Key facts
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25m natural runway
Perfect for fashion shows
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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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Exclusive venue hire
Grand Junction is entirely yours
The Church is your runway
Our atmospheric Grade 1 listed building offers versatile spaces with a historic backdrop, making it a perfect setting for fashion shows in London.At 25 metres long, our Nave is the ideal length to be transformed into a runway. The Nave is large enough that you can also use it for your post-show drinks reception. We also have additional spaces that can be used for receptions and dressing areas, including our Victorian vaulted crypt The Undercroft.A stone’s throw from Paddington Station and a short journey from central London, our canal-side location is easy for you and your guests to reach. Our experienced team look forward to working with you to support each step of planning your event.
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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
25m natural runway length. Victorian stained glass and a 14m painted ceiling provide a backdrop that no temporary structure can replicate. Professional lighting rig included.
Work with suppliers of your choice to add further charm and elegance to the space. Lighting will add atmosphere and a contemporary feel for later in the evening. Our technical team will ensure atmospheric lighting, crystal clear sound and music hits the right note.
Dimensions & Facilities
- Capacity
- 350 theatre · 400 standing
- Footprint
- 35m × 18m · Ceiling height: 14m
- Technical
- Professional lighting
- 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 used for receptions or dressing areas.
Dimensions & Facilities
- Capacity
- 100 guests seated · 130 standing only
- Accessibility
- Accessible entrance
Explore the space
BOOK A SITE VISIT
Interested in hiring us for you fashion show?
The space speaks for itself. Come and see the Nave in person, and a member of our team will show you around and help you plan your showstopping event at Grand Junction.
- We aim to respond within 2 working days
- Site visits available on request
- Get-in and get-out access by arrangement