Exclusive Venue Hire at St Stephen Walbrook

Church
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Whole venue
St Stephen Walbrook, 39 Walbrook, London, EC4N 8BN
Bank Station (0.1 mi)

About this space

St Stephen Walbrook is a Christopher Wren church defined by a compact, domed central interior that centres activity around a circular focal space.

Design: The interior displays a centralised plan beneath a shallow dome, articulated by paired classical columns and high arched windows that admit soft daylight. Pale stone surfaces, coffered detailing and brass chandeliers give the space a restrained, formal character.

Features: The church provides a PA system, allows own music and offers onsite Wi‑Fi alongside abundant natural light. The ground-level layout includes a circular font and movable wooden seating arranged around the central space, plus a raised pulpit and clear sightlines suited to spoken word and musical presentations. Acoustics in the domed interior favour unamplified and acoustic performance.

Ideal for: Musicians and audiences seeking seated, acoustic-focused performances and small-scale, formal gatherings in a contained, light-filled interior.

What sets it apart: A Henry Moore sculpture occupies the altar area as a prominent, site-specific work of art.

What guests say: The church's acoustics are frequently praised and the interior atmosphere is described as serene and intimate. The building's light-filled dome and clear sightlines also receive regular commendation.


Event offers and packages

Wedding Offers

Wedding Ceremony
£2500 total
The spectacular architecture and domed ceiling, designed by Sir Christopher Wren, offers a beautiful backdrop for wedding ceremonies. The central City of London location makes the church easily accessible for guests, while offering you a unique London location that is steeped in history.

Wedding ceremonies at St Stephen Walbrook typically take place on a Friday or Saturday, with a 4-hour access period, which includes time for the ceremony as well as allowing your suppliers time to set up and pack down. The pews that encircle the altar can accommodate up to 150 guests; an additional 260 guests can be accommodated for a ceremony by hiring in chairs from one of our approved furniture suppliers.

If a couple does not qualify for a Wedding Ceremony at St Stephen Walbrook, there is the option to have a wedding blessing. This means the couple will already be legally married and will have their marriage blessed by the priest in charge at St Stephen Walbrook.
Wedding Ceremony & Drinks Reception
£4000 total
The spectacular architecture and domed ceiling, designed by Sir Christopher Wren, offers a beautiful backdrop for wedding ceremonies. The central City of London location makes the church easily accessible for your guests, while offering couples a unique London location that is steeped in history.

Wedding ceremonies at St Stephen Walbrook typically take place on a Friday or Saturday, with a 4-hour access period, which includes time for the ceremony as well as allowing your suppliers time to set up and pack down. The pews that encircle the altar can accommodate up to 150 guests; an additional 260 guests can be accommodated for a ceremony by hiring in chairs from one of our approved furniture suppliers.

Following the official ceremony, couples now have the opportunity to host a post ceremony drinks reception at St Stephen Walbrook; continue the celebration after the vows with champagne and canapes served by one of our approved catering partners. Wedding parties of up to 150 guests can raise a glass to the happy couple under the magnificent Christopher Wren dome. Host your post ceremony reception for up to 1 hour after your ceremony before the happy couple and guests head to the wedding breakfast venue.

Prices

Monday
16:00 – 22:00
from £6500 hire fee per day
Per day
16:00 – 22:00
from £6500 hire fee per day
Note: All prices include VAT.
Tuesday
16:00 – 22:00
from £6500 hire fee per day
Per day
16:00 – 22:00
from £6500 hire fee per day
Note: All prices include VAT.
Wednesday
16:00 – 22:00
from £6500 hire fee per day
Per day
16:00 – 22:00
from £6500 hire fee per day
Note: All prices include VAT.
Thursday
16:00 – 22:00
from £6500 hire fee per day
Per day
16:00 – 22:00
from £6500 hire fee per day
Note: All prices include VAT.
Friday
16:00 – 22:00
from £6500 hire fee per day
Per day
16:00 – 22:00
from £6500 hire fee per day
Note: All prices include VAT.
Saturday
16:00 – 22:00
from £6500 hire fee per day
Per day
16:00 – 22:00
from £6500 hire fee per day
Note: All prices include VAT.
Sunday
16:00 – 22:00
from £6500 hire fee per day
Per day
16:00 – 22:00
from £6500 hire fee per day
Note: All prices include VAT.
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Pricing updated by venue 1 month ago
Minimum booking duration: 6 hours

Capacity

Standing
up to 250
Dining
up to 100
Theatre
up to 120
Cabaret
up to 40

Catering and drinks

No in-house catering available
No external catering allowed
Catering must be booked through the venue
Approved caterers only
No alcohol provided by the venue
Venue doesn’t supply alcoholic beverages
No BYO alcohol allowed
You can’t bring your own alcohol, drinks must be bought through the venue

Facilities

Wi-Fi available
PA system / speakers Venue provides a sound system for music and announcements
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
Courtyard Garden
Pulpit
Steinway Piano
Organ
Lectern
Microphone
Unavailable: Projector
Unavailable: Flatscreen TV
Unavailable: Whiteboard
Unavailable: Flipchart
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
Unavailable: Parking available No on-site parking

Music & sound equipment

Play your own music Venue allows playing your own music
Bring your own DJ not allowed Venue doesn’t allow outside DJs
No noise restrictions

Accessibility

Unavailable: Accessible toilets No accessible toilets on site
Unavailable: Ground level Entrance has steps – no ramp available
Unavailable: Accessible parking spot available
Unavailable: Lift to all floors
Unavailable: Cargo lift
Unavailable: Wheelchair accessible

Rules of the space

Allowed events

Promoted and ticketed events Events that you’re promoting or selling tickets for
Wedding licence available Venue is licensed to host wedding ceremonies and receptions
Temporary event notices available

Host rules

Rules:
-No smoking.
-Events must not be of an inappropriate nature for a place of worship.
-Must be respectful of the Church itself, it's structure and artifacts.
-Events can include alcohol but excessive drinking is not promoted.
-All suppliers must be booked from our list of approved suppliers.

Cancellation policy: Custom

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