St John’s Church is a traditional church building dating back to the mid 1800s with large raised area at the front of the building which can act as a stage and seating for at least 200 people.
Convenient village location | 200+ capacity | Fully accessible
Well equipped kitchenette | Separate changing room
The building has excellent acoustics and would provide a unique and memorable setting for your event. It is ideal for concerts, recitals, performances, awards ceremonies as well as other large events which will have a sizeable audience. It has wooden pews which can seat around 200 people in the main nave of the church. Some extra foldable chairs are available to increase capacity if required.
LED lighting can be adjusted to suit different events and some coloured lights are available to illuminate the front of the church.
The church is fully accessible with level access from the church car park at the back of the church on New Street (Postcode LS28 5DJ), around to the main front door. There is a Changing Places toilet which can be accessed from both inside and outside the building.
The church also includes several other spaces:
- Small side chapel with seating on individual chairs for around 12 people.
- Choir area with seating for around 24 people.
- Gathering room, accessible from main nave of the church, suitable as a waiting area or dressing room.
- Kitchenette with tea and coffee making facilities and a range of cutlery and crockery.
We also have a mezzanine balcony seating area which we will be reopening later this year which can provide additional seating for concerts and large events, though this can only be accessed via a stone staircase.
Hiring costs
- Costs will vary depending on the duration of the event and the lighting and heating required. We would welcome your enquiry to discuss your plans further and provide a quote specific to your event.
The church is unavailable for bookings on Sunday mornings but is often available at other times. Please contact us to discuss your plans further.