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Fact Sheet

Venues for Hire in Islington

This fact sheet has been produced by

Islington Central Reference Library
2 Fieldway Crescent, London N5 1PF
E: centralref.library@islington.gov.uk
T: 020 7527 6931
F: 020 7527 6939
W: www.islington.gov.uk/libraries

                                         November 2014
                                         (revised Feb 2015)

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Venues for Hire: by type of venue                             pages

Children’s Parties                                            8

Community Centre Halls on Housing Estates                     9-18

Conference Venues, Meeting Rooms, and Exhibition/Art Spaces   18-24

Function rooms and Wedding Venues                             24-26

Rehearsal Rooms/ Performance Spaces                           26-27

Training Suites                                               28-29

Venues for Hire: alphabetical listing
Almorah Community Centre                                      9

Arc Centre, The                                               9

Assembly Hall                                                 25

Aubert Court Community Centre                                 10

Barnsbury Estate Community Centre                             10

Bennett Court Community Centre                                10

Bentham Community Centre                                      10

Betty Brunker Hall                                            10

Birchmore Hall                                                11

Brecknock Estate TRA Flat                                     11

Caxton House                                                  24

Central Library                                               18

Chestnuts Community Centre                                    11

Claremont Project                                             19

Crescent Suite                                                28

Ecology Centre                                                19

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Finsbury Leisure Centre Activity Room   8

Finsbury Library                        19

Finsbury Park Community Hub             11

First Steps Learning Centre             28

Girdlestone Community Centre            11

Goodinge Community Centre               12

Halfmoon Crescent Co-op                 12

Hanley Crouch Community Centre          12

Hargrave Hall Community Centre          12

Harry Rice Hall Community Centre        12

Hawthorne Close TRA Flat                13

Highbury Baptist Church                 19

Highbury Round House                    25

Hilldrop Community Centre               13

Holly Hall Community Centre             13

Hornsey Lane Community Centre           13

Hugh Cubitt Centre                      13

Islington Arts Factory                  20, 26

Islington Town Hall                     25

Ivy Hall Community Centre               14

Jean Stokes Community Centre            14

Lauderdale House                        26

Lift                                    20, 27, 28

London Canal Museum                     26

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Lorraine Estate Community Centre    14

Manor Gardens Centre                20

Marx House Hall                     20

Menard Court Community Room         14

Mersey Estate TRA Flat              14

Mildmay Library Meeting Room        21

Mind Yourself                       21

Nailour Hall Community Centre       15

National Youth Theatre              27

New Orleans Walk Community Centre   15

New Unity Unitarian Church          8, 21

Newington Green Unitarian Church    21

North Library                       21

Old Laundry                         15

Peel Centre                         15

Platform                            22, 27, 28

Providence Place Community Centre   15

Refugee Therapy Centre              22

Resource Centre                     29

Ringcross Community Centre          16

Sadlers Wells Theatre               22

St Andrew’s Church Islington        8

St Augustine’s Church Highbury      22

St James’ Crypt Hall                22

St John’s Community Centre          16

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St Luke’s Centre                          8, 23

St Mary Islington Community Partnership   23

Scala                                     23

Sobell Leisure Centre                     9

Sotheby Mews Day Centre                   24

Stephen’s Ink Community Centre            16

Thornhill Houses TRA Flat                 16

Tompion Community Centre                  17

Underground, The                          17

Union Chapel                              27

Vibast Community Centre                   17

Voluntary Action Islington                24

Walter Sickert Community Centre           17

Westbourne Estate Community Centre        17

West Library                              24

Weston Rise Community Centre              18

Williamson Street Community Centre        18

York Way Court Community Centre           18

Venues for Hire: Postcode Listing
EC1R
Marx House Hall
Sadlers Wells Theatre
St James Crypt Hall

EC1V
Betty Brunker Hall
Finsbury Leisure Centre Activity Room
Finsbury Library

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Menard Court Community Room
St Luke’s Centre Meeting Rooms
St Luke’s Community Centre
Tompion Hall Community Centre
Vibast Community Centre

N1
Almorah Community Centre
The Arc Centre
Assembly Hall
Barnsbury Estate Community Centre
Bentham Community Centre
Claremont Project (Islington)
Halfmoon Crescent Co-op
Hawthorne Close TRA Flat
Hugh Cubitt Centre
Islington Town Hall
Jean Stokes Community Centre
Lift
London Canal Museum
Mildmay Library Meeting Room
Mind Yourself
New Unity Unitarian Church
Old Laundry
Providence Place Community Centre
St Andrew’s Church Islington
St Mary Islington Community Partnership
Scala
Thornhill Houses TRA Flat
Union Chapel
Voluntary Action Islington
Walter Sickert Community Centre
West Library
Weston Rise Community Centre
York Way Community Centre

