Eastbourne Registry Office

Registry Services in Eastbourne

Eastbourne Register Office is magnificently housed in the historic Victorian Town Hall on Grove Road, built in the 1800s in traditional Victorian style. This grand building features a stunning 130-foot-high clock tower and magnificent stone portico, serving as both a civic landmark and premier wedding venue. Located in the UK’s sunniest seaside resort, the register office offers couples the choice of four elegant ceremony rooms, each with a grand staircase and stunning stained-glass windows providing perfect backdrops for wedding photography.

How to Apply for Certificates

Booking Your Appointment

Eastbourne Register Office operates exclusively on an appointment-only basis. You can book appointments by calling 01323 464780 or emailing eastbourne.registrar@eastsussex.gov.uk. Located in the stunning Victorian Town Hall in England’s sunniest seaside resort, advance booking is essential, particularly for weekend ceremonies with sea views.

Required Documents

When applying for any certificate, you’ll need to provide:

• Valid photo identification (passport, driving licence)
• Full name as registered on the original certificate
• Date of event (birth or marriage)
• Place where event was registered
• For births: mother’s maiden name
• For marriages: spouse’s full name

Processing and Fees

Standard certificates cost £12.50 and are typically processed within 15 working days. Wedding ceremonies can be booked up to 3 years in advance, with fees payable in full at booking. The Victorian Town Hall offers four different ceremony rooms to accommodate various party sizes and preferences.

Planning Your Visit

Location and Transport

Eastbourne Register Office is located in the Town Hall on Grove Road in central Eastbourne. The town benefits from excellent transport links including direct railway connections to London and throughout the South East. Eastbourne railway station is just a 10-minute walk from the Town Hall, making it easily accessible for guests from across the region.

Seaside Resort Heritage

Eastbourne is renowned as one of England’s grandest Victorian seaside resorts and the UK’s sunniest place. The town developed rapidly in the 19th century following royal patronage from King George III in 1780 and the arrival of the railway in 1849. The resort sits at the eastern end of the South Downs, crowned by the dramatic chalk cliffs of Beachy Head at 534 feet high.

Parking and Access

On-street parking is available around the Town Hall and at Eastbourne train station car park. The Town Hall does not have designated parking, but the building is fully accessible. The location offers easy access to Eastbourne’s famous Victorian pier, promenade, and the only 5-star seaside hotel in England, making it perfect for wedding photography.

Victorian Seaside Setting

Eastbourne Register Office offers couples a unique Victorian seaside setting featuring:

• Victorian Town Hall – Historic 1800s building with 130-foot clock tower and magnificent stone portico
• UK’s Sunniest Resort – Officially the sunniest place in Britain, perfect for outdoor wedding photography
• Beachy Head Views – Dramatic chalk cliffs and stunning South Downs coastal scenery nearby
• Royal Heritage – Resort favoured by royalty since King George III sent his children here in 1780
• Victorian Pier & Promenade – Historic 1870 pier and grand seafront with Victorian hotels and bandstand
• Roman History – Ancient heritage with Roman villa remains discovered near the current pier site