Community centres for hire in London
51 community centres in London for classes, clubs, children's parties and neighbourhood events
Date
Community centres for hire in London
51 community centres in London for classes, clubs, children's parties and neighbourhood events
51 spaces
“Amazing venue. Everything well put together and sparkling clean for our event. Hall is big enough for any event and number of guests. Highly recommend.”
![Main Hall, Arodene Road Community Centre](data:image/svg+xml,<svg xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg"/>)
A modern, flexible 1,411 sq ft community hall in Brixton Hill featuring high-quality Junkers beech sprung flooring, an acoustic sliding wall for flexible configurations, and step-free access. It offers a professional PA system, large LED screen, and a fully-fitted commercial kitchen available as a paid add-on.
“I had the best birthday everrr”
“Great space with great facilities (kitchen/toilets). It was a little hidden in the estate but the instructions were great and communication also very good.”
Based in a former secondary school classroom with a spacious feel and views into the Global Garden, this room features step-free access and Wi-Fi. It includes access to toilets and water fountains, though functions require a mandatory party bolt-on.
“It was very easy and they have given the things I requested. It was just the right place for my daughters birthday party.”
Based in a former medium-sized secondary school classroom, this spacious room features views of Tottenham Hotspur Stadium and offers optional tables and chairs. A member of staff remains on site during bookings, and alcohol must be approved by the venue.
Enquire to book
“The Service - 10/10 . The Venue - 10/10 . The Communication - 10/10 . Very accommodating & understanding - 10/10 . The Safety & Security - 10/10”
“Best experience, great people love how people treat us specially the staff, comfortable place to celebrate with family”
Community Centre
from £36/ hour
Stephens Ink Community Centre
· N5 1LE60 guests
Kitchen
Free cancellation
“Lovely, easy interactions, space is really light and clean. Recommended!”
“The hall was big enough, neat and the staffs were very helpful with informations.”
Our spacious Sports Hall features an open-plan layout with a full-size indoor court, high vaulted ceiling and theatre curtains, complete with a kitchen, WiFi and step-free access.
Main Hall 1
from £92/ hour
Hanley Crouch Community Association
· N4 4BY150 guests
Kitchen
Free cancellation
Main Hall 1 features step-free access and WiFi, offering a kitchen with an oven, hob and microwave, plus optional audiovisual equipment. Staff remain on site during bookings, and guests must sign in and out.
Party Package: Main Hall, Small Hall & Kitchen
from £52/ hour
Hornsey Vale Community Centre
· N8 9LP80 guests
Kitchen
Free cancellation
“Easy booking, easy access, lovely big space with easy connection to Bluetooth for music. Plenty of toilets and kitchen space. Lots of tables and chairs for use.”
This community centre is available for evening and weekend hire and features step-free access. Hirers are provided with a set of keys to manage the space independently without on-site staff.
“The space is large and easy to use with good amenities.”
Empower Community Centre Hall
from £56/ hour
Empower Community Centre Hall
· HA9 7NG80 guests
Free cancellation
Empower Community Centre Hall features a spacious, open-plan main hall with flexible seating layouts, on-site tables and chairs, and Wi-Fi. Hirers also have access to a functional kitchen and parking, though you must bring your own bags to remove rubbish.
Peggy Jay Centre
from £96/ hour
Queen's Crescent Community Association
· NW5 1QR65 guests
Kitchen
Free cancellation
A children's play facility on Hampstead Heath featuring indoor and outdoor play areas, a small tea room, and a kitchen with a fridge and microwave. Available on weekends from 9am to 6pm, the venue includes step-free access and plug & play speakers.
“Great space. as described. Good communication with venue. Would definitely recommend and book again.”
A first-floor hall in Walthamstow featuring a kitchenette, sound system, and up to 90 seats, with flexibility to partition into two rooms. Bookings require a signed hire agreement, £250 security deposit, and a 3-hour minimum.
Our bright and airy Main Hall is a spacious, versatile 14m by 7.1m venue overlooking the garden, featuring step-free access and an accessible toilet. Facilities include WiFi, a whiteboard, and a large screen.
Marchmont Community Centre offers a flexible main hall with step-free access and air conditioning, serving as an accessible hub for meetings and small gatherings. Please note there is no staff on site during bookings, and bookers must bring their own bags and dispose of rubbish.
Hall featuring floor-to-ceiling windows providing natural light, an adjoining outside space, and an integrated Bluetooth sound system. Includes a connected kitchen and 18 tables with 60 chairs.