N4
Holly Hall Community Centre
Ivy Hall Community Centre
Refugee Therapy Centre

N5
Aubert Court Community Centre
Birchmore Hall
Central Library
Chestnuts Community Centre
Crescent Suite
Ecology Centre
First Steps Learning Centre

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Highbury Baptist Church
Highbury Roundhouse
St Augustine's Church – Highbury
Sotheby Mews Day Centre
Stephens Ink Community Centre

N6
Lauderdale House

N7
Bennett Court Community Centre
Finsbury Park Community Hub
Goodinge Community Centre
Hilldrop Community Centre
Islington Arts Factory
Lorraine Estate Community Centre
Manor Gardens Centre
Mersey Estate TRA Flat
Nailour Hall Community Centre
National Youth Theatre
North Library
Platform
Resource Centre
Ringcross Community Centre
Sobell Leisure Centre
The Underground
Westbourne Estate Community Centre
Williamson Street Community Centre

N16
Newington Green Unitarian Church

N19
Brecknock Estate TRA Flat
Caxton House
Girdlestone Community Centre
Hanley Crouch Community Centre (The Laundry)
Hargrave Hall Community Centre
Harry Rice Hall Community Centre
Hornsey Lane Community Centre
New Orleans Walk Community Centre
St Johns Community Centre

WC1X
Peel Centre

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Children’s Parties

Finsbury Leisure Centre Activity Room
Norman Street
EC1V 3PU
Activity Room can be booked for self-catering children’s parties. Bookings are
accepted up to 3 months in advance.
Contact: Hall Bookings.
T: 020 7253 2346
W: http://www.better.org.uk/leisure/finsbury

New Unity Unitarian Church
277A Upper Street
N1 2TZ
(Located next to Islington Fire Station)
Two halls and kitchen, available for one-off and regular bookings. Available
seven days a week. For more information, rental rates and photos, please
see the website.
Contact: Administrator – Will Druett
T: 07551 696023
E: admin@new-unity.org
W: www.new-unity.org/

St Andrew’s Church Islington
Bridgeman Road
N1 1BQ
Small hall within the church building, with access to kitchen facilities and
toilets. Usually available for hire only during school term times on Saturday
and Sunday afternoons although there is more availability during school
holidays. Suitable for children’s parties or one off events.
Contact: Church Office
T: 020 7607 4552
E: sarahwall3@gmail.com
W: www.standrewsislington.com

St Luke’s Centre Meeting Rooms
St Luke’s Centre
90 Central Street
EC1V 8AJ
St Luke’s offers a range of recently refurbished modern and flexible spaces,
suitable for meetings, conferences, parties or events for children and adults.
Party, weddings and children’s party packages are available as well as on-site
catering. The website has full details of all the available facilities and services.
Contact: Reception Team
T: 020 7549 8181
E: roomhire@slpt.org.uk
W: www.slpt.org.uk

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Sobell Leisure Centre
Hornsey Road
N7 7NY
Various types of parties can be booked, eg. bouncy castle party, ice skating
party. Also there is a room that can be hired for meetings. See website for
full details, prices and booking instructions.
Contact: Reception
T: 020 7609 2166
W: http://www.better.org.uk/leisure/sobell

Many of the Community Centre Halls on Housing Estates
listed in the section below also offer facilities for children’s
parties.

Community Centre Halls on Housing Estates

Please note: private insurance is needed for any equipment brought in to
support an event.

Almorah Community Centre
58 Almorah Road
N1 3EU
Hall available for hire for meetings and children’s parties.
Weekdays 6pm to 9.30pm. Saturdays 2pm to 6pm.
Maximum occupancy: 50
Contact: Centre Manager Ms Josie Miller
T: 020 7226 6796 or 07712 040800

The Arc Centre
98B St Paul’s Road
N1 7DF
Available for hire Sun-Thu 9.00am – 9.00pm, Fri, Sat 9.00am -11.00pm
Main hall holds 100. Large meeting room can hold 20.
Contact: Coordinator Mon-Fri 9.30am – 5.30pm
T: 020 7697 2374
E: thearc-centre@hyde-housing.co.uk
W: http://www.hyde-housing.co.uk/hydeplus/communityfacilities/thearc

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Aubert Court Community Centre
Aubert Court Estate
Avenell Road
N5 1BL
Hall available for hire for meetings, children’s parties etc. Must end by
11.00.pm.
 Accommodates 80 to 100 persons seated.
Contact: Centre Manager
T: 020 7359 5916
E: admin@highbury-roundhouse.org.uk

Barnsbury Estate Community Centre
12 Carnegie Street
N1 0FE
Community centre run by local residents and owned by Newlon Housing
Trust. Available for hire seven days a week. See website for full details.
Contact: Femi Ade-Davis
T: 020 7557 562720
E: femi.ade-davis@newlonfusion.org.uk
W: www.newlonfusion.org.uk/barnsburycentre.html

