Kelham is a small village and parish on the Worksop Road 2 miles north-west of Newark. Kelham Hall has a long and rich history and was originally the home of the Manners-Sutton family (a family connected to the Dukes of Rutland, the Marquess of Granby, and Viscount Canterbury) of Averham.

King Charles I surrendered at the end of the English Civil War at nearby Southwell and was held at Kelham Hall for several days afterwards. The Hall was destroyed by fire on 27 November 1857 and rebuilt in 1863, designed by Sir George Gilbert Scott.

The Hall was bought up by the Society of the Sacred Mission in 1903, and run as a theological college, but was occupied by military forces during World War I. It was again occupied during World War II and was for some time a home to Texas and Oklahoma oil men who were involved in drilling for oil at the nearby Eakring oilfield.

Since 1973, the Hall has been the head office of Newark and Sherwood District Council and is frequently used as a venue for weddings and conferences.

It has four rooms, which are licenced for civil ceremonies ranging from 10 -500 guests. The Drawing Room is used as a venue for ceremonies up to 70 people and The Music Room can accommodate 120 people. For larger ceremonies The Carriage Court can accommodate 200 people and the magnificent Dome can seat 500. This unique building with its choice state rooms lends itself perfectly to the dignity of the marriage ceremony.

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Ref: Wikipedia & www.kelhamhall.co.uk