Venue Description

Nestled in Dean's Yard, Church House Westminster combines historic charm with modern functionality for corporate and private events. This Grade II-listed building features 19 versatile spaces that accommodate gatherings from intimate meetings to large events of up to 600 guests. The centrepiece Assembly Hall, with its impressive 30-foot glass dome designed by Sir Herbert Baker, features Ultra HD 4K projectors and a premium D&B sound system. Multiple entrances allow smooth guest flow and efficient catering service. For mid-sized events of up to 150 guests, the Bishop Partridge Hall offers elegant oak panelling, a stucco ceiling, and a stone balcony overlooking Westminster Abbey—ideal for conferences, dinners, and receptions. Smaller spaces like the Abbey Room and Council Room provide natural daylight, modern amenities, and views of the historic surroundings. The venue offers in-house catering with customizable menus for various preferences and dietary needs. Its central London location ensures easy access, while the tranquil setting provides a peaceful atmosphere away from the city's bustle. Church House Westminster delivers a distinctive, adaptable environment for conferences, elegant dinners, and private celebrations, ensuring memorable and flawlessly executed events.

Accessibility

We carry out risk assessments and ensure personal evacuation plans are in place when we know in advance that anyone with disability/mobility issues will be attending an event The North Door entrance on Great Smith Street has a sloping ramp suitable for wheelchair access. The three passenger lifts by North Door are all wheelchair friendly, are equipped with mirrors and voice synthesisers announcing the floor and emergency information for sight-impaired visitors All rooms except the Jubilee room are accessible by wheelchair. There are large accessible toilets; one on the lower ground floor (close to the cloakroom) and two on the first floor. Induction loops are available upon request. The reception desks at both entrances and all passenger lifts are fitted with induction loops. We provide access ramps to stages suitable for speakers requiring this facility. All rooms are flat-floored allowing for flexible seating arrangements. All staff participate in regular disability awareness training and are trained first aiders with current certification. We have a very limited number of disabled parking spaces in the garage beneath the building and porters are always on hand to assist clients. We are happy to advise on additional disabled parking spaces nearby. Push buttons at a level suitable for those people using wheelchairs are provided for those seeking access to/from the garage and into the lifts to all floors. The reception desks have a lowered section to be wheelchair-friendly. The speaker’s lecterns are height adjustable. There are four evacuation chairs located next to the stairs. There are three refuge areas. Mobile phone charging facilities are available in the conference office. The Church House website is mobile and tablet friendly. The website also allows visitors to zoom in and out using Ctrl + and -. It is possible to traverse objects, by selecting the ‘Tab’ button to select any area of the website. The site also uses alt tags making it accessible to visitors using non-visual browsers.

Access Statement

Access Statement Link: https://churchhouseconf.co.uk/accessibility/

Accessible Performances

Accessible performances will be a decision for the event organiser. Depending on the event, this may be on offer.

Awards List

Best Customer Service - Conference & Events Awards Best Conference Venue - London Venue & Catering Awards Best Customer Service - Silver award at London Venue & Catering Awards Green Tourism - Silver award AIM Secure - awarded by the Meetings Industry Association (MIA) We're Good To Go - awarded by Visit England ECOSmart Gold Venue Award

Toilets

There are large accessible toilets; one on the lower ground floor (close to the cloakroom) and two on the first floor.

Staff

All staff participate in regular disability awareness training and are trained first aiders with current certification.