Bennett Court Community Centre Bennett Court
Axminster Road
London N7 6BN
Maximum Occupancy: 200
Contact: Chris Donovan - Upper St Area Housing Team
T: 020 7527 5379

Bentham Community Centre
133 Ecclesbourne Road
N1 3DE
Hall for hire, available for parties until 10pm. Maximum occupancy 115.
Contact: Centre Manager Michelle Graham
T: 07931 650479
E: triple_m726@yahoo.co.uk

Betty Brunker Hall
Gambier House
Mora Street
EC1V 8EH
Hall for hire, available up to 9.30pm in the evening. Suitable for children's
parties, daytime clubs/ classes but not adult parties. Kitchen with sink, fridge
and microwave. No bar or sale of alcohol allowed on premises. No singing,
live or amplified music. No lettings where entrance fees are charged. Disabled
parking. Caters for 60 people (45 seated with tables). Deposit required;
reduced rate offered to registered charities and groups.
Contact: Centre Manager
T: 020 7527 6259
E: ghtmo@btconnect.com

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Birchmore Hall
Highbury Quadrant
N5 2UA
Bookings can be made on Thursdays between 6.30pm to 7.30pm by visiting
the centre. Hall available for weekend bookings for children’s and adult
parties.
Maximum occupancy: 90
Contact: Centre Manager
T: 07807 219454

Brecknock Estate TRA Flat
1 Blake House
Brecknock Road Estate
London
N19 5AR
Contact: Ms Tracy Miller
T: 020 7607 8021

Chestnuts Community Centre
1 Highbury Grange
N5
Maximum occupancy: 29
Contact: Ms Laurette Josiah
T: 020 7327 3560

Finsbury Park Community Hub
Corker Walk
Andover Estate
N7 7RY
Hall available for hire by community groups and for private hire by children’s
parties on Saturdays and Sundays.
Maximum occupancy: 120
Contact: Project Manager Ms Theresa Coyle
T: 020 7272 3493 or 07940 222651

Girdlestone Community Centre
Under 151 Salisbury Walk
Girdlestone Estate
N19 5DX
Two halls, one with a maximum occupancy of 60, the other of 120. Both halls
available at weekends and some weekdays for meetings, children’s parties,
and celebrations. Phone for more details.
Contact: Centre Manager Jan Manderson
T: 07441 035 395
E: girdlestonecc@gmail.com
W: www.facebook.com/GirdlestoneCommunityCentre

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Goodinge Community Centre
North Road
N7 9EX
Available at weekends for parties and meetings, on Saturdays from 9am to
11pm and on Sundays from 1pm to 7pm. Book in person on Mondays 7pm –
8pm at the centre.
Maximum occupancy: 150
Contact: Centre Manager
T: 07984 434 345 or 07948 311 421

Halfmoon Crescent Co-op
The Community Hall
183 Wynford Road
N1 9TZ
Contact: Richard Smith
T: 020 7278 2931
E: richard.smith@halfmooncoop.org.uk

Hanley Crouch Community Centre (The Laundry)
Sparsholt Road
London N19 4EL
Contact: Colin Adams
T: 0207 263 1067

Hargrave Hall Community Centre
Hargrave Road
N19 5SP
Two halls.
Maximum occupancy: Upper Hall 145: Lower Hall 60.
Available for meetings, adult and children’s parties until 10.30pm.
Office hours: Mon, Tue, Thu 9-1, Fri 9-12
Contact: Centre Manager
T: 020 7263 5174
E: info@hargravehall.co.uk
W: www.hargravehall.co.uk

Harry Rice Hall Community Centre
72-74 Hargrave Park
N19 5JN
Available for children’s parties, weddings etc.
Maximum occupancy: 70
Contact: Centre Manager Ms Tina Watkins
T: 020 7281 4249

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Hawthorne Close TRA Flat
37 Hawthorne Close
Kingsbury Road
London N1 4AW
Maximum Occupancy: 17
Contact: Ms Jessie White
T: 020 7241 2329 or 07931 338045

Hilldrop Community Centre
Community Lane
Hilldrop Road
N7 0JE
Hall for hire for meetings, children’s parties on Saturday afternoons from 1pm
to 6pm. Basic kitchen facilities but no cooker.
Maximum occupancy: 100
Contact: Centre Manager
T: 020 7607 9453
E: bob.hilldrop@gmail.com
W: http://hilldrop.org.uk/

Holly Hall Community Centre
Blythwood Road
London N4 4EU
Maximum Occupancy: 60
Contact: Ms Marcia Emmanuel
T: 020 7263 5070

