Key facts
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Gallery space in The Undercroft
Intimate and atmospheric
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Paddington, W2
0.9 mi from Paddington station
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Monday – Saturday
Weekend & evening hire available
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Dedicated Event Manager
Site visit & planning meetings
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Up to 400 standing / 350 seated
Talks, panels, lecture format events
A spectacular backdrop that becomes part of the story
Grand Junction is available for hire as a multi-use cultural events and arts venue, perfect for exhibitions, talks, comedy, spoken word, lectures, or film nights.Grand Junction offers an iconic venue in West London with good public transport links. The church is Grade I listed and is renowned for its stunning architecture and flexible spaces, and The Undercroft is an exceptional space for an exhibition or gallery, with a range of hanging and display options available.
We have a licensed bar for your evening events, Private Views and Open Days. If you are interested in hiring any of our spaces for your next exhibition or talk, please contact our dedicated hiring team to discuss your ideas or requirements.
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“An architecture of clarity, warmth and depth….a series of stunning restored spaces, notably the charismatic crypt”
The Spaces
Choose your space
The Nave
Our largest space, the Nave is a breathtaking setting with it’s beautifully painted ceiling and stained-glass windows providing a stunning backdrop for the arts. If you’re looking for a location that’s both spectacular and unique with a rich history dating back to the Victorian era, this is the space for you.The Nave is perfect for live events, including comedy, spoken word, talks, lectures, film nights and more.
Dimensions & Facilities
- Capacity
- 350 seated audience · 400 standing
- Footprint
- 35m × 18m · Ceiling height: 14m
- Technical
- Professional lighting · 1933 Compton organ
- Accessibility
- Accessible entrance
The Undercroft
The Undercroft is the crypt of St Mary Magdalene’s Church. Its striking brickwork and vaulted ceiling make it an atmospheric setting for evening and daytime events. Tucked next to the Undercroft is the remarkable Chapel of St Sepulchre by Ninian Comper – over the years the chapel has been a favourite of film-makers, from ‘Les Miserables’ to ‘St Trinians’.
The Undercroft can be perfect for exhibition and gallery spaces, with a range of hanging and display options available.
Dimensions & Facilities
- Capacity
- 100 guests seated · 130 standing only
- Accessibility
- Accessible entrance
Explore the space
HIRE ENQUIRY
Interested in hiring us?
Whether you’re planning a live show, a panel event, or an exhibition – tell us what you’re making and we will help you make it happen.
- We aim to respond within 2 working days
- Site visits available on request
- Get-in and get-out access by arrangement