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# About the Venue

Saddlers' Hall is the historic livery hall of the Worshipful Company of Saddlers, built in neo-classical style a few yards from St Paul's Cathedral. It is available for private hire, with bespoke period furniture, historical antiquities and a secluded courtyard, offering eight distinct event spaces.[^page]

## Key facts

| Fact | Value |
|---|---|
| Location | A few yards from St Paul's Cathedral |
| Style | Neo-classical |
| Earliest Guild records | c.1160 |
| Event spaces | 8 |

## An Oasis of Calm in the City

Saddlers' Hall stands a few yards from St Paul's Cathedral. Owned by the ancient livery company for saddlers, the Hall was built in neo-classical style and features bespoke period furniture, historical antiquities and paintings. The exclusive Hall is available for private hire by kind permission of the Prime Warden and Court of the Saddlers' Company.

The highlight is the Great Hall, with stained glass windows and a musicians' gallery. Multiple breakout spaces provide extra conferencing facilities, while the secluded Courtyard can be used for outside summer entertaining.

## A Hall with History

The Worshipful Company of Saddlers is one of the oldest City of London livery companies, with the earliest surviving records of a Guild of Saddlers dating from circa 1160 AD. The original Saddlers' Hall dates back to the 14th century, was destroyed by the Great Fire of London and bombed during the Blitz, and has been rebuilt several times.

Hosting your event at Saddlers' Hall supports the Company's charitable aims, including its support for British equestrianism and saddlery training.

## Frequently asked questions

### Who owns Saddlers' Hall?

Saddlers' Hall is owned by the Worshipful Company of Saddlers, a City of London livery company, and is hired out by kind permission of the Prime Warden and Court.

### What style is Saddlers' Hall built in?

Saddlers' Hall was built in neo-classical style and features bespoke period furniture, historical antiquities and paintings, along with a secluded courtyard.

### Does hiring the venue support any charitable cause?

Yes. Income from venue hire supports the Saddlers' Company's charitable aims, including its work promoting British saddlery and equestrianism.

## Related concepts

- [Venue Hire at Saddlers' Hall](/pages/venue-hire.md)
- [Weddings at Saddlers' Hall](/pages/venue-hire/weddings.md)
- [Corporate Events at Saddlers' Hall](/pages/venue-hire/corporate.md)
- [Great Hall](/pages/venue-hire/great-hall.md)
- [Court Room](/pages/venue-hire/court-room.md)

[^page]: Historic Venue Near St Paul's | Saddlers' Hall, https://thesaddlers.org/venue-hire/about-the-venue