Large venue hire in South East London
56 large venues in South East London for conferences, weddings, performances and large events
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Large venue hire in South East London
56 large venues in South East London for conferences, weddings, performances and large events
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“A nice gentleman met us to let us in and turn the heating on, and came to lock up at the end (and kindly took a picture of us all). The hall was just what we needed.”
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Situated on the top floor of the school, the Upper Hall features an open layout with tables and chairs, making it versatile for community gatherings and fitness classes. External catering, confetti, glitter, and your own DJ are not permitted.
Bright and spacious assembly hall featuring a large stage, lighting system, and a projector, with step-free access available. The venue includes an adjoining outside space, breakout space, whiteboard, and air conditioning, though alcohol is not allowed.
“Nice facilities. Staff lovely. Everyone had a great time.”
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This school hall features step-free access, a projector and screen, WiFi, and seating for 280. A member of staff remains on site during bookings, and bookers must take rubbish with them and leave the space clean.
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The school's spacious Main Hall features a permanent dining room layout with approximately 200 chairs attached to tables. This well-lit venue offers modern audiovisual equipment, WiFi, and on-site staff support during your booking.
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A spacious pub between Waterloo and Blackfriars featuring indoor and outdoor areas, including a beer garden, 14 tables, 50 chairs, 11 outdoor tables, and 62 outdoor chairs. It offers fully accessible facilities with a disabled toilet, plus a great selection of beers, spirits, and cocktails.
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The academy sports hall features step-free access, a basketball court, four dedicated badminton courts, and three cricket lanes with nets, offering WiFi and sports equipment. A member of staff remains on site during bookings to help, and bookers must bring their own rubbish bags.
Whole Building
from £122/ hour
St Michael and All Angels Camberwell
· SE5 0UB300 guests
Kitchen
Free cancellation
St Michael and All Angels Camberwell is a bright, modern venue featuring a spacious hall, breakout rooms, a kitchen, and a garden. It offers step-free access, 150 chairs, and kitchen facilities including an oven and dishwasher. Alcohol must be approved by the venue.
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A large sports hall featuring netball, basketball, cricket nets and four badminton courts, offering step-free access and staff on-site during bookings. Listed prices include a mandatory £100 cleaning fee for one-off bookings, and bookers must provide their own PLI.
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Located on the first floor of Ivydale Primary School Bellwood, this bright school hall features wooden flooring and large windows. It suits movement-based activities and workshops, though tables and chairs are not available for use.
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This large school hall seats 500-600 and can be hired in halves. It features a stage, surround sound, pull-down screen, and stage lights, with a mandatory cleaning fee of £100 for one-off bookings and a requirement for your own PLI.
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The Assembly Hall is part of the open area of Woolwich Polytechnic Girls school, featuring chairs set out for 240 people and 2 projector screens. It offers step-free access, parking and wifi, with a mandatory cleaning fee of £100 for one-off bookings.
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The venue offers multiple rooms and two fully stocked bars, operating on a minimum spend basis with no hire fee. Facilities include a projector, sound system, and microphone, alongside customizable food and drink packages (external food and drinks are not allowed).
Church Auditorium
from £139/ hour
CAC Canaaland Altar of God Charlton
· SE7 8LX300 guests
Free cancellation
A spacious church auditorium featuring a stage area, sound system, and step-free access. The venue includes 250 chairs, and staff remain on site during bookings, though alcohol is strictly not permitted.
This exclusive-hire venue features multiple versatile rooms including the main Nave, chapel, and side rooms with step-free access. Facilities include WiFi, a whiteboard, kitchen amenities, and requested AV equipment like a projector and screen.
The Ballroom is a spacious and versatile contemporary event venue accommodating up to 1,000 guests, featuring a modern open-plan layout with flexible seating arrangements, professional lighting, and an adjoining outside space.
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A sports hall with step-free access, featuring markings and equipment for 7-a-side football, basketball, handball, tennis, badminton and cricket. One-off bookings include a £100 cleaning fee, and all bookings require their own PLI.
The Nave - Main Church Hall
from £51/ hour
St Mary's Church Newington
· SE11 4JQ240 guests
Free cancellation
The Nave is a spacious and grand main church hall featuring high ceilings, traditional architecture, stained glass windows, and wooden pews. It offers a large, flexible open space with natural acoustics and heating available. A member of staff will grant access and exit, and bookers must bring their own bags and take rubbish with them.
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Spread across two levels with three fully stocked bars, this flexible venue features HD screens, projectors, and full DJ capabilities, accommodating up to 750 standing or 300 seated guests.
This large multi-use space is suitable for exhibitions, meals, and cinema screenings. It features a PA system, projector, super-fast broadband, and a licensed bar, with rules requiring bookers to bring their own bags and take rubbish with them.
Our double-height newbuild Gallery features natural light, white walls, and new composite flooring across the Main and Small Gallery spaces. Located in Bermondsey with step-free access, it includes a kitchen area, air conditioning, and AV equipment including a projector and screen.