“This was a fantastic hire. We were left alone and staff were available when we needed questions answered. Highly recommended”
Roof Garden Room
from £51/ hour
Hanley Crouch Community Association
· N4 4BY50 guests
Kitchen
Free cancellation
Indoor and outdoor space featuring an adjoining outside space and WiFi, with step-free access and a kitchen including an oven, hob and microwave. A member of staff remains on site during bookings, and guests must sign in and out.
“The Belsize room was clean and spacious... Kafia and Tom were helpful and accommodating to our requests. Definitely, I would recommend the place”
The main hall in a local community centre features step-free access, an adjoining outside space, and WiFi. It includes 70 chairs, 12 adult tables, and optional kitchen access equipped with a fridge, oven, and dishwasher.
“Easy to book, good location.”
“I'm a regular hirer of the small hall and it's always clean with all of the equipment that I need in the adjacent kitchen working well. Emma the manager is very welcoming and helpful and supportive.”
The Main Hall is a large, welcoming space featuring a stage, WiFi, air conditioning and a sound system, with 10 tables and 100 chairs provided. Bookings running past 11pm incur an additional surcharge of £23 per hour.
“Everything was good and they were very helpful and kind.”
This bright, versatile community room features step-free access and direct kitchen access via a serving hatch. It includes 30 chairs and tables, a TV, and flexible layouts to suit various gatherings.
Blue Hut Main Hall
from £51/ hour
Blue Hut Youth & Community Hub
· N1 7NZ40 guests
Kitchen
Free cancellation
Blue Hut Main Hall is a bright, flexible space featuring a pool table, table tennis and table football, with optional tables and chairs. It offers air conditioning and can be hired alongside a fully equipped kitchen, IT suite, gym, music studio and outdoor sports pitch.
Devas Garden Room
from £66/ hour
Castlehaven Community Centre & Hub
· NW1 8RU60 guests
Kitchen
Free cancellation
“Really accomotating staff. Great to have the playground outside.”
Main Hall - With Bar Access
from £64/ hour
Oaktree Community Centre
· N16 5ED130 guests
Kitchen
Free cancellation
“Great venue to host events, the bar staff where very good and helpful too. The space was a good size and there were enough table and chairs for people to sit and eat.”
Main Hall
from £80/ hour
Queen's Crescent Community Association
· NW5 4QE120 guests
Kitchen
Free cancellation
The Main Hall at Ashdown Crescent features step-free access, air conditioning, and WiFi, alongside audiovisual equipment including a projector and sound system. Kitchen access is available as a paid addon.
“The space was bright, airy and clean and had everything we needed. Hiring was easy, payments and deposits were well handled and communication in the lead up to the event was very good and prompt.”
Two flexible rooms with communicating doors can be opened up to create a single large space, equipped with air conditioning, step-free access and WiFi. A staff member remains on site throughout your booking to help.
Castle Room
from £51/ hour
Castlehaven Community Centre & Hub
· NW1 8RU40 guests
Kitchen
Free cancellation
The Castle Room in our Community Hub offers an intimate setting featuring tables, chairs, tea and coffee facilities, and Wi-Fi. Kitchen facilities and an on-site staff member are available to help during your booking.
Upstairs at The Dome
from £80/ hour
Queen's Crescent Community Association
· NW5 4NU50 guests
Kitchen
Free cancellation
Upstairs at the Dome offers plenty of space for large or smaller groups, featuring a kitchen and recreational facilities including table tennis and snooker tables. Hirers must leave by 10pm, and no food is to be consumed inside.
A self-contained ground-floor studio for 15–25 people, well suited to creative workshops, small classes, therapy sessions, tutoring and one-to-one work. Features WiFi, heating, and a sound system, with paid kitchen access available.
Enquire to book
This compact room features step-free access, an adjoining outside space, a whiteboard, and a kitchenette equipped with a kettle, fridge and microwave. It is warmed by radiators, includes opening windows, and provides three toilets.
“Claudia was Amazing and gave us all the support we needed to hire the venue. When we got there the place was just what we needed and the staff were friendly and helpful”
Main Hall - No Bar Access
from £85/ hour
Oaktree Community Centre
· N16 5ED130 guests
Kitchen
Free cancellation
“Lovely small hall, perfect for our charity event. June was very welcoming and helpful. Would definitely recommend.”
This main hall features step-free access and air conditioning, accommodating up to 60 guests (50 seated). Please note there is no staff on site during bookings, and bookers must bring their own bags, dispose of rubbish, and leave the space as found.
