A number of our facilities are available to hire for weddings, parties, conferences, exhibitions performances and more. Our dedicated Events Coordinator will be happy to discuss all the options available to you.
Lovekyn Chapel
Lovekyn Chapel is one of the few free-standing chantries chapel in England and, dating back to 1309, is the oldest complete building in Kingston. Although it is no longer used for religious services, it's the most popular venue in the Royal Borough for civil ceremonies and civil partnerships. As an elegant and bright space with excellent acoustics, it is also frequently used for musical performances and readings.
The chapel can comfortably seat 60 people. Reflecting its 14th-century medieval heritage, the room features large stained glass windows and a magnificent vaulted ceiling and arched doorway. If you want the tradition and ambience of a church but without the religious service, our chapel is the venue for you.
For more information, please contact [email protected]
Helicopter Landings
Ditton Field is also available for helicopter landings, due to its close proximity to Sandown Racecourse and Hampton Court Palace. We border the River Thames. For more information contact [email protected]
The Theatre
The Theatre (with Green Room) is the centrepiece of our magnificent Queen Elizabeth II Performing Arts Centre. It features state-of-the-art lighting, sound and special-effects technology, and a sprung wooden floor, making it an ideal setting for drama, dance and musical performances. It is also a great space for lectures, corporate presentations and seminars. The tiered seating has a flexible configuration for audiences of 176-216. The adjoining café-bar, Hawkes, is available for refreshments. Details of the technical specification for the Theatre are available upon request.
The School Hall
The School Hall is beautifully decorated, with wooden flooring and panelling, a high arched ceiling and large arched windows that flood the room with natural light. It can seat up to 350 people for conferences, lectures and presentations. As an elegant venue with superb acoustics, it is also used for exhibitions, wine tastings and concerts. Audio-visual technology is available, as is a grand piano.
Hawkes café-bar
Hawkes café-bar is a spacious reception area adjacent to both the Theatre and the Baxter Gallery. It is available for hire in conjunction with the Theatre or on its own for meetings, presentations and group discussions.
Baxter Gallery
This gallery offers an outstanding space for artists to exhibit their work. It is a contemporary three-storey glass building, twelve metres in length, overlooking London Road.
Smaller rooms
We also have classrooms and meeting rooms, ideal for small teaching and training sessions, syndicate and group discussions (each has a capacity of 24). There is parking for 22 cars by prior arrangement only.
Catering and licences
You may supply your own caterer or choose from our list of recommended suppliers. Our premises are fully licensed for the sale of alcohol and for live music.
All hire fees and Terms and Conditions are available on request.
For more information, please contact [email protected]
