Church Rooms & Hall Hire


St John’s Church has various facilities available for use by the local community both in the Church and the separate church hall. We are keen to welcome bookings especially from groups supporting the local community. Due to staffing issues we are unable to to take one-off bookings for the church rooms at the moment but we are still taking enquiries for regular bookings for these spaces via enquiries@stjohnsmoulsham.org.uk. The church hall is still available as normal for one-off hires via hall@stjohnsmoulsham.org.uk.

There are 3 key areas within the Church to suit a wide range of events:

The Church, Moulsham Street, CM2 0JD:

The Church Hall, Vicarage Road, CM2 9PH:

There are 2 halls within the building to suit a variety of events:

Terms and conditions

St John’s Church

Lower Lounge

A warmly-lit lounge area decorated for a celebration, featuring round tables and modern chairs. Bright helium balloons in gold, green, blue, and white float elegantly above the tables, creating a festive atmosphere.

A flexible space suitable for a range of activities such as meetings. Medium-sized to accommodate up to 30 people (or 50 maximum with some furniture rearrangement), the lounge is set up with a number of cafe tables and comfortable sofas but alternative seats and tables are available. There is a kitchen area equipped with sink, fridge, kettles, and serving area as well as crockery and cutlery.

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Facilities

  • WiFi
  • Chairs
  • Sofas
  • Children’s toys, suitable for 3 and under
  • Tables
  • Projector
  • Kitchen area with sink, kettle, fridge, and mugs crockery
  • Toilets located on same level with baby change facilities in place.
  • Disabled toilet

Accessibility

Fully accessible

Parking

Free on street parking is available on Moulsham Street, which is limited to one hour between 9:00am and 6:00pm Monday to Saturday. Alternative parking is available in the Moulsham Street surface pay-and-display car park, accessed via George Street. (Please check parking arrangements are still current at the time of the booking).

Capacity

50 people

Cost

Summer rate: £22 per hour (1 April – 30 September)

Winter rate:    £29 per hour (1 October – 31 March)

The full day rate is the equivalent of 6 hours.

A concessionary rate is available to charities

Extra Information

We are keen to encourage and promote the use of these facilities by the local  community but we reserve the right to decline groups bookings from those whose ethos does not match our values. Full terms and conditions

Contact Us: enquiries@stjohnsmoulsham.org.uk

Upper Lounge

A sunlit meeting room with rows of chairs arranged in a gentle curve. A small projector is placed on a table among the chairs. Refreshments and cups are laid out on a side table, suggesting preparation for a meeting or workshop.

A flexible space for a range of activities such as meetings and other small to medium sized events. Chairs, tables, projector and WiFi are available. There is a small kitchen area with sink, kettle, fridge, and crockery.

More details

Facilities

  • WiFi
  • Chairs
  • Tables
  • Projector
  • Kitchen area with sink, kettle, fridge, and mugs crockery
  • Toilets located on same level with baby change facilities in place
  • Disabled toilet

Accessibility

Fully accessible with lift.

Parking

Free on street parking is available on Moulsham Street, which is limited to one hour between 9:00am and 6:00pm Monday to Saturday. Alternative parking is available in the Moulsham Street surface pay-and-display car park, accessed via George Street. (Please check parking arrangements are still current at the time of the booking).

Capacity

30 people

Cost

Summer rate: £22 per hour (1 April – 30 September)

Winter rate:    £29 per hour (1 October – 31 March)

The full day rate is the equivalent of 6 hours.

A concessionary rate is available to charities

Extra Information

We are keen to encourage and promote the use of these facilities by the local  community but we reserve the right to decline groups bookings from those whose ethos does not match our values. Full terms and conditions

Contact Us: enquiries@stjohnsmoulsham.org.uk

Main Church

An interior view of the church, with rows of red pews leading to an altar beneath arched ceilings. Stained glass windows and decorative artwork adorn the walls, with a traditional church organ visible to the left.

The main church is suitable for larger events and concerts. The seating is theatre style, accommodating 174 people in the main church pews. Additional seating can be utilised in the side chapels, accommodating a further 30 people. There is under-pew heating. The Church is equipped with a grand piano and an organ, which are available upon request.

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Facilities

  • WiFi
  • Chairs
  • Children’s toys, suitable for 3 and under
  • Tables
  • Projector & sound
  • Grand Piano (available on request)
  • Organ (available on request)
  • Kitchen area with sink, kettle, fridge, and mugs crockery
  • Toilets located on same level with baby change facilities in place.
  • Disabled toilet

Accessibility

Fully accessible

Parking

Free on street parking is available on Moulsham Street, which is limited to one hour between 9:00am and 6:00pm Monday to Saturday. Alternative parking is available in the Moulsham Street surface pay-and-display car park, accessed via George Street. (Please check parking arrangements are still current at the time of the booking).

Capacity

204 people

Cost

Summer rate: £44 per hour (1 April – 30 September)

Winter rate: £58 per hour (1 October – 31 March)

The full day rate is the equivalent of 6 hours.

A concessionary rate is available to charities

Extra Information

We are keen to encourage and promote the use of these facilities by the local  community but we reserve the right to decline groups bookings from those whose ethos does not match our values. Full terms and conditions

Contact Us: enquiries@stjohnsmoulsham.org.uk 

St. John’s Church Hall

An exterior view of the brick-built church hall, partly obscured by leafy branches of a tree. A window and a blue door are visible, set against a backdrop of greenery, conveying a peaceful and welcoming setting.

St. John’s Church Hall is situated in Vicarage Road, Chelmsford and is available for hire. Both halls are suitable for a range of activities such as dance classes and exercise groups, and the Main Hall is also available for children’s parties. It has kitchen facilities, toilets, and heating.

Main hall

A large, open hall with polished wooden flooring and bright natural light entering through high windows. Chairs stacked neatly by a double door suggest flexible use, ideal for gatherings or activities.

Front Hall

A multi-purpose community room with wooden floors, chairs neatly stacked along the walls, and two yellow kayaks stored overhead. Large windows and curtains line the side wall, giving the room a functional, welcoming appearance.
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Facilities

  • Kitchen, with sink, fridge, kettle, some crockery & cutlery with a cooker for warming food
  • Chairs
  • Tables
  • Toilets including disabled toilet

Accessibility

Fully accessible

Parking

There is very limited car parking in front of the hall. There is street parking in Vicarage Road and nearby streets, but this is subject to local residents’ parking restrictions (which should be checked at the time of the booking).

Cost

Summer rate: £25 per hour (1 April – 30 September)

Winter rate: £33 per hour (1 October – 31 March)

The full day rate is the equivalent of 6 hours.

A concessionary rate is available to charities

Extra Information

We are keen to encourage and promote the use of these facilities by the local  community but we reserve the right to decline groups bookings from those whose ethos does not match our values. Full terms and conditions

Contact Us: hall@stjohnsmoulsham.org.uk 

Terms and conditions