Description
If you’re planning a wedding near Derbyshire or South Yorkshire, Eckington Civic Centre offers a stylish and flexible venue that’s perfect for your big day. Recently renovated and licensed for civil ceremonies, this venue combines elegance with affordability. You can host both your ceremony and reception here, making the day smooth and convenient for you and your guests.
Spaces and Guest Capacity
Eckington Civic Centre has two adaptable rooms designed to fit weddings of different sizes and styles:
- The Derbyshire Room: This spacious room is ideal for your main reception. It can accommodate up to 120 guests seated at round tables or 180 guests with long tables. Plus, it features a large stage—perfect if you want a live band or DJ to keep the party going.
- The Bluebell Suite: Bright and intimate, this room is great for your civil ceremony or smaller gatherings. It comfortably seats up to 80 guests. You can also use it to set up a buffet while the Derbyshire Room is arranged for a sit-down meal.
Amenities and Services to Make Your Day Special
The experienced team at Eckington Civic Centre is dedicated to helping you plan a seamless wedding. From your first booking to the final dance, a manager will be your main point of contact, ensuring everything runs smoothly. Here’s what the venue offers:
- Catering: Choose from a variety of in-house catering options, whether you prefer a relaxed buffet or a formal sit-down dinner.
- Bar Facilities: A fully licensed and staffed bar is available next to both the Derbyshire Room and Bluebell Suite, keeping your guests refreshed throughout the day.
- Entertainment: The Derbyshire Room’s large stage comes with a Bluetooth-enabled sound system, making it easy to play your favorite music or host live performances.
- Decorations: The venue offers a selection of decorations to enhance your ceremony and reception, and you’re welcome to bring in your own suppliers to personalize the space.
- Photo Opportunities: Just a minute away, the stunning Renishaw Hall Gardens provide a beautiful backdrop for your wedding photos (please note additional fees may apply).
- Parking: Free parking is available on-site for you and your guests, adding to the convenience of the venue.
Experience
Overview of Eckington Civic Centre
Pricing for Eckington Civic Centre
Reviews (7)
- LLucy16/07/202510/1010/10Absolutely amazing staff and venue, had our wedding this past Friday and couldn't be more happy with how it turned out! The day ran so smooth from start to finish! All the staff were lovely and easy to talk to! And almost all my guest said how lovely it was decorated and how nice the food was! 10/10 would recommend booking your event here!Absolutely amazing staff and venue, had our wedding this past Friday and couldn't be more happy with how it turned out! The day ran so smooth from start to finish! All the staff were lovely and easy to talk to! And almost all my guest said how lovely it was decorated and how nice the food was! 10/10 would recommend booking your event here!
- AAmanda16/07/2025Absolutely Fantastic Day!Absolutely Fantastic Day!Absolutely fantastic! Eckington Civic Centre hosted my daughter and now son in laws wedding on Friday 06/06/25, the rooms were stunning and the food was out of this world, if anyone is looking for somewhere to have their wedding, I highly recommend here! You will not be disappointed! Many thanks to all the staff and management that work there for giving my daughter and son in law a day to remember.Absolutely fantastic! Eckington Civic Centre hosted my daughter and now son in laws wedding on Friday 06/06/25, the rooms were stunning and the food was out of this world, if anyone is looking for somewhere to have their wedding, I highly recommend here! You will not be disappointed! Many thanks to all the staff and management that work there for giving my daughter and son in law a day to remember.
- SSasha28/01/2025Happy coupleHappy coupleI’m not quite sure where to start when writing this review! Rosanna couldn’t have done anymore for us. Our wedding day was perfect and smooth from the day before, the day after and 100% the big day! It was so unbelievably magical. The rooms look incredible, the food was perfect and even three months later we still have people telling us how lovely the food was as well as the rest of it. I’m not quite sure where to start when writing this review! Rosanna couldn’t have done anymore for us. Our wedding day was perfect and smooth from the day before, the day after and 100% the big day! It was so unbelievably magical. The rooms look incredible, the food was perfect and even three months later we still have people telling us how lovely the food was as well as the rest of it.