A versatile first-floor hall in Walthamstow accommodating up to 70 seated or 100 standing, featuring an included kitchenette and sound system. Bookings require a 3-hour minimum and a £250 security deposit, with hire available Monday to Saturday from 8am to 10pm.
Multi-Purpose Room 2
from £36/ hour
Edward Woods Community Centre
· W11 4TX30 guests
Kitchen
Free cancellation
A bright, open-plan multi-purpose hall featuring step-free access, a fully equipped kitchenette, WiFi, and an adjoining outside space. It accommodates up to 30 people and includes 30 tables and chairs, a TV, and dedicated toilets.
Horticulture Hub
from £41/ hour
Castlehaven Community Centre & Hub
· NW1 8RU20 guests
Kitchen
Free cancellation
Nestled within a greenhouse and outdoor area with plants and herbs, this tranquil hub offers step-free access, Wi-Fi, a small kitchen with fridge, oven and sink, and tea and coffee facilities. It accommodates up to 10 seated or 20 standing guests, with 2 tables and 10 chairs provided.
The welcoming Priory Room features a modern kitchen, 4 tables, 12 chairs, Wi-Fi, a large screen, and a whiteboard, with step-free access and an accessible toilet. A £150 refundable deposit is required.
Melody Room A is a self-contained, partitioned half of a first-floor hall offering a cost-effective space for smaller classes, meetings or breakout activities. It includes a kitchenette and sound system, with a 3-hour minimum hire and mandatory security deposit.
Blue Hut Youth & Community Hub - Exclusive indoor hire
from £92/ hour
Blue Hut Youth & Community Hub
· N1 7NZ50 guests
Kitchen
Free cancellation
Blue Hut Youth & Community Hub offers exclusive indoor hire of a bright, flexible space featuring a Main Hall, Kitchen, IT Suite, Gym and Music Studio, complete with air conditioning and step-free access.
Browse more venues
Compare community centres for hire across London, from estate halls and neighbourhood hubs to larger centres with several rooms under one roof. Unlike a church or school hall, a community centre is run for local use all week, so it is usually set up for regular hirers.
| Available venues | 51 listings |
|---|---|
| Capacity range | 15 to 500 guests |
| Typical hourly price | £51/hour |
| Hourly price range | £17 to £110/hour |
| Popular venues | Woodpecker Community Centre, Arodene Road Community Centre and Harmony Hall |
| Postcodes covered | SE14, SW2, E17, W6, N17 and more |
| Reviewed venues | 14 venues, 127 reviews |
What sets a community centre apart
Centres such as Castlehaven in Camden Town, Hornsey Vale in Crouch End and the Selby Centre in Tottenham hire out a main hall alongside smaller rooms, so one building can cover a party, a weekly class and a committee meeting. Many are charities or resident-led associations, and hire income supports their own programmes. Ask which rooms can be combined, whether the kitchen is shared with other users and what else is running in the building during your booking.
Check which hire rate you qualify for
Community centres often charge different rates for residents, charities, community groups and commercial hirers, and some keep certain times for their own activities. Say who you are and what the booking is for when you enquire, so the quote uses the right rate. Ask what is included: tables and chairs, kitchen use, heating, cleaning and a caretaker to open and lock up. For children's parties, confirm the rules on bouncy castles, decorations, food and music.
Fit regular bookings around the centre's timetable
Weekly classes, clubs and support groups are the mainstay of most centres, so popular evening and weekend slots can be taken for a whole term. Ask which sessions are free now, how term dates and bank holidays are handled, and whether equipment can be stored between sessions. If your group includes children or vulnerable adults, check which safeguarding policies and insurance the centre expects hirers to hold.
How much does it cost to hire a community centre in London?
For the London listings shown here, hourly hire ranges from £17 to £110/hour and a typical listed hourly price is around £51/hour. Prices vary by date, time, facilities and booking rules, so compare the live price information on each listing before booking.
What is the difference between a community centre and a community hall?
A community centre is a building run for local activities, usually with staff and more than one room. Community hall is a broader term that also covers halls in churches, schools and other institutions. If the type of building matters less than the room itself, search community halls as well.
Do community centres take bookings for private parties?
Most welcome children's birthdays, family celebrations and receptions when the timetable allows. Check the finish time, the alcohol and music rules and the deposit before you confirm.
Explore all venue typesVenues and halls for hire in London