The Church Hire, Crypt on the Green
Saint James Church, Clerkenwell is on the site of the first nunnery to be built in London dating back to 1100AD. It is a Grade 2* Listed Church in the Clerkenwell Green Conservation area.
Today, the blend of modern Tom Dixon designer lights and furniture set within this beautiful historic building makes this a stunning location in Clerkenwell.
As well as being the home of Inspire at Saint James, it is also available for external hire. Perfect for concerts, recitals, exhibitions and talks, is also makes a versatile space for company conferences, meetings, and filming projects.
Standard hours and pricing below:
Monday - 09:00 - 23:00 / £150ph
Tuesday - 09:00 - 23:00 / £150ph
Wednesday - 09:00 - 23:00 / £150ph
Thursday - 09:00 - 23:00 / £150ph
Friday - 09:00 - 23:00 / £150ph
Saturday - 09:00 - 23:00 / £150ph
Sunday - Closed (except in special circumstances)
Please note earlier access is possible for some bookings on request and discounts are available for registered charities.
Pricing
Standard opening hours shown — check the calendar for live availability.
What this space offers
Popular amenities
- Adjoining outside space
- Breakout space (discounted rate available)
- Keyboard (request at checkout)
- WiFi
- Toilets
- A/V Equipment
Kitchenette
- Kettle (request at checkout)
- Fridge (request at checkout)
- Microwave (request at checkout)
- Sink (request at checkout)
- Mugs (request at checkout)
Capacity
- 350 guests
What's allowed
We welcome
- Corporate events
- Conferences
- Seminars
- Meetings
- Training
- Religious events
- Yoga, aerobics, or dance
- Performances
- Rehearsals
- Filming
You can bring
- Additional tables and chairs
- Alcohol
- Bouncy castles
- Musical instruments
- Toys
- Soft play
- Your own sound system
- Sports equipment
Venue policies
House rules
- Please arrive no more than 0 minutes, you book the time you need including set-up and pack-down before the start time
- Ring the main doorbell
- At the main entrance of the church there is a door bell on the right, office is on the right also as soon as you walk in. We can then come downstairs and unlock for you.
- A member of staff will remain on site during the booking and will be available to help
- Alcohol must be approved by venue
- We have a noise restriction (95db - which is high)
- Bring your own bags and dispose of rubbish on site
- Leave promptly after your event
- Leave the space as you found it
Parking and loading
- There is only 1 parking spaces on site
- There is on-street parking but some restrictions apply on weekdays and weekends
- There is a designated space for unloading on site. Just outside of the main entrance
Safety & security
- Fire alarms
- Smoke alarms
- Fire exit signs
- Fire blankets
- First aid kit
- Fire extinguishers
Location
Important terms
Cancellations
Property damage
In the event of any damage to the space or any other part of the venue property, Sharesy reserves the right to make deductions from the payment method used.
We'll make sure to notify you in advance of making any deductions and will, whenever possible, provide you with photographic or other documentary evidence of the damage.






