Located within five minutes’ walk of Covent Garden and Holborn Tube stations, Crown Court Church of Scotland offers two excellent yet affordable spaces for hire in the heart of London’s theatreland. Our spaces can hired separately or together for a wide variety of uses, including concerts and rehearsals, receptions, social gatherings and meetings.
The Sanctuary
The Sanctuary is a unique, historic space, featuring traditional pews, balcony seating and stunning stained-glass windows. The sanctuary sits up to 200 people (130 in the lower sanctuary and 70 in the gallery), with a small raised platform at the front of the church. The choir pews can also be removed to create an additional space, suitable for rehearsals and concerts with small- to medium-sized musical ensembles. The sanctuary has excellent lighting with options for performance lighting at the front of the sanctuary. The use of a good upright piano and a newly restored (2019) three manual organ by Bevington are included in the hire charge.
The Church Hall
Our church hall is a bright and flexible space below the church itself. Within the space, there is a sectioned off area with counters, which can act as a serving station for tea/coffee or pre-prepared drinks and nibbles. There is a full-size grand piano available for rehearsal use, as well as tables and chairs for meetings or presentations. High speed 5G wifi is also available in the hall space.
General Info and Amenities
Six toilets are provided: 1 disabled, 3 female and 2 male
We can provide free parking for one vehicle in Crown Court itself. There is further on-street
parking on Russell Street and drop off zones at the front of the church access points.
The church is in both the London Congestion Charge and ULEZ zones.
Hire Charges
We charge for both spaces in blocks of four hours, and the Church Hall can also be booked on an
hourly basis. Please enquire for our rates for the hire of both spaces together.
A discount may be available for charitable or community use.
The Sanctuary
One morning/afternoon/evening session (10-2pm/2-6pm/6-10pm): £200
All day use (all three sessions): £550
The Church Hall
Hourly rate: £40/hr
One morning/afternoon/evening session (10-2pm/2-6pm/6-10pm): £150
All day use (all three sessions): £400
To enquire further, or to book one of our spaces, please contact our Church Administrator, Laura Daniels, at office@crowncourtchurch.org.uk.
*Please note that our lift, which provides step-free access to the Hall, Sanctuary, and disabled toilet, is unfortunately out of action until further notice.*