St John’s: Toorak

Buxton Memorial Hall @ St John’s Toorak
St John’s Anglican Church
Corner Clendon and Toorak Roads, Toorak

Built in 1860, this National Trust-classified Gothic structure is the only Anglican church designed by William Wilkinson Wardell, the Catholic architect of Melbourne’s St Patrick’s Cathedral.

Crafted from bluestone and sandstone, with spectacular stained glass and mosaic features, St John’s Toorak is surrounded by magnificent gardens at its splendid hilltop site. Melburnians know that St John’s is a very special place for weddings.

Adjacent to the church – only a short stroll through its picturesque grounds – is the recently renovated Buxton Memorial Hall. For five decades this wonderfully expansive space has hosted social events of every kind, but it’s as a wedding reception venue that Buxton Hall really shines.

Rich in atmosphere and style, Buxton Hall’s classic decor includes wrought-iron pendulum chandeliers, polished floorboards, gossamer-fine fabric draped from the vaulted ceiling, fully equipped theatre stage, and air conditioning. Best of all, its proximity to the church means than guests need not suffer the inconvenience of moving to a separate location for the reception; it’s just across the lawn.

Features and Services:

Food and Beverage Catering
Entertainment
Security
Theme Consultation
Professional-standard theatre stage
AV and PA Facilities

Buxton Memorial Hall can accommodate guest numbers up to:
- 350 (cocktail party)
- 250 (buffet)
- 220 (fine dining)

Hire rates vary. Figures quoted here are base-rate estimates and do not include fees, insurance etc.

Weekday rates (three-hour minimum)
Monday to Friday (9am-6pm) – from $100 per hour
Monday to Thursday (from 6pm) – from $200 per hour
Maximum charge per day – $1200 Plus Venue Set up

Weekend rates (four-hour minimum)
Friday (from 6pm) to Sunday – from $250 per hour
Maximum charge per day – $2000 Plus Venue Set up

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