About St James's Church Centre, Alnwick

Our aim is to support the activities of our local community through the hire of the spaces within the church centre. We pride ourselves in providing a friendly and flexible service with this page providing an outline of the facilities available. 

We have:

• The Main Hall - located downstairs, is a large space that can be used for meetings. It is licenced for up to 150 people but with comfortable seating for 100. It will also accommodate activities for children and young people – including uniformed organisations and other, informal and recreational events. The wooden floor makes it suitable for dancing.
   
• The Sanctuary - located on the upper floor. Though the primary purpose is for worship, weddings and funerals, it is also available for concerts, drama, workshops, conferences and similar events.
  The Sanctuary itself will seat up to 120 people and is flexible in its layout. It contains an electronic piano and audio/visual display facilities.
   
• The Sanctuary Extension - just outside and linked to the Sanctuary, is suitable for smaller meetings and break-out groups.

• The Embleton Room - on the ground floor, is suitable for smaller meetings or break-out groups, holding up to 25 people.

• A kitchen - located just off the hall, with hatch-access, is fully-equipped including a fridge and commercial dishwasher. It also provides facilities for limited catering or light refreshments.

Further information

– The building has full disabled access and facilities and includes a lift to the upper level.

– A loop system for the hard of hearing is available on the upper floor.

– We also offer a safe feeding environment for babies. 

– Any of these rooms can be hired separately or in combination.