Indoor spaces
Spaces for every occasion
Our flagship space, Sir James Thornhill’s baroque masterpiece, Britain’s ‘Sistine Chapel’ the Painted Hall is considered the ‘finest dining hall in Europe’. It makes a prestigious and elegant venue for weddings, gala dinners, awards ceremonies and drinks receptions.
Our neoclassical Chapel provides an exceptional setting for weddings, concerts and awards ceremonies.
A pair of arresting vaulted undercrofts, are available day and night, for hire alone or in conjunction with the Painted Hall or Chapel. Commissioned by Charles II as his new royal palace in 1660, The Admiral’s House is our oldest building available to be hired in its entirety, by floor, or by room.
Rate Guide
Packages starting from £15,000 for Painted Hall hire, £6,050 for Undercroft, and £4,950 for Admiral’s House rooms.
Spring promotion – Save 20% off venue hire
Whether you’re planning a corporate event, a wedding, or a celebration, our iconic spaces provide the perfect setting to make your event unforgettable.
This season, venue hire clients will also be able to experience Luke Jerram’s breathtaking Helios in the Painted Hall. Making its London debut, this stunning sculpture will elevate your event to new levels, blending heritage and innovation.
Don’t miss the chance to create memorable moments in one of London’s most extraordinary venues.
Terms and conditions:
- Offer ends Monday 24 March 2025
- Maximum discount will be £10k for a £50k venue hire contract
- The event must be delivered before Monday 31 March 2025
To make use of this offer, please contact us at venuehire@ornc.org and quote ‘ORNC20’ when enquiring.

Painted Hall
The awe inspiring Painted Hall is available for evening hire and particularly suited to large gala dinners, awards dinners and drinks receptions.
Treat your guests to genuine wow factor when they are called to dinner and are treated to the big reveal of the epic baroque interior.

Admiral's House
Commissioned by Charles II as his new royal palace in 1660, Admiral’s House is our oldest building, with views of the Thames and a regal yet intimate atmosphere.
Available for both the serious and the fun side of business, an excellent venue for high profile receptions and dinners or meetings, seminars, and conferences.

Queen Mary Undercroft
Situated within the same building as the Chapel, the Queen Mary Undercroft can be hired exclusively for both evening and daytime events, making it ideal for all manner of professional or corporate events and gatherings.
Hire the Queen Mary Undercroft and your guests can even try their hand at bowling in our genuine Victorian Skittle Alley!

Nelson Room Private Dining
Experience our intimate dining room, the Nelson Room, located through the Painted Hall, with an imposing roof lantern, monumental stonework and marble floor.

The Chapel
Let your music soar in one of London’s most atmospheric concert venues. With its breathtaking neoclassical interior and outstanding acoustics, the Chapel has hosted concerts and events for centuries.
Seating 340 in the main nave and 100 in the galleries, the Chapel lends itself to a whole range of events