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Dickens Library at Mary Ward House

Event Space in a Conference Centre
·
Private space
5-7 Tavistock Place, Bloomsbury, London, WC1H 9SN –
Russell Square Station (0.2 mi)
Up to 60
seats
Up to 100
standing
Venue offers catering
External catering allowed

About this space

The Dickens Library reflects the features of a Grade 1 listed building with roots in the 19th century. Located in central London, the Dickens Library features dark wood, period features, and traditional artwork. It has hosted conferences, exhibitions, corporate events, and fashion shows.

The room features dark floorboards and wood panelling across the walls. Large windows reach almost from floor to ceiling. Wooden columns rise up to form a central arch that separates the room.

To extend the space, the room can be hired together with an adjoining space, Virginia Woolf (last picture). Please enquire for more details.

Prices

Monday
9:00 – 17:30
from £52 per person
Per day
9:00 – 17:30
from £800 hire fee per day
Per day
9:00 – 17:30
from £52 per person
Alcohol licence until 23:00. All prices include VAT.
Tuesday
9:00 – 17:30
from £52 per person
Per day
9:00 – 17:30
from £800 hire fee per day
Per day
9:00 – 17:30
from £52 per person
Alcohol licence until 23:00. All prices include VAT.
Wednesday
9:00 – 17:30
from £52 per person
Per day
9:00 – 17:30
from £800 hire fee per day
Per day
9:00 – 17:30
from £52 per person
Alcohol licence until 23:00. All prices include VAT.
Thursday
9:00 – 17:30
from £52 per person
Per day
9:00 – 17:30
from £800 hire fee per day
Per day
9:00 – 17:30
from £52 per person
Alcohol licence until 23:00. All prices include VAT.
Friday
9:00 – 17:30
from £52 per person
Per day
9:00 – 17:30
from £800 hire fee per day
Per day
9:00 – 17:30
from £52 per person
Alcohol licence until 23:00. All prices include VAT.
Saturday
9:00 – 17:30
from £52 per person
Per day
9:00 – 17:30
from £800 hire fee per day
Per day
9:00 – 17:30
from £52 per person
Alcohol licence until 23:00. All prices include VAT.
Sunday
9:00 – 17:30
from £52 per person
Per day
9:00 – 17:30
from £800 hire fee per day
Per day
9:00 – 17:30
from £52 per person
Alcohol licence until 23:00. All prices include VAT.
Best price guarantee
Pricing updated by venue 5 days ago

Capacity

  • Standing
    up to 100
  • Dining
    up to 60
  • Theatre
    up to 54
  • Boardroom
    up to 24
  • Cabaret
    up to 50
  • U-Shaped
    up to 28
  • Classroom
    up to 32

Catering and drinks

In-house catering available Venue can organise food and drink
Halal menu
Extensive vegan menu
Extensive vegetarian menu
Extensive gluten-free menu
Complimentary water Complimentary refreshments (such as water, tea, or coffee) for guests at no extra cost
Complimentary tea and coffee
External catering allowed Bring your own food or hire a caterer of your choice
Buyout fee for external catering
Unavailable: Kitchen facilities available for guests
Venue provides alcohol Venue can supply alcoholic beverages
BYO alcohol allowed A fee is charged if you bring your own alcohol
Corkage fee for BYO alcohol

Facilities

  • Wi-Fi available
  • Projector
  • Flatscreen TV
  • Whiteboard
  • Flipchart
  • PA system / speakers Venue provides a sound system for music and announcements
  • Conference call facilities Equipment for video or phone conferencing during your event
  • Air conditioner
  • Natural light Room has windows or a skylight, so daylight comes in
  • Dance floor Dedicated dance floor area
  • Soundproof Soundproofed room for noise control
  • Free parking is available on-site
  • Paid parking facilities available nearby
  • Unavailable: Photo equipment
  • Unavailable: Video equipment
  • Unavailable: Lighting equipment
  • Unavailable: Greenscreen
  • Unavailable: Backdrops
  • Unavailable: Storage space
  • Unavailable: Quiet space
  • Unavailable: Mirrors
  • Unavailable: Accommodation is available on-site

Music & sound equipment

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

Accessibility

  • Wheelchair accessible Step-free access throughout the venue for wheelchair users
  • Unavailable: Accessible toilets
  • Unavailable: Ground level
  • Unavailable: Accessible parking spot available
  • Unavailable: Lift to all floors
  • Unavailable: Cargo lift

Rules of the space

Allowed events

  • Promoted and ticketed events Events that you’re promoting or selling tickets for
  • Wedding licence available Venue is licensed to host wedding ceremonies and receptions
  • Temporary Event Notices (TENs) available

Host rules

No smoking in the building
We do not have a late licence - latest is 11pm
We have sound limitations due to our neighbourhood location

Cancellation policy: Custom

Show cancellation details

About Mary Ward House

Mary Ward House is a Trusted Tagvenue Partner, validated by the Tagvenue team with a record of successful bookings on the platform.

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