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Discover The Piece Hall: A Stunning Wedding Venue in West Yorkshire
If you’re dreaming of a wedding venue that combines history, elegance, and unique charm, The Piece Hall in Halifax is an exceptional choice. This Grade I listed Georgian building is the only remaining cloth hall in the UK, offering a breathtaking and unforgettable setting for your special day—whether you’re planning an intimate ceremony or a grand celebration.
A Venue Rich in History and Timeless Beauty
Say your vows surrounded by the grandeur of the 18th century. The Piece Hall’s neo-classical architecture features beautiful colonnaded galleries and a vast open-air courtyard spanning 66,000 sq ft. This space, reminiscent of a grand Italian piazza, provides a stunning backdrop for your wedding photos and creates a truly memorable atmosphere for you and your guests.
To make your day seamless, a dedicated function manager will guide you through every detail, ensuring your wedding runs smoothly from start to finish.
Flexible Spaces Tailored to Your Wedding Vision
Whether you’re hosting a cozy gathering or a lively reception, The Piece Hall offers versatile spaces designed to fit your needs:
- The Caygill Rooms: Located on the upper Colonnade level, this self-contained suite includes a private balcony with impressive views. It’s perfect for ceremonies and receptions, comfortably seating around 90 guests in theatre or cabaret style, or up to 120 guests for a standing reception.
- The Colonnade Suite: Also on the upper level, this suite features a balcony overlooking Halifax. It can host receptions for up to 150 guests, with the adjacent Long Gallery available as a welcoming space for drinks or mingling.
Exceptional Catering to Delight Your Guests
The Piece Hall’s in-house catering team, The Trading Rooms, specializes in creating delicious menus tailored to your wedding style. From elegant seated dinners to relaxed receptions, they offer a range of options to ensure your guests enjoy a memorable culinary experience.
Convenient Accommodation Nearby
While The Piece Hall doesn’t provide on-site accommodation, Halifax offers plenty of excellent nearby options for your guests. Notable choices include the historic Holdsworth House Hotel, just a short drive away, and The White Swan Hotel, within easy walking distance of the venue.
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- BBeth & Ben12/08/2025Thank you!Thank you!Hi Kanaya and Lucy, Ben and I just wanted to say a huge thank you for making our special day perfect. We appreciate the hard work in the build up and on the day. Kind Regards, Mr & Mrs Wood Hi Kanaya and Lucy, Ben and I just wanted to say a huge thank you for making our special day perfect. We appreciate the hard work in the build up and on the day. Kind Regards, Mr & Mrs Wood
- TThe Youngs12/08/2025Beautiful & Stress Free WeddingBeautiful & Stress Free WeddingHi Lucy, We wanted to thank you from the bottom of our hearts for making our wedding celebration so beautiful and stress free! We have the most amazing night along with all of our guests. So many of them had no idea about the venue and have literally not stopped asking and gushing about it. You have been a dream to work with. Thank you again, The YoungsHi Lucy, We wanted to thank you from the bottom of our hearts for making our wedding celebration so beautiful and stress free! We have the most amazing night along with all of our guests. So many of them had no idea about the venue and have literally not stopped asking and gushing about it. You have been a dream to work with. Thank you again, The Youngs
- AAnon15/09/2024Easy communication & extremely helpful.Easy communication & extremely helpful.Having brought various different types of structures to the venue over the past few years, we can attest to the hard work and dedication the team at The Piece Hall has for making sure everything is ready for any event in order to take all worries away from their clients. It is always a joy to return to The Piece Hall. Having brought various different types of structures to the venue over the past few years, we can attest to the hard work and dedication the team at The Piece Hall has for making sure everything is ready for any event in order to take all worries away from their clients. It is always a joy to return to The Piece Hall.
- SShona Crossan Musician30/07/2024TPH Wedding Fayre 2023TPH Wedding Fayre 2023From the initial enquiry, right through to helping me load my equipment back to the car, Sophie and the team were amazing. So helpful, communicative, accommodation, polite.From the initial enquiry, right through to helping me load my equipment back to the car, Sophie and the team were amazing. So helpful, communicative, accommodation, polite.
- PPink Blossom Weddings30/07/2024TPH Wedding Fayre 2023TPH Wedding Fayre 2023Great organisation of the event, great communication, the public seemed to like it too! So Well organised and thank you to all the team for their help, I can’t wait to be involved in further events. Great organisation of the event, great communication, the public seemed to like it too! So Well organised and thank you to all the team for their help, I can’t wait to be involved in further events.
- PPhotobooth 4 you30/07/2024TPH Wedding Fayre 2023TPH Wedding Fayre 2023From the first point of contact to the actual day, I am very very impressed with the level of communication. On the day, ALL the team were so helpful, smiley and friendly. (you’d be surprised at the number of venues where this does not happen!) The quality of the attendees was perfect for our business, and we were pleasantly surprised with the number of people who actually attended, which did result in bookings for usFrom the first point of contact to the actual day, I am very very impressed with the level of communication. On the day, ALL the team were so helpful, smiley and friendly. (you’d be surprised at the number of venues where this does not happen!) The quality of the attendees was perfect for our business, and we were pleasantly surprised with the number of people who actually attended, which did result in bookings for us
- EEva Joyce Bridal Studio30/07/2024TPH Wedding Fayre 2023TPH Wedding Fayre 2023What a fantastic time we had at the wedding fayre, It was wonderfully organised and such a fab atmosphere. Thank you again for inviting us!What a fantastic time we had at the wedding fayre, It was wonderfully organised and such a fab atmosphere. Thank you again for inviting us!
