Bishops' Robing Room

Church House Westminster

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Bishops' Robing Room, Church House Westminster, ideal for intimate meetings and events.
  • From £725
  • 20 Theatre
  • Westminster/ St James Park Underground Station
  • From £725
  • 20 Theatre
  • Westminster/ St James Park Underground Station
Historic Grade II listed venue in the heart of Westminster with stunning views of Westminster Abbey and Dean's Yard, offering unmatched prestige for business meetings.
Anna Suñé Urbistondo
Anna Suñé Urbistondo

Venue Expert @ Hire Space

  • Central Westminster location
  • Professional AV support team
  • Flexible room configurations
  • Dean's Yard setting
  • Natural daylight
  • Westminster Abbey views
  • Historic Grade II listed building
  • Award-winning in-house catering by Searcys
  • Carbon-neutral venue

Originally used by bishops as their robing room during General Synod, our Bishops' Robing Room is adjacent to the Convocation Hall and makes an ideal breakout space and green room for guest speakers. It can also be used on its own for small discussion groups, meetings and interviews.




Frequently asked questions

There is a minimum venue hire of £8,000 ex VAT for weekend bookings. Catering has a minimum spend of £4,150 ex VAT with AV packages starting from £4,495 ex VAT. For smaller meetings, individual rooms like the Harvey Goodwin Suite can be hired from £3,642 ex VAT for 8:30am-5pm.

The venue offers multiple meeting spaces including the Assembly Hall (main conference space), Harvey Goodwin Suite (up to 180 theatre style), Hoare Memorial Hall (catering and exhibition space), Convocation Hall (100 theatre style), and smaller rooms like Charter Room, Abbey Room, Westminster Room, and Herbert Baker Room for breakouts. The Assembly Hall can accommodate up to 600 guests in a single space.

Standard AV packages vary by room but typically include projection screens, high-powered projectors, sound systems, microphones (lectern, lapel, and handheld), lighting, laptops, and dedicated engineers. The Assembly Hall package (£4,794 ex VAT) includes a 4K laser projector, 8-speaker sound system, and both sound and data video engineers.

Standard venue hire runs from 8:30am to 5:00pm for day meetings. Evening setup access is available from 6:30pm-9:30pm the night before events for an additional £11,940 ex VAT, with venues cleared by 10:00pm. Extended hours until 6:00pm or 7:00pm are available for additional costs.

The venue can get fully booked well in advance, with examples showing dates being unavailable 8-10 months ahead. Contact Charlotte Brumby (Sales Executive) at +44 (0)20 7390 1544 or charlotte.brumby@churchhouseconf.co.uk for availability checks and proposals. Site visits can be arranged to view the spaces.

Catering is provided by Searcys with options including Day Delegate Rates (DDR), hot fork buffets, and à la carte menus. Minimum catering numbers typically start at 100-250 guests depending on the package, with per-person minimums ranging from £41.50 to £69.50 ex VAT. DDR packages include arrival refreshments, mid-morning and afternoon breaks, and lunch.

The venue accommodates various business events including conferences, meetings, and corporate events. Filming enquiries are handled by a separate colleague (Ben). The venue is fully accessible and located in Dean's Yard, Westminster with easy transport links. Church House Westminster is different from Central Hall Westminster despite being in walking distance.

Specific cancellation policies and payment terms are not detailed in the available information. These terms would be outlined in the formal proposal and contract provided after initial discussions with the sales team. Contact the venue directly for detailed terms and conditions.

While not explicitly detailed in the source material, the venue offers comprehensive AV packages with high-powered projectors, sound systems, and dedicated technical engineers. For specific hybrid meeting requirements including live streaming, discuss your needs with the sales team who can provide tailored AV solutions.

Additional services include comprehensive AV packages with technical support, various catering upgrades, evening venue access for setup, and multiple breakout room configurations. The venue also offers green rooms, quiet spaces for calls, and can accommodate exhibitions alongside meetings. Specific requirements should be discussed during the proposal stage.




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.