Hornsey Lane Community Centre
Hornsey Lane Estate
Hazelville Road
N19 3YJ
Available for meetings and parties, including children’s parties, until 11pm
Friday and Saturday and 10pm on Sundays. Contact Centre Manager for
more details
Maximum occupancy: 126
Contact: Irene Winter, Centre Manager
T: 020 7272 5938
E: admin@hleta-london.org
W: http://hleta.wordpress.com/2010/03/17/hello-world/

Hugh Cubitt Centre
Hugh Cubitt House
48 Collier Street
N1 9QZ
Multi-purpose community centre with a community café on the ground floor.
Main hall, kitchen and informal meeting space. Training and IT suite.
Maximum capacity: Standing 120, seated 80
T: 7021 4784
E: communityprojects@peabody.org.uk

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Ivy Hall Community Centre
Holly Park Estate
Crouch Hill
N4 4BL
Hall can be booked for meetings etc and for children’s parties at weekends
from 9am to 11pm.
Maximum occupancy: 118
Contact: Centre Manager
T: 020 7272 6677

Jean Stokes Community Centre
Coatbridge House
Carnoustie Drive
Bemerton Estate
N1 0DX
Community events, children’s and private parties. Bookable every day except
Sundays, from 8.30am to 11.30pm. Kitchen with cooker, microwave, two
fridges and freezer.
Maximum occupancy: 115
Contact: Nicola Castagnetti
T: 0207 609 8959

Lorraine Estate Community Centre
Biddestone Road
N7 9UE
Maximum occupancy: 62
Contact: Kola Oloyede
T: 07766 113191
E: kolapastor62@yahoo.co.uk

Menard Court Community Room
Pleydell Estate
Galway Street
EC1V 3SW
Maximum occupancy: 24
Contact: Bookings Officer
T: 020 7490 5724
E: pleydelltmo@btconnect.com

Mersey Estate TRA Flat
2 Birkenhead House
Mersey Estate
Liverpool Road
London N7 8QD
Maximum Occupancy: 20
Contact: Ms Irene Spence
T: 020 7697 9171

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Nailour Hall Community Centre
52 Blundell Street
N7 9DD
Maximum occupancy: 120
Contact: Ms Renee Johnson
T: 020 7607 6089

New Orleans Walk Community Centre
New Orleans Estate
Hornsey Rise
N19 3TH
Hall available for hire 7 days per week. Suitable for parties, celebrations until
11pm.
Maximum occupancy: 46
Contact: Tracey Willoughby
T: 07774 571 355

Old Laundry
Priory Green Estate
N1 9DC
Circular single room with separate kitchen.
Maximum capacity: Standing 60, seated 40.
T: 020 7021 4784
E: communityprojects@peabody.org.uk

Peel Centre
Percy Circus
WC1X 9EY
Centre is fully accessible and has a range of comfortable rooms with a seating
capacity from 5-150 people and suitable for meetings, conferences, social
events etc. Discounted rates for block bookings and voluntary organizations.
T: 020 7837 6082/7535
E: admin@peelinstitute.org.uk
W: www.peelinstitute.org.uk

Providence Place Community Centre
1a Providence Court
Providence Place
Upper Street
N1 0RN
Quiet meeting hall for hire, situated next door to Screen on the Green. Tea
making facilities, disabled access and toilet. Please call to discuss your
requirements. Rates from £12 per hour.
Maximum occupancy: 27
Contact: Centre Manager Ms Liz Anderson
T: 020 7226 7687

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Ringcross Community Centre
60 Lough Road
N7 8RH
Large hall, capacity 120, with kitchen facilities. Available for community
organisations, charities, private functions etc. Concessions for charities and
community groups.
Available to hire: Mon-Thu 9.00am - 9.00pm, Fri, Sat 9.00am – 11.00pm
T: 020 7609 7102
E: rxcc@hyde-housing.co.uk
W: www.hyde-housing.co.uk/hydeplus/communityfacilities/ringcrosscc

St Johns Community Centre
Holland Walk
Elthorne Estate
N19 3XS
Suitable for parties, including children’s parties and meetings. Cost is £15.00
per hour. Available weekdays and weekends.
Maximum occupancy: 120
Contact: Centre Manager
T: 07951 296334

Stephens Ink Community Centre
Stephens Ink Estate
Tannington Terrace
Gillespie Road
N5 1LN
Hall available for hire for meetings and on Saturdays for children’s parties up
to 6pm. Kitchen facilities. No alcohol.
Maximum occupancy: 60
Contact: Ron Abrahart
T: 020 7503 8479
E: ra0150728@blueyonder.co.uk

Thornhill Houses TRA Flat
Ground Floor
Block 70-83 Thornhill Houses
Offord Road entrance
N1 1PA
Centre is available for community events and private hire - although not
suitable for parties.
Maximum occupancy: 24
T: 0203 432 5073
E: office@thtara.org