- DDanny Thompson Photography30/07/2024TPH Wedding Fayre 2023TPH Wedding Fayre 2023There were plenty of people through the doors, which was really nice to see. A good mix of visitors. Staff were also really helpful. A nice variety of stalls/exhibitors as well. All in all a successful event!There were plenty of people through the doors, which was really nice to see. A good mix of visitors. Staff were also really helpful. A nice variety of stalls/exhibitors as well. All in all a successful event!
- AAnon30/07/2024Great attention to detail! Great attention to detail!Thank you so much to you and your team for last week they were amazing! Nothing was too much trouble and they were a great help. Also, it was great that there was someone there on the gate directing people too as I don't think everyone was familiar with the venue. Thank you so much to you and your team for last week they were amazing! Nothing was too much trouble and they were a great help. Also, it was great that there was someone there on the gate directing people too as I don't think everyone was familiar with the venue.
- AAnon30/07/2024We will definitely be calling on your fab venue!We will definitely be calling on your fab venue!Everything went really well, Sophie was on hand throughout, everything was set up when we got there which was great. Honestly could not fault how great they were! So just good feedback only! I would like to say too you were very easy to work with, always replying promptly to any questions I had. We will definitely be calling on your fab event space! Everything went really well, Sophie was on hand throughout, everything was set up when we got there which was great. Honestly could not fault how great they were! So just good feedback only! I would like to say too you were very easy to work with, always replying promptly to any questions I had. We will definitely be calling on your fab event space!
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What makes The Piece Hall a unique wedding venue in West Yorkshire?
The Piece Hall is a Grade I listed Georgian building and the only remaining cloth hall in the UK. Its neo-classical architecture, with colonnaded galleries and a grand 66,000 sq ft open-air courtyard, offers a stunning and historic setting perfect for both intimate ceremonies and grand celebrations in Halifax.
Where is The Piece Hall located?
The Piece Hall is located in Halifax, West Yorkshire, England, with the postal code HX1 1RE, providing easy access for guests and a beautiful backdrop steeped in local history.
What types of wedding spaces are available at The Piece Hall?
The venue offers flexible spaces tailored to your needs, including:
- The Caygill Rooms: A self-contained suite on the upper Colonnade level with a private balcony, seating around 90 guests theatre or cabaret style, and up to 120 for standing receptions.
- The Colonnade Suite: Also on the upper level, featuring a balcony with views over Halifax. Ideal for receptions up to 150 guests, with access to the adjacent Long Gallery for drinks or mingling.
Can The Piece Hall accommodate both small and large wedding parties?
Yes, The Piece Hall offers versatile event spaces suitable for intimate ceremonies as well as larger receptions, comfortably accommodating from 90 to 150 guests depending on the chosen suite and seating style.
Does The Piece Hall provide catering services for weddings?
Yes, The Piece Hall's in-house catering team, The Trading Rooms, offers exceptional catering options. They specialize in creating customized menus to match your wedding style, whether you prefer elegant seated dinners or relaxed receptions, ensuring a memorable dining experience for your guests.
Is there on-site accommodation available at The Piece Hall?
The Piece Hall does not provide on-site accommodation. However, there are excellent nearby options including:
- Holdsworth House Hotel – a historic venue just a short drive away.
- The White Swan Hotel – located within easy walking distance of the venue.
Who will assist with planning and managing the wedding at The Piece Hall?
A dedicated function manager is assigned to every wedding, guiding you through each detail and ensuring your special day runs smoothly from start to finish with professional coordination and personalized support.
What makes The Piece Hall's architecture special for wedding photography?
The Piece Hall’s neo-classical architecture, featuring 18th-century grandeur, colonnaded galleries, and an expansive open-air courtyard reminiscent of an Italian piazza, creates breathtaking backdrops for wedding photos that capture timeless elegance and unique charm.
What’s your favourite midnight treat?
You can't go wrong with a hot butty & fries after dancing the night away with family and friends.
What is your venue's most unique feature?
Most definitely the venue itself, It is the last remaining Georgian cloth mill of it's type left in the world, and it looks like somewhere in Italy as opposed to the UK! The venue definitely has it's own unique charm.
Can The Piece Hall accommodate outdoor wedding events?
Yes, the vast open-air courtyard spanning 66,000 sq ft offers a stunning outdoor setting for ceremonies, receptions, or photo opportunities, combining historic ambiance with fresh air and natural light for an unforgettable wedding experience.
What is your venue's most unique feature?
Most definitely the venue itself, It is the last remaining Georgian cloth mill of it's type left in the world, and it looks like somewhere in Italy as opposed to the UK! The venue definitely has it's own unique charm.
What part of your business are you most proud of?
Bringing events of any type to life and seeing the clients/ couples face on the day of the event and how all the attendees react.
How accessible is The Piece Hall for guests traveling to Halifax?
The Piece Hall is centrally located in Halifax, West Yorkshire, with accessible transport links throughout the region. Nearby accommodation options and ample parking make it convenient for guests arriving by car, train, or public transport.
What part of your business are you most proud of?
Bringing events of any type to life and seeing the clients/ couples face on the day of the event and how all the attendees react.
