Sudbury Town Hall
Old Market Place, Sudbury, Suffolk, CO10 1TL
Built by Thomas Ginn of Sudbury and opened for use in 1828. The Town Hall is an impressive civic building in the Greek classic style occupying a prestigious site overlooking the Old Market Place.
Today The Town Hall is well used by our community for a range of uses: HQ for Sudbury Town Council offices and the location all Council Meetings, our dedicated Sudbury Tourist Information Centre, Suffolk County Council Registration Services and is also open to the public 6 days a week as Sudbury's free Heritage Centre & Museum with a range of fascinating artifacts and interactive displays offering a window into Sudbury's rich history. The Mayor's Parlour is well used as part of the Council's civic events programme and Council meetings.
The impressive Assembly Room is available for hire and is suitable for a wide range of events from conferences, dinners, lectures to classes... take a look at our hire charges and booking information below.
At the rear is the old and impressive entrance to the former town gaol, which held the prisoners overnight before the assizes. This has been skilfully adapted to serve as a fitting entrance to The Sudbury Heritage Centre. Find out more by exploring The Talbot Trail which starts at The Town Hall.
The Assembly Room
Available for Hire
Entrance on Gaol Lane (Fully accessible)
The Town Hall's impressive Assembly Room has played host to many public and private events. They include festivals, craft fairs, awards, public lectures, dance classes, ceremonies, dinners and more.
We offer highly competitive hire rates for private and corporate functions, and subsidised rates for local community and charitable organisations. The Assembly Room is accessible and well equipped with a kitchen, toilets, chairs and tables, AV equipment including a projector and screen and free use of WiFi.
For Assembly Room bookings 1 April 2025 - 31 March 2026 the following rates will apply:
Sudbury Heritage Centre & Museum
Entrance on Gaol Lane | Free Entry
Open Monday - Saturday
From Saxons to silk...A must visit for anyone curious about Sudbury's unique heritage. Sudbury Heritage Centre is housed within the beautiful Grade II listed Town Hall with entrance on Gaol Lane. Displays offer a fascinating glimpse into the town’s past from Pre-history to the present day. Read more here.
Visitors are also welcome to explore the exstentive Sudbury Photo Archive, a captivating collection of images of Sudbury through the ages.
The entrance on Gaol Lane is also the start of Sudbury's self-guided town walk: The Talbot Trail.
In February 2025, The Museum Trust launched a new Sudbury Sporting History booth at the Heritage Centre. If you have not been to visit in a while, this is a good chance to see this fantastic new exhibit!
Sudbury Tourist Information Centre
& Town Council Services
Entrance on Gaol Lane | Free Entry
Open year round: Monday - Saturday
Sudbury's Tourist Information Centre is one of the last remaining TICs in the region. Run by Sudbury Town Council this friendly and customer focused service is for both local residents and visitors alike. Our knowledgable staff can help tailor your visit to you interests and we have a shop stacked with fascinating local history books, maps and guides as well as locally crafted gift ideas - incuding products made with our famous Sudbury Silk!
Step into the Sudbury Story on one of our Guided Town Tours!
Have a query? Please get in touch:
01787 372331 (Option 1)
Sudbury
Registration Office
Registration of Births, Deaths, Marriages
and Civil Partnerships
Strictly by appointment only:
E: bury.registrars@suffolk.gov.uk
T: 0345 607 2060
W: suffolk.gov.uk/births-deaths-and-ceremonies
Appointment Hours:
Monday, Wednesday and Friday, 09:30 to 16:00
(Closed 12:00 - 13:00 for lunch)
Closed until 12:00 on the third Wednesday of every month for staff training.
Currently open for pre-booked appointments only.