“Great location, great space, great people especially ask for Helen. We came from USA to curate our own experience and everything went perfect.”
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The Sports Hall is a spacious, multi-purpose venue available to hire per court or as a full space. It features bleacher seating, a scoreboard, and full markings and equipment for basketball and netball, with additional sports available on request.
This flexible hall in the heart of south-east London offers an adjoining outside space, a stage, and an excellent kitchen with a serving hatch for a one-off fee.
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The Dugout is a fully equipped private venue featuring its own entrance, HD screens, projectors, private bar, and DJ booth. Flexible layouts accommodate up to 100 seated or 250 standing guests, supplemented by three lounge zones with sofas.
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The spacious Sports Hall measures 33m by 18m and features floor markings for football, netball, basketball and badminton, alongside cricket nets, an electric scoreboard and a climbing wall. One-off bookings include a mandatory cleaning fee and all bookings require their own PLI.
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The Brix Basement bar offers a spacious speakeasy-style setting with vibrant New York jazz bar vibes, featuring a sunken bar, dedicated sound system, and comfortable banquet seating. Guests must leave promptly after the event, leave the space as found, and take their rubbish with them.
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The school's grass pitch features football nets and markings for 11-a-side games, along with 4 tables and 52 chairs. Listed prices include a mandatory £100 cleaning fee for one-off bookings, and all bookings require their own PLI.
“A very convenient place for the community, well located and the building counts with generous spaces. The studio is close to the War museum. Staff is polite and very helpful.”
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A spacious taproom featuring 21 draught beer taps, a selection of drinks, and a large floral outdoor seating area. The venue includes ten tables and ten outdoor tables, requiring guests to bring their own bags and take their rubbish with them.
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Floodlit Astro pitch with markings for 7-a-side and 11-a-side football or full-sized hockey, available to hire by the third or as a whole. One-off bookings include a mandatory cleaning fee, and all bookers must provide their own PLI.
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This spacious 38m by 10m main hall at Harris Girls' Academy East Dulwich seats up to 200 people and features a stage with tables available upon request. Bookers must bring their own bags for rubbish, while external catering, confetti, candles, and DJs are not permitted.
School Hall
from £41/ hour
St Philomena's Catholic Primary School
· BR5 4DR170 guests
Kitchen
Free cancellation
This spacious school hall features polished wooden flooring, a built-in stage, and natural light, complemented by an adjacent kitchen with professional-grade equipment. Step-free access is available, along with tables and chairs upon request.
Infinity Stage is a bespoke u-shaped coved studio featuring one of the biggest coves in London with drive-in capability. The space is equipped with air conditioning, a stage, and WiFi.
Main Hall features a flexible worship and event space seating up to 250 in an auditorium setup or around 150 for sit-down dinners with movable seating and a high-quality AV system. It includes a fully equipped kitchen and step-free access, with a staff member on site during bookings.
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This modern school dining hall offers a spacious setting with a fixed table and bench layout seating up to 240. It includes 240 chairs, 10 tables, and WiFi, and can be hired alone or alongside the Main Hall as a breakout area. External catering, confetti, candles, and your own DJ are not allowed.
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The Assembly Hall features tiered seating for up to 200 people and a projector, with step-free access available. Listed prices include a mandatory £100 cleaning fee for one-off bookings, and all bookings require their own PLI.
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The modern dining area features large folding tables with chairs attached and provides step-free access. Listed prices include a mandatory £100 cleaning fee for one-off bookings, and all bookings require their own PLI.
O'doe is a dessert restaurant featuring a vibrant interior design, air conditioning, and 80 tables and 40 chairs. The advertised pricing covers 10 guests only, with an additional charge of £10 per person per hour for extra attendees. Bringing your own food and refreshments requires prior venue approval.
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This spacious Main Hall features movable bleacher seating for up to 240 people and a versatile open layout, equipped with WiFi and a projector. External catering, confetti, candles, and your own DJ are not permitted.
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A spacious and versatile assembly hall accommodating up to 200 people, equipped with a projector, sound system, and stage for performances, workshops and community gatherings. A member of staff remains on site during bookings.
A recently renovated large assembly hall featuring a stage, lighting, and a breakout space, with step-free access and 100 chairs available. A staff member remains on site during bookings to assist.
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The Canteen is a versatile space set with rows of tables and chairs to sit 150 people. Listed prices include a mandatory cleaning fee of £100 for one-off bookings, and all bookings require their own PLI.
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This floodlit Astro pitch features markings for 7-a-side and 11-a-side football or a full-sized hockey pitch, and can be hired by the third or as a whole. All one-off bookings include a mandatory cleaning fee and require their own PLI.
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This assembly hall features a 22m by 13m layout with retractable tiered seating for 200 people, a large projector, sound, and lighting facilities. One-off bookings include a mandatory £100 cleaning fee, and all bookers require their own PLI.
