An event space with a grand piano, arched ceilings, stained glass windows, and wooden pews at St Katharine Cree.
An event space in a church with stained glass windows, arched ceilings, and wooden pews at St Katharine Cree.
An event space in a church with stained glass windows, vaulted ceilings, and wooden pews at St Katharine Cree.
A historic church event space with stained glass windows, vaulted ceilings, and wooden pews at St Katharine Cree.
A historic church with vaulted ceilings, stained glass windows, and wooden pews at St Katharine Cree.
A historic church with a stone bell tower and a domed cupola at St Katharine Cree.
A map highlighting the location of St Katharine Cree in the City of London.

The Church at St Katharine Cree

Auditorium / Conference Room in a Church
·
Private space
86 Leadenhall Street, London, EC3A 3BP –
Aldgate Station (0.2 mi)
Up to 200
seats
Up to 300
standing
Venue doesn’t offer catering
External catering allowed

About this space

The church itself dates back to 1631, with original stained glass, detailed mouldings, and high vaulted ceilings. It’s a big, open space that works well for concerts, talks, award events, or conferences.

There’s a modern A/V and lighting setup in place, including wireless mics and a large movable screen. Seating is flexible with a mix of benches and chairs, and there’s a modular stage you can use or adjust. The space is about 27 by 15.9 metres and comfortably fits around 150 people.

It’s easy to get to as well—right in Zone 1. You’re a short walk from Liverpool Street, Tower Hill, Fenchurch Street, and Aldgate, and the 25 bus stops just outside.

You can hire the church on its own, or take the Hall and courtyard too if you want the whole site to yourself.

St Katharine Cree runs a support centre for workers in the City, especially those in less visible industries like cleaning. They offer things like free language classes, legal advice, and community support during the week. The venue doesn’t get external funding from the government or the Church of England, so booking their space helps keep that important work going.

This is also an active church so they don’t host events with spiritual content or anything that goes against their values around respect and inclusion. If you’re unsure, they’re open to having a quick chat about it.

Prices

Monday
9:00 – 23:00
from £164–£197 hire fee per hour
Per hour
9:00 – 17:00
from £164 hire fee per hour
Per hour
17:00 – 23:00
from £197 hire fee per hour
Per day
9:00 – 23:00
from £1610 hire fee per day
All prices include VAT.
Tuesday
9:00 – 23:00
from £164–£197 hire fee per hour
Per hour
9:00 – 17:00
from £164 hire fee per hour
Per hour
17:00 – 23:00
from £197 hire fee per hour
Per day
9:00 – 23:00
from £1610 hire fee per day
All prices include VAT.
Wednesday
9:00 – 23:00
from £164–£197 hire fee per hour
Per hour
9:00 – 17:00
from £164 hire fee per hour
Per hour
17:00 – 23:00
from £197 hire fee per hour
Per day
9:00 – 23:00
from £1610 hire fee per day
All prices include VAT.
Thursday
9:00 – 23:00
from £164–£197 hire fee per hour
Per hour
9:00 – 17:00
from £164 hire fee per hour
Per hour
17:00 – 23:00
from £197 hire fee per hour
Per day
9:00 – 23:00
from £1610 hire fee per day
All prices include VAT.
Friday
9:00 – 23:00
from £164–£197 hire fee per hour
Per hour
9:00 – 17:00
from £164 hire fee per hour
Per hour
17:00 – 23:00
from £197 hire fee per hour
Per day
9:00 – 23:00
from £1610 hire fee per day
All prices include VAT.
Saturday
16:00 – 23:00
from £197 hire fee per hour
Per hour
16:00 – 23:00
from £197 hire fee per hour
Per day
16:00 – 23:00
from £1610 hire fee per day
All prices include VAT.
Sunday
9:00 – 23:00
from £164–£197 hire fee per hour
Per hour
9:00 – 17:00
from £164 hire fee per hour
Per hour
17:00 – 23:00
from £197 hire fee per hour
Per day
9:00 – 23:00
from £1610 hire fee per day
All prices include VAT.
Best price guarantee
Minimum booking duration: 3 hours

Capacity

  • Standing
    up to 300
  • Theatre
    up to 200
  • Boardroom
    up to 72
  • U-Shaped
    up to 150
  • Classroom
    up to 200

Catering and drinks

No in-house catering available
External catering allowed Bring your own food or hire a caterer of your choice
Unavailable: Buyout fee for external catering
Unavailable: Kitchen facilities available for guests
No alcohol provided by the venue
BYO alcohol allowed You can bring your own alcohol free of charge
Unavailable: Corkage fee for BYO alcohol

Facilities

  • Wi-Fi available
  • Flatscreen TV
  • Whiteboard
  • Flipchart
  • PA system / speakers Venue provides a sound system for music and announcements
  • Conference call facilities Equipment for video or phone conferencing during your event
  • Natural light Room has windows or a skylight, so daylight comes in
  • Lighting equipment Professional lighting equipment for photography and filming
  • Paid parking facilities available nearby
  • Organ
  • Grand piano
  • Microphones
  • Unavailable: Projector
  • Unavailable: Air conditioner
  • Unavailable: Photo equipment
  • Unavailable: Video equipment
  • Unavailable: Greenscreen
  • Unavailable: Backdrops
  • Unavailable: Storage space
  • Unavailable: Quiet space
  • Unavailable: Dance floor
  • Unavailable: Soundproof
  • Unavailable: Mirrors
  • Unavailable: Accommodation is available on-site

Music & sound equipment

  • Play your own music Venue allows playing your own music
  • Bring your own DJ Venue allows bringing your own DJ instead
  • Space has noise restriction after 22:00

Accessibility

  • Wheelchair accessible Step-free access throughout the venue for wheelchair users
  • Unavailable: Accessible toilets
  • Unavailable: Ground level
  • Unavailable: Accessible parking spot available
  • Unavailable: Lift to all floors
  • Unavailable: Cargo lift

Rules of the space

Allowed events

  • Promoted and ticketed events Events that you’re promoting or selling tickets for
  • Temporary Event Notices (TENs) available
  • No wedding licence

Host rules

- No smoking in the building
- Damage to the space will result in extra charge
- Guests to leave by 10 and organisers by 11
- We cannot host events with spiritual content in the Church
- We cannot host events with offensive or profane content

Cancellation policy: Standard 30 day with Grace Period

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FAQ

The basic sound system is routed through a mixer, allowing levels to be adjusted for a balanced sound suited to the event and the space’s acoustics. Hirers may wish to bring additional equipment to tailor the setup to their specific needs.

The benches can only be moved to the left and right aisles, as there is no other storage for them. Some can be used as seating facing outwards towards the catwalk if needed.

About St Katharine Cree

St Katharine Cree is a Trusted Tagvenue Partner, validated by the Tagvenue team with a record of successful bookings on the platform.

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