Borough Hall
Middlegate
Hartlepool
TS24 0JD
For general enquiries please email –creative.hartlepool@hartlepool.gov.uk
Box Office – 01429 890000
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The Borough Hall is located in the historic Headland area, yards from the coast, built in 1865 and steeped in history. The large hall and stage can accommodate many events such as the annual Horticultural Show, Heritage Festival, Hartlepool Beer Festival and Christmas Party Nights.
In addition to the main hall, there are a number of rooms which can be hired for meetings and functions. It is fully licensed to perform weddings and civil ceremonies.
If you’re looking for a venue with a difference for your special occasion, we believe we have the answer!
In recent months survey work has been ongoing at the Borough Hall, following the temporary closure of the building in 2024 and in preparation for the development of investment priorities for the building.
Unfortunately, however, the most recent inspections have identified that further important work will be required, moving forward. Consequently, to safeguard the health and safety of customers, performers and employees, the decision has been taken to close the main auditorium with immediate effect.
The remainder of the building, including the Croft Suite, Constables Bar, the wedding suite in the Middlegate Room and Headland Library will continue to operate as normal.
As further investigations are required, it is not possible to provide a reopening date for the main auditorium, but please continue to follow this page and Creative Hartlepool for the latest updates.
We would like to apologise for any inconvenience and disappointment that this may cause to our customers and to partner organisations. It is not a decision that has been taken lightly.
Team members from the Council’s Creative Hartlepool team have contacted all organisations and individuals with existing bookings at the Borough Hall, however if you do have an upcoming booking and we haven’t been able to contact you so far, we will be in touch with you to discuss your booking over the next few days.
For those planning to get married at the Borough Hall in the coming weeks, we are happy to confirm that the ceremonies will be able to go ahead as planned.
