Facilities Hire

The Sanctuary at Queen's Cross Church

A venue for:

• conferences
• conventions
• concerts
• drama
• dance

In 1999, major internal changes were carried out within the Sanctuary of Queen’s Cross Church with the purpose of creating a more flexible space to serve the wider community and provide a venue with a difference for conferences and the performing arts. The refurbishment was undertaken to a high standard and offers the following facilities:

• an entertainment license allows a seating capacity of up to 270 at lower floor level in fully upholstered chairs
• a standard carpeted platform which is well suited to conference use and other smaller events
• the options of a fully demountable 90 square meter beech stage which can be erected over the standard platform in varying configurations to accommodate an orchestra and chorus, dance and drama productions or even a cat-walk for fashion shows
• a high quality speech reinforcement system with radio and stand microphones
• stage lighting and lighting desk
• large pipe organ and new 7ft 6in Yamaha grand piano

The Organ

Other accommodation

Within the remainder of the building, facilities include a catering style kitchen, coffee lounge, 2 halls and various meeting rooms, which are let individually or in conjunction with the main auditorium.

Facilities for the disabled

Ramped access and toilets are provided for the disabled.

Further information and bookings

The letting of the Sanctuary and other accommodation is on a non profit-making basis and charges are tailored according to the intended use of the accommodation and duration. For further information and details of chares, please contact the church secretary who will arrange for a bookings administrator to contact you to discuss your requirements.


Large platform for concerts


Small platform for conferences



Upper gallery level