Town Hall hire charges
April 2026 to March 2027
| Venue | Session Standard Rate | All-day Standard Rate | |
| Guild Hall | £ 131 | £ 262 | Enquire About the Guild Hall |
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
Please note that the council is investigating the possibility of refurbishing the Town Hall and therefore we are not taking bookings for weddings beyond the end of July 2027 until we are sure if/when this might happen.
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
Hall Terms and Conditions and Fire Regulations (word)
Land Hire Documents
Enquire about Land Hire at:
Barton Hill Recreation Ground | Castle Hill | Guild Hall Forecourt | Park Walk | St James Park