Civil Weddings

Civil Wedding and Partnership Ceremonies

The Pavilion Gardens holds a Civil Wedding License, which permits Civil Ceremonies to be performed at the Pavilion Gardens. There are 4 venues available on site, each offering its own distinctive style and atmosphere.

The Don Redfern Memorial Bandstand

Picture of the band stand

Set in the grounds of the Pavilion Gardens the Bandstand is the most recent addition to our Civil Wedding License, and the only one in the area. For couples who would like an alfresco style of service the bandstand can seat up to 55 guests.

The Conservatory

Originally built in 1871 is a leafy Tropicana where you can hold that intimate ceremony for over 60 guests.

Picture of the conservatory

The Fountain Restaurant

Originally called The Central Hall the Fountain Restaurant has a friendly and welcoming atmosphere and is suitable to hold ceremonies for up to 100 guests

Picture of the fountain restaurant

The Octagon

Was designed by Robert Rippon Duke (who also designed the dome on the Devonshire Hospital) and opened in 1876 as the Concert Hall. The Octagon is ideal for Grand Ceremonies and can comfortably seat over 300 guests

Complete details available in our Full Civil Wedding Package or
email: paviliongardens@highpeak.gov.uk