Hastings Museum & Art Gallery


An exterior shot of the Hastings Museum and Art Gallery, a two-story red brick building with a distinctive architectural style featuring multiple large windows and a prominent arched entrance supported by columns. The building has a crenelated parapet along the roofline. In the foreground is a large tree casting dappled shade on the grassy lawn.
The image shows Durbar Hall at Hastings Museum. A grand room with dark wood panelling and carvings covering the walls and a large, ornate staircase on the left. The floor is polished wood. In the centre, there's a raised platform with a red curtain behind it. The ceiling is high and features decorative moulding, with a large skylight in the centre. Several ornate light fixtures hang from the ceiling. There are arched doorways and windows, some with stained glass.
The image shows a view of the Durbar Hall at Hastings Museum from a raised perspective. The room is richly decorated with dark carved wood panelling covering all the walls. The ceiling is high and white with intricate patterned moulding, and there's a large, dark-wood coffered skylight in the centre. In the background, there are three large arched windows with stained glass and window seats below them. Two ornate chandeliers hang from the ceiling.
The image shows a detailed view of a section of the Durbar Hall. The room is characterized by richly carved dark wood panelling that covers the entire wall. In the centre, there's an elaborate double door with intricate carvings. On either side of the central doorway, there are arched recesses, each containing a stained-glass window with geometric patterns that glow with light. Below each window, there's a long, cushioned bench in a light reddish-brown colour, integrated into the wooden structure.
The image shows a large, ornate room set up for a ceremony. The room features dark carved wood panelling on the walls and decorative ceilings. In the room are rows of white chairs with white fabric ties. On either side of the room, there are large arched windows filled amber stained glass, casting a warm glow. Along the walls beneath the windows, there are long, upholstered benches with patterned fabric. The floor is polished dark wood.
An opulent, richly decorated room at Hastings Museum. The room is dominated by dark, intricately carved panelling covering the walls and a grand staircase on the left. The ceiling is white with decorative plasterwork, and a central square opening reveals a dark, recessed area. Ornate chandeliers hang from the ceiling. On the right, an archway is draped with a vibrant red velvet curtain, and a smaller, arched window is covered with a decorative screen. The polished wooden floor reflects the warm lighting.

The magnificent Durbar Hall at Hastings Museum & Art Gallery is a unique venue for weddings and civil ceremonies.

Built in 1886 for the Indian & Colonial Exhibition, the Durbar Hall offers a unique venue for weddings, civil partnerships, naming ceremonies, commitment ceremonies or renewal of vows. This stunning hall comprises of two floors and a lantern roof. The stairway, with arched balcony from the upper floor, offers a dramatic entrance to the ground floor. Carved in teak and deodar cedar by two skilled workers from the Punjab accompanied by glowing stained-glass windows, the Durbar Hall creates an intimate and enchanting atmosphere for your special occasion.

Opportunities for photography in the grounds outside the museum are superb with lawns, flowerbeds and a stone loggia all providing an elegant backdrop.

We offer great value with two packages to suit your needs, and would be pleased to talk to you about your special day.

Additional Information

Location:

  • Coast

Venue Type:

  • Museum

Maximum capacity: 

  • 76

Facilities:

  • Ceremony only
  • Parking
Ceremonies In East Sussex

Address

John's Place
Bohemia Road
Hastings
TN34 1ET

Contact us

Online

Hastings Museum & Art Gallery

By phone

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01424 451052

By email

museum@hastings.gov.uk