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Tompion Hall Community Centre
40 Percival Street
EC1V 0EB
Not available for private parties.
Maximum occupancy: 60
Contact: Centre Manager
T: 07950 898 836

The Underground
Piper Close
N7 8TQ
Available to Hire: 9am – 9pm Monday-Thursday & 9am-11pm on Friday and
Saturday.
T: 0207 609 7102
E: rxcc@ryde-housing.co.uk

Vibast Community Centre
163 Old Street
EC1V 9NH
Not available for private parties or at weekends.
Maximum occupancy: 106
Contact: Centre Manager
T: 0845 474 1137
E: vibastbookings@redbrick.org.uk

Walter Sickert Community Centre
Canonbury Crescent
Off Canonbury Street
N1 2FB
Available for meetings and children’s parties.
Maximum occupancy: 137
Contact: Centre Manager
T: 020 7704 6669
E: waltersickertcc@btconnect.com

Westbourne Estate Community Centre
43 Roman Way
N7 8XF
Main Hall suitable for public meetings, sports activities, dance, fitness classes
and social events. The Committee Room holds up to 30 people and is
suitable for smaller conferences, training, relaxation and therapy classes and
small parties for children. Large kitchen. Wheelchair accessible.
Maximum occupancy: 120
Contact: Centre Manager
T: 07806 781175

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Weston Rise Community Centre
Weston Rise Estate
187 Pentonville Road
N1 9NZ
Hall available for birthdays, weddings and community functions, only on
Saturdays, until 12.
Maximum occupancy: 100
Contact: Centre Manager
T: 020 7833 1917

Williamson Street Community Centre
Parkhurst Road (under Trefil Walk)
N7 0ST
Community functions, children’s parties, meetings etc from 8am to 6pm.
Available Friday and Saturday for adult parties.
Closed until April 2014
Maximum occupancy: 210
Contact: Centre Manager
T: 07931 469846
E: wsccbookings@googlemail.com

York Way Community Centre
Tiber Gardens
N1 0XF
Hall available for hire by community groups. No private parties. Phone for
more details.
Contact: Centre Manager
T: 07763 598 600

Conference Venues/ Meeting Rooms / Exhibition Spaces /Art
Spaces

Central Library
2 Fieldway Crescent
N5 1PF
Gallery Area
Gallery suitable for exhibitions and meetings, seminars or training events for
up to 50 people.
Contact: Facilities Admin. Officer
T: 020 7527 7001
E: library.facilities@islington.gov.uk

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Claremont Project (Islington)
24-27 White Lion Street
N1 9PD
Three halls available for hire for charities and community groups on weekday
evenings and all day at weekends. The Old Hall holds up to 70 people; New
Hall holds up to 80 people; Upper Hall holds up to 70 people. For more
details contact the administrator.
T: 020 7837 3402
E: claire@claremont-project.org
W: http://claremont-project.org/home-back-home

Ecology Centre
Gillespie Park Local Nature Reserve
191 Drayton Park
London
N5 1PH
The centre is available for hire by businesses, community organisations and
residents for meetings, conferences etc. The building can accommodate 80
people for standing functions, 50 for lectures or 30 for seated functions. For
more information contact the centre.
T: 020 7527 4374
E: ecologycentre@islington.gov.uk
W: http://www.islington.gov.uk/services/parks-
environment/parks/islington_nature_reserves/gillespie/Pages/Ecology_centre.
aspx

Finsbury Library
245 St John Street
EC1V 4NB
Has a room seating up to 30 people suitable for meetings, seminars or small
training events. The Library foyer can be used to hold an exhibition, display
your work or hold a launch event.
Contact: Library Manager
T: 020 7527 7960
E: finsbury.library@islington.gov.uk

Highbury Baptist Church
40a Highbury Place
N5 1QL
A range of room sizes are available for hire. The whole building is fully
accessible with lift and disabled toilet. Please see the website for full details
including photos of the various meeting rooms and prices. No smoking or
alcohol.
Contact: Administrator
T: 07905 241053
E: office@highburybaptistchurch.org
W: www.highburybaptistchurch.org

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Islington Arts Factory
2 Parkhurst Road
N7 0SF
Range of spaces available for hire that are suitable for many different uses.
They include galleries and dance and music studios. For bookings and
further enquiries on all the studios, phone or visit the website.
T: 020 7607 0561
E: info@islingtonartsfactory.org
W: www.islingtonartsfactory.org

Lift
45 White Lion Street
N1 9PW
Lift has three large halls all of which can accommodate up to 100 people. The
halls are 18m x 9.5m and all have large break out areas close by. There are
six meeting rooms that are all bright and airy with large windows. The rooms
can be set up as business-like, relaxing or funky. Two large rooms hold 40 –
50 people, two medium sized rooms hold 30 people and six smaller rooms
hold between three to five people. We can supply flip charts, pens, LCD
projectors and projector screens and extension leads. The rooms all have free
WIFI access.
T: 020 7527 1838
E: bookings@isledon.co.uk
W: www.liftislington.org.uk/venuehire

