Hiring the church or the hall
The church and / or the small church hall can be hired . For enquiries about hiring the church or hall, please email bookings@thaningtonparishchurch.org.uk or complete the form below.
The church is an historic building with good acoustics and around 70 comfortable chairs (not pews). Additional chairs in the side chapel can take the capacity to around 100.
It currently costs £10 per hour to hire the church. There is a minimum 2 hour hire. When heating is required, the hire cost increases by 50%. A discount may be available for block bookings paid in advance.
The small hall has step-free access and includes basic kitchen facilities, folding tables, chairs and toilet. It currently costs £5 per hour. There is a minimum 2 hour hire. When heating is required, the hire cost increases by 50%. A discount may be available for block bookings paid in advance.
The church or hall are used regularly at the following times:
- Every Sunday morning
- First and third Sundays, 3 – 6 pm
- Monday evening during school terms – 7 – 9 pm
- Tuesdays 7 – 9 pm
- Wednesday 9:15 – 10.15am
- Third Thursday of the month, 11am – 2pm
Book the hall
The small hall has step-free access and includes basic kitchen facilities, folding tables, chairs and toilet. It currently costs £5 per hour. There is a minimum 2 hour hire. As a result of higher energy bills, there is now an additional charge for heating during the colder months. A discount may be available for block bookings paid in advance.
The church or hall are currently used regularly at the following times:
- Monday evening during school terms: Canterbury Community Gospel Choir (church and hall)
- Tuesday evening: Bell ringing (church)
- Wednesday 9-10am: Morning prayer (church)
- 3rd Thursday of the month: CAMEO lunch (hall)
- Sunday: Worship (church and hall)