Hall Hire
Contact 0207 485 2206 x.24 / hire@efdss.org
Since the 1930s, Cecil Sharp House, as the purpose-built home of the English Folk Dance and Song Society, has played host to the biggest names in folk music - Martin Carthy, Davy Graham, Shirley Collins, Bellowhead, Jim Moray, Eliza Carthy and hundreds more. The building itself has appeared in films and television programmes, both as host to concerts and performances and as a recording location.
Our spacious rooms, great natural light, peaceful location, easy transport access and friendly staff make Cecil Sharp House an attractive option for a range of hirers. Previous clients include the London Symphony Orchestra, English National Opera, Premier Student Conferences, Phil McIntyre Entertainment, Raymond Gubbay, University College London and Vintage Fashion Fairs.
The venue
Cecil Sharp House is an impressive 1930s listed building near Regent's Park in central London, only minutes from the bustle of Camden Town and picturesque Primrose Hill. It is the home of the English Folk Dance and Song Society and the Vaughan Williams Memorial Library.
Spaces and facilities
We have five different spaces for hire, depending on the size and type of your event. We offer different time slots - from four-hour bookings to an evening or a full day - and block bookings attract a discounted rate. All hirers benefit from the following facilities:
- 20 off-street parking spaces
- No VAT payable on hall hires
- Wheelchair access to ground floor via lift
- Experienced and friendly staff to support your event
- High speed wifi
On request (may incur additional costs):
- Cafe catering
- Cash bar (in the Bar)
- Piano tuning
- Chairs and trestle tables
Kennedy Hall - Our largest room, an impressive space with sprung floor and garden access.
Trefusis Hall - with mirrored wall and garden access
Storrow Hall a smaller space suitable for classes and workshops
Committee Room ideal for meetings and classes
The Bar - atmospheric and intimate bar space
See 360-degree tours of all our rooms.
Unfortunately, we cannot accommodate hires for weddings or birthday parties, as we simply cannot provide the additional logistical support these kind of events need. As a registered charity, we are also unable to accommodate party political or religious hires.
How do I hire a space?
Contact our Hiring Administrator, Stewart Morgan, on 020 7485 2206 x.24 (during office hours) or hire@efdss.org. He'll be happy to answer any specific questions you have, check hall availability and guide you through the booking process.
