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The Testing Works

Southwark, SE1

The Space

A unique industrial venue in Southwark, Central London, housing a collection of original Victorian machinery. A huge hydraulic machine provides an iconic focal point for the main ground-floor space. Unusual pieces of machinery are scattered throughout the building. The machine room boasts wooden floorboards and natural light. A small office features 19th century writing materials and book cabinets. The basement offers and exposed brickwork corridor with recesses along one side and a workshop.

Venue Capacity

Standing:

Theatre:

Cabaret:

Sq/ft:

3000.00

Perfect For

Away day

Corporate hire

Creative space

Exhibition

Pop Up

Private dining

Private party

Product launch

Workshop

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Getting Here

Southwark

5 Minute Walk

Blackfriars

14 Minute Walk

Features & Restrictions

Catering

Allow external caterers

Dry Hire

Venue can provide alcohol

Approved caterers only

Can provide Halal

Can provide Kosher

Fridge/Freezer

Full catering kitchen

Inhouse caterers available

Kitchen facilities available

Tables & Chairs

Tableware & Crockery

Vegan Friendly

Wet Hire

Allowed Events

Child friendly

Ticketed Events

18th Birthday Parties

21st Birthday Parties

Loud Music

Open past 12am

Licensing

BYOB

Noise restrictions

Temporary event notices (TENs) available

Alcohol License

Civil ceremony licence

Full wedding license

Late License

Venue Specs

Breakout rooms

Early access

Rain friendly

Separate Entrance

Toilets

Accommodation

Air Conditioning

Cloakroom

Dancefloor

Dog friendly

Elevator

Goods lift

Loading bay

Outside area

Parking Facilities

Ramps

Smoking area

Wheelchair access

Whiteboards/ flipcharts

Technical

Bring your own DJ

Video Recording

AV equipment

Hearing loop

High Speed Fibre Optic

Hybrid Events

Live Streaming

On-site technician

PA System

Screens / Projector

Sky Sports

Stage

Video Conferencing

Wi-Fi

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