Spaces for hire at Museum of the Order of St John
from £720
hire fee / per hour
hire fee / per hour
The Chapter Hall
120
150
Embellished with the medieval and modern coats of arms of the Priors, the Chapter Hall of the Order of St John provides a distinguished setting for large meetings, lunches, receptions and dinners.
With furniture dating from the sixteenth century, imposing portraits of British monarchs and Order dignitaries and a superb chandelier from the Farnese ...
from £600
hire fee / per hour
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The Council Chamber
30
40
Dating from 1504, the Council Chamber has an evocative and intimate atmosphere. The windows are beautifully set with Whitefriars Glass and the walls are panelled with plaques to the memory of Knights and Dames of the Order of St John.
On either side of the Council Chamber, the Gate’s towers contain a sixteenth century spiral stair that survived th...
from £360
hire fee / per hour
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The Old Chancery
8
20
An eccentric Elizabethan fireplace, carved with twining serpents, fruit and curious beasts, dominates the Old Chancery, which is used as an anteroom to either the Chapter Hall or the Council Chamber.
The Old Chancery also contains a selection of the Museum’s renowned collection of silver, and stained glass windows set with Order symbols.
It is th...
from £720
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hire fee / per hour
Museum Galleries
30
120
Within the galleries of the Museum of the Order of St John, the venerable Tudor walls of the Gate are elegantly complemented by sleek modern detailing.
During the day, the large glass roof floods the space with natural light. At night, dramatic illumination of the stone walls creates an impressive setting for receptions and lectures.
from £720
hire fee / per hour
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The Priory Church
250
250
Acoustically perfect and visually satisfying, the understated grandeur of the Priory Church of the Order of St John always comes as a surprise when first one enters through its unassuming front door.
Adorned with paintings and Order banners, its large, light space is used for concerts, lectures, lunches and dinners.
from £600
hire fee / per hour
hire fee / per hour
The Cloister Garden
120
Full of flowers and fragrant medicinal herbs, the Cloister Garden is a haven of peace in the bustling energy of Clerkenwell. It is frequently used for champagne receptions, after wedding ceremonies in St John’s Gate, and summer parties are a joy when held amongst drifts of lavender and roses in the shade of the 200 year old olive tree at the heart ...
Prices and opening hours
Monday
6:00 – 1:00
from
£360–£720
hire fee
Tuesday
6:00 – 1:00
from
£360–£720
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Wednesday
6:00 – 1:00
from
£360–£720
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Thursday
6:00 – 1:00
from
£360–£720
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Friday
6:00 – 1:00
from
£360–£720
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Saturday
6:00 – 1:00
from
£360–£720
hire fee
Sunday
6:00 – 1:00
from
£360–£720
hire fee
Facilities and catering options
Up to 250
seats
Up to 250
standing
In-house catering
External catering allowed
Ticketed events
Alcohol provided
BYO alcohol
Parking available
Accommodation available
Own DJ allowed
Reviews and ratings
4.0
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Jackie James
August 2019
The location was lovely. The event manager was very friendly. Beautiful building.
I thought the conflicting information we were given was very frustrating. You are literally hiring the space with nothing included so thought it was very expensive. Restricted as to what you can do there in terms of entertainment.
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Philip Hodson
November 2019
Excellent communication from this venue manager - plenty of detail and information provide in a very timely manner
About Museum of the Order of St John
The Museum of the Order of St John is a hidden jewel in the heart of the City of London, where evocative rooms dating from the twelfth and sixteenth centuries combine with sleek modern spaces to produce an extraordinarily special events venue.
