Event hire at St Simon’s Southsea

St Simon’s is a peaceful place in the heart of Southsea for social occasions and major life events like weddings, christenings, memorials and funerals. We have three different spaces available for hire. Please see our pricing, and get in touch to arrange a viewing.

Upper hall: from £12 per hour

This first floor hall is a large open room with smooth flooring suitable for ball games etc. It does not currently have any natural light. It is approximately 8 by 12 metres. It has toilets and a small kitchen. Please note there is no lift.

The upper hall with its colourful mural, white and blue walls, and a circle of 23 orange chairs set out in the middle of its spacious floor. The mural depicts biblical themes populated with animals.
The kitchen adjacent to the upper hall with its dual sinks set into a dark worktop atop 6 cupboards. A kettle and thermos flask sit on the worktop to one side.

Lower hall: from £14 per hour

This ground floor hall has a wooden parquet floor. It is approximately 7 by 12 metres. It has toilets (one is accessible and two have baby-change facilities) and a kitchen.

We can consider requests to use the nave (the main ‘auditorium’ church area).

Pricing

The following hire rates apply per hour from 1 September 2021 to 31 August 2022.

  • For recurring bookings, there is a 5% discount when paying by Direct Debit or Standing Order, monthly or quarterly.
  • Fees will be reviewed annually and may be adjusted in line with inflation.
RoomPrivateCharity statusEnquire
Upper hall and kitchenette£15£12Enquire
Lower hall and kitchen£18£14Enquire
Nave (main church)£20£16Enquire