The Space
Venue Capacity
Perfect For
Features & Restrictions
Floorplan

Modern and adaptable exhibition and events space

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Somerset House, WC2R
The Space

Originally a barrel-vaulted bargehouse linked directly to the Thames, the are now our most modern and adaptable events space. Spread over the ground floor and mezzanine level of the South Wing, this network of rooms have been reinvented as home to Somerset House’s most celebrated exhibitions and hosts annual exhibitions such as Photo London and the London Design Festival, as well as one-off shows curated by Somerset House’s in-house team.

The is one of our more exclusive spaces, rarely available for private hire, when available the mezzanine level is an impressive space for large-scale dinners and receptions, while the whole of the Galleries offers a spectacular space for press days and conferences.

Its dramatic steel and glass feature staircases, hardstone flooring and bright walls introduce a contemporary and urban element to this historic space. Offering the flexibility of a blank canvas space, the can be transformed and are also the perfect backdrop for catwalk show and fashion presentations.

Venue Capacity
Standing:
800
Theatre:
320
Dining:
340
Sq/ft:
1056.00
Perfect For
Awards ceremony
Charity dinner
Christmas party
Conference
Corporate hire
Corporate party
Corporate reception
Creative space
Exhibition
Fashion show
Networking
Pop Up
Presentation
Press day
Product launch
Wake reception
Wedding reception
Wine tasting
Workshop
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Features & Restrictions
Catering
Approved caterers only
Allow external caterers
Can provide Halal
Can provide Kosher
Dry Hire
Fridge/Freezer
Full catering kitchen
Inhouse caterers available
Kitchen facilities available
Tables & Chairs
Tableware & Crockery
Vegan Friendly
Venue can provide alcohol
Wet Hire
Allowed Events
18th Birthday Parties
21st Birthday Parties
Child friendly
Loud Music
Open past 12am
Ticketed Events
Licensing
Alcohol License
BYOB
Civil ceremony licence
Full wedding license
Late License
Noise restrictions
Temporary event notices (TENs) available
Venue Specs
Rain friendly
Separate Entrance
Accommodation
Air Conditioning
Breakout rooms
Cloakroom
Dancefloor
Dog friendly
Early access
Elevator
Goods lift
Loading bay
Outside area
Parking Facilities
Ramps
Smoking area
Toilets
Wheelchair access
Whiteboards/ flipcharts
Technical
Wi-Fi
AV equipment
Bring your own DJ
Hearing loop
High Speed Fibre Optic
Hybrid Events
Live Streaming
On-site technician
PA System
Screens / Projector
Sky Sports
Stage
Video Conferencing
Video Recording
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