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• PA system / speakers
• Air conditioning
• Mirrors
• Free parking is available on-site
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Central Hall at The National Gallery
About this space
Central Hall is a Hall in The National Gallery and a formal gallery room defined by classical proportions and museum-scale architecture.
Design: The room has high moulded ceilings, a broad rectangular plan and deep coloured walls that present paintings in salon-style groupings. The polished timber floor and tall doorways reinforce a formal, museum character.
Features: A built-in PA system and speakers provide audio for speeches and background music. Onsite Wi‑Fi and air conditioning support presentations and guest comfort. Wheelchair access and accessible toilets are provided, and the open floor plan allows flexible seating and standing arrangements; fixed wooden benches offer informal seating.
Ideal for: Mid-sized groups seeking a formal, gallery-style setting for seated dinners or standing receptions where artworks remain the primary visual focus.
What sets it apart: A large central skylight delivers even top light across the space, keeping the room naturally bright during daytime events.
What guests say: The hall is grand and well lit, presenting artworks in clear gallery sequences. The room offers quieter seating areas that allow visitors to pause away from the busier highlights of the museum.
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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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