Venue Hire
We have two spaces and a dedicated venue hire team.
The Nave is a stunning venue for your workshop, talk, away-day, film-showing, concert, party or music event, and is equipped with a laser projector, sound system & microphones, uplighters, and an upright piano. High ceilings, original arches, a stained glass window and fascinating history provide a wonderful atmosphere.
The Bedouin Tent is a magical and unique space set in a beautiful courtyard garden – an oasis in the city. Woven from goats hair, and built on principles of sacred geometry, it is a harmonious space where people can meet as equals. It’s perfect for dialogue, workshops, meetings and away days, baby showers, bridal showers and proposals!
We’d love to hear from you – please get in touch to check availability.
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COF Sisters
November 27, 2023.
We had a great experience at the venue and loved the way the tent is setup. We received all the communication we need to access the venue and so thankful to Nelson who take care of us while we were there. He was very helpful and so kind. Will definitely be booking for our next event.
Mia G
November 19, 2023.
We had our wedding party here and it was the most perfect location. Nelson was really helpful with advising on set up. The venue is so flexible to use and decorate so we were able to create the exact event we wanted. Cannot recommend highly enough for any event you need to do, it really was seamless and had everything we needed.
All of our guests where complementing the uniqueness of building and It’s history, ‘what a find!’
vicki clark
November 18, 2023.
Great venue with many spaces including the bedouin tent. Very helpful staff.
Ime Antiah
November 13, 2023.
St Ethelburga's Centre for Reconciliation and Peace is just a beautiful intimate space with endless potential. I booked the venue for my wife's 30th birthday and from consultation to the event day, the staff were very pleasant to communicate with and were always happy to help. A big thank you to Nelson who was on hand for anything we needed on the day and kept checking on us through the event. Wish I could give this venue more than 5 stars, I would.
Party Photo Credits: @partyarchitekts @imagefaculty
Hilton Alcock
November 12, 2023.
Great night of DJ music from Ghoti/fish Audio love…
Shantanu Mandal
November 7, 2023.
An oasis in the middle of high rises...a breath of fresh air...a gentle touch on the dry and tired skin of the soul...a must visit place for anyone in London.
The peace cottage is special...
The fact that St.Ethelburga was the only female saint who managed a whole Abbey in the world dominated by male religious leaders is what makes this place so much more special.
A visit is the best way to find out if my words are true or not...
And for sure you will make many very good friends as this place is managed by some very sweet and noble human beings, so feel free to visit them.
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Prices:
Over the Christmas and New Year period, space prices are increased as follows:
20% between 1st Dec – 23rd Dec
50% between 24th Dec – 1st Jan
* Extensions beyond 10pm are welcome and are charged at a rate of:
Before midnight: £70/hr
After midnight: £100/hr
After midnight and selling alcohol: £200/hr
Extensions or early arrival at other times are usually possible.
Note that for events where alcohol is being sold a Temporary Events Notice is required at a cost of £21 (correct at the time of writing).
Please Also Note
Preparation and clear-up needs to be included within the booked time.
A booking that does not take up the whole of one slot will not be eligible for a discounted price.
St Ethelburga’s cannot store tables and chairs (or other large items) on-site unless booking the space for the duration of storage.
Nave layout and capacity
The nave is 6.6m x 25m, not including the annexe.
We suggest the following options for room layout, though you are free to arrange it as you wish.
- Standing reception – maximum 150 people
- Theatre style (chairs facing front altar) – maximum 85 people
- Informal style facing presentation wall (chairs in semi-circular rows) – maximum 85 people
- U-shaped with tables – maximum 18 people
Tent layout and capacity
The tent is circular with cushioned bench seating around the edge. Capacity including the courtyard garden is 30 people. Capacity inside the tent itself is maximum 28. There are no tables in the tent and people are asked to remove their shoes before entering. The nave is a beautiful and peaceful space for a wide range of events, from meetings and workshops to conferences, talks and concerts.
Refreshments & Catering
St Ethelburga’s can provide tea, coffee and biscuits for small groups. You are welcome to provide your own sandwiches or buffet style lunches / refreshments. Please bring your own paper cups / plates / cutlery.
You are also welcome to bring your own caterers at no additional charge.
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“St Ethelburga’s helped me to host a hybrid memorial service, managing the on-site end of an event that included over 40 people on Zoom and in person with great skill and efficiency. There were 10 people who wanted to be present on site, and this gave them the opportunity to gather safely together in a beautiful environment and to interact with the larger group online. It was encouraging to see how well this worked in what might otherwise have been quite delicate and distressing circumstances. We received some excellent feedback from those who attended.” – Alison, hired the Nave in Sept 2020
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St Ethelburga’s work sits at the intersection of climate and peace. We believe there can be no peace on Earth unless we also realise peace with Earth.
We offer events, training, leadership programmes and multimedia content which equip and inspire people to become peacemakers in their own contexts. Our project areas include community reconciliation, refugee inclusion, radical resilience, viewpoint diversity, and spiritual ecology.
St Ethelburga's
Centre for Reconciliation and Peace