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St Martins Hall & Lightwell

St Martin-in-the-Fields

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St Martins Hall event space with elegant tables, perfect for formal gatherings and presentations.
  • From £2200 per hour
  • 200 Reception
  • Charing Cross Station
  • From £2200 per hour
  • 200 Reception
  • Charing Cross Station
Historic venue in Trafalgar Square with natural daylight and flexible spaces that support London's homeless community through every booking.
Edward Poland
Edward Poland

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  • Flexible seating arrangements up to 130 theatre style
  • In-house catering with bespoke options
  • Dedicated WiFi
  • Outdoor courtyard space
  • Trafalgar Square location
  • Natural daylight with remote-controlled blinds
  • In-house AV equipment including projector and microphones
  • Private cloakroom and toilets

Perfect setting for some more intimate networking, smaller dinners, and professional or personal celebrations, St Martins Hall & Lightwell at St Martin-in-the-Fields offers a unique and versatile venue in the heart of London. With a capacity for up to 200 guests standing or 100 seated, this elegant space is ideal for meetings, conferences, and lectures. Enjoy modern amenities such as projectors, microphones, and remote-controlled blinds, all complemented by natural daylight. The private cloakroom and toilets enhance your guests' experience, while in-house catering ensures a delightful culinary journey. The charming outdoor courtyard provides a refreshing option for summer events. By choosing St Martin's Hall & Lightwell, you not only host a memorable event but also support vital community initiatives in London. Experience the perfect blend of tradition and modernity in Westminster's vibrant setting.

Frequently asked questions

The space holds a maximum of 130 people in theatre style seating, 64 people in cabaret style (72 at a squeeze), or 200 people standing. The conferencing space specifically accommodates up to 120 people maximum in theatre style.

The day delegate rate is £77 + VAT with a minimum of 80 people. This includes room hire from 08:00-17:00, in-house AV (projector, screen, lectern with power and HDMI, microphones, dedicated WiFi, staging on request), tea/coffee served 3 times, working sandwich lunch with fruit, crisps and elderflower pressé, plus all catering equipment, staffing and security.

Dry hire for St Martin's Hall starts from £2,000 + VAT. Room hire can also be £2,400 for private dining events, with basic PA and lighting included in the room hire cost.

Catering includes bowl food options (three items per person at £36.83 + VAT), canapes (three per person at £24.55 + VAT), three-course dinners (£2,860 for groups), and working sandwich lunches. All catering is provided in-house and can be served in the lightwell area or foyer space.

Refreshments and lunch are served in the lightwell area, with exhibitor displays typically set up in the foyer area at the entrance before coming down the stairs into the lightwell. The space allows for food to be taken to the main room if guests prefer to sit at tables.

In-house AV includes projector, screen, lectern with power and HDMI connections, microphones, dedicated WiFi, and staging on request. Basic PA and lighting systems are included in room hire, with more advanced AV available for additional costs.

Bar spend packages include house wine, beer, soft drinks, fizz, house spirits and mixers. Costs vary by event size - examples include £2,640 for 100 people or £9,812 for smaller groups. Glassware and cutlery hire ranges from £1,137 to £5,804 depending on event requirements.

Yes, staffing costs are mandatory (ranging from £3,525 to £6,927 depending on event size), and security is included in staffing costs. For Crypt bookings, there's a refundable damage deposit of £5,000, though this may not apply to St Martin's Hall.

Events typically run from 08:00-17:00 for conferences, with evening events possible. Setup times vary - some events allow 30-minute setup before guest arrival (5:30pm setup for 6pm start), while others may require access from earlier in the day.

The venue mentions they are a charity themselves and work with communities, though specific charity discounts aren't detailed. They offer provisional quotes as starting points that can be amended based on requirements and budget, suggesting some flexibility in pricing.

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.

Hire a space with us and help us to continue our work with communities and the homeless in London.