A church event space with illuminated arched ceilings, stone floors, and flower arrangements at Westminster Abbey Cloisters.
An event space in a church with arched stone ceilings, stained glass windows, and red cushioned benches at Westminster Abbey.
An event space in a church with vaulted stone ceilings, arched windows, and floral arrangements at Westminster Abbey Cloisters.
An event space in a church with vaulted stone arches, chandeliers, and long banquet tables at Westminster Abbey Cloisters.
A church event space with a large grass courtyard surrounded by stone arches at Westminster Abbey.
An event space in a church with vaulted stone ceilings and floral arrangements at Westminster Abbey Cloisters.
A historic church with soaring stone towers and intricate Gothic architecture at Westminster Abbey.
A historic church with twin gothic towers, arched windows, and stone facade at Westminster Abbey.

The Cloisters at Westminster Abbey

Event Space in a Church
·
Private space
Westminster Abbey, Broad Sanctuary, London, SW1P 3PA –
Westminster Station (0.2 mi)
Up to 80
seats
Up to 400
standing
Venue offers catering
External catering not allowed

About this space

The Cloisters is an Event Space in Westminster Abbey and is defined by its continuous covered cloister walk that links the abbey's interiors.

Design: Honeyed limestone walls, ribbed ceilings and slender columns form a long, shadowed interior punctuated by memorial plaques and patterned stone flooring. Low, directional lighting emphasises carved details and stained-glass reflections rather than providing uniform brightness.

Features: A step-free guest entrance and wheelchair access are provided. Accessible toilets are on site and a noise restriction applies to the space. Natural light enters through narrow windows onto the adjacent garth, and abbey staff provide onsite services.

Ideal for: Groups seeking an intimate, contemplative setting arranged along a linear route; suitable for formal seated meals or standing receptions.

What guests say: The space is architecturally impressive and peaceful, with striking stained-glass light and intricate stone detail. The setting feels historically resonant and memorable.

Prices

Monday
16:30 – 23:00
from £14400 hire fee per day
Per day
16:30 – 23:00
from £14400 hire fee per day
Alcohol licence until 23:00. All prices include VAT.
Tuesday
16:30 – 23:00
from £14400 hire fee per day
Per day
16:30 – 23:00
from £14400 hire fee per day
Alcohol licence until 23:00. All prices include VAT.
Wednesday
16:30 – 23:00
from £14400 hire fee per day
Per day
16:30 – 23:00
from £14400 hire fee per day
Alcohol licence until 23:00. All prices include VAT.
Thursday
16:30 – 23:00
from £14400 hire fee per day
Per day
16:30 – 23:00
from £14400 hire fee per day
Alcohol licence until 23:00. All prices include VAT.
Friday
16:30 – 23:00
from £14400 hire fee per day
Per day
16:30 – 23:00
from £14400 hire fee per day
Alcohol licence until 23:00. All prices include VAT.
Saturday
16:30 – 23:00
from £14400 hire fee per day
Per day
16:30 – 23:00
from £14400 hire fee per day
Alcohol licence until 23:00. All prices include VAT.
Sunday
Closed
Alcohol licence until 23:00. All prices include VAT.
Best price guarantee
Pricing updated by venue 6 months ago

Capacity

  • Standing
    up to 400
  • Dining
    up to 80
  • Boardroom
    up to 80

Catering and drinks

In-house catering available Venue can organise food and drink
Extensive vegan menu
Extensive vegetarian menu
Extensive gluten-free menu
No external catering allowed
Approved caterers only
Venue provides alcohol Venue can supply alcoholic beverages
No BYO alcohol allowed

Facilities

  • Natural light Room has windows or a skylight, so daylight comes in
  • Storage space Place where clients can store items during their event
  • Quiet space
  • Free on-street parking
  • Unavailable: Wi-Fi available
  • Unavailable: Projector
  • Unavailable: Flatscreen TV
  • Unavailable: Whiteboard
  • Unavailable: Flipchart
  • Unavailable: PA system / speakers
  • Unavailable: Conference call facilities
  • Unavailable: Air conditioner
  • Unavailable: Photo equipment
  • Unavailable: Video equipment
  • Unavailable: Lighting equipment
  • Unavailable: Greenscreen
  • Unavailable: Backdrops
  • Unavailable: Dance floor
  • Unavailable: Soundproof
  • Unavailable: Mirrors
  • Unavailable: Accommodation is available on-site

Music & sound equipment

  • Space has noise restriction after 22:00
  • Own music not allowed
  • Bring your own DJ not allowed

Accessibility

  • Wheelchair accessible Step-free access throughout the venue for wheelchair users
  • Accessible toilets Toilet(s) adapted for guests with disabilities
  • Ground level Guests can enter without using stairs
  • Unavailable: Accessible parking spot available
  • 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
  • No wedding licence
  • No Temporary Event Notices (TENs) available

Host rules

We dry hire all our spaces and only allow accredited suppliers.
The venue hire fee includes the following Abbey staff:
- onsite Events Manger
- in-house Security
- cleaner
- electrician

About Westminster Abbey

Westminster Abbey is a Trusted Tagvenue Partner, validated by the Tagvenue team with a record of successful bookings on the platform.

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Location

Location map

Meet your host

Events Team
Member of Tagvenue since February 2016
6 Reviews
4.8 Rating
1h Response time
93% Response rate

Contact venue managers directly on Tagvenue. Keep all event communication on the platform for a secure, seamless booking.

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