Manor Gardens Centre
6/9 Manor Gardens
N7 6LA
Office accommodation is available to hire by charity and voluntary sector
organizations. Rooms are suitable for meetings, conferences, training
courses, seminars etc. The garden cafe can be hired for anniversaries,
birthday parties, childrens parties and weddings.
Contact: Manager
T: 020 7272 4231
E: norma@manorgardenscentre.org
W: www.manorgardenscentre.org

Marx House Hall
Marx Memorial Library
37a Clerkenwell Green
EC1R 0DU
‘Large hall in a convenient location available for hire. Suitable for meetings,
conferences, book launches and may be used as a rehearsal space.
Maximum capacity is 65. Refreshments can be provided at an additional
cost.’
Contact: Library Administrator
T: 020 7253 1485
E: info@marx-memorial-library.org
W: www.marx-memorial-library.org

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Mildmay Library Meeting Room
21-23 Mildmay Park
N1 4NA
Suitable for training sessions and meetings, holds up to 50 people.
Contact: Library Manager
T: 020 7527 7880
E: mildmay.library@islington.gov.uk

Mind Yourself
6 Aztec Row
N1 0PW
The Living Room has formal seating for 14 and comfortable seating for 12.
Suitable for meetings, training and workshops. Fully accessible and three
minutes from the Angel.
T: 020 7354 5248
E: info@mind-yourself.co.uk
W: http://www.mind-yourself.co.uk/services/

New Unity Unitarian Church
277A Upper Street
N1 2TZ
(Located next to Islington Fire Station)
Two halls and kitchen, available for one-off and regular bookings. Available
seven days a week. For more information, rental rates and photos, please
see the website.
Contact: Will Druett
T: 07551 696023
E: admin@new-unity.org
W: http://www.new-unity.org.uk/facilities

Newington Green Unitarian Church
39A Newington Green
Stoke Newington
N16 9PR
Three halls to hire and suitable for concerts.
Contact: Will Druett
T: 07551 696023
E: admin@new-unity.org
W: http://www.new-unity.org.uk/facilities

North Library
Manor Gardens
N7 61X
Hall can hold events for up to 60 people for meetings, training events or social
functions
Contact: Library Manager
T: 020 7527 7840
E: north.library@islington.gov.uk

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Platform
Hornsey Road Baths
260 Hornsey Road
N7 7QT
The former Hornsey Road Baths has been transformed into a 100 seat
theatre, a performance suite, media suites, meeting rooms, a recording
studio, dance studio and a cafe, all of which are available for hire.
T: 020 7527 1838
E: bookings@isledon.co.uk
W: http://www.platformislington.org.uk/venuehire

Refugee Therapy Centre
1a Leeds Place
Tollington Park
N4 3RF
There are a number of rooms available for hire. Full details of these are
available on the website, including details of room hire rates, availability,
equipment and refreshments.
T: 020 7561 1587
E: info@refugeetherapy.org.uk
W: http://www.refugeetherapy.org.uk

Sadlers Wells Theatre
Rosebery Avenue
EC1R 4TN
For a gallery of the theatre and event spaces available for corporate hire, visit
the website.
T: 020 7863 8065 (commercial hire)
E: events@sadlerswells.com
W: www.sadlerswells.com

St Augustine's Church – Highbury
108 Highbury New Park
N5 2DR
Facilities for church and community use. For full details of accommodation,
prices and any restrictions on use, please visit the website.
T: 020 7354 5515
E: info@staugustine.org.uk
W: www.staugustine.org.uk

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St James Crypt Hall
Saint James Clerkenwell
Clerkenwell Close
EC1R 0EA
Venue suitable for exhibitions, film shots, receptions, conferences and
meetings. The Crypt offers a variety of seating capacities depending on the
event. In addition, The Well is suitable for meetings and groups of up to 50,
and The Vestry for meetings of up to 15 people.
Contact: Manager
T: 020 3326 6978
E: mail@cryptonthegreen.com
W: www.cryptonthegreen.com
St Luke’s Community Centre
St Luke’s Centre
90 Central Street
EC1V 8AJ
St Luke’s offers a range of recently refurbished modern and flexible spaces,
suitable for meetings, conferences, parties or events for children and adults.
Party, weddings and children’s party packages are available as well as on-site
catering. The website has full details of all the available facilities and services.
Contact: Reception Team
T: 020 7549 8181
E: roomhire@slpt.org.uk
W: www.slpt.org.uk
St Mary Islington Community Partnership
Upper Street
N1 2TX
Recently refurbished community rooms available both in the Neighbourhood
Centre and in the Crypt under the church. Disabled access throughout.
Photographs and details of the rooms as well as booking request forms
available on the web site.
Contact: Bookings Team
T: 020 7704 1895
E: premises@smicp.org.uk
W: www.smicp.org.uk