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A spacious dining room featuring high ceilings, floor-to-ceiling windows, and banquette seating, equipped with a DJ booth and sound system. Own food and drinks are not allowed, and guests must bring their own bags to remove rubbish.
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The sports hall features high ceilings and covers approximately 600 square metres, accommodating up to 300 people and providing space for up to three badminton courts. Listed prices include a mandatory cleaning fee of £100 for all one-off bookings, and regular hirer discounts are available.
Large Meeting Room
from £73/ hour
Harris Institute of Teaching and Leadership - Beckenham
· BR3 1QP150 guests
Kitchenette
Free cancellation
This large meeting room within a modern educational facility offers a professional setting with complimentary Wi-Fi and step-free access. It is available for evening weekday hire and all day on weekends, featuring a kitchenette and 18 tables and desks.
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The Sports Hall measures 27m by 16m, featuring floor markings and equipment for volleyball, basketball and badminton. One-off bookings include a mandatory £100 cleaning fee, and all bookings require their own PLI.
Conference Centre
from £122/ hour
Harris Institute of Teaching and Leadership - Beckenham
· BR3 1QP275 guests
Kitchenette
Free cancellation
Spacious conference room within a modern educational facility, available for weekday evenings and weekends with block bookings welcome. It features air conditioning, complimentary Wi-Fi, a kitchenette, and an adjoining outside space, with a member of staff on site to help during your booking.
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Situated on Peckham’s Rye Lane, this arcade bar features 15 restored arcade cabs, a fully bookable upstairs room with 10 retro consoles, and a hidden basement bar and club space. External food and drinks are not permitted, and guests must leave promptly after their event.
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Located seconds from transport links, this retro arcade bar features classic arcade machines, console gaming, and a private hire area. Facilities include air conditioning, 100 chairs, a projector and screen, speakers, and step-free access, though own food and drinks are not permitted.
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This floodlit Astro pitch can be hired as a whole or by the third, featuring markings for 7-a-side and 11-a-side football or a full-sized hockey pitch. Listed prices include a mandatory £100 cleaning fee for one-off bookings, and all bookings require their own PLI.
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This multi-use Tarmac pitch features step-free access and on-site staff support during bookings. One-off bookings include a mandatory £100 cleaning fee, and all bookers must provide their own PLI.
The Silver Suite is a flexible event space featuring a fully equipped kitchen, air conditioning, and seven adult toilets. Bookers must bring their own bags for rubbish and dispose of it on site, while alcohol is not permitted.
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Large venues in South East London include assembly and sports halls, church auditoriums, galleries, taprooms and whole-venue event spaces. Compare the usable event footprint, access plan and operating restrictions rather than relying on a headline capacity alone.
| Available venues | 56 listings |
|---|---|
| Capacity range | 150 to 1,000 guests |
| Typical hourly price | £73/hour |
| Hourly price range | £32 to £255/hour |
| Minimum spend | £1,000 to £8,000 |
| Popular venues | Woodpecker Community Centre, Ivydale Primary School and Harris Academy Orpington |
| Postcodes covered | SE14, SE15, BR5, SE23, SE2 and more |
| Reviewed venues | 6 venues, 17 reviews |
Plan the room around the event, not the maximum
Start with the layout the event actually needs: seated tables, a stage and audience, standing reception space, sports use or an open production floor. Ask for scaled dimensions and mark out sightlines, circulation, emergency exits, technical control, catering and accessible routes. School and church halls may offer a clear rectangular floor, while galleries, taprooms and whole venues can provide character but create more complex zones. Confirm whether the quoted capacity applies to your chosen layout and whether furniture, staging or fixed features reduce the usable area.
Test access and operating limits before committing
Large events amplify small logistical problems. Check loading distance, vehicle restrictions, lift dimensions, supplier arrival, storage, waste collection and the time allowed for setup and clear-down. Inventory stretches across SE, BR and DA postcodes, so compare the real journey for guests and crew rather than treating South East London as one transport point. Confirm sound limits, finish time, security, licensing, neighbour controls and responsibility for resetting the room. For sports halls and outdoor surfaces, verify that the event use, flooring protection and equipment plan are permitted.
How much does a large venue in South East London cost to hire?
For the South East London listings shown here, hourly hire ranges from £32 to £255/hour, a typical listed hourly price is around £73/hour and minimum spend options from £1,000 to £8,000. Prices vary by date, time, facilities and booking rules, so compare the live price information on each listing before booking.
What should I check before booking a large hall for an event?
Confirm the usable layout, seated and standing limits, stage and technical positions, access route, toilets, accessibility, power, kitchen or catering arrangements, sound restrictions and the full setup and clear-down window.
Can I compare school halls, sports halls and whole venues on the same basis?
Many South East London spaces can be used for parties, classes, meetings, community groups and local events, but rules vary by listing. Check the live results for capacity, kitchen access, food and drink rules, music restrictions, cancellation terms and setup time before booking.
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