Private dining, receptions and events

The Windsor Guildhall has provided sumptuous banqueting experiences for over three centuries and is available for public hire for private parties and events.

Whether you are looking for a corporate event, a gala dinner or a family celebration, we can provide the best that Windsor has to offer. 

Our experienced events team provide a bespoke service and will assist you in organising a memorable event for your guests. Whether it’s a drinks reception with canapes or an elegant formal dinner, we work with premium local suppliers to provide a delicious menu for your guests. 

They can be contacted via email: guildhall@rbwm.gov.uk  or by phone: 01628 796 284. Please leave a message and the team will get back to you at their earliest opportunity.

This provides flexibility with your menu options which gives you control over your event budget at every stage.

The Guildhall can be hired seven days of the week, 12 months of the year. Hire the Guildhall from Monday to Thursday for discounted rates. 

Registered charities and Royal Borough businesses (including those with an office in the borough) are eligible for a discount on published hire fees. 

Facilities for meetings and events

The Windsor Guildhall can also be a fantastic setting from which to host a meeting.

The following are available: 

  • WiFi and projection screens.
  • TV monitors and PA system.
  • Light refreshments or full dining can be arranged.
  • Licenced for alcohol.
  • A dedicated team to help plan and deliver your meeting.

Guildhall Council Chamber

The Council Chamber is full of unique heritage features including royal portraits from the last five centuries. 

Council chamber Guildhall: Ceremony layout

The room is flooded with natural daylight and lit by stunning chandeliers on loan from the Royal Collection Trust on behalf of The Monarch. With high ceilings and striking period features, the Chamber provides a stunning backdrop for weddings and events of up to 100 guests. This room is the default room for all wedding ceremonies taking place at the Guildhall. The room layout is adjusted to suit the number of guests.  (Picture: Ceremony layout. Annabel Farley)

Room layout Seating upto
Weddings 100
Banqueting 80-90
Boardroom 44
Theatre 100
Cabaret 90
Reception 100

For further information or to book, please email our events team at guildhall@rbwm.gov.uk.

Guildhall Ascot Room

Adjoining the main Chamber, the Ascot Room with its stunning stained-glass windows and royal portraits has a unique royal story to tell. 

This room was the location chosen by Their Majesties King Charles III and Queen Camilla for their marriage in 2005. This intimate setting can accommodate groups of up to 60 for a wedding ceremony or up to 65 for a drinks reception. A truly memorable place to be entertained. Additional fees apply for use of the Ascot Room for a wedding ceremony. (Picture: Ascot room, ceremony layout: Jodie Humphries)

Windsor Guildhall: Ascot room, ceremony table layout
Room layout Seating upto
Weddings 60
Banqueting 20
Boardroom 20
Theatre 60
Cabaret -
Reception 65

For further information or to book, please email our events team at guildhall@rbwm.gov.uk.

Guildhall Corn Market

Windsor Guildhall

Underneath the building is an area known as the Corn Market with elegant pillars which provide shelter on those days when the weather takes a turn for the worse.

Overlooking Windsor High Street, it provides the perfect space for guests to sip champagne or to watch the iconic Changing of the Guard ceremony as the guards march past on their way to Windsor Castle (selected days). 

(Picture: Outside of Guildhall: Jodie Humphries)

For further information or to book, please email our events team at guildhall@rbwm.gov.uk.

Guildhall event space room hire rates

Standard hire fees based on current hire rates for events taking place during the specified financial year.

Windsor Guildhall hire rates from Tuesday 1 April 2025 to Tuesday 31 March 2026

Hours Monday-Thursday Friday and Saturday Sundays and Bank holidays
1 hour £825 £985 £1350
1.5 hours £985 £1155 £1462
2 hours £1100 £1375 £1799
6 hours £1981 £2309 £2922
7 hours plus £2420 £2751 £3372

Windsor Guildhall hire rates from Wednesday 1 April 2026 to Wednesday 31 March 2027

Hours Monday-Thursday Friday and Saturday Sundays and Bank holidays
1 hour £851 £1016 £1401
1.5 hours £1016 £1191 £1518
2 hours £1134 £1418 £1867
6 hours £2042 £2381 £3033
7 hours plus £2495 £2836 £3500

For further information or to book, please email our events team at guildhall@rbwm.gov.uk.

Windsor Guildhall: Close up banquet table and chairs (Gill Aspel)

Pictured: Windsor Guildhall: Close up banquet table and chairs: Photography by Gill Aspel.

Parking, transport and accessibility at the Guildhall

Parking and transport at the Guildhall

Parking for one car can be arranged in the area outside the guildhall for the duration of your meeting or ceremony.

Car parking: There are a several pay and display car parks around Windsor which are a short walk away, including River Street, Windsor Dials and Victoria Street.

By train: Windsor Central Station is a four minute walk away (GWR service connects to Slough and Elizabeth line service and mainline trains to London and Reading)

Coach parking: Designated coach parking at Windsor Coach Park near Windsor Central Station. 
 

Accessibility at the Guildhall

The function rooms are on the first floor. A Stannah chair is available for guests with reduced mobility. We can only allow six Stannah chair users access to the first floor at any one time.

For further information, please contact us:
Email
guildhall@rbwm.gov.uk
Phone
01628 796284
Address

Windsor Guildhall
High Street
Windsor
SL4 1LR
United Kingdom

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