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The Space

Venue Capacity

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Features & Restrictions

Floorplan

Modern and adaptable exhibition and events space

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

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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

Floorplan

Embankment Galleries

canvas

Commercial Events

Free to use

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