Featured in well connected, much sought-after areas of the city and able to accommodate a vast range of different budgets and capacities, we are confident that we have the church venue that is right for you.
Dry hire venue, a hidden gem in the heart of London.
Dry hire venue located in the heart of Clerkenwell, the Crypt on the Green offers a magnificent venue for exhibitions, wedding receptions, wine tastings, conferences, live performances and much more. ... Read more
A venue with classic architectural charm
The Wellington Hotel’s two striking meeting and event spaces combine state of the art technology with classic architectural charm to host memorable events from the extravagant to the quietly imp... Read more
An unique oasis with a beautiful gardens and versatile Yurt
The Royal Foundation of St Katharine is a unique venue located in East London, in walking distance from Canary Wharf and with great transport links to the City of London financial centre. ... Read more
Rich history, baroque architecture, and blank canvas event spaces.
Rich history, baroque architecture, and blank canvas event spaces; Christ Church Spitalfields offers all ingredients for a high-profile event at an iconic London landmark. Completed in 1729 and des... Read more
An exceptional and versatile event venue nestled in the heart of Camberwell.
The Lighthouse is one of London’s newly refurbished venues, situated at the heart of Camberwell on Camberwell Road. First opened as The Regal Cinemas in 1940, changed to the ABC Cinemas in 1961 ... Read more
Stunning historical building filled with beautiful unique spaces for hire.
St Martin-in-the-Fields in Trafalgar Square sits right in the heart of London and boasts some of the most unusual and spectacular spaces in which to hold events. From corporate parties, brand activati... Read more
Historic blank canvas venue with stunning interiors in the heart of Shoreditch
The Tab Centre is a historic building situated in the heart of London’s fashionable Shoreditch, on the edge of the Square Mile. Its ivory-coloured grand hall is graced with elegant pilasters and... Read more
A versatile event venue, a unique blank canvas fitting for every type of event.
One Marylebone, refurbished to the beautiful, original designs of Sir John Soane, stands on its own ‘island’ in the heart of the capital. Built in 1826 the Grade I listed former-church is ... Read more
Stunning converted space with jaw dropping mezzanine balcony
Housed inside St Thomas Church, which dates back to the 17th century, the venue is a stones throw away from London Bridge station, nestled right in between The Shard and the world famous Borough Marke... Read more
Iconic Grade II Listed chapel in the heart of the West End
An iconic Grade II Listed deconsecrated chapel in the heart of London’s West End, Stone Nest is an atmospheric and exclusive venue in a prestigious location. The building benefits from a 2am lic... Read more
A beautiful renovated Church, with high ceilings and a lot of natural light.
The Swiss Church Building in Covent Garden, over 150 years old, underwent a major renovation and transformation at the beginning of the twenty-first century. The project, designed by Christ &... Read more
Beautiful flexible spaces in an iconic Grade I listed building
An iconic, multi-award winning live music venue, a working church, a centre for those experiencing homelessness, and also a beautiful building with many flexible spaces for hire - ... Read more
A beautiful, minimalist 1800 capacity landmark building boasting state of the art AV and lighting
An award-winning landmark building in the heart of Hackney. A beautiful, minimalist space recently renovated by John Pawson OBE, this 1800 capacity event space boasts state of the ... Read more
Newly-refurbished totally customisable events space, perfect for conferences, networking events and live performances.
A beautiful former billiard hall in the heart of King's Cross. Our newly-refurbished first-floor events space contains a 200-seat flexible auditorium, with kitchen, full PA/AV, and is fully equipp... Read more
?If you are a publisher tasked with marketing a book, or a self-published author looking to promote your new work, you’ll understand just how vital a book launch is. Getting the crowds there and buying the book, be it fiction, non-fiction, or poetry, is a vital start in getting the sales needed to be successful. To make your book launch truly special, you need to make it as enticing as possible.
Venue
The first way to do this is through the
venue that you choose to hold it in. While libraries and book shops are the
obvious choices – and do work well – finding a unique venue that is a little
bit out of the ordinary can intrigue your potential audience so much that they
make a point of attending your launch. After all, if you regularly go to book launches,
it becomes easier to skip the odd one unless it really grips you. This is
particularly true for any press you are hoping will be in attendance. Hosing
your book launch in a café, bar, or even one of the church venues for hire in
London, can give your event an added gravitas. An interesting venue hints at an
interesting book.
