Venue Hire Options

Livery Hall:

The Livery Hall is the largest of the function rooms. Gleaming oak flooring and carved oak panelling originating from the 1600s together with huge stained glass windows give this room a smart and impressive feel. A light and airy room ideal for larger day and evening events.

Capacities:
Reception = 400
Round Tables = 150
Cabaret/Classroom = 88
Theatre Style = 200
Top Table and Sprigs = 205
Chevron individual tables = 182

Court Room:

A wonderful bright room, carpeted and with rococo ornamentation in gold adorning the walls, it is dominated by an 18th century carved mantelpiece, saved from war damage. The Court room is popular for smaller meetings, receptions and as a lunch area for larger events taking place in the Hall. It overlooks the garden and connected by a small balcony and wrought iron staircase. Both areas are particularly popular during the summer months.

Capacities:
Reception = 200
Round Tables = 90
Cabaret/Classroom = 55
Theatre Style = 120
Top Table and Sprigs = 66

Stock Room:

The Stock room is ideally suited for smaller events, or in addition to hiring the Hall or Court room. The room takes its name from the Company's publishing venture founded in 1603. Perfect as a pre-dinner reception area, breakout space or dance floor for evening events, we do allow candlelight in this room.

Capacities:
Reception = 120
Round Tables = 50

Ante Room:

The Ante room is an exquisitely proportioned room, perfect for small numbers seeking an intimate but impressive setting.
This room with its beautiful antique furniture, portraits and ornaments is an ideal venue for private luncheons or dinners and smaller meetings.

Capacities:
Reception = 20
Round Tables = 20

Garden:

The Garden is a totally private and secluded space which all clients may make use of when hiring the hall. Alternatively if the weather is inclement then additional space inside is always available.

The Garden is dominated by an enormous plane tree which marks the spot where heretical books, condemned by the ecclesiastical authorities, were burnt in Tudor times.

Connected by a wrought iron staircase to the Court room but with easy access to the Hall and Stock room, the Garden is available for barbeques, receptions, cocktail parties and photography at all times.

Capacities:
Reception = 200