Portico Terrace and Foyer at The National Gallery

Outdoor Space at a Gallery
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Private space
Trafalgar Square, London, WC2N 5DN –
Leicester Square Station (0.2 mi)

About this space

Portico Terrace and Foyer is an Outdoor Space in The National Gallery. A classical stone colonnade creates a sheltered terrace framed by a decorative balustrade.

Design: The space shows Neoclassical finishes, decorative ironwork along the edge and regularly spaced planter boxes that produce a formal, orderly appearance. The proportions are long and narrow, creating a linear flow from the adjacent foyer.

Features: The terrace includes a PA system and speakers for announcements and background music. The space provides venue Wi‑Fi and access to accessible toilets. The surface is a durable stone floor suitable for standing receptions and temporary furniture.

Ideal for: Cultural or corporate groups seeking a polished, sheltered outdoor setting for relaxed standing receptions and brief addresses.

What guests say: The National Gallery's spaces are well lit and arranged, and the building's architecture is imposing and elegant, creating a calm, inspiring environment.


Offers and packages


Prices

Monday
8:00 – 23:00
from £8400–£21600 hire fee
Per session
18:30 – 23:00
from £21600 hire fee
Per morning
8:00 – 10:00
from £8400 hire fee
Alcohol licence until 2:00. All prices include VAT.
Tuesday
8:00 – 23:00
from £8400–£21600 hire fee
Per session
18:30 – 23:00
from £21600 hire fee
Per morning
8:00 – 10:00
from £8400 hire fee
Alcohol licence until 2:00. All prices include VAT.
Wednesday
8:00 – 23:00
from £8400–£21600 hire fee
Per session
18:30 – 23:00
from £21600 hire fee
Per morning
8:00 – 10:00
from £8400 hire fee
Alcohol licence until 2:00. All prices include VAT.
Thursday
8:00 – 23:00
from £8400–£21600 hire fee
Per session
18:30 – 23:00
from £21600 hire fee
Per morning
8:00 – 10:00
from £8400 hire fee
Alcohol licence until 2:00. All prices include VAT.
Friday
8:00 – 10:00
from £8400 hire fee
Per morning
8:00 – 10:00
from £8400 hire fee
Alcohol licence until 2:00. All prices include VAT.
Saturday
8:00 – 23:00
from £8400–£21600 hire fee
Per session
18:30 – 23:00
from £21600 hire fee
Per morning
8:00 – 10:00
from £8400 hire fee
Alcohol licence until 2:00. All prices include VAT.
Sunday
8:00 – 23:00
from £8400–£21600 hire fee
Per session
18:30 – 23:00
from £21600 hire fee
Per morning
8:00 – 10:00
from £8400 hire fee
Alcohol licence until 2:00. All prices include VAT.
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Capacity

  • Standing
    up to 100
  • Dining
    up to 60

Catering and drinks

In-house catering available
Venue can organise food and drink
Halal menu
Kosher menu
Extensive vegan menu
Extensive vegetarian menu
Extensive gluten-free menu
No external catering allowed
Approved caterers only
Venue provides alcohol
Venue can supply alcoholic beverages
No BYO alcohol allowed

Facilities

  • Wi-Fi available
  • PA system / speakers Venue provides a sound system for music and announcements
  • Natural light Room has windows or a skylight, so daylight comes in
  • Mirrors Full-length mirrors available
  • Free parking is available on-site
  • Unavailable: Projector
  • Unavailable: Flatscreen TV
  • Unavailable: Whiteboard
  • Unavailable: Flipchart
  • Unavailable: Conference call facilities
  • Unavailable: Air conditioner
  • Unavailable: Storage space
  • Unavailable: Quiet space
  • Unavailable: Accommodation is available on-site

Music & sound equipment

  • Own music not allowed
  • Bring your own DJ not allowed
  • No noise restrictions

Accessibility

  • Accessible toilets Toilet(s) adapted for guests with disabilities
  • Unavailable: Ground level
  • Accessible parking spot available
  • Lift to all floors
  • Unavailable: Cargo lift
  • Unavailable: Wheelchair accessible

Rules of the space

Allowed events

  • No promoted and ticketed events allowed
  • No wedding licence
  • No Temporary Event Notices (TENs) available

Host rules

Client and Event Suitability

Below is a list of the types of organizations and style of events we are unable to accommodate:

* Politically affiliated events, including lobbying organizations or those fundraising on behalf of political parties.
* Fundraising events from charities from the arts and heritage sectors.
* Ticketed events or third party hosting unless otherwise agreed in writing by us.
*Events that bring in other artwork or copies of our collection.
Below is a list of additional restrictions we apply:
* Children under the age of 14 are not permitted at events without the prior consent.
* Gambling, including auctions, raffles, etc., requires the prior written consent of the National Gallery. Clients must obtain any licenses and permissions required under the Gambling Act 2005 should the National Gallery consent be provided.

We kindly ask that you highlight any queries you may have about the possible association with the Gallery so that we can best advise you - failing to do so could result in the cancellation of an event with no compensation.

Cancellation

If the Gallery is closed due to unforeseen circumstances, then you will be entitled to postpone your events to another date within our financial year (April 20 - March 21).

If the Gallery remains open and you would like to cancel, where we are able to "re-sell" the date to another client we shall reimburse you all the charges you have paid to us prior to the date of cancellation. Where we are unable to "re-sell" the date to another client cancellation charges are payable. Depending on when you cancel, the cancellation charges you must pay shall be determined by reference table below:

When we receive your written cancellation notice Cancellation charge
More than two (2) months prior to the event 50% of the hire charge
Less than two (2) months prior to the event 100% of the hire charge

Cancellation policy: Standard 60 day

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