Venue Hire in the Heart of London
Host your event at an iconic venue in east London
Welcome to Toynbee Hall – one of the most historic and affordable halls for hire in London. Located in the heart of East London, just minutes from Aldgate East Underground Station and Liverpool Street, we offer flexible, accessible and character-filled spaces for every kind of event.
Whether you’re planning a conference, business meeting, community event, training session or private celebration, our beautifully restored grade II listed halls and meeting rooms combine modern facilities and bespoke catering options with over 140 years of heritage. Every booking supports Toynbee Hall’s charitable work to support residents in East London and build a fairer future for the community. GET A QUOTEExplore our event spaces
Explore our flexible event spaces in East London – from grand halls to intimate meeting rooms. Each space combines historic character with modern facilities for an unforgettable event.
Take a 3D virtual tour of our venue
Step inside Toynbee Hall, a Grade II listed building in the heart of East London. Since 1884, Toynbee Hall has been a hub for social innovation. Our venue combines heritage architecture with contemporary facilities, offering an inspiring environment for meetings, conferences, workshops, and private events. With easy access from Aldgate East station, our venue blends accessibility with history to create a truly unique London event experience.
Versatile venue hire for all types of events
We offer flexible event spaces and halls for hire in London with capacities ranging from small private meeting rooms to large lecture halls, making us one of the most versatile venues in London. No matter what your event – our event spaces can cater to your needs.
CONFERENCES
Seminars, lectures, training days and more
MEETINGS
Board meetings, away days and more
CORPORATE EVENTS
Cocktail receptions, dinners and more
WEDDINGS
Civil ceremonies, private celebrations and more
PERFORMANCES
Talks, book signings, film productions and more
Trusted by organisations in every sector
Trusted by leading organisations, charities and creative brands, Toynbee Hall has hosted events for a wide range of partners including local authorities, universities, creative agencies and global firms.
CLIENT TESTIMONIAL
My experience at Toynbee Hall was brilliant!
We used the Lecture Hall and it was perfect for our event. We were also equipped with AV systems which were at a high spec and exactly what we needed. Ben & Whitney are a fantastic team and they were so supportive on the day of our events, nothing was too much to ask! I will be using Toynbee Hall for future events for sure as it has suitable spaces for all sorts of events such as workshops, conferences & training days. – change image
Take a closer look at each space
We have 6 spaces available to hire, including two large halls and four meeting rooms.
The Lecture Hall
A stunning historic event space in East London, ideal for conferences, talks and corporate events with full AV and step-free access.
The Ashbee Hall
A bright, versatile hall for workshops, receptions and private dinners – perfect for modern, flexible venue hire in Central London.
Meeting Rooms
Modern, light-filled meeting rooms for training, interviews and board meetings, ideal for small teams in the heart of East London. Available 7 days a week.
The Atrium
An affordable, fully equipped board room and meeting space for hire in London, ideal for workshops, interviews and small group discussions.
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Get a quote for venue hire at Toynbee Hall
Our historic halls, meeting rooms and events spaces are available for hire. Please contact us to get a quote and check availability. We’ll get back to you as soon as can.
Call 020 7392 2920
An event venue that gives back
Every booking at Toynbee Hall helps fund our work fighting poverty and injustice across East London. Our venue hire revenue gets reinvested into our charitable activities, and directly supports free advice services, youth programmes and community projects – making your booking part of your organisation’s social impact goals and corporate social footprint. By hiring our event spaces, you’re helping to create a fairer future for the people of east London.
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