St Barnabas Church Centre

St Barnabas Church Centre in Erdington offers a distinctive and flexible setting for meetings, conferences, training days, presentations, community gatherings and selected private occasions. Set on Birmingham’s High Street, the centre combines the character of a historic church with practical facilities designed for modern organisers.

The main church space accommodates up to 250 guests in theatre-style seating and is suitable for conferences, presentations, awards ceremonies and larger gatherings. For smaller events, the Lighthouse Room provides a bright, adaptable setting for up to 100 people in theatre style or 80 in cabaret layout. It can also be arranged for classroom, boardroom or U-shape sessions. The Anchor Room is intended for more intimate meetings, interviews, training sessions and support groups, with capacity for up to 20 people and the option to divide the room into two smaller areas.

Event facilities include Wi-Fi, projectors, screens, microphones, PA equipment, lecterns, flipcharts, tables and chairs. Lift access and accessible toilet facilities support inclusive event planning, while air conditioning is available in the Lighthouse Room. Organisers can also request refreshments and cold buffet lunches served through the adjacent Community Hub. The venue is alcohol-free and does not permit self-catering.

St Barnabas also provides a meaningful church setting for weddings, blessings and thanksgiving services, subject to its eligibility requirements. Room hire is available from Monday to Saturday, with evening bookings possible by arrangement. Income from bookings helps support the centre’s community work in Erdington.