A place to gather: hire our spaces
Our spaces are shaped for connection – warm, adaptable, and open. As a certified Eco-venue, we encourage thoughtful, low-waste events and warmly welcome community-led projects, artistic expression, and creativity in all its forms.
Church hall
The Church hall is a stunning, airy, and bright space, perfect for large events. It features a spacious kitchen suitable for catering.
Capacity: 200 (150 seated with tables)
Dimensions:
- Width: 12.3 m
- Length: 22.6 m
- Height: 15 m
- ↓ Download a floor plan
Equipment:
Included in your hire unless stated otherwise
- Well stocked kitchen
- Grand piano
- Sound system for microphones and music (additional charge)
- Smart lighting system with preset options
- Phone-compatible speaker
- 200 adult chairs
- 12 large trestle tables (rectangular, seats 8)
- 12 small tables (square, seats 4)
- 8 children’s tables
- Underfloor heating, wooden sprung floor
Small hall
The Small hall is a perfect space for smaller events where a calm, distraction-free environment works best. It features a small kitchen suitable for providing drinks and light refreshments.
Capacity:70-100 people depending on use
Dimensions:
- Width: 6 m
- Length: 13 m
- Height: 3.2 m
- ↓ Download a floor plan
Equipment:
Included in your hire unless stated otherwise
- Well stocked small kitchen
- Sound system for microphones and music (additional charge)
- Phone-compatible speaker
- 50 adult chairs
- 12 large trestle tables (rectangular, seats 8)
- 12 small tables (square, seats 4)
- 8 children’s tables
- Wooden floor
- Wall-mounted heaters
Prices
| Church hall hire |
Charity/community event: £60/hr Private/commercial event: £80/hr |
|---|---|
| Small hall hire |
Charity/community event: £25/hr Private/commercial event: £40/hr |
| Staffing |
Caretaker: £22/hr To be present during evenings & weekends |
| Sound |
Sound system (for microphones and music): £30 setup fee + £20/hr Sound engineer: £30 setup fee + £30/hr Usually required with hire of our sound system |
| Deposits |
Security deposit: £200 Payable to secure your booking, returned after the event (subject to spaces check) |
| Discounts |
25% for regular hirers 25% for events lasting 6+ consecutive days |
“We love St.Lukes! It is such a brilliant place to rehearse in. Always clean and tidy, full of light and with great facilities. The space is perfect for the creation of work.”
“We have used St Luke’s Church as an audition and rehearsal base for several years. It is our first port of call when we need a space in London. The venue is easy to get to by public transport. Both the hire spaces are great for theatre work. The bonus is that St Luke’s is affordable and welcoming.”
Additional equipment
Large kitchen (Church hall):
- Serving window (can function as a bar)
- Large worktop
- Filter coffee maker 2x
- Kettle
- Wall-mounted hot water dispenser
- Large fridge
- Microwave, oven, hob
- Dishwasher
- Crockery, cutlery
- Pots and pans
Small kitchen (Small hall):
- Filter coffee maker 1x
- Kettle
- Small fridge
- Microwave, oven, hob
- Dishwasher
- Crockery, cutlery
- Pots and pans
Other equipment:
- Table tennis tables (2x)
- Clothes rails
- Bike racks
- Both the church and the small hall are served by modern, well maintained unisex toilet facilities
“We have rehearsed our productions at St Luke’s for years and really appreciate the spacious halls and excellent facilities. It’s lovely having a garden for breaks and lunchtimes as well! Lucy and the team are very accommodating and we love the warm, friendly atmosphere in the church.”
“So excellent. A beautiful space, wonderful facilities, and admin staff were so accommodating. A massive thank you to Federico, who showed us around beforehand, and was so supportive and helpful on the day as well. We needed to use a second room last minute, and St Lukes were so helpful with that. Would definitely recommend, and would definitely like to come back! Thank you so much for having us!”
Insurance
One-off hires are usually covered by our Public Liability Insurance (PLI). Regular hirers will need to provide their own. If you’re not sure which applies to you, please check with us prior to your event.
General guidance
You are welcome to bring:
- Additional tables and chair
- Bouncy castle (up to 8ft with floor protection, Small hall only)
- Soft play
- Your own food and drink
- Your own alcohol (with appropriate licence if selling)
- Your own decorations (these must not be attached using tape or anything that damages or marks the walls, the artwork or any fixtures and fittings.)
Please do not:
- Film or record events except for private use (any other use requires prior diocesan approval)
- Smoke or vape anywhere inside the building or on church grounds
- Organise events that are not respectful of the character of the space (an active place of worship)
- Use anything that could damage floors, walls, artwork or furnishings (including sticky tape)
- Bring sports or ball-game equipment
- Leave any food behind, the only exception is unopened non-perishable items which can be left in the food bank donation box by the side door
- Leave items behind – the space must be left as it was found
Sustainability at St. Luke's
- Avoiding the use of disposable items (cups, plates etc). We have plenty of plates etc that you can use and wash
- Sorting your rubbish into recyclable and non-recyclable waste bags and putting it in the correct bin outside
- Using only environmentally-friendly decorations etc.
- Making sure you switch off all lights and heating (in the Small hall) when not in use and when leaving
Practical info
Getting to St Luke’s
St Luke’s Church is a five minute walk from Caledonian Road Station (Piccadilly line) and seven minutes from Caledonian Road and Barnsbury Station (London Overground Mildmay line)
There is a bus stop outside the church (Hillmarton Road) for the 91 and whatever other bus stops there. We are a five minute walk from Holloway Road which is well-served by buses.
We strongly encourage all users to arrive by public transport, on foot or by bicycle. There is plenty of cycle parking on Penn Road and some in the church grounds. Bicycles are not allowed inside the building.
Accessibility
St Luke’s is an accessible venue. Both the main entrance and side entrance have step-free access. The Church hall has an induction-loop system. There is an accessible toilet.
Unfortunately there is no parking available on site but blue badge holders can park in residents’ bays on Hillmarton Road and on Penn Road.
Parking and loading
We don’t have parking available on site, but there is on-street parking (limited pay and display). Please be aware that parking restrictions apply on both weekdays and weekends, so it’s a good idea to check local signage in advance. On Arsenal match days, additional restrictions may be in place. We recommend checking match schedules when planning your event.
There isn’t a designated loading bay, but you can usually unload from where you’re parked. For larger events or heavier items, it’s possible to stop briefly outside the church to unload, before moving your vehicle to on-street parking (please check with us in advance).
Booking process
If you’re interested in hiring St Luke’s for your event, please complete our ENQUIRY FORM. We’ll check availability for your preferred date and assess whether we’re able to accommodate your event at that time.
Once your enquiry is approved, we’ll be in touch with next steps, including a quote, payment details, and all documentation needed to confirm your booking. We look forward to having you here!