The Ark, St Laurence Parish Church

The Ark is a community venue beside St Laurence Parish Church in Alvechurch, available for one-off bookings and regular group use. Its rooms can suit a range of occasions, including birthday and children’s parties, baptism celebrations, funeral wakes, anniversaries, meetings, training sessions, retreats and classes. Wedding receptions are also offered for couples marrying at St Laurence Church.

The main hall provides a spacious setting with a wooden sprung floor, making it useful for gatherings that need room for activities as well as seating. A separate upstairs room is furnished as a lounge and can be booked for smaller groups or used alongside the hall. There is also a fully fitted catering kitchen for organisers who need food-preparation facilities during their booking.

Practical features include a lift to the upper floor, an accessible ground-floor toilet and parking in the venue grounds. Organisers can ask about hiring the rooms individually or combining spaces to suit the event. The venue offers both regular and one-off bookings, with availability and prices discussed directly with its booking contact. Midweek daytime and Sunday afternoon availability is noted on the venue website, and prospective hirers are encouraged to enquire about dates and arrange a viewing.

Located in the village of Alvechurch, The Ark serves organisers looking for a flexible local hall for private celebrations, community activities or business gatherings. Its mix of a large hall, smaller lounge and kitchen gives event planners options for different group sizes and formats, while the accessible facilities help make the building practical for a broad range of guests.