Christening Receptions
The John Godber Centre is the perfect place to celebrate your childs christening with friends and family, following the church service. We have the facilities to cater for your guests and make your little ones Christening reception a celebration to remember.

The Byron room

The Byron room is the perfect setting for christening receptions with private kitchenette area, use of the downstairs bar for drinks and access to the private patio area overlooked by St Mary Magdalene Church.

Bronze Christening Package £75.00
  • Byron room hire 13.00 - 16.00 (access available from 11.30am for decoration
  • Byrons Bar open during the receptiony
  • Tables and chairs laid out to your specifications
  • Urn and mugs available for tea and coffee
Silver Christening Reception Package £160.00
  • Byron room hire 13.00 - 16.00 (access available from 11.30am for decoration
  • Byrons Bar open during the receptiony
  • Tables and chairs laid out to your specifications with suitable table linen
  • Urn and mugs available for tea and coffee
  • CD Player
  • Coloured mood lighting
Gold Christening Package £295.00
  • Byron room hire 13.00 - 16.00 (access available from 11.30am for decoration
  • Byrons Bar open during the receptiony
  • Tables and chairs laid out to your specifications with suitable table linen
  • Urn and mugs available for tea and coffee
  • CD Player
  • Room decorated with balloons, banners and table confetti with boy or girl christening themed decorations
Byron Room Hire for Christenings
Byron Suite Hire for Christenings

The Byron Suite

The Byron Suite is the perfect setting for medium christening receptions for up to 100 guests or to give extra space for your younger guests to play. With private kitchenette area, use of the downstairs bar for drinks and access to the private patio area overlooked by St Mary Magdalene Church.

Bronze Christening Package £110
  • Byron Suite room hire 13.00 - 16.00 (access available from 11.30am for decoration
  • Byrons Bar open during the reception
  • Tables and chairs laid out to your specifications
  • Urn and mugs available for tea and coffee
Silver Christening Reception Package £260.00
  • Byron Suite room hire 13.00 - 16.00 (access available from 11.30am for decoration
  • Byrons Bar open during the reception
  • Tables and chairs laid out to your specifications with suitable table linen
  • Urn and mugs available for tea and coffee
  • CD Player
  • Coloured mood lighting
Gold Christening Package £395.00
  • Byron Suite room hire 13.00 - 16.00 (access available from 11.30am for decoration
  • Byrons Bar open during the reception
  • Tables and chairs laid out to your specifications with suitable table linen
  • Urn and mugs available for tea and coffee
  • CD Player
  • Room decorated with balloons, banners and table confetti with boy or girl christening themed decorations

The Portland

For larger Christening Receptions the Portland Hall is available (80+ guests) with an adjoining bar area and direct access from the carpark and St Mary Magdalene's churchyard.

Bronze Christening Package £120
  • Portland room hire 13.00 - 16.00 (access available from 11.30am for decoration
  • Ben's Bar open during the reception
  • Tables and chairs laid out to your specifications
  • Urn and mugs available for tea and coffee
Silver Christening Reception Package £300.00
  • Portland room hire 13.00 - 16.00 (access available from 11.30am for decoration
  • Ben's Bar open during the reception
  • Tables and chairs laid out to your specifications with suitable table linen
  • Urn and mugs available for tea and coffee
  • CD Player
Gold Christening Package £450.00
  • Portland room hire 13.00 - 16.00 (access available from 11.30am for decoration
  • Ben's Bar open during the reception
  • Tables and chairs laid out to your specifications with suitable table linen
  • Urn and mugs available for tea and coffee
  • CD Player
  • Room decorated with balloons, banners and table confetti with boy or girl christening themed decorations
If you require entertainment during your christening reception or to add something a little unique, why not add one of the following

PA System £25 (Portland Only)
Use of our integrated PA system including use of microphone for speeches/party games and playing of music by CD/USB/AUX cable/Bluetooth

Projector and Screen £75
Showcase photos of your little one and family to your guests so they can share your precious family memories.

Mood Lighting £25
Our newest installation to our party rooms is our coloured mood lighting that can be added to your room hire package in your chosen colour scheme with the option of disco mode for your party.

Bouncy Castles
Ask us about our preferred suppliers for bouncy castles or soft play (box castles only in the Byron or Byron Suite)
    Bouncy castles in the Portland main hall room
    Bouncy castles in the Byron or Byron Suite

In addition to our room hire packages, why not add the following catering and drinks packages?

Afternoon Tea Crystal Package
£12.50 per person

  • Unlimited self serve tea and coffee during the afternoon
  • Buffet including:
  • Selection of sandwiches
  • Mini sausage rolls
  • Savoury eggs
  • Homemade quiches
  • Cheese and onion rolls
  • Cocktail sausages
  • Variety of crisps
  • Selection of mini cakes and biscuits
Afternoon Tea Diamond Package
£16.50 per person

  • Glass of sparkling wine on arrival or mocktail for the mum-to-be
  • Unlimited tea and coffee during the afternoon
  • Buffet including:
  • Selection of sandwiches
  • Mini sausage rolls
  • Savoury eggs
  • Homemade quiches
  • Cheese and onion rolls
  • Cocktail sausages
  • Variety of crisps
  • Selection of mini cakes and biscuits
Champagne celebration at the John Godber Centre, Hucknall

Buffet served with white crockery and coloured napkins.
Special menus can be created to suit your tastes and all dietary requirements can be catered for. Please ask for details.



Celebrate with us
Please call us on 0115 963 9633 or email the John Godber Centre for more information or to arrange the viewing of our rooms.

The John Godber Celebration Party Packages Brochure Download the John Godber Centre Christening Reception Packages brochure.

Download our frequently asked questions document to help with planning your upcoming Christening Reception with us