Chapel and Church Hall with Kitchenette Hire, Tom Paine's Chapel
Sole use of the venue Chapel and Hall with kitchenette facility
Thomas Paine’s Chapel is situated in the heart of ancient Lewes (pronounced “lu-is or loo-is”), close to the Norman castle and surrounded by historic houses, twittens (lanes!) dating back to Saxon times with views down valley to the sea.
The chapel has an active non-conformist congregation who meet regularly, and this unique historic chapel is maintained and run by its Charitable Trust.
A complete recent refurbishment resulted in a fully accessible toilet, washing facilities, and a five star food hygiene rated kitchen. In addition, the chapel also has its own catering provider and is also licensed
Dinner, formal and informal, and breakfast can be arranged for parties of more than 8 (smaller groups by special arrangement) pre-paid with the caterer (details on request)
Pricing
Standard opening hours shown — check the calendar for live availability.
What this space offers
Popular amenities
- 17 tables
- 48 chairs
- 2 outdoor tables
- 4 outdoor chairs
- Adjoining outside space
- Breakout space
- Piano (request at checkout)
- WiFi
- Toilets
- A/V Equipment
Kitchenette
- Kettle
- Fridge
- Microwave
- Sink
- Freezer
- Plates
- Bowls
- Mugs
- Glasses
- Cutlery
- Dishwasher
- Tea urn
- Toaster, coffee pot, Tassimo machine
Capacity
- 80 guests
What's allowed
We welcome
- Parties
- Birthday parties
- Private parties
- Graduation parties
- Kids' parties
- Christmas parties
- Engagement parties
- Anniversary parties
- Conferences
- Seminars
You can bring
- Alcohol
- Musical instruments
- Toys
- Soft play
You cannot bring
- Additional tables and chairs
- Bouncy castles
- Your own sound system
- Sports equipment
Venue policies
House rules
- Please arrive no more than 15 minutes before the start time
- Self service access, details provided in booking info
- The outer door is unlocked remotely, the inner door is on a number code, lights for foyer to right of entry door, hall lights on right in hall, chapel lights on left behind door to chapel
- There won't be a member of staff on site during your booking
- If you have any issues contact the venue contact provided
- No smoking
- No vaping
- Alcohol must be approved by venue
- Bring your own bags and take the rubbish with you
- Leave promptly after your event
- Leave the space as you found it
- All lights off, all tables and chairs returned to designated storage spaces, entry doors secured and closed
- Cancellation Policy: For Dining/Party and all non-repeating bookings the hire fee is payable at the time of booking
- Standard repeating events such as classes etc are not charged until 30 days before the event
- Once charged fees are not refundable but a booking credit for a future date will be given if the event is cancelled In the event of the dining/party hirer canceling within 3 months of the event the hirer agrees to pay 50% as a cancellation fee and if less than 6 weeks prior to the hire, then the full fee is payable
- Again a full booking credit will be given for a future date if requested
Parking and loading
- There is on-street parking but some restrictions apply on weekdays and weekends
- Weekend parking at County Hall Saturday £1 with Sunday free: What3Words ///graph.stormy.admires
- Loading bay 30 yards East of venue, 20 minute max stay, supervised direct loading from pavement outside venue
Accessibility
- Step-free access (please tell the host about your specific needs in checkout)
Safety & security
- Carbon monoxide detectors
- Fire alarms
- Smoke alarms
- Fire exit signs
- Fire blankets
- First aid kit
- CCTV
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.