- KKristina28/01/2025Happy wedding guest. Happy wedding guest.Brilliant for weddings! Brilliant for weddings!
- KKeeley28/01/2025Event decoratorEvent decoratorButterfly Balloons did a big display here today for an 80th birthday party, perfect function room, with separated area for the buffet as well. I would definitely recommend this venue. Butterfly Balloons did a big display here today for an 80th birthday party, perfect function room, with separated area for the buffet as well. I would definitely recommend this venue.
- GGoogle review28/01/2025Birthday celebrationBirthday celebrationAttended a 60th birthday party at the Civic and visited for the first time. Excellent disabled access, brilliant room, well set out. Very much enjoyed it.Attended a 60th birthday party at the Civic and visited for the first time. Excellent disabled access, brilliant room, well set out. Very much enjoyed it.
- GGoogle review28/01/2025Prom celebrationProm celebrationWe did our end of Year 6 prom on Friday 5th of July. It was an awesome experience from start to finish, the whole team from the office guys during booking and event inception to the event delivery staff on the night, it has been great. The room and decor is multi functional and was perfect for our needs. Thank you all for your help and adviceWe did our end of Year 6 prom on Friday 5th of July. It was an awesome experience from start to finish, the whole team from the office guys during booking and event inception to the event delivery staff on the night, it has been great. The room and decor is multi functional and was perfect for our needs. Thank you all for your help and advice
Location & Contact Details for Eckington Civic Centre
What wedding spaces are available at Eckington Civic Centre?
Eckington Civic Centre offers two adaptable rooms for weddings:
- The Derbyshire Room: Spacious main reception hall seating up to 120 guests at round tables or 180 at long tables, with a large stage for live music or DJ.
- The Bluebell Suite: Bright and intimate room ideal for civil ceremonies or smaller gatherings, comfortably seating up to 80 guests. It can also be used for buffet setup.
Is Eckington Civic Centre licensed for civil wedding ceremonies?
Yes, Eckington Civic Centre is licensed to host civil wedding ceremonies, making it convenient to hold both your ceremony and reception at the same location.
What catering options does Eckington Civic Centre provide for weddings?
The venue offers a variety of in-house catering options to suit your preferences, ranging from relaxed buffets to formal sit-down dinners, tailored to make your wedding meal special.
Are there bar facilities available during the wedding at Eckington Civic Centre?
Yes, there are fully licensed and staffed bars next to both the Derbyshire Room and the Bluebell Suite, ensuring your guests have access to refreshments throughout your event.
Does Eckington Civic Centre provide entertainment equipment for weddings?
The Derbyshire Room features a large stage equipped with a Bluetooth-enabled sound system, perfect for playing your favorite music or hosting live band performances during your reception.
Can I decorate the wedding venue as I wish at Eckington Civic Centre?
The venue offers a selection of decorations to enhance your ceremony and reception. Additionally, you are welcome to bring in your own suppliers to personalize the space to your taste.
Are there beautiful outdoor locations near Eckington Civic Centre for wedding photographs?
Yes, the stunning Renishaw Hall Gardens are located just a minute away from the venue, providing a picturesque backdrop for your wedding photos. Please note that additional fees may apply for photography access.
Is parking available for guests at Eckington Civic Centre weddings?
Free on-site parking is available for you and your guests, adding convenience to your wedding day by ensuring easy access to the venue.
How does Eckington Civic Centre support the wedding planning process?
An experienced manager will be assigned as your main point of contact from your first booking through to the end of your wedding day, helping to ensure a smooth and seamless experience.
What is the guest capacity of the Derbyshire Room and Bluebell Suite?
The Derbyshire Room accommodates up to 120 guests seated at round tables or 180 guests with long tables, ideal for the main reception. The Bluebell Suite comfortably seats up to 80 guests, perfect for ceremonies or smaller events.
