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Hire SJB Barnet Church – A Venue That Inspires

Located in the heart of Chipping Barnet at the junction of High Street and Wood Street, St John the Baptist Church (SJB Barnet Church) is a distinctive historic venue offering an inspiring setting for concerts, music festivals, recitals, lectures, filming, school events, meetings and community gatherings. Combining beautiful architecture, excellent acoustics and a warm, welcoming atmosphere, SJB creates an unforgettable experience for performers, audiences and organisers alike.

With seating for up to 320 guests, excellent natural acoustics and a spacious, flexible interior, SJB is well suited to events of all sizes. The church is fully wheelchair accessible and offers Wi-Fi, a hearing loop, performers' facilities, kitchen access and adaptable seating arrangements, combining historic character with the practical facilities needed for a successful event.

SJB has proudly hosted a wide range of successful events, including: Lumos Live Candlelight Experience; UK–Japan Choir performance of St John Passion attended by over 500 people; annual Barnet Fayre Music afternoon; High Barnet Chamber Music Festival; Regular performances by Choirs R Us Community Choir and Da Capo Band; Prelude to Music by Jack's Lake concert featuring soprano Ilona Domnich; Monthly lectures for Barnet Museum, including presentations by renowned historian Alison Weir.

Address: St John the Baptist Church (SJB Barnet Church), Junction of High Street and Wood Street Chipping Barnet, Hertfordshire EN5 4BW. Conveniently located just 10 minutes' walk from High Barnet Underground Station, SJB is easy to reach by public transport. The Moxon Street public car park is only a 2-minute walk away, and a limited number of parking spaces at the church are available by prior reservation.

For booking enquiries, please contact the Parish Office: parishoffice@barnetparishchurch.org.uk.