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Venues in Somerset can apply to hold marriages and civil partnerships under the Marriage Act 1949 and Civil Partnership Act 2004

We will publish a notice of the application for 21 days, which will allow any objections to be made.

Objections must be sent in writing, clearly stating the reason for objection and your contact details, to Tracey Doherty, County Superintendent Registrar, The Old Municipal Buildings, Corporation Street, Taunton, TA1 4AQ.

These are the current statutory adverts published for venues in Somerset applying for a license to hold marriages and civil partnerships.

The Castle Hotel

Take notice that application has been made by Nick Chapman to the Council for the approval of The Castle Hotel for regular use by the public as a venue for the solemnisation of marriages and civil partnership formations.

The application and plans showing the site of the ceremony rooms can be viewed by contacting Adam John in writing at Somerset Registration Service, The Old Municipal Buildings, Corporation Street, Taunton, Somerset County Council  or by phone on 01823 282251.

Any person may give notice in writing of an objection to the grant of approval, with reasons for the objection within 21 days from the date of this Notice to the above contact details.

Sarah Dowden – Proper Officer for Registration
16 December 2025

St Audries Park

Take notice that application has been made by Roslyn Kemp to the Council for the approval of St Audries Park for regular use by the public as a venue for the solemnisation of marriages and civil partnership formations.

The application and plans showing the site of the ceremony rooms can be viewed by contacting Adam John in writing at Somerset Registration Service, The Old Municipal Buildings, Corporation Street, Taunton, Somerset County Council  or by phone on 01823 282251.

Any person may give notice in writing of an objection to the grant of approval, with reasons for the objection within 21 days from the date of this Notice to the above contact details.

Sarah Dowden – Proper Officer for Registration
16 December 2025

Last updated: December 18, 2025

Next review due: June 18, 2026

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