Hiring the St Lawrence’s Centre
Please see below for details on how to hire the St Lawrence’s Centre for your own event.
Individuals, groups and societies etc may hire St Lawrence’s. The tariff has been set at reasonable levels to encourage concert and exhibition organisers and the Trustees of St Lawrence’s are keen that the venue should be used for the community so some discretion on tariffs may be available, for example, charity events.
The Centre lends itself to a variety of events and regularly hosts:
- Wedding Receptions
- Concerts
- Exhibitions
- Craft Fairs
- Quiet Days / Retreats
The Centre can comfortably seat up to 80 for concerts, is centrally heated and has a Blüthner grand piano, toilets and limited on-site parking.
Also available to organisers, on-site and without charge, are tables, chairs, flexible-staging, a servery for coffee/tea preparation and a large range of china, glass & cutlery.
Visitors will find that access and parking at St Lawrence’s is convenient, and that both toilets and access are suitable for disabled visitors.
The main area of St Lawrence’s offers 97 square metres of clear floor space. Over 50 metres of hanging rail and a picture-hanging system is available. There is natural lighting from the original tall church windows which is supplemented by high-level lighting, including spot-lighting for performances.
It should be noted that the Blüthner grand piano is a valuable instrument and should not be played without prior agreement. We have had a frame fitted to assist in moving the piano, but would request that any movement is carefully done and that the piano is not lifted from its frame. The piano is kept locked, so please inform our bookings team if you wish to make use of the piano at the time of booking (there will be an additional charge). We can arrange piano tuning, however this will be as an add-on/extra cost to your hire fee. Additionally during your hiring of the venue can you please ensure that the piano is not used as a shelf for vases or glasses.
Assistance for the promotion of concerts, exhibitions, etc. is available if required via direct mailing and publicity to Friends and supporters of St Lawrence’s.
If you would like further details or are considering hiring the centre, please contact:
Sue Starkings on 01603 270497.
See our gallery for more photos of the Centre
Tariffs for hiring the centre for private events
Includes all the centre facilities. As St Lawrence’s is operated entirely by volunteers, organisers are requested to leave the venue in a clean and tidy condition. There is no rubbish collection from St Lawrence’s so it would be appreciated if any rubbish could be taken away by event organisers.
Organisers will also need to arrange setting-up prior to, and clearing-away following, their events, assistance may be available by prior arrangement.
The stewarding and supervision of events and exhibitions are not included, however we would be pleased to give advice on request.
Concerts
From 12 noon to 11pm – £90, 5pm to 11pm – £70
Exhibitions, (Paintings, Drawings, etc.) with sales
Hire fee per day – £40, Commission on sales 10%
Other Exhibitions, & Exhibitions without sales
Hire fee per day £40
Classes, meetings, etc.
First 3 hours – £24 (subsequent hours £5 per hour).
Private receptions, buffets, dinners, etc.
Full day to 11pm – £125; Part day (up to 4 hours) – £60
Quiet Days, Retreats, etc.
From 10am to 4pm – £40
See here for more details
Wedding Receptions
As an exclusive use venue we want you to enjoy your Wedding day celebrations. We offer a 3 day wedding celebration booking at £450, allowing time before to set up and the day after to clear and tidy.