Crypt

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.
Joana Seguí Rubio
Joana Seguí Rubio

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

A truly unique space for Wedding Receptions, hosting up to 500 guests for a standing reception or 200 for seated dinner. The Crypt has In-House-AV and lighting available, a variable stage and may be booked with the adjoining Gallery space for an additional reception area or quiet space for the bridal party.




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

St Martin-in-the-Fields in Trafalgar Square sits right in the heart of London and boasts some of the most unusual and spectacular events spaces.

Our stunning 18th century Crypt and Gallery can hold up to 500 guests standing, or 200 seated. St Martin's Hall and Lightwell are perfect for meeting, conferences and lectures holding 200 standing or 100 seated. Conference and meeting rooms are available for smaller events or breakout spaces, and our outdoor Courtyard is perfect for summer parties.

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