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The Main Hall at Chelsea Old Town Hall

Name: The Main Hall at Chelsea Old Town Hall
Address: King's Road, London, SW3 5EE, GB
Price range: from £2270 hire fee / per day

Hall in a Historic Building

Private space

About this space

A magnificent late Victorian Building, the grade II listed Chelsea Old Town Hall is a versatile elegant event venue. Located on the fashionable King’s Road, Chelsea Old Town Hall is a short distance from Sloane Square and South Kensington
Underground Stations.

The Main Hall is a perfect example of late Victorian neo-classical architecture, featuring a vaulted ceiling, ornate cherub-clad covings and grand granite and marble columns making it a stunning backdrop for any special occasion. The stained-glass windows, murals, oil paintings, candelabra chandeliers and carved wooden crests pay tribute to the historical vibe of the building.

The 311sqm hall is a wonderfully versatile events space which can be used for exhibition/fairs and sales as well as conferences and for celebratory events such as wedding receptions, gala dinners and private parties - a sprung wooden floor provides the perfect setting for dances and wedding parties.

A flat floored room, 158 squared metres, it can seat 340 people theatre style, 120 cabaret style and 135 classroom style for meetings. For functions it can hold 144 for a dinner dance or 180 dinner and up to 400 for a standing reception.

The elegant Cadogan Suite can be hired in conjunction with the Main Hall - for conferences it is often used as the catering area and for functions it is the caterers back of house area.

The Main Hall can also be hired in conjunction with the Small Hall and Cadogan Suite if you require exclusive use of the venue.

Prices

Monday

8:00 – 18:00

from £2270 hire fee per day

Per day

8:00 – 18:00

from £2270

Alcohol licence until 22:30. All prices include VAT.

Tuesday

8:00 – 18:00

from £2270 hire fee per day

Per day

8:00 – 18:00

from £2270

Alcohol licence until 22:30. All prices include VAT.

Wednesday

8:00 – 18:00

from £2270 hire fee per day

Per day

8:00 – 18:00

from £2270

Alcohol licence until 22:30. All prices include VAT.

Thursday

8:00 – 18:00

from £2270 hire fee per day

Per day

8:00 – 18:00

from £2270

Alcohol licence until 22:30. All prices include VAT.

Friday

8:00 – 18:00

from £2270 hire fee per day

Per day

8:00 – 18:00

from £2270

Alcohol licence until 22:30. All prices include VAT.

Saturday

8:00 – 18:00

from £2805 hire fee per day

Per day

8:00 – 18:00

from £2805

Alcohol licence until 22:30. All prices include VAT.

Sunday

8:00 – 18:00

from £2805 hire fee per day

Per day

8:00 – 18:00

from £2805

Alcohol licence until 22:30. All prices include VAT.

Best price guarantee

Minimum booking duration: 10 hours

Three hire periods available which are: Day hire: access 08:00-18:00 hours Late day hire: access 14:00-midnight Full day hire: access 08:00-midnight Rates quoted are for the day hire period for the Main Hall, please do contact us for rates for our different hire periods or if hiring with the Cadogan Suite, Small Hall or exclusive use of the whole venue. Rates are VAT exempt. Please be advised: • A damage deposit is applicable - £575 for conferences or similar / £1000.00 for exhibitions, concerts, fashion shows and similar • All supplier set up and clear down is to take place during the hire period. • For multi day bookings you need to include the evening in your hire period – the first day will be our late day or full day hire period depending what time you come on site, the middle days will be our full day hire period and the last day will be our day or full day hire period depending on what time you vacate the venue. • The hire fee includes use of data projector and PA system. The pa system is for speeches and background music, it is not suitable for DJs/live entertainment - DJs and performers to bring their own stand alone PA system. • If using more than 2 microphones an AV technician is required. • Conference chairs, trestle tables and round banqueting tables available. Additional extras/information: Please note rates quoted below are for events taking place between April 2025-March 2026 – if your event is after this date period please be advised the rates are subject to an annual rate increase and rates are normally published by late March for each rate year: • 1 x Technician Half Day (1 – 4 Hours) can be hired at a rate of £250.00 + VAT 1 x Technician Full Day (4 – 8 Hours) can be hired at a rate of £400.00 + VAT 1 x Technician Extended day (up to 12 hours) can be hired at a rate of £450.00 + VAT • SIA security staff for your event at the cost of £22.00 + VAT per hour (minimum 5 hours). Premium rate of £43.00 + VAT per hour (minimum 5 hours) applicable on all Bank holidays and New Year’s Eve and £64.00 + VAT per hour (minimum 5 hours) on Christmas Day • For all public and ticketed events these guards are compulsory, for other events our Event Managers will advise based on the event requirements if needed. • Cloakroom attendants Porter, Cleaner, Usher, are £24.00 + VAT per hour (minimum 4 hours) Monday -Friday / £25.00 + VAT per hour (minimum 4 hours) Saturday and Sunday and bank holidays/special days. • Traffic Marshals are £22.00 + VAT per hour (minimum 5 hours). Premium rate of £43.00 + VAT per hour (minimum 5 hours) applicable on all Bank holidays and New Year’s Eve and £64.00 + VAT per hour (minimum 5 hours) on Christmas Day. Traffic marshals are normally required for events with a high volume of deliveries. • Additional audio visual equipment - price on application. Please advise of requirements and we will arrange for a quote from our recommended AV partner.

Capacity

Standing

up to 400
Dining

up to 180
Theatre

up to 340
Cabaret

up to 120
Classroom

up to 135

Catering and drinks

Venue can supply alcoholic beverages

Facilities

Venue provides a sound system for music and announcements
Room has windows or a skylight, so daylight comes in
Paid parking facilities available nearby
Unavailable: Accommodation is available on-site

Music & sound equipment

Venue allows bringing your own DJ instead

Accessibility

Step-free access throughout the venue for wheelchair users
Toilet(s) adapted for guests with disabilities

Rules of the space

Allowed events

Events that you’re promoting or selling tickets for
Venue is licensed to host wedding ceremonies and receptions

Host rules

• All set up and clear down is to take place during the hire times. The venue is to be fully vacated by the end of hire period and all items bought on site removed.

• Self-catering is not permitted. We work alongside several approved caterers. If our approved caterers are not able to meet your needs – for example dietary reasons – we will consider an external caterer coming on site – there is an application process and fees will be applicable if approved.

• No notice, sign, flag, bunting, banner, decoration, drapery, or other item shall be affixed to any part of the building or to the furniture or fittings therein by adhesive tape, adhesive label, Blu-tack or any other adhesive substance. Where such fixings are undertaken by the Hirer, any contractor or any hirer’s client, the Hirer will be responsible for the full cost of the repair. It is the duty of the Hirer to ensure that their contractors, clients and attendees fully adhere to this policy.

• No adhesive tapes may be used to mark wooden or carpeted floors.

• No decorations, flags, emblems, gas-filled balloons, streamers or confetti are permitted inside the Premises or externally.

• Naked flames, smoke making machines, indoor fireworks and stage pyrotechnics will not normally be permitted in the premises. Applications in writing to waive this regulation must be made to the Supervising Officer for consideration and hirers are advised that substantial additional staffing costs may be incurred if approval is granted.

• SIA security staff is required for religious festivals, cultural festivals, public events (ticketed and unticketed), concerts, Boxing, Kick Boxing, Wrestling, Martial Arts or any other fighting/combat tournament and any other event deemed by the Head of Conference and Events to required security staff. This list of events is not exclusive or exhaustive. The venue team will organise applicable security staff and the client will be liable for the fees.