St John's
Parish Centre
A newly refurbished and flexible venue in Chorlton for parties, family celebrations, children's events, community activities, meetings and business hire, with multiple rooms, a licensed bar, stage and practical facilities throughout.
A versatile Chorlton venue for events large and small.
St John's Parish Centre combines a newly refurbished Main Function Room with additional spaces that allow the venue to accommodate a wide range of events and activities.
From children's parties and family celebrations to dance classes, community activities and business events, St John's can adapt around the type of booking rather than offering just one fixed setup.
The venue also benefits from a kitchen, licensed bar, stage, built-in speaker system, refurbished toilet facilities and an accessible entrance.
A substantial Main Function Room for larger celebrations and events.
Main Function Room, High Lounge and Chequers Room.
Convenient bar facilities within the venue.
Disabled access is available at the main entrance to the venue.
A venue for almost every kind of occasion.
The combination of several spaces, entertainment facilities, seating, bar and kitchen makes St John's suitable for a broad range of bookings.
🎉 Birthday Parties
Plenty of room for guests, entertainment, dancing and celebrations in the Main Function Room.
🎈 Children's Parties
The flexible spaces can work well for children's birthday parties and family events.
💍 Wedding Receptions
A spacious room with seating, stage, bar and dance area for wedding celebrations.
🤍 Family Gatherings
Suitable for christenings, family celebrations, remembrance gatherings and other occasions.
💼 Meetings & Business Events
Flexible seating and projector hire make St John's suitable for presentations, meetings, training and seminars.
👥 Community Activities
A well-used local centre for classes, coffee mornings, social activities, groups and regular community events.
Different spaces for different types of booking.
St John's offers more than just its Main Function Room, giving customers additional options for smaller events and activities.
Main Function Room
The newly refurbished Main Function Room is the largest space at St John's and can accommodate up to 160 guests.
The room includes seating, a spacious stage, licensed bar and a built-in speaker system suitable for speeches, announcements and background music.
DJs, bands and other live entertainment should provide their own suitable PA and sound equipment. The combination of hard-standing and carpeted areas allows the room layout to be adapted around your event.
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High Lounge
A smaller space within St John's that provides an alternative to hiring the full Main Function Room.
With seating for approximately 40 people, the High Lounge could suit smaller gatherings, meetings and community activities.
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The Chequers Room
The Chequers Room provides another space within the centre and gives St John's additional flexibility for smaller bookings and activities.
Further details about the room's capacity, layout and facilities will be added as the venue information is developed.
A proper stage for DJs, bands and entertainment.
The Main Function Room includes a spacious stage suitable for DJs, live bands and other entertainment.
The venue also has a built-in speaker system suitable for speeches, announcements and background music.
The built-in system is not intended as a professional PA for DJs or live bands. Entertainers should therefore provide their own suitable sound equipment.
More than just a party venue.
St John's can also accommodate meetings, presentations, training sessions, seminars and larger organised events.
A projector is available to hire where required, making it easier to show presentations, photographs, videos and other visual content.
The venue's built-in speakers can also be useful for speeches and background audio during suitable meetings and presentations.
Practical facilities for a comfortable event.
St John's combines its flexible rooms with useful facilities for social, community and business events.
🍺 Licensed Bar
A fully licensed on-site bar is available within the venue.
🎤 Stage
A spacious stage suitable for DJs, bands and other entertainment.
🔊 Built-In Speaker System
The Main Function Room has a built-in speaker system suitable for speeches, announcements and background music.
DJs, bands and other live entertainment should provide their own professional sound equipment.
📽 Projector Hire
A projector can be hired for presentations, slideshows, photographs and video content.
🍽️ Kitchen
Kitchen facilities are available within the venue for suitable events and functions.
♿ Disabled Entrance
An accessible entrance helps make the venue easier to use for guests with mobility requirements.
🚻 Accessible Facilities
Accessible facilities are located close to the entrance.
✨ Refurbished Toilets
The venue benefits from refurbished toilet facilities.
🪑 Flexible Seating
Seating can be arranged to suit different events and room layouts.
A venue that's used throughout the week.
St John's is not simply a weekend function venue. Regular community activities demonstrate how flexible the spaces can be.
💃 Dance Classes
The venue is used for dance classes, making good use of the Main Function Room and its open floor space.
🎈 Children's Parties
A flexible option for children's birthday parties and family celebrations.
☕ Coffee Morning, Games & Bingo
Every other Tuesday
From approximately 11:30am
A regular community coffee morning with games and bingo.
Regular activity times can occasionally change. Please contact the venue before travelling if you are attending for the first time.
Flexible facilities for almost any type of function.
St John's can accommodate a broad range of social, family, community and business events.
The combination of multiple rooms, kitchen facilities, bar, seating, stage and entertainment space allows the venue team to work with customers to find an appropriate setup.
Take a look around St John's.
Explore the venue, Main Function Room and some of the facilities available.
Planning an event at St John's?
Hire requirements depend on the type of event, number of guests, room and facilities you need. Give the venue team a call to discuss your plans.
St John's Parish Centre, Chorlton.
Conveniently located in Chorlton and well positioned for guests travelling from across South Manchester and the surrounding area.
Chorlton-cum-Hardy
Manchester
M21 9DX
Frequently asked questions.
How many guests can the Main Function Room hold?
The newly refurbished Main Function Room can accommodate up to approximately 160 guests.
Does St John's have more than one room?
Yes. In addition to the Main Function Room, St John's also has the High Lounge and the Chequers Room.
How many people can the High Lounge seat?
The High Lounge has seating for approximately 40 people.
Does St John's have a licensed bar?
Yes. The venue has a fully licensed bar.
Can we have a DJ or live band?
Yes. The Main Function Room has a spacious stage suitable for DJs, bands and entertainment. DJs and bands should provide their own suitable PA and sound equipment.
Does St John's have a sound system?
Yes. The Main Function Room has a built-in speaker system suitable for speeches, announcements and background music. It is not intended as a professional PA system for DJs or live bands.
Is a projector available?
Yes. A projector is available to hire for presentations, slideshows and visual content.
Does the venue have a kitchen?
Yes. Kitchen facilities are available within the centre.
Is St John's accessible?
Yes. The venue has an accessible entrance and accessible facilities close to the entrance.
Have the toilets been refurbished?
Yes. The venue benefits from refurbished toilet facilities.
Can St John's host children's parties?
Yes. The venue can accommodate suitable children's parties and family celebrations.
Can St John's be hired for meetings or training?
Yes. The flexible room layouts and optional projector hire make the venue suitable for meetings, training, presentations and seminars.
Let's find the right space for your event.
Tell the venue team what you're planning, approximately how many people will attend and your preferred date.
☎ Call 0161 881 3558Chorlton-cum-Hardy
Manchester M21 9DX