The Parish is happy to let out its buildings for events unconnected to our churches, subject to suitability and availability. The buildings available are our three churches and Church House, which is a parish property in the centre of Caversham (57-59 Church Street).
Since these are precious and historic buildings, we ask that you treat them with respect, adhering to all the stipulations we make. We will require some information regarding the type of event and the nature of the organisation running it.
Sometimes hire can be arranged free of charge. More usually we will make a reasonable charge. The buildings offer facilities as follows:
| St Peter | St Margaret | St John | Church House | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Type of building | Church | Church | Church | First floor hall |
| Capacity | 300 | 80 | 300 | 65 |
| Seating etc | Church pews | Church pews | Moveable chairs | Moveable chairs and tables |
| Suitable for | Concerts, services, lectures | Concerts, services, lectures | Concerts, services, meetings, lectures, dances | Meetings, lectures, parties, group activities |
| PA | Yes | Yes | Yes | No |
| Wifi | Yes | No | No | Yes |
| Use of organ | By arrangement | By arrangement | N/A | N/A |
| Kitchen | Yes | No | Yes | Yes |
| Cutlery/crockery | No | No | Mugs | Yes |
| Parking | Street parking only | Small car park | Street parking only | 2 spaces |
| Disabled parking | 4 spaces | No | 1 space (street) | 1 space |
| Wheelchair access | Yes, internal ramp | Yes, internal ramp | Yes, external ramp | Yes, platform lift |
| Accessible toilet | No | Yes, but outside | Yes | Yes |
Arrangements for hiring the buildings vary. Click the relevant building name for details.