Booking the Old Chapel
How to Book
To enquire about hiring the Old Chapel, please complete the Hall Hire Enquiry Form on this page. This helps us ensure the venue is suitable for your event. Once we’ve reviewed your form, we’ll get in touch to arrange a visit so you can view the space and its facilities.
If you have any questions, feel free to contact our office:
📞 020 8467 0900
📧 hallhire@chislehurst-society.org.uk
Hire Rates
The Hall
- £33 + VAT per hour (one-off bookings)
- £28 + VAT per hour (for regular bookings: 6+ sessions within 3 months)
- Chislehurst Society members receive a 5% discount on one-off bookings
The Office
- £20 + VAT per hour (one-off bookings)
- £15 + VAT per hour (regular bookings)
Capacity
- Hall: Up to 60 people. Dimensions 5.26m x 9.40m
- Office: 10–12 people
Facilities
- Fully equipped kitchen: cooker, microwave, fridge-freezer, glasses, china, and cutlery
- Audio-visual equipment for presentations (must be pre-booked)
- Toilets: 2 standard, 1 accessible with baby-changing facilities
- Furniture: 60 chairs, 6 trestle tables, 6 square tables
- Underfloor heating
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I use a bouncy castle, smoke machine, Blu Tack, or glitter?
🚫 Unfortunately, none of these are permitted.
Is smoking allowed?
🚭 No smoking is allowed anywhere on the premises, including the car park.
Can I use the car park for my event?
❌ No, the car park cannot be used as an extension of your event.
What are the hire hours?
🕗 You can hire the Old Chapel from 8:00 am. The venue must be vacated by 11:00 pm.
Can we serve alcohol?
🍷 Yes, you may bring and serve alcohol, but you cannot sell it. The building is not licensed for alcohol sales.
Can I hire a DJ?
🎧 Yes, but please be considerate of our neighbours.
🔇 All music must stop by 10:30 pm.
Is parking available?
🚗 One parking space is included for the hirer, plus one disabled space.
Visitors should use nearby public car parks—details will be provided upon booking confirmation.
What public transport is nearby?
🚉 Nearest train stations:
- Chislehurst (1.2 miles)
- Elmstead Woods (1.5 miles)
🚌 Bus routes serving Chislehurst High Street:
- 161 (North Greenwich)
- 273 (Petts Wood to Lewisham)
- 162 (Beckenham/Bromley to Eltham)
- 161 (Chislehurst to Bromley North)
- R7 (Chislehurst to Chelsfield Village)