St John The Evangelist Upper Norwood
Church
1 Sylvan Road, London, SE19 2RX
–
Crystal Palace Station (0.6 mi)
Spaces for hire at St John The Evangelist Upper Norwood
Main Church
Church
·
Whole venue
400 seats
500 standing
Book 2 hr. minimum
St John The Evangelist Upper Norwood has long been a sought-after destination for musicians, renowned for its exceptional acoustics that make it a top choice for choral, orchestral, and classical recordings. The church’s unique architectural design allows sound to resonate beautifully, creating a rich, immersive listening experience that has attrac...
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PA system / music speakers
Play your own music
Wedding licence available
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Prices and opening hours
Monday
9:30 –
17:00
from
£950
hire fee per day
Main Church
9:30 –
17:00
from
£950
hire fee per day
Tuesday
9:30 –
17:00
from
£950
hire fee per day
Main Church
9:30 –
17:00
from
£950
hire fee per day
Wednesday
9:30 –
17:00
from
£950
hire fee per day
Main Church
9:30 –
17:00
from
£950
hire fee per day
Thursday
9:30 –
17:00
from
£950
hire fee per day
Main Church
9:30 –
17:00
from
£950
hire fee per day
Friday
9:30 –
17:00
from
£950
hire fee per day
Main Church
9:30 –
17:00
from
£950
hire fee per day
Saturday
9:30 –
17:00
from
£1200
hire fee per day
Main Church
9:30 –
17:00
from
£1200
hire fee per day
Sunday
9:30 –
17:00
from
£1200
hire fee per day
Main Church
9:30 –
17:00
from
£1200
hire fee per day
Facilities and catering options
Up to 500
standing
Up to 400
seats
Parking available
In-house catering
External catering allowed
Accommodation available
Promoted / ticketed events
Alcohol provided
BYO alcohol
About St John The Evangelist Upper Norwood
St John’s has long inspired musicians from far and wide. Its exceptional acoustic that has made it a sought-after venue for choral, orchestral, and classical recordings and outstanding sound quality has attracted leading ensembles and broadcasters, including the BBC, which has used the church to record and broadcast Songs of Praise and Choral Evensong.
The church’s warm, immersive acoustics has been appreciated by world-renowned musicians and recording artists, including:
His Majestys Sagbutts & Cornetts
Florilegium
Robin Blaze & Elin Manahan Thomas
The Choir of Gonville & Caius College
The Rodolfus Choir
Rachel Podger & Brecon Baroque
A recent recording of Vivaldi by Florilegium and Elin Manahan Thomas, captured in stunning surround sound at St John’s, was voted BBC Radio 3’s CD of the Week. One reviewer wrote:
"The sound quality […] is quite exceptional. The acoustic of the recording location – St John the Evangelist Church, Upper Norwood, London – bathes the instruments in a warm glow, giving them an almost holographic presence and richness."
In our 125th year, St John’s was chosen by Robert Hollingsworth and I Fagiolini for their reconstruction of a 1612 Italian Vespers, released on CD in 2012. The recording includes multi-choir pieces, including a stunning work by Gabrieli for seven choirs and period instruments, where once again the St John’s acoustic worked its magic.
The church’s warm, immersive acoustics has been appreciated by world-renowned musicians and recording artists, including:
His Majestys Sagbutts & Cornetts
Florilegium
Robin Blaze & Elin Manahan Thomas
The Choir of Gonville & Caius College
The Rodolfus Choir
Rachel Podger & Brecon Baroque
A recent recording of Vivaldi by Florilegium and Elin Manahan Thomas, captured in stunning surround sound at St John’s, was voted BBC Radio 3’s CD of the Week. One reviewer wrote:
"The sound quality […] is quite exceptional. The acoustic of the recording location – St John the Evangelist Church, Upper Norwood, London – bathes the instruments in a warm glow, giving them an almost holographic presence and richness."
In our 125th year, St John’s was chosen by Robert Hollingsworth and I Fagiolini for their reconstruction of a 1612 Italian Vespers, released on CD in 2012. The recording includes multi-choir pieces, including a stunning work by Gabrieli for seven choirs and period instruments, where once again the St John’s acoustic worked its magic.
FAQ
Cancellations 30 days in advance will receive a full refund.
Cancellations 30 days to 7 days in advance will receive a 50% refund.
Cancellations for events starting within 7 days are non-refundable.
St John The Evangelist Upper Norwood does not offer catering.
- Paid parking facilities are available nearby
St John The Evangelist Upper Norwood is located at 1 Sylvan Road, in the Norwood, London district of London. The nearest metro station is Crystal Palace Station.
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