Town Hall hire charges
2025
| Venue | Session Standard Rate | All-day Standard Rate |
| Guildhall | £ 127 | £ 254 |
| Council Chamber | £ 81 | £ 162 |
| Mayor’s Parlour | £ 49 | £ 98 |
Explanatory note: one session is one of the following:
- 8.00 am to 12.00 pm (4 hours)
- 1.00 pm to 5.00 pm (4 hours)
- 6.00 pm to 10.00 pm (4 hours)
- All day session 8.00 am – 5.00 pm (9 hours)
The following discounts apply to the above session rates; only one discount is permitted per booking. Sessions may be charged per hour, with a minimum of a 2hr charge.
- Shaftesbury based registered charities and Shaftesbury non-profit making, community based organisations – 50% discount.
- National registered charities – 25% discount.
- Regular users (minimum of 10 pre-booked sessions) – 10% discount.
Discounts 1 and 2 are not applicable to any event where individuals benefit from the sale of any item.
Additional charges: Caretaking service £ 30
Weddings
Use of the Council Chamber and Mayors Parlour (2hrs) to hold a Civil Ceremony including set up, chair covers & sashes.
| Up to 5 Guests | £ 250 |
| 6 – 20 Guests | £ 300 |
| 21 – 40 Guests | £ 350 |
| 41 – 60 Guests | £ 400 |
Hall Hire Documents
Town Hall Booking Application Form (word)
Hall Terms and Conditions and Fire Regulations (word)
Land Hire Documents
Booking form for Events (word)