ELT BAPTIST CHURCH VENUE HIRE
We have a range of large meeting spaces and small meeting rooms. They are all modern, high-quality, accessible community spaces, suitable for small or large groups. A kitchen is easily accessed on every floor, as well as toilets, baby changing facilities and disabled access to various parts of the building.
Please note that NO ALCOHOL may be brought into or consumed on the premises.
If you would like to make a booking of any of these rooms, please contact:
Auditorium
The auditorium is a large seated meeting room which can hold up to 300 people. A PA system, video projection and musical instruments are all set up and installed ready to use. Two stages at the front of the room and a pulpit on the higher stage.
When the flooring is removed on the higher stage it can be opened up to a large baptistry area.
Resources Available: Fixed pews, loose conference chairs
Step free entrance from street/car park to Auditorium
Auditorium Costs: £125 p/h
Optional add-ons:
Baptistry: £147 (fixed)
Balcony: £97 first hour, £37 subsequent hours
Back Hall + Kitchen
The back hall is a large room which can seat up to 100 people. In the room there is a PA system, projector with a mounted screen, and a piano all set up and installed ready to use. Partition doors separate the end of the room, which can be opened for some more room.
A small kitchen is easily accessed to this room. It contains a double gas oven with eight gas hobs, grill, microwave, fridge and freezer, water heater, dishwasher and various equipment to provide for refreshments.
15m x 14m
18m x 14m (When partitioned doors are opened)
Resources available: loose conference chairs, 6ft folding tables, cutlery, crockery and mugs
Step free from street/car park via Auditorium
Back Hall: £55 p/h
Optional add-on:
Use of kitchen: £57 (fixed)
Top Hall + Kitchen
A large room which can seat up to up to 100 people. It can be used for large functions, activities or meetings, or used a sports hall. There are markings for a badminton court or volleyball court (a net can be provided on request), small markings for football goals, and a large basketball net attached to the wall.
Attached to the top hall is an industrial kitchen containing two large electric ovens, six induction hobs, bain marie, large industrial dishwasher, water heater and a fridge-freezer.
16.9m x 11m
Resources available: children’s high chairs, loose plastic chairs, 6ft folding tables, square wooden top tables, cutlery, crockery and water glasses
Step free access using internal stair lift
Top Hall : £68 p/h
Optional add on:
Use of kitchen: £113 (fixed)
Front Hall
A medium sized comfortable room to suit smaller meetings or activities. It will seat 30-40 people at full capacity. Two sofas and two armchairs in one end of the room placed around a small coffee table. A piano and wheelable whiteboard are located in this room.
10.3m x 5.3m
Resources available: soft armchairs, wing back armchairs, conference chairs, coffee table, 6ft folding tables
Front Hall : £36.30 p/h
Optional add on:
Use of kitchen: £57 or
Tea and coffee in room: £62
Basement
Youth and Community Space
The youth and community centre has a wide range of areas and facilities which can be used for various activities. Two pool tables, two table tennis tables, table football, board games, and two separate comfortable seating areas.
The kitchen has a large electric oven, six electric hobs, a toaster, a water heater and a microwave. There is a whole cupboard dedicated to baking equipment. The kitchen has a hatch which means easy access from the kitchen through to the basement area to serve refreshments or food.
Main area: 11.9m x 6.1m
Blue section: 3m x 3m
Table tennis room: 6.2m x 5.9m
Resources available: sofas, reception armchairs, coffee tables, crockery, cutlery, cups and beakers
Basement : £72.60 p/h
Optional add on:
Use of Kitchen: £41
Classrooms
Two classrooms located at the front and back of the church building. They will seat 30 people. The front classroom has two sofas for a small gathering. The back classroom has a whiteboard attached to the wall. A projector can be provided upon request, and there are white empty walls which can be projected onto.
6.9m x 6.4m
Resources: child-sized furniture (wooden chairs, plastic chairs, wooden tables), standard plastic chairs, 6ft folding tables, 4ft fixed tables
Classrooms : £30.25 p/h (each)
Optional add on:
Tea and coffee in room: £62
Seminar Rooms
Two small rooms at the front and back of the building can seat 8 people comfortably. Whiteboards are attached to the walls in both rooms. A projector can be provided upon request, and there are white empty walls which can be projected onto. Please note: the Front Seminar Room has a children’s sandpit.
4.2m x 3.4m
Resources: child-sized furniture (wooden chairs, plastic chairs, wooden tables), standard plastic chairs, 6ft folding tables
Seminar Room : £24.20 p/h (each)
Optional add-on:
Tea and coffee in room: £62
Additional Charges
Kitchens
- Top Hall Kitchen – £113 fixed (when booked with Top Hall)
- Ground Floor Kitchen – £57 fixed (when booked with another room)
- Salt Cellar Kitchen – £41 fixed (when booked with Salt Cellar)
Auditorium
- PA system hire (without operator) – £130 fixed
- PA system with operator – up to 3hrs £93 / up to 6hrs £185 / beyond 6hrs POA
- Baptistry use – £147 fixed (when booked with auditorium)
- Balcony - £97 one hour and £37 for each additional hour (when booked with auditorium)
Top Hall
- Note: No PA system available - hirers may bring their own speakers/audio equipment.
Back Hall
- PA system hire (without operator) – £130 fixed
- PA system with operator – up to 3hrs £93 / up to 6hrs £185 / beyond 6hrs POA
Other Charges
- Tea/coffee making facilities (no kitchen use) – £60 fixed
- Caretaker/keyholder charges – £15 per hour (outside office hours: Monday-Friday, 9am–5pm)
- Wedding Security/ Breakage Bond - £200 refundable deposit
- £63 fixed charge for large events with food service to contribute towards additional cleaning work
- Heating surcharge applies during colder months (September–March)
Parking: Limited parking is available on-site. Free parking is available on nearby roads after 5:30pm on weekdays and all day on weekends. If you require on-site parking, please mention this in your booking form.
Terms and Conditions
- A 50% deposit is required to confirm bookings; the remaining balance is due 2 weeks before the event date.
- A 20% discount is available for Gospel Partners, please enquire.
- The Baptistry is only available for baptisms in alignment with our beliefs. Users are required to agree to our ELT Statement of Faith before booking is confirmed.
- For bookings outside office hours a caretaker must be present at all times, which is charged at £15ph.
- No food or drink in the auditorium
- Wedding Security/Breakage Bond will be returned in full if the building is left in a good condition. Deductions may include professional cleaning fees, repairs, missing or damaged items (beyond normal wear and tear)
- Damages, uncleanliness, or event overruns may incur additional charges
If you'd like to make a booking, please complete our event bookings form. For date availability, email: