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St Martin-in-the-Fields

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St Martin-in-the-Fields Crypt: stunning underground venue with exposed brick arches for events.
  • From £11000
  • 500 Reception
  • Charing Cross Station
  • From £11000
  • 500 Reception
  • Charing Cross Station
Historic 18th century Crypt beneath St Martin-in-the-Fields church in Trafalgar Square offers an utterly unique wedding venue that no other London location can match.
Benjamin Edmonds
Benjamin Edmonds

Venue Expert @ Hire Space

  • Adjoining Gallery space available
  • Central Trafalgar Square location
  • Professional event staffing included
  • Flexible catering packages
  • Historic 18th century Crypt venue
  • Capacity for 500 standing or 200 seated
  • In-house AV and lighting systems
  • Variable stage configuration
Iconic Trafalgar Square landmark with a dramatic 18th‑century Crypt for up to 200 seated dinner/500 reception—high-impact setting for classical programming with strong visitor infrastructure and central access.



Frequently asked questions

The Crypt can accommodate up to 500 guests for a standing reception or 200 for a seated dinner. The space can be booked with the adjoining Gallery for additional reception area or quiet space for the bridal party.

Dry hire starts from £2,000 + VAT for either St Martin's Hall or The Gallery spaces. For exclusive hire of The Crypt, pricing is £24,000 including £20,000 room hire plus £5,772.50 staffing costs (excluding VAT).

The venue offers in-house catering including three-course dinners, bowl food options (£36.83 per person), canapés (£24.55 per person for three pieces), and bar packages. A Christmas package is available at £350.42 per person including two-course dinner, arrival fizz, wine, and post-dinner bar spend.

The Crypt includes in-house AV and lighting, plus a variable stage. Basic PA system and lighting are included in room hire for most spaces, with options for projectors, screens, lecterns with power and HDMI, microphones, and dedicated WiFi.

Yes, there is a mandatory refundable damage deposit of £6,000 (£5,000 excluding VAT) required for all Crypt bookings. Security and staffing are included in the hire package, and glassware and cutlery hire costs £1,364.92 (£1,137.43 excluding VAT).

Events typically run with setup from 5:30pm, guest arrival at 6pm, and finish around 9pm for smaller events, though larger celebrations can run until midnight or 1am. The venue offers flexibility on timing based on your specific requirements.

The venue allows clients to bring in production elements and decorations, including greenery and product displays. However, specific vendor approval processes and restrictions are not detailed in available information.

Bar packages include house wine, beer, soft drinks, fizz, house spirits and mixers starting from £3,168 (£2,640 excluding VAT). Premium options include champagne and cocktails, with bar spend ranging from £9,812 to higher amounts depending on guest count and selections.

Yes, catering is served in the lightwell area, and there is a foyer area at the entrance that has been used for exhibitors and can accommodate catering service. The Gallery can also serve as an additional reception area when booked alongside the Crypt.

The venue provides provisional quotes as starting points that can be amended based on requirements and budget. Site visits are offered to view the space and discuss event details, though specific booking hold periods and payment schedules are not detailed in available information.




More about St Martin-in-the-Fields

Iconic Trafalgar Square landmark with a dramatic 18th‑century Crypt for up to 200 seated dinner/500 reception—high-impact setting for classical programming with strong visitor infrastructure and central access.



Crypt at St Martin-in-the-Fields - Weddings

Capacity: Up to 500 guests (Reception)
Location: Trafalgar Square, London, Trafalgar Square, WC2N 4JJ, London
Coordinates: 51.5088234, -0.126639

Features

  • Wifi
  • Excellent transport links
  • In-house catering available
  • Striking 18thC architecture
  • Trafalgar Square address
  • Up to 200 seated dining

Food & Drink

  • Professional Kitchen
  • Halal Catering

Space

  • Disabled Access
  • 480m² (5,167ft²)

Licenses

  • Licensed Until 3am

Capacities

  • 500 Reception

Venue Guide Prices

Events

Venue Hire Per Evening

PriceSchedule
£11,000 / Venue FeeEvery day, 09:00 - 17:00

Venue Hire Per Evening

PriceSchedule
£11,000 / Venue FeeEvery day, 09:00 - 17:00

Film and Photo

Venue Hire Per Evening

PriceSchedule
£11,000 / Venue FeeEvery day, 09:00 - 17:00

Venue Hire Per Evening

PriceSchedule
£11,000 / Venue FeeEvery day, 09:00 - 17:00

Weddings

Venue Hire Per Day

PriceSchedule
£11,000 / Venue FeeEvery day, 11:00 - 15:00

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the capacity for wedding receptions at St Martin-in-the-Fields?

The Crypt can accommodate up to 500 guests for a standing reception or 200 for a seated dinner. The space can be booked with the adjoining Gallery for additional reception area or quiet space for the bridal party.

What are the hire costs for wedding events?

Dry hire starts from £2,000 + VAT for either St Martin's Hall or The Gallery spaces. For exclusive hire of The Crypt, pricing is £24,000 including £20,000 room hire plus £5,772.50 staffing costs (excluding VAT).

What catering options are available for wedding receptions?

The venue offers in-house catering including three-course dinners, bowl food options (£36.83 per person), canapés (£24.55 per person for three pieces), and bar packages. A Christmas package is available at £350.42 per person including two-course dinner, arrival fizz, wine, and post-dinner bar spend.

What AV equipment and lighting is included with the wedding spaces?

The Crypt includes in-house AV and lighting, plus a variable stage. Basic PA system and lighting are included in room hire for most spaces, with options for projectors, screens, lecterns with power and HDMI, microphones, and dedicated WiFi.

Are there mandatory additional costs for wedding events?

Yes, there is a mandatory refundable damage deposit of £6,000 (£5,000 excluding VAT) required for all Crypt bookings. Security and staffing are included in the hire package, and glassware and cutlery hire costs £1,364.92 (£1,137.43 excluding VAT).

What are the typical event timings and setup requirements?

Events typically run with setup from 5:30pm, guest arrival at 6pm, and finish around 9pm for smaller events, though larger celebrations can run until midnight or 1am. The venue offers flexibility on timing based on your specific requirements.

Can couples bring in external suppliers and decorations?

The venue allows clients to bring in production elements and decorations, including greenery and product displays. However, specific vendor approval processes and restrictions are not detailed in available information.

What bar and drinks packages are available?

Bar packages include house wine, beer, soft drinks, fizz, house spirits and mixers starting from £3,168 (£2,640 excluding VAT). Premium options include champagne and cocktails, with bar spend ranging from £9,812 to higher amounts depending on guest count and selections.

Is there a separate space for catering service during receptions?

Yes, catering is served in the lightwell area, and there is a foyer area at the entrance that has been used for exhibitors and can accommodate catering service. The Gallery can also serve as an additional reception area when booked alongside the Crypt.

What is the booking process and payment timeline?

The venue provides provisional quotes as starting points that can be amended based on requirements and budget. Site visits are offered to view the space and discuss event details, though specific booking hold periods and payment schedules are not detailed in available information.

Venue Photos

This venue has 7 professional photos:

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Amenities & Features

  • Historic 18th century Crypt venue
  • Capacity for 500 standing or 200 seated
  • In-house AV and lighting systems
  • Variable stage configuration
  • Adjoining Gallery space available
  • Central Trafalgar Square location
  • Professional event staffing included
  • Flexible catering packages

Event Types

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Additional Information

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Contact: Available through HireSpace booking platform

Website: https://www.hirespace.com/Spaces/London/139646/St-Martin-In-The-Fields/Crypt/Weddings