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House Of Detention

A raw industrial space for product launches and experiential events

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Clerkenwell, EC1R
The Space

PERFECT FOR GAMING EVENTS, EXHIBITIONS, PRODUCT LAUNCHES AND EXPERIENTIAL EVENTS

A totally unique, atmospheric and historic 9000 sq/ft venue, deep in the heart of Clerkenwell.

Nestled within the hub of London's design and creative district, lies a prison built in the 17th Century, this 130 standing venue has a long turbulent history. It was one of the busiest prisons in Victorian times, and well known for its attempted inmate escapes, as well as being used as an air raid shelter during the Blitz. The cavernous, segmented chambers hold the infrastructure to cater to almost any type of event, offering space that it is impossible to find elsewhere in popular post codes for commercial events in London. Where else can you offer exhibitors packaged up space in individual prison cells?

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Due to council restrictions we cannot hire the venue later than 22:00. Guests should be offsite by 21:00.

The venue will not accept the following: Warehouse (rave) parties, Loud music events, late evening events or "scare"/horror-themed events

The venue has a premises licence however a TENS licence will be required to sell alcohol on-site to be arranged by the hirer.

Capacity can be increased to 160 standing max, please contact us for more details.

Venue Capacity
Standing:
130
Theatre:
80
Cabaret:
30
Sq/ft:
9000.00
Price Guide
Venue Hire Rate
Monday - Sunday
08:00 - 22:00
From £ 4,500
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Perfect For
Away day
Conference
Corporate hire
Corporate reception
Creative space
Exhibition
Fashion show
Film premiere
Live Streaming
Pop Up
Press day
Private dining
Private screening
Product launch
Sample sale
Team building
Theatre production
Wine tasting
Workshop
Spaces Available
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from £4,500 per day
Whole Venue Hire
Standing
130
Theatre
80
Cabaret
30
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Getting Here
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Farringdon
5 Minute Walk
Features & Restrictions
Catering
Allow external caterers
Dry Hire
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
Venue can provide alcohol
Wet Hire
Allowed Events
18th Birthday Parties
21st Birthday Parties
Child friendly
Loud Music
Open past 12am
Ticketed Events
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
Parking Facilities
Rain friendly
Separate Entrance
Toilets
Accommodation
Air Conditioning
Cloakroom
Dancefloor
Dog friendly
Elevator
Goods lift
Loading bay
Outside area
Ramps
Smoking area
Wheelchair access
Whiteboards/ flipcharts
Technical
Live Streaming
AV equipment
Bring your own DJ
Hearing loop
High Speed Fibre Optic
Hybrid Events
On-site technician
PA System
Screens / Projector
Sky Sports
Stage
Video Conferencing
Video Recording
Wi-Fi
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