I've attended Yoga in the town hall for three years now, but I've never hired it, so can't comment…read moreon hiring. It's spacious, and has many different rooms to rent. The building is unique, and has a good vibe to it. It's always clean, and tidy, and since the smoking ban took effect - smells nice too!

My husband and I had our wedding at Berkhamsted Town Hall in July and it turned out to be the…read moreperfect venue, after a tough time finding somewhere suitable and affordable. It's a lovely old building which has a quaint story behind it of needing to be rescued from the threat of closure in the 1970's. The staff were incredibly helpful in the run-up to the event and on the day itself, including the bar manager who made sure everyone got their glass of bubbly at the right moment. The Great Hall has fabulous high ceilings and old fashioned beams and a fireplace along one wall, with loads of room for a sit-down meal for 80 people and then dancing afterwards. The only small draw-back is the close proximity of the Berkhamsted Saturday market, which prevents the use of the front entrance for photos, although this gave us a good excuse to drag everyone to Berkhamsted castle for photos after the ceremony.

St Martin in the Fields is right in Trafalgar Square in the heart of London. This corner of…read moreTrafalgar Square hosts the National Portrait Gallery and the National Gallery as well as swanky hotels. The church of St Martin in the Fields is a historic church in central London. This significant parish church has a vast history. It has stood on this prime London site since 1222. Although the church is probably photographed by almost every visitor who arrives in Trafalgar Square, the view that most people take is from the south side of the square, near Nelson's column and the four lions As you stand in Trafalgar Square amidst the pigeons and with Nelson's Column towering over you, stand back and admire the grandeur of this incredible church. You may recognize it from the annual New Year celebrations nearby or films like Notting Hill.

Had our schedule permitted us time to see a classical music performance at St. Martin in the…read moreFields, I assume we would've had a better impression of the venue. Instead, we came for lunch in their crypt; my obsession with the macabre wouldn't let me pass up this hidden cafe, but the food left much to be desired. In true cafeteria style, you grab a tray & move down the line, pointing at items that staff members load onto your plate. We chose a few items to share: something that looked like chicken tenders with sides of mashed potato & peas, pasta salad, a veggie pie, & Victoria sponge cake. Seating area was quite crowded. A unique setting to have a meal, if only the food tasted better.

The old Hampstead Town Hall is a fantastic events space. As you'd expect from an old civic…read morebuilding, there is a certain aristocratic charm, that gave the two events I attended here a touch of decadence. Space wise there a several halls where each could hold groups of up to one hundred people comfortably. There is also a cafe on site, and people who can help with lighting, setting up etc... The functions I have attended here were spiritual new-age extravaganzas that came over very well indeed using two of the larger rooms. Although I am sure this space could work very well with more formal events.

The wedding I attended here was BEAUTIFUL. I loved all of it and the women's restroom was great…read morewith all the amenities! I'm not sure if that was the venue or my cousin. The only bad part about this venue was the lack of a/c. It got very humid at certain points of the day in certain areas.

Seen/experienced two shows here: Fuel's "Ring", and Forced Entertainment's "The Coming Storm"…read more Both were in different parts of the space, and utilized their locations well. The venue's easy to get to - just a short walk from Clapham Junction station, or via bus. There is a modest bar/cafe downstairs to get a coffee or alcoholic beverage before the show. Limited selection of wine and beer running around £4.5, as well as a few things to eat. (They've also been ok with people bringing in outside food from other nearby takeaways, but I don't know if this is how it always is.) It's an odd space but in a cool way: there's a giant staircase right inside the front doors with cushioned booths to sit on directly on the steps, and a huge mirror on the ceiling of the entry. The Centre is currently undergoing a renovation, so I'm interested to see what it will evolve into.

A fantastic music venue and a beautiful space. The acoustics are excellent, there's enough room for…read morethe audience to walk about without much trouble, and the pews are uncomfortable enough to remind you you're in a high church of music. On the nights I've been here, there's also a chill, neighborhood-y vibe--I get the impression a lot of the audience are local and regular.

Wow, now *this* is the perfect venue to see a Jameson Cult Film Club Screening of Dracula on…read moreHalloween! Or, you know, to worship God on a Sunday... The acoustics are phenomenal with the dome ceiling and stone walls, and the seating is accessible with a large octagonal ground floor and wrap around balcony. You're always right up in the action and though the building is massive, they certainly did a fantastic job maintaining the intimate vibe. I mean, Victorian Gothic architecture is all the rage these days for true expert concert goers... With all of the nightclub-come-churches that try unsuccessfully to pull this dual purpose venue thing off, Union Chapel does so flawlessly, allowing people to participate in worship of their choice (whether it be religion or rock) on a weekly basis.

What a great venue! My cousin had his wedding reception…read morehere. I cant really comment of cost or anything. But it was a great venue. Beautiful inside, and the grounds as well. I believe it's also a golf course. They had about 150 guest and I felt it was perfect amount of people for the space. I also believe they had to bring in their own caterer.

My little brother recently got married at Oaks Farm, and it was the most perfect of perfect days…read more The venue is really lovely - you'd never believe you were still in Croydon. It has lovely gardens, with a little lake and the function venue in a sort of low barn and conservatory, where they take care of the service, meal and dancing, expertly shifting between each stage of the day without any of the guests noticing. The lawn is walled in and dotted with cherry blossom trees, and with pretty little love seats and wrought iron benches making for perfect wedding photos. It's not geared towards anything absolutely huge - the capacity for dinner was about 80, and 150 for drinking and dancing later on. They're quite flexible about what services you use, with a selection of caterers for you to choose from. Also on the site is a very dinky little cottage, and it is here that the bride can get ready prior to the wedding ceremony, and where the couple can spend their first married night. I think this is quite a nice touch, and it's a realy clean, cosy little house. All in all, a very nice venue, and one worth checking out if you're in the early planning stages of a wedding!

If you happen to be strolling through Richmond Park and feel the need to sit and enjoy a quiet…read morecoffee and piece of cake, this is the perfect place complete in its own gardens with breathtaking views over London. Life gets no better than this! The grounds of Pembroke Lodge are a fabulous addition to the park, and there is also a memorial bench for Ian Dury at Poet's Corner. If you fancy a little cultured learning whilst sipping your coffee, the bench is solar powered and you can plug in your headphones to listen to a selection of his music and his Desert Island Discs interview. Both the upstairs and downstairs are is available for hire but you may sill have to share it by the other folk enjoying their coffee! Absolutely stunning venue which must be visited.

Ah this is a special little place. Fancy a cuppa and some cheesecake in a Georgian Mansion? Yes…read moreplease! There's lots of seating inside, but i normally opt for outside because the views are just so darn stunning! If you head up to the highest point within the park you can see St Paul's Cathedral through a telescope (from King Henry VIII's Mound). I was impressed! There is also a thatched house within the grounds, which is home to Princess Alexandra, who is a member of the British Royal Family (the youngest granddaughter of King George V and Queen Mary). Richmond park is such a wonderful place, this just makes it even more great! And it's so colourful at this time of the year...