in the booking form via our Contact page and let us know which room you’d like. For more specific information about how your ceremony will run on the day, see the Register Office Venues page. This includes details like when to arrive, disabled facilities, local parking etc for each of our own venues.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

wedding photography by Who Is Benjamin