Celebrate the festive season in one of the City of London’s most distinctive historic venues at St Ethelburga’s Centre for Reconciliation and Peace. Combining medieval architecture, twinkling fairy lights and atmospheric indoor-outdoor spaces, the venue offers flexible Christmas party hire suited to everything from office celebrations and networking events to festive family gatherings and drinks receptions with friends.
Based near Liverpool Street, St Ethelburga’s features two unique event spaces which can be hired separately or together depending on the style and size of the celebration. The Nave provides a dramatic setting for seated Christmas dinners, live music and larger festive receptions, with original stone arches, stained-glass windows and soaring ceilings creating a striking historic backdrop. During the festive season, the space can be decorated with Christmas trees, fairy lights and seasonal styling to create an atmospheric setting for winter events. The Nave also includes high-speed Wi-Fi, speakers, projector facilities, flipcharts, disability access and access to the kitchen.
Alongside the Nave sits the Bedouin Tent and Garden, a more intimate courtyard space filled with fairy lights and cosy festive touches. Inspired by traditional Middle Eastern design, the tent creates a magical setting for more relaxed Christmas parties, drinks receptions and informal gatherings.
One of St Ethelburga’s biggest draws is its flexibility. External caterers are welcome, allowing organisers to tailor food and drink entirely around the event, whether that means a traditional sit-down Christmas meal with all the trimmings, festive buffets, sharing platters, canapes or cocktail-style receptions. Live music and entertainment can also be incorporated, helping create anything from elegant winter dinners to lively office parties.
Video conferencing facilities are available for hybrid events and corporate celebrations, while dog-friendly and family-friendly policies help make the venue feel inclusive and adaptable for a wide range of festive occasions.