FAQ’s for St Mary’s Marylebone Venue Hire

These are some of the most commonly asked questions about hosting corporate events, private functions, and special occasions at St Mary’s Marylebone. If you have specific requirements or need more information about our venue hire, facilities, or services, please click the button below to get in touch. Our team is ready to provide full details and help you plan a memorable event.

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  • Corporate & Business Events:

    • Conferences, seminars, and business meetings

    • Product launches and corporate presentations

    • Networking receptions, workshops, and panel discussions

    Creative & Cultural Events:

    • Fashion shows and creative showcases

    • Exhibitions and art displays

    • Live performances and concerts

    Social & Private Events:

    • Wedding receptions (ceremonies for parish residents)

    • Dinners, banquets, and wine tastings

    • Charity events, fundraisers, and private celebrations

    Dining & Experience Events:

    • Large-scale dining events such as gala dinners or company meals

    • Tasting events (wine, spirits, or culinary experiences)

    • Minimum 6 weeks’ notice

    • Diary opens up to 12 months in advance

    • Events with less than 100 guests, kids birthday parties, events ending later than 10:30pm, proms, or events conflicting with our Grade I listed status.

  • Maximum capacity:

    • The Great Hall: Theatre 600 | Banquet 300 | Cabaret 300 | Fashion Show 400 | Classroom 200 | Standing Reception 600

    • The Undercroft: Theatre 360 | Banquet 250 | Cabaret 180 | Classroom 120 | Standing Reception 400

    • Maximum capacity for whole venue: 700

    Dimensions:

    • Great Hall: 30.7m × 19.1m (586 m²)

    • Undercroft: 28.3m × 10.8m (305 m²)

    Do you hire for small parties or meetings?

    • Whole-venue hire only, ideally 100+ guests

    Seating & layout:

    • Flexible: theatre, cabaret, banquet, fashion show, classroom, or mixed

    • In-house furniture included (round tables must be hired externally)

    • Seating can be reconfigured or removed

    Which areas are included?

    • Whole-venue hire: Great Hall, Undercroft, 3 meeting rooms, commercial kitchen, and toilets

    Stage:

    • Fixed stage in the Great Hall (11m × 4m × 0.5m)

  • Cost of hire:

    • Full-day and evening hire prices in our brochure

    Hire fee includes:

    • Exclusive dry-hire

    • Venue manager on-site

    • In-house furniture

    • Sound, visual, and lighting systems (engineers charged separately)

    • Access until midnight (events end by 10:30pm)

    Discounts:

    • Available for registered charities

    • Multi-day bookings

    Deposit & payment:

    • Deposit: 25% to secure booking

    • Balance: 75% due 1 month before event

    • Security deposit: £500 - Paid in advance and held in case of any damages or additional event charges. Refunded within 1 week of event subject to venue checks

    Cancellation policy:

    • Notify verbally then in writing; effective on receipt of written notice

    • Fees:

      • 120 days: deposit only

      • 30–120 days: 50% of hire fee

      • <30 days: 100% of hire fee

    • Additional third-party costs may apply

    • Fees invoiced immediately

    Contract required:

    • Yes, to confirm all bookings

    • Event hours: Start anytime, end by 10:30pm

    • Setup/packdown: Day hire from 8am, evening from 4pm

    • Early access: 6am (£500/hr)

    • Availability: Monday–Saturday only

    • Amplified sound: Yes, in-house system

    • AV support: Engineers required (£320/8 hrs + £40/hr thereafter)

    • Wi-Fi: High-speed throughout

    • Volume limit: 85db

    • Rehearsals & soundchecks: Very welcome!

    • Piano: Professional keyboard available on request

    • Food & drink: Permitted

    • Alcohol: Can be served; selling requires our bar supplier or TEN license

    • Caterers: Approved list here

    • Kitchen: Undercroft, up to 300 seated guests

    • Decorations & floral arrangements are welcome, approval required

    • Candles: LED only

    • Signage & banners: Freestanding allowed

    • Furniture: Can be brought in/removed; deliveries must fit doors

    • Wheelchair accessible throughout venue except balconies and stage - if stage access required, please discuss with the events team

    • Accessible toilets & step-free access: Yes

    • Hearing loop & assistance animals: Yes

    • Grade I-listed Church of England parish church (built 1823–24)

    • Venue hire supports charitable programs and maintains this heritage space - learn more here

    • Public transport: Recommended (Zone 1, excellent bus/tube links)

    • Parking: Nearby options, congestion charges apply

    • Loading: Wyndham Place, vehicles up to 3.5 tons

    • Main contact: Venue manager on-site

    • Packdown: Return venue as found; in-house staffing optional

    • Security Deposit return: Within 1 week

    • Damage or additional charges: Team will discuss any charges with you prior to taking payment

    • Feedback: Always welcome