Rye Town Hall


A photo of a ceremony room at Rye Town Hall, featuring rows of red chairs facing a table with a red cloth. The room has light walls, dark wood trim, and several framed plaques on the walls. A chandelier hangs from the ceiling.
A low-angle shot of the brick facade of Rye Town Hall under a blue sky with some clouds. The building has arched windows and a British flag flies on top.
A small seating area in a large, historic room, with red chairs arranged in a semi-circle around a small red-draped table. The room has grey walls with name plaques and a fireplace to the left.
A long shot of a fireplace mantel topped with a variety of colorful flowers in small glass bottles and vases. A large, ornate grandfather clock is mounted on the wall above the mantel, with wooden plaques featuring lists of names to its left and right.
A wide shot of a historic room with rows of bright red chairs set up for a ceremony. The walls are grey with dark framed portraits and plaques listing names. A fireplace with flowers sits under a large clock on the left.
A long room set up with two rows of bright red chairs facing a raised platform with a table covered in a red tablecloth. The walls are grey with black plaques of golden names. A fireplace with a clock above it is on the right.

A historic setting in the heart of Rye, the elegant, Georgian Town Hall is a unique venue for your marriage ceremony. It is also located within walking distance of a variety of reception venues. The Buttermarket area offers a beautiful backdrop for photographs to remember your day. In addition to this beautiful venue, Rye Town Council is pleased to offer you the services of the Town Crier. They will greet your guests on arrival and announce you at the start of the ceremony. Afterwards, from the steps of the Town Hall, they will deliver a traditional wedding 'cry' to your gathered guests, proclaiming your marriage to the town.

We accommodate ceremonies of every size, from a maximum of 75 guests down to none! For smaller ceremonies (up to 20 guests) we have the option of a more intimate setting around the Chamber’s marble fireplace. For couples wanting to marry somewhere special, but without any guests present, we are also usually able to provide witnesses if required.

Please note that the main chamber, where ceremonies take place, is on the first floor accessed via stairs. Wheelchair access is limited – please contact us for more information.

Additional information 

Location:

  • Town

Venue Type:

  • Town Hall

Maximum capacity:

  • 75 guests

Facilities:

  • Ceremony Only
  • Town crier
Ceremonies In East Sussex

Address

Market Street
Rye
TN31 7LA

Contact us

Online

Rye Town Hall

By phone

☎️

01797 223902

By email

townhall@ryetowncouncil.gov.uk