The Main Hall at Chelsea Old Town Hall

Banqueting Hall in a Historic Building
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Private space
King's Road, London, SW3 5EE
Charing Cross Station (0.2 mi)

About this space

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 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.

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


Prices

Monday
8:00 – 18:00
from £2270 hire fee per day
Per day
8:00 – 18:00
from £2270 hire fee per day
Note: Alcohol licence until 22:30. All prices include VAT.
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.
Tuesday
8:00 – 18:00
from £2270 hire fee per day
Per day
8:00 – 18:00
from £2270 hire fee per day
Note: Alcohol licence until 22:30. All prices include VAT.
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.
Wednesday
8:00 – 18:00
from £2270 hire fee per day
Per day
8:00 – 18:00
from £2270 hire fee per day
Note: Alcohol licence until 22:30. All prices include VAT.
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.
Thursday
8:00 – 18:00
from £2270 hire fee per day
Per day
8:00 – 18:00
from £2270 hire fee per day
Note: Alcohol licence until 22:30. All prices include VAT.
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.
Friday
8:00 – 18:00
from £2270 hire fee per day
Per day
8:00 – 18:00
from £2270 hire fee per day
Note: Alcohol licence until 22:30. All prices include VAT.
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.
Saturday
8:00 – 18:00
from £2805 hire fee per day
Per day
8:00 – 18:00
from £2805 hire fee per day
Note: Alcohol licence until 22:30. All prices include VAT.
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.
Sunday
8:00 – 18:00
from £2805 hire fee per day
Per day
8:00 – 18:00
from £2805 hire fee per day
Note: Alcohol licence until 22:30. All prices include VAT.
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.
Pricing updated by venue 1 day ago
Minimum booking duration: 10 hours

Capacity

Standing
up to 400
Dining
up to 180
Theatre
up to 340
Cabaret
up to 120
Classroom
up to 135

Catering and drinks

No in-house catering available
No external catering allowed
Approved caterers only
Venue provides alcohol
Alcohol licence until 22:30
No BYO alcohol allowed

Facilities

Wi-Fi available
Projector
PA system / speakers
Natural light
Paid parking facilities available nearby
Flatscreen TV
Whiteboard
Flipchart
Conference call facilities
Air conditioner
Storage space
Quiet space
Alcohol licence

Music & sound equipment

Bring your own DJ
Space has noise restriction after 22:30
Own music not allowed

Accessibility

Wheelchair accessible
Accessible toilets
Ground level
Accessible parking spot available
Lift to all floors
Cargo lift

Rules of the space

Allowed events

Promoted and ticketed events
Wedding licence available
No temporary Event Notice (TENs) available

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.


A stunning late Victorian building, lovingly restored to its original glory, Chelsea Old Town Hall provides a memorable and photogenic backdrop bringing heritage and style to any occasion.

Located on the fashionable Kings Road Chelsea Old Town Hall offers event organisers a well-placed and adaptable event space which is accessible, affordable and elegant.

Antiques and art fairs, designer sales, fashion shows, exhibitions, conferences and corporate events as well as wedding ceremonies and receptions, banquet dinners and concerts have all been welcomed at this prestigious venue.


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