

Conway Hall, Humanists Weddings
25 Red Lion Square, Holborn, London, WC1R 4RL -
Up to
250 guestsOffers
cateringExternal Catering
allowed
Conway Hall opened in 1929 and named in honour of Moncure Daniel Conway, anti-slavery advocate, outspoken supporter of free thought and biographer of Thomas Paine.
The venue is Grade 2 listed and offers hirers various event spaces, especially the Main Hall with its highly-regarded acoustics. The venue is unique for providing a central London location and a building with character, steeped in history, combined with cutting-edge AV facilities.
Owned by Conway Hall Ethical Society, a charity, the building is famous for being the birthplace of humanism, as well as hosting the longest run of classical concerts in the UK (which started in 1880 at the Society’s previous site), jazz concerts in the 1930s, a rare UK appearance from Muddy Waters and gigs by Crass and The Cure in 1970s, as well as many other concerts, including James Blake and La Roux, and events of all kinds since.
Today, Conway Hall is a popular, accessible, venue for location filming, conferences, presentations, concerts, talks, fashion shows, weddings, awards ceremonies and brand activations.
Previous clients include: BBC • Yamaha • Netflix • Evening Standard • Snowline Media • Ted BakerPenguin Books • Bloomsbury Festival • Guardian Live • Tate • EMAP
OUR HISTORY
Conway Hall opened in 1929 and is named in honour of Moncure Daniel Conway, anti-slavery advocate, outspoken supporter of free thought and biographer of Thomas Paine.
Owned by Conway Hall Ethical Society, a charity, we curate, support and facilitate people and ideas that Make Ethics Matter in the world.
The venue is Grade II
listed and offers beautiful spaces with historic features throughout, especially our Main Hall with its distinctive stage and highly-regarded acoustics.
THE LIBRARY
Conway Hall is the oldest surviving freethought organisation in the world and our library holds the largest and most comprehensive humanist research resource in the UK.
Surrounded by books and historic features, you will find this a truly inspiring and peaceful space to exchange your vows.
The Library is beautifully decorated with portraits from the Ethical Society’s rich history, as well as having floor-to-ceiling windows overlooking Red Lion Square, that fill the space with warm, natural light.
MAIN HALL
The impressive period hall with original wood paneling is the perfect location for your wedding reception.
If you are planning to include live music in your celebrations then you will be pleased to know that the main hall is internationally renowned for its excellent acoustics.
The space is also famous for hosting the longest run of classical concerts in the UK, jazz concerts from the 1930s to the 1960s, and has also hosted countless famous speakers, such as George Orwell, and historic events, including the conference
of doctors that led to the founding of the NHS.
Capacity & layout
Standing
up to 250
Dining
up to 100
Cabaret
up to 100
Pricing
& opening hours
Weekly schedule
monday
9:00 - 23:00
tuesday
9:00 - 23:00
wednesday
9:00 - 23:00
thursday
9:00 - 23:00
friday
9:00 - 23:00
saturday
9:00 - 23:00
sunday
9:00 - 23:00
Catering & drinks
Catering arrangements
Catering facilities
Refreshments
Alcohol
Amenities
Disabled access
Heating
Air conditioning
Lectern
Natural light
Stage
Table / chairs included
Public transport
Premises parking
Space rules
Allowed events
Wedding ceremony licence
Promoted/ticketed events
Licensed for alcohol
Attendee Minimum Age
1
Cancellation policy
100% refundable 181 days before the event 50% refundable 91 days before the event
Other rules
N/A
Location
Reviews
Nina A.
December 2024Wonderful Turandot productian with real Mongolian artefacts and performers The programme of Conway Hall is amazing, eorth keeping an eye and attending
Festus Ifiti jr
January 2025I've heard about this hall but I haven't had the pleasure of entering this establishment until this week where there was a live formula one podcast event hosted here so I had to turn up 😊 The hall is fairly big, the stage is up front and close. It feels really nice and cosy, even though I was at the back The acoustics are great, I didn't have any trouble hearing the presenters at all. The lights were great. You can tell this place has hosted multiple events. My only criticism of the place was I think there was only one mens toilet, during the intermission the queue was insane. Luckily for me I was able to go, refresh myself and then conclude the evening. If you're in the area or there's any event, come to this amazing hall 😊
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