Convocation Hall

Church House Westminster

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  • From £2175
  • 100 Theatre
  • Westminster/ St James Park Underground Station
  • From £2175
  • 100 Theatre
  • Westminster/ St James Park Underground Station
Historic Grade II listed venue in the heart of Westminster with stunning views of Dean's Yard and Westminster Abbey, offering unmatched prestige and location.
Edward Poland
Edward Poland

Venue Expert @ Hire Space

  • Leading in-situ technology
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Multiple versatile event spaces
  • Capacity up to 600 guests
  • Historic Grade II listed building
  • Westminster location with Abbey views
  • Award-winning in-house event team
  • Carbon-neutral venue
  • Searcys catering partnership
The Convocation Hall offers an intimate atmosphere suited to Receptions. The event space combines grace and history - it hosted the House of Lords during periods of the Second World War. A low stage at one end of the room is framed by classically inspired details with a private seated gallery at the other end. The Convocation Hall can host up to 90 guests for a Drinks Reception, and is the ideal venue for Networking and Social Events.



Frequently asked questions

Minimum venue hire is £8,000 ex VAT for weekend bookings. Catering has a minimum spend of £69.50 per person with a minimum of 250 guests (£17,375 total). For smaller events, there's a minimum catering spend of £2,500 ex VAT for 100 guests, and some spaces require minimum spends of £41.50-£43.50 per person.

Main spaces include Assembly Hall (main conference space), Hoare Memorial Hall (catering/exhibition space for 250 standing), Harvey Goodwin Suite (180 theatre/main conference space), Bishops Partridge Hall (150 standing), Convocation Hall (100 theatre), and various smaller rooms like Charter Room, Robert Runcie Room, and Temple Room for breakouts. Multiple spaces can be combined for larger events.

Assembly Hall AV package costs £4,794 ex VAT and includes 4K laser projector, large screens, 8-speaker sound system, microphones, stage lighting, and engineers. Harvey Goodwin Suite AV is £2,796 ex VAT with LCD projector, sound system, and lighting. Convocation Hall AV is £1,830 ex VAT with 95" LED screen and basic sound setup.

Standard event hours are 08:30-17:00 for day events, with evening events extending to 18:00-22:00. Setup access the evening prior is available from 18:30-21:30 for £11,940 ex VAT, with venue clearance required by 22:00. Day-of access for AV crews can start from 06:30.

Popular dates book well in advance - the venue frequently responds that specific dates are "fully booked" months ahead. The sales team provides detailed proposals with space allocations, pricing breakdowns, and can arrange site visits. Contact Charlotte Brumby at +44 (0)20 7390 1544 for bookings.

Day Delegate Rates start from £59,400 for 500 guests (£49,500 ex VAT) including room hire, arrival refreshments, mid-morning/afternoon breaks, and two-choice standing fork buffet lunch. Alternative options include hot fork buffet at £52.00 ex VAT per person, with breakfast and juices charged separately. Drinks receptions start from £29.50 ex VAT per person.

The venue accommodates conferences, award ceremonies, Christmas parties, boxing events, and filming inquiries (handled by a separate contact). There are no obvious restrictions mentioned, though filming enquiries are directed to a specialist team member. The venue appears flexible with different event formats and layouts.

Venue hire covers room access during specified hours but AV packages, catering, and setup access are charged separately. Weekend bookings incur additional fees (£500 extra for AV packages). All prices quoted are exclusive of VAT. Setup the evening prior requires separate hire charges and must be cleared by 22:00.

The venue can host up to 600 guests in a single space and has successfully handled events for 500+ attendees. For large conferences, they offer exclusive hire of the 1st floor (Assembly Hall, Hoare Memorial Hall, Bishops Partridge Hall, Convocation Hall, and additional smaller rooms) for £21,535 ex VAT, plus breakout spaces like Harvey Goodwin Suite.

Budget examples from actual quotes range from £34,740 ex VAT for 250-guest dinners to £74,940 ex VAT for 600-person conferences. The venue works with budgets from £5,000-£6,000 for smaller events up to £180,000 for large multi-day conferences. Specific payment terms aren't detailed in the communications, but proposals are provided for review before booking confirmation.




More about Church House Westminster

Grade II listed, historic multi-purpose events venue, situated in the heart of Westminster, with stunning views of Dean's Yard and Westminster Abbey. Leading in-situ technology facilitates creative event production supported by an award-winning expert team of event coordinators, caterers, and production technicians. With a range of versatile event spaces available and can host up to 600 guests in a single space. Our catering partner, Searcys, provides delicious menus created using fresh, seasonal and sustainable ingredients. We achieved carbon-neutral status 6 years ahead of target.