Venue hire

St Annes is available for conferences, weddings, funerals and other functions.

About our space

The St Annes Ryde Anglican Centre is situated at Top Ryde with convenient transport options. The Centre is available for conferences, seminars, concerts, meetings, small discussion groups, dinners, weddings and receptions. The air-conditioned facilities consist of a foyer, auditorium, hall, kitchen, 6 classrooms, underground parking for 40 cars with internal access, disabled facilities and a paved forecourt in pleasant surroundings.

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Auditorium

Seats 350, with a removable wall that allows for overflow from the Auditorium to the hall to a maximum of 500. Hire includes:

  • Microphones & foldbacks
  • Data projector
  • 24 channel digital sound desk
  • CD, Video, DVD
  • Data input from computer or your own laptop
  • Front and rear stage lighting
  • Grand piano

Hall

Can be used as a meeting/conference space for dinners or receptions or as overflow from the Auditorium. Hire includes:

  • Microphones and fold backs
  • Data projector
  • 12 channel sound mixer
  • Input from your own laptop
  • CD, Video, DVD
  • Piano
  • Round & rectangular tables, chairs

Kitchen

Well appointed kitchen is available to cater for a large number of people. It is attached to the Hall. (Note: not rated for commercial cooking). Hire includes:

  • 2 large gas cooktops & electric ovens
  • 2 microwaves
  • Dishwasher
  • Commercial fridge
  • Place settings for 200

Classrooms

Six classrooms are available for small meetings or as breakout rooms for conferences. Hire includes:

  • TV/Video/DVD/CD
  • Whiteboard
  • Tables & chairs

Weddings

The historic church of St Annes is a beautiful setting for traditional weddings, as it is a historic sandstone building circa 1826 with beautiful stained glass and other heritage features. The church can accommodate up to 200 people and its traditional pipe organ and sound system allow you to choose your own style of service.

Alternatively, some people prefer a wedding in a more modern and contemporary setting. Our air-conditioned auditorium which seats up to 350 is also available for wedding ceremonies.

Please contact the office for more details regarding bookings and cost.

Funerals

We conduct funerals according to the Australian Anglican Prayer Book, in our historic church which is a historic sandstone building circa 1826 with beautiful stained glass and other heritage features. The church can accommodate up to 200 people and its traditional pipe organ and sound system allow you to choose your own style of service.

We work alongside your chosen funeral directors to ensure that you can focus on celebrating the life of your loved one on the day of the funeral.

Please contact the office for more details.