Scala
275 Pentonville Road
N1 9NL
An alternative venue for live music. Available for private daytime or evening
hire 7 days a week. Arrangements can be made to hire the whole venue or a
selection of floors. Suitable for many types of events, including music
performances, exhibitions, fashion shows, conferences and club nights. For
full description of the venue with pictures, visit the website.
Contact: Manager
T: 020 7833 2022
W: www.scala-london.co.uk

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Sotheby Mews Day Centre
Sotheby Road
N5 2UT
Managed by Highbury Round House, the Centre offers a main hall and rooms
for hire for various functions and activities. For prices and times of availability,
see the website.
T: 020 7226 1421
W: www.highbury-roundhouse.org.uk

Voluntary Action Islington
200a Pentonville Road
London N1 9JP
Fully air conditioned and disabled accessible conference, training and
meeting rooms available for hire. Go online to view rooms and make a
booking
T: 020 7832 5800
E: roombookings@vai.org.uk
W: http://www.vai.org.uk

West Library
Bridgeman Road
N1 1BD
West Library Hall can hold up to 100 people and is perfect for meetings,
training and social functions.
Contact: Library Manager
T: 020 7527 7920
E: west.library@islington.gov.uk
W: www.islington.gov.uk/libraries

Function rooms and wedding venues

Caxton House
129 St John's Way
N19 3RQ
Two main areas on the ground floor with full disabled access are available for
hire during weekdays and weekends: The Hall can accommodate up to 150
people and the Cafeteria up to 60. Suitable for meetings, workshops,
weddings, conferences, rehearsals, etc. Please ring for further details.
Contact: Centre Manager
T: 020 7263 3151
E: admin@caxtonhouse.org.
W: www.caxtonhouse.org

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Highbury Roundhouse
71 Ronalds Road
London
N5 1XB
Various function rooms, catering facilities and equipment available for hire.
There is more information on the website.
Contact: Office Administrator
T: 020 7354 5916
W: www.highbury-roundhouse.org.uk

Islington Town Hall - for marriages and large functions
Islington Town Hall
Upper Street
London
N1 2UD
There are four ceremony rooms in the Town Hall. Ceremonies are held
throughout the week; mornings and afternoons. Fresh floral displays are
provided in each of our rooms. There is also a sound system which can be
used to play your choice of music as guests assemble and at the signing of
the register or schedule.
The largest of the rooms is the Council Chamber, seating up to 100 guests
(with the option of an additional 60 in the public gallery above). Room 99
seats up to 30 guests. The Mayor’s Parlour seats up to 13 guests comfortably.
The Richmond Room accommodates medium sized weddings. Opening
Hours 9.30am to 4pm Monday to Friday.
Contact: The Registrars
T: 020 7527 6350
F: 020 7527 6308
E: registrars@islington.gov.uk
W: http://www.islington.gov.uk/services/births-deaths-marriages/marriages-
civil-partnerships/ceremonyattownhall/Pages/default.aspx

Assembly Hall
Islington Town Hall
Upper Street
N1 2UD
The Assembly Hall has the latest in lighting, sound and audio technology.
The hall is fully accessible from street level, with a lift in the foyer providing
access to the lower level. It can accommodate a range of layouts to suit your
requirements. It seats 220 people in a theatre-style layout, with additional
seating available in the upper tier gallery. There is space for 170 guests to
be seated at tables in the hall.
T: 7527 8900
E: assemblyhall@islington.gov.uk
W: http://assemblyhall.islington.gov.uk

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Lauderdale House
Highgate Hill
Waterlow Park
N6 5HG
Variety of rooms and halls available for hire for social events, concerts,
exhibitions, workshops, meetings and conferences.
Suitable for weddings, adult and children’s' parties (ages 3-10 only), concert
hire, etc. For more details, phone or visit the website.
Contact: General Manager
T: 020 8348 8716
E: enquiries@lauderdale.org.uk
W: www.lauderdalehouse.co.uk

London Canal Museum
12-13 New Wharf Road
N1 9RT
An unusual venue in central London for private functions including weddings,
parties, business receptions, conferences and training.
Visit website for more details and photos.
Contact: Manager
T: 020 7713 0836
E: hire@canalmuseum.org.uk
W: www.canalmuseum.org.uk

Rehearsal Rooms/ Performance Spaces
Islington Arts Factory
2 Parkhurst Road
London
N7 0SF
There are a range of spaces available for hire that are suitable for many
different uses. Dance and music studios are available for hire.
For bookings and further enquiries see the website.
T: 020 7607 0561
E: info@islingtonartsfactory.org
W: www.islingtonartsfactory.org

