St John’s Hyde Park

St John’s Hyde Park

St John’s Hyde Park is a striking Georgian church and flexible central London events venue in the Hyde Park Estate, close to Paddington, Lancaster Gate, Marble Arch and Edgware Road. With its impressive architecture, high ceilings, large windows and peaceful residential setting, the church provides an atmospheric backdrop for weddings, receptions, concerts, conferences, exhibitions, performances and private celebrations.

London Sound and Light is a preferred event production supplier at St John’s Hyde Park, providing professional sound, lighting, staging and technical support for events held at the venue.

Event spaces and capacities

The main church offers more than 400 square metres of flexible floor space. The layout can be adapted for banquets, receptions, dancing, theatre in the round, performing arts, concerts and exhibitions. More than 200 chairs are available for cabaret and banquet layouts, while a theatre configuration can accommodate up to 643 guests.

Capacities depend on the final layout, access requirements, furniture, production equipment and venue approval. Confirm the proposed arrangement with the venue team.

Weddings and private celebrations

St John’s offers a distinctive setting for wedding ceremonies, services of prayer and dedication, drinks receptions and dinners. The church normally seats around 200 guests, with additional seating possible in the aisles. The building includes underfloor heating, a small kitchen, wine cooler and refurbished lavatories. The forecourt may also be available for guest parking or large vehicles, subject to agreement.

Wedding eligibility and ceremony arrangements should be discussed directly with the church team, as Church of England requirements may apply.

Corporate events, concerts and exhibitions

The quiet Hyde Park Estate setting creates a useful environment for conferences, presentations, rehearsals and performances, with minimal external noise intrusion. The high central aisle rises to approximately 18 metres, while the stone floor, natural light and adaptable open space provide a strong setting for concerts, theatre, dance and large-scale installations.

Sound, lighting and event production

The venue has adjustable electrical lighting and numerous power outlets throughout the building. London Sound and Light can provide event sound systems, microphones, presentation audio, architectural and decorative lighting, staging, DJ systems and on-site technical support, planned around the church layout and the requirements of the event.

Venue enquiries

For availability, pricing, access, catering, parking and event permissions, contact Andrejs Livins, Events Manager, on +44 (0)7511 137999 or office@stjohns-hydepark.com.