It takes a building of some distinction to stand out in a city as rich in beautiful and interesting architecture as Nottingham, and the Council House, which stands proudly in the heart of the city centre, does not disappoint…

The Council House has been the setting for many splendid public occasions and is now available to hire for your special occasions.

Types of events that we accept:

• Corporate and private business dinners and lunches
• Awards evenings
• Seminars and conferences (see below)
• Trade displays and exhibitions (see below)
• Product launches (see below)
• Civil wedding ceremonies
• Commitment ceremonies
• Fashion shows
• Musical events
• Memorial receptions

We do not accept:

• Birthday parties where the emphasis is on drinking
• Wedding receptions
• Staff parties where the emphasis is on drinking
• Product launches and displays for alcoholic drinks
• Seminars and conferences by political groups or on subjects that may cause the Council embarrassment

There are two main rooms for hire:

The Ballroom

Located on the first floor this is the largest and most impressive room in the building and is similar in style to the ballroom at the Palace of Versaille. The columns surrounding the Ballroom are embellished with gilt and the highly decorated ceiling has Art Deco light fittings. It has an elegant parquet floor in walnut oak and ebonised pear wood. The room can be set up in a variety of ways dependant upon numbers. We also have staging available with a PA system and audio visual equipment.

Holds:  

• 200 theatre style
• Up to 200 for dinner:
• 20 oval tables with 10 chairs at each, max, with stage (but limited space) /without stage (200 people max)
• 15 oval tables with 10 chairs at each, max, with space for dance floor (150 people max)
• 200 for a reception/standing

The Dining Room

Also located on the first floor, next to the Ballroom, the Dining Room has Ancona walnut panelling with an Italian marble fireplace and is ideal for a smaller reception, or can be used as a pre drinks reception area before the start of an event in the Ballroom.

Holds:

• 80 theatre style without refreshments, 50 with refreshments
• 60 for dinner (6 oval tables max, 10 chairs at each, with very limited space)
• 100 for a reception/standing

We also have other rooms available for hire, but please note that these rooms are also used for meetings of the city council so availability is limited and we reserve the right to cancel the booking for the following rooms should they be required for council business. However, we will endeavour to try to move your meeting into one of the other rooms if they are available. If this is not feasible we will try to give you as much notice as possible and a full refund.

The Committee Room

Located on the second floor the Committee Room is the main room where most of the important decisions are made by the Executive Board and various committees. The main feature of this room is the horseshoe shaped walnut veneer table and a number of paintings of Nottingham by local artist Thomas Hammond.

Holds:

• 27 people around the table, extra seating available around the room
• Please note the table is horseshoe shaped and cannot be moved

The Tea Room

Located on the third floor the Tea Room is also used for committee meetings. The room has Ancona Walnut Panelling around the room and has an Italian marble fireplace. The room is also suitable for up to 30 people.

Holds:

• 25 people around the table, chairs available around the room.
• Please note the table is a large rectangular shape and cannot be moved

The Council Chamber

The Council Chamber has fixed seating and is where the 55 Councillors meet throughout the year. The seating is arranged in a semi-circle, so that no-one is more than 26 feet from the Lord Mayor’s chair. High above his dais is a panel bearing two Latin inscriptions. They proclaim: 'Laws are made for the welfare of the citizens and the city' and 'It is the highest justice to give each man his due'. This atmospheric room is suited to debating, presentations to smaller audiences, even for televisions dramas that require a courtroom setting!

Holds: 

• 77 people amphitheatre style, with additional seating in the public and press galleries.

We do not have parking facilities at the Council House, but car parks are located near by. Please click here to view a map of car parking within the city centre.

If you would like to enquire about booking any of these rooms, contact The Events Team on (0115) 9155012, 5155013, 9155129 or via email councilhouse.events@nottinghamcity.gov.uk