Coordinate
If you are traditionally published but organising
your own launch, it’s important to ask your publisher about the help that they
offer authors. They may give you some marketing materials and other goodies to
hand out, as well as advertising the launch through their channels. If you are self-publishing,
then get in contact with your local arts centre to see if you could
collaborate. Maybe there is another author looking to launch a book at the same
time as you. If so, you could join up for the event. This will not only mean
splitting costs, but you are much more likely to gain a larger audience – who might
buy two books instead of one! Coordinating with as many people as possible is
always advised. The arts community generally wants to promote each other and is
always willing to help a new author.
Who to Invite?
The more people you can get attending your
launch, the better. Encourage friends and family to come along and support you,
as well as those from your writing group if you have one. You can even print
flyers and put them in your local cafes and arts centres. Getting the press
involved is always a good idea. Have press kits made up and don’t be shy about
getting interviews arranged. You can also invite book bloggers and reviewers to
the launch to encourage them to write about the book and generate even more
publicity.
Have a Bookseller
Make sure that you are in contact with a reliable
local bookseller from the very beginning. You need to make sure that they can source
the book, or that you can get all of the copies directly from the publisher.
The book selling needs to be able to look after itself on the night as there
will be times when it will be quite busy. You, whether you’re the author or the
publicist, are going to have your hands full with the rest of the event, so you
need to be confident that all of the sales will be going smoothly.
Publicise
Getting the word out there is the key to any
successful book launch. After all, no one can come if they don’t know that it’s
happening. Social media is very important for writers now, and the author needs
to use this to his or her full advantage. Making a Facebook event, promoting
it, taking pictures when the cover is revealed. Anything and everything they
can to promote their new work. Bloggers have already been mentioned. Many would
be happy if an author wanted to go on what’s known as a ‘blog tour’, answering
questions about their book and writing process or even their favourite authors.
Whatever the blogger wanted in exchange for some promotion for their new book.
Don’t forget about the importance of the phone call or even the text message.
If an author reaches out in person to ask people to attend, then they’re much
more likely to get a positive response.
Think About Your Audience
Some refreshments are expected, make sure
that you have someone taking care of this. It usually includes wine or soft
drinks – there’s no real need to offer anything more. Just something for the
audience to sip while they chat and mingle with others. When the author gives a
reading, it shouldn’t be too long. There should also be no long winded explanation
about how they found themselves writing the book. Brief is best, give the
audience a taste, but don’t bore them. After that’s done, the author needs to
be prepared to sign copies of the book and talk to the people who have so
kindly turned up to the launch. Time needs to be spent showing how much you
appreciate the turnout. Too many authors spend the time talking only to their
friends – it’s important to mingle with the people that you don’t know but who
obviously have an interest in the book. At the same time, it’s important that you
enjoy yourself. This is your night after all and it’s time to take the time to
revel in its success. This is true whether you are the author – or just the
organiser.
Launching a book is an exciting time for
any author. Whether it’s your first book or your fifth, the launch is just as
important to get right every time. By choosing a truly unique venue and
advertising the event well in advance and to as many people as possible, you
are sure to have a launch night to remember.
Churches are synonymous with hosting weddings, christenings and other religious events. But did you know that they are perfect for hosting lots of other exciting events in London too? With their rich historical and cultural heritage, churches in London provide the perfect setting to host a wealth of other events, including: • Gigs • Music events • Exhibitions • Film festivals • Receptions • Meetings • Conferences • Blank canvas spaces • Art events Whatever event you’re planning in a church, you’re sure to find a church venue that will accommodate your budget and capacity.
London is a truly special city and is home to a whole host of accessible church venues that are sure to add a new and exciting dimension to your event. Home to lots of beautiful churches that are jam packed with historical and cultural value, including churches from the medieval times and the Victorian era, London churches are not only incredibly impressive, but they are also often set in fantastic locations. After all, London is home to a vast range of iconic sights and sounds that have put this city on the map as being one of the most exciting in the world. With this in mind, if you book a London church venue, you can be sure that there will be lots of things to see and do, pre-and post-event.
A church venue not only has an incredible sense of history, stunning architecture, unique features, and amazing visual opportunities, but the vast majority of churches in London also offer great acoustics too. This means that a church venue can accommodate the needs of almost every type of event, giving it a memorable edge.
London is home to some of the coolest music venues, including plenty of churches. In fact, there are lots of amazing churches in London that are already being used to host regular concerts, gigs and classical musical events.
With so many church venues available to hire in London, there are a whole host of factors you will need to take into account when trying to find the right venue for your event. For example, you should consider the location of the church, its capacity, facilities, nearby transport links and amenities, the layout of the church, and whether or not it has audio visual services. When booking a church in London, don’t rely on pictures alone to determine whether or not it’s the right venue for your event. Instead, visit the church in person to truly get a feel for it and whether it is suitable. This also gives you an opportunity to ask any questions about the venue.