Frequently asked questions.

Yes - It would need to be a Christian Ceremony using our resident churches, City Church and Trinity Church. You will need a pastor who is licenced to conduct Christian Ceremonies plus a Registrar from the Registry Office. If you are from another Christian Church please contact the office with more details so your request can be put to our Trustees.

Yes - Both our Main Hall and Small Hall have an attached kitchen which you can use for self catering and for hired caterers. The kitchens have a six-burner oven, fridge, freezer, kettle, microwave, and toaster. If you are hiring in caterers we suggest they visit the venue in good time before the event. We do not provide utensils, crockery, cutlery, table covers etc, these will need to be hired in. All food and drink needs to be removed and taken with you or put in bins outside at the end of your event.

No - You cannot have food and drink in the adjacent rooms to the Main Hall (Frome Room and Green Room). You may eat and drink in the Main Hall, Small Hall and Tree Room only.

Yes - Music is allowed until 11:00pm - events must be cleared away and vacated by midnight in respect for the local residents.
If you are having a DJ in the Main Hall they will need to connect to our noise limiter located on the stage.
We have a PA system* which you can use, for use in the Main Hall ONLY. *Please be aware that the hirer is accountable for the proper care of the equipment and acknowledges that the Elmgrove Centre is not responsible for any operational failures. We suggest that the hirer books in a visit to test the equipment one month prior to the event to ensure everything functions as expected.

Yes - You are welcome to serve and consume alcohol at your event, but we are not licensed for alcohol sales. If you’re planning to run a paying bar, you or your bar provider will need to apply for a Temporary Event Notice (TEN) through the local council. Most licensed mobile bar companies can handle this for you, and we’re happy to recommend trusted local providers.

Yes - We want you to decorate the space as you wish — only use blu-tack, masking tape, plastic thread, string, wool or hessian so that the surfaces are not damaged.
We do not provide any equipment for installing decorations you will need to provide your own ladder and tools if required (due to health and safety we cannot provide you with them).
Decorations must be taken down and taken with you. For Saturday bookings in the Main Hall only you will have the option to store them until Monday when they can be collected between 9am and 11am.

No - Helium balloons can escape and get stuck in our beautiful vaulted ceilings which we then cannot get down.

No - We do not allow real flame candles due to the risk of fire, however you can use electric candles.

No - We do not have a projector, you would need to hire one in, we can suggest a supplier if required.

Yes - It is a large one on the stage in the Main Hall and requires a projector to shine through from behind (which you would need to hire). You will need to bring your own ladder to move the the screen into position.

No - Smoke machines set off our fire alarms and damage our delicate historic building.

No - This is because it gets everywhere. can stain the beautiful wooden floors and is costly to clean.

Yes - We have a car park accessed via the Redland Road entrance suitable for up to 5 cars. There is free on-street parking from 5pm on a Friday to 9am on a Monday on Redland Road and Elmgrove Road.

Yes - In our Main Hall we have 10 x tressle tables, 8 x 5ft round wooden tables and 180 padded chairs. If you require more than this you can hire from an event company, you will need to check with the office if drop off and collection is required outside of the event booking times.