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St John The Evangelist Upper Norwood

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Venue Type

Historic Venue

City

London

Region

South London

Standing

500

theatre

400

dinner

400

bedrooms

About Venue

Located in Upper Norwood between Crystal Palace and South London, St John the Evangelist Upper Norwood is a magnificent Grade II* listed Victorian church offering an inspiring setting for conferences, concerts, corporate events, performances and private hire occasions. Combining Gothic Revival architecture with exceptional acoustics and flexible event space, the venue provides a distinctive backdrop for business and cultural events alike.

Designed by renowned architect John Loughborough Pearson and completed in 1887, the church is celebrated for its impressive vaulted interior, striking brick architecture and outstanding sound quality, making it one of London's most sought-after venues for concerts, recordings and large-scale presentations. The spacious interior can be adapted for conferences, exhibitions, awards ceremonies and receptions while retaining its remarkable historic character.

Situated close to Crystal Palace, the venue offers excellent accessibility from Central London while providing a peaceful and unique environment for delegates, guests and performers seeking an alternative to traditional conference venues.

Event Spaces

Main Church

The Main Church is a spectacular open-plan event space featuring soaring Gothic architecture, exceptional natural acoustics and flexible seating configurations. Suitable for conferences, concerts, exhibitions, product launches, awards ceremonies and receptions, the space provides a dramatic setting capable of accommodating large audiences while maintaining an intimate atmosphere.

Community Hall

Located adjacent to the church, the Community Hall provides a modern supporting space ideal for breakout sessions, workshops, catering, registration, meetings and smaller private events. Recently refurbished, it offers additional flexibility for larger venue hire requirements.

Facilities and Services

St John the Evangelist Upper Norwood offers high-speed Wi-Fi, PA facilities, projection capability, flexible seating layouts and accessible event spaces. The venue supports conferences, performances, exhibitions and private events with experienced venue management, production support and parking nearby, while its outstanding acoustics make it particularly popular for musical performances and recordings.

Location and Access

Located on Sylvan Road in Upper Norwood, the venue is approximately 0.6 miles from Crystal Palace Station and around 0.8 miles from Gipsy Hill Station, providing London Overground and National Rail connections into Central London. London City Airport is approximately 15 miles away, while free on-street parking is available nearby and supplier access can be coordinated in advance.

Ideal For

Conferences
Corporate Events
Concerts
Awards Ceremonies
Exhibitions
Networking Receptions
Product Launches
Performances
Private Hire
Filming & Recording

Key Features

Grade II* Listed Building
Victorian Gothic Architecture
Outstanding Acoustics
Flexible Event Space
Historic Interior
Natural Daylight
Projection Facilities
High-Speed Wi-Fi
Free On-Street Parking
South London Location

Why Hire

St John the Evangelist Upper Norwood combines magnificent Victorian architecture with flexible event facilities and internationally recognised acoustics. Its impressive interior, adaptable layout and excellent transport connections make it an exceptional venue for conferences, performances, exhibitions and corporate events seeking a memorable historic setting.