To hold civil ceremonies in England or Wales, the premises must be approved by the local authority. You must be the proprietor or a trustee of the premises to apply for a licence to hold civil ceremonies.
Before making your application, read the following information:
- Registrar General's guidance for the approval of premises as venues for civil marriages and civil partnerships
- Terms and conditions for granting a venue license for civil ceremonies
Fees
| Licensing venues | Fee from 1 April 2026 to 31 March 2027 |
|---|---|
| New application (valid for 3 years) | £2,850 |
| Renewal application (valid for 3 years) | £2,450 |
How to apply
Make an enquiry to let us know you would like to apply to license a venue for marriage and civil partnership.
Timescales
Once we have your application and fee, we will respond to you within 28 working days. We will arrange to carry out an inspection of the premises.
The whole process takes between 6 and 8 weeks.
Public notices
Under the Marriages and Civil Partnerships (Approved Premises) Regulations 2005, Bracknell Forest Council is required to publicise all pending applications for Approved Venue Status on behalf of the Registrar General's Office.
The public notice consultation runs for 21 days from the date of the notice.
Current applications
| Venue name | Venue address | Date published | Last day for objections |
|---|---|---|---|
| Coppid Beech Hotel | John Nike Way, Bracknell RG12 8TF | Monday 21 September 2026 | Sunday 11 October 2026 |
| South Hill Park | Ringmead, Bracknell RG12 7PA | Friday 10 October 2026 | Sunday 1 November 2026 |
Viewing applications
Copies of applications can be inspected between 9:30am and 4:30pm from Monday to Friday, or at other times by prior arrangement, at Time Square.
Email registrars.account@bracknell-forest.gov.uk for more information.
Raising an objection
Members of the public wishing to object to an application should submit the reasons for their objection in writing to:
Proper Officer for the Bracknell Forest Registration Service
Time Square
Market Street
Bracknell
RG12 1JD
This must be within 21 days from the date of the notice.
At the end of the 21 days the notice will be removed. It will no longer be subject to public objection for the purposes of an application.