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The Testing Works

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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:
50
Theatre:
20
Cabaret:
35
Sq/ft:
3000.00
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Perfect For
Away day
Corporate hire
Creative space
Exhibition
Pop Up
Private dining rooms
Private party
Product launch
Workshop
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Getting Here
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Southwark
5 Minute Walk
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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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