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Lift
45 White Lion Street
N1 9PW
Bright and spacious, this room has a dance bar, mirrored walls and great
sound system. Brilliant for dance rehearsal, exercise classes, small shows or
as a break out space for larger events in the building. The studio is 16m x 7m
and can accommodate up to 40 people.
T: 020 7527 1838
E: bookings@isledon.co.uk
W: http://www.liftislington.org.uk/venuehire

National Youth Theatre
Facilities for Hire
443 – 445 Holloway Road
London
N7 6LW
The National Youth Theatre Headquarters building has various spaces
available for hire. These include the main rehearsal room and the studio
rehearsal room. Suitable for one-off events.
T: 020 7561 8661
E: info@nyt.org.uk
W: www.nyt.org.uk

Platform
Hornsey Road Baths
260 Hornsey Road
N7 7QT
Theatre that can seat 88 people as well as a basement performace space that
can accommodate up to 120 people and studio with space for 15 people. For
full details of the facilities please visit the web site.
T: 020 7527 1838
E: bookings@isledon.co.uk
W. http://www.platformislington.org.uk/venuehire

Union Chapel
The Vestry
Union Chapel
Compton Avenue
N1 2XD
Space for hire for events of all kinds, including rehearsals.
Contact: Administrator
T: 020 7226 3750
E: spacehire@unionchapel.org.uk
W: www.unionchapel.org.uk

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Training Suites

Crescent Suite
70 Ronalds Road
N5 1XA
Modern conference and training facilities catering for 6 to 130 people. Full
range of presentation equipment available, along with in-house catering.
facilities. Please phone or check web site for full details.
Contact: Conference Manager
T: 020 7288 2915
E: michael@crescentsuite.com
W: www.crescentsuite.com

First Steps Learning Centre
Islington Central Library
(Holloway Road Entrance)
2 Fieldway Crescent
London
N5 1PF
Centre is available for hire as a training suite only. Offers organisations and
local businesses a comfortable and centrally located I.T. suite for training staff
or clients. Please email or call for further details.
Contact: Learning Centre Manager
T: 020 7527 7002
E: firststeps@isonline.org
W:
http://www.islington.gov.uk/services/libraries/learninginformation/findlearning/
Pages/firststeps.aspx

Lift
45 White Lion Street
N1 9PW
Computer room with six PCs with mircrosoft office. Can accommodate 12
students. There is also a fully equipped professional training kitchen that can
hold up to 12 students.
T: 020 7527 1838
E: bookings@isledon.co.uk
W: http://www.liftislington.org.uk/venuehire

Platform
Hornsey Road Baths
260 Hornsey Road
N7 7QT
Media room with eight Apple Macs. Next door to a recording studio that can
also be hired. Free wifi and catering available.
T: 020 7527 1838
E: bookings@isledon.co.uk
W: http://www.platformislington.org.uk/venuehire

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Resource Centre
356 Holloway Road
N7 6PA
Offers 16 meeting rooms of varying sizes that can be adapted to meet a
variety of needs. The Centre is fully accessible for people with disabilities. A
fully equipped creche can be made available so that children can be looked
after while parents or guardians attend meetings and conferences.
T: 020 7697 4010
E: info@resourceforlondon.org
W: http://www.resourceforlondon.org/booking

Every effort has been made to ensure the information included is
accurate. We cannot accept responsibility if an organisation no longer
exists or if information has changed.

Islington Library & Heritage Services

Archway Library              Hamlyn House, Highgate Hill N19 5PH
T: 020 7527 7820             E: archway.library@islington.gov.uk

Central Library              2 Fieldway Crescent N5 1PF
T: 020 7527 6900             E: centrallending.library@islington.gov.uk

Finsbury Library             245 St John Street EC1V 4NB
T: 020 7527 7960             E: finsbury.library@islington.gov.uk

John Barnes Library          275 Camden Road N7 0JN
T: 020 7527 7900             E: johnbarnes.library@islington.gov.uk

Lewis Carroll Library        166 Copenhagen Street N1 0ST
T: 020 7527 7936             E: lewiscarroll.library@islington.gov.uk

Mildmay Library              21-23 Mildmay Park N1 4NA
T: 020 7527 7880             E: mildmay.library@islington.gov.uk

N4 Library                   26 Blackstock Road N4 2DW
T: 020 7527 7800             E: n4.library@islington.gov.uk

North Library                Manor Gardens N7 6JX
T: 020 7527 7840             E: north.library@islington.gov.uk

South Library                115-117 Essex Road N1 2SL
T: 020 7527 7860             E: south.library@islington.gov.uk

West Library                 Bridgeman Road N1 1BD
T: 020 7527 7920             E : west.library@islington.gov.uk

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