Venue Hire & Services in Devizes
St John’s Church and the Parish Rooms are at the heart of Devizes — a beautiful historic venue for weddings, funerals, baptisms, concerts, meetings and celebrations. Find a date, choose a space, and send your request to the Parish Administrator.
The nave, looking east toward the chancel
The Norman tower and churchyard on Long Street
The Parish Rooms on Long Street, built 1894
The light-filled main hallA landmark setting at the heart of Devizes
With its soaring nave and fine stonework, St John’s is a glorious venue for concerts, recitals, carol services and community gatherings. Its generous proportions and ample seating make it especially suited to choirs, orchestras and ensembles.
The building is available to hire outside of regular worship. Our team will help you plan seating, sound and access for your event.
A bright, flexible space for every occasion
Next door to the church on Long Street, the Parish Rooms offer a warm, light-filled hall for meetings, classes, rehearsals, children’s parties and receptions. A fitted kitchen, tables and chairs, WiFi and accessible facilities are all on hand.
The rooms can be hired by the hour, the morning or the full day, with flexible layouts to suit your group.
A beautiful medieval church with a soaring nave and fine stonework - an unforgettable backdrop for any event.
A welcoming space with room for choirs and orchestras - ideal for concerts and recitals.
Seating for up to 300 with step-free access, so your whole community can gather comfortably.
A bright, adaptable hall that suits meetings, classes, rehearsals, parties and receptions alike.
A fitted kitchen, tables and chairs, WiFi and accessible facilities are all included with your hire.
Right on Long Street beside the church, with parking nearby and easy access to the town centre.
Life Events & Services
St John’s Church has marked the great moments of life in Devizes for over 900 years. Whether you’re planning a wedding, arranging a funeral or thanksgiving, or baptising a child, our clergy and parish team are here to help you celebrate and remember with care.
Exchange your vows in one of the oldest and most beautiful churches in Devizes. Our Norman tower, soaring nave and warm congregation create an unforgettable setting for your wedding day. You may be married here if you live in the parish, were baptised here, or have a qualifying connection to the parish.
When you lose someone you love, our clergy support you through every step — whether the service takes place in church, in the churchyard, or at the crematorium. We work closely with local funeral directors and offer thanksgiving and memorial services too.
We are delighted to welcome families who wish to have a child, or an adult, baptised at St John’s. Baptisms are a joyful celebration and a warm welcome into our church family.
To arrange any of these services, please contact the Parish Office directly, or use the booking request below and the Parish Administrator will be in touch.
Good to Know
Answers to the questions we’re most often asked about weddings, funerals, baptisms and events at St John’s Church and the Parish Rooms in Devizes.
Yes. St John’s Church is a beautiful, historic Church of England church and you may marry here if you live in the parish, were baptised here, or have a qualifying connection to the parish. Contact the parish office early so we can check your entitlement and discuss dates, music and arrangements.
Our clergy can help arrange a funeral or thanksgiving service, whether in church, in the churchyard, or at the crematorium. We work closely with local funeral directors and will guide you through every step with care and compassion. Ask your funeral director to contact us, or get in touch with the parish office directly.
Yes. We are delighted to welcome families who wish to have a child, or an adult, baptised at St John’s Church, Devizes. Please contact the parish office to arrange a baptism and to plan the service.
St John’s Church can be hired for concerts, recitals, carol services, formal events and community gatherings, with seating for up to 300. The Parish Rooms next door on Long Street offer a bright, flexible hall for meetings, classes, rehearsals, children’s parties and receptions, with a kitchen, WiFi and accessible facilities.
Hire fees vary by space, occasion and duration. Please send a booking request below or contact the parish administrator for current rates and availability.
Choose a space and a date on this page, complete the booking request form, and it will be sent straight to our Parish Administrator, who will check availability and be in touch. A booking request is not a confirmation until the administrator confirms it with you.
St John’s Church and the Parish Rooms are on Long Street, Devizes, Wiltshire, SN10 1NP — right in the heart of the town centre. See our contact page for directions and opening times.
Check & Request
Choose a date in the calendar, complete the details, and your request will go straight to our Parish Administrator.
Sundays: church in use for services until early afternoon Already booked
Your booking request has been sent to our Parish Administrator. They will check availability and be in touch with you shortly to confirm the details.
A copy of your request details has been noted. No payment is taken at this stage.