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West Wing at Somerset House

Event Space in a Historic Building
·
Private space
South Building, Strand, London, WC2R 1LA –
Temple Station (0.1 mi)
Up to 500
standing
Venue offers catering
External catering not allowed

About this space

Entering directly from the grandeur of the Edmond J. Safra Fountain Court, linked via spacious, stylish corridors and connecting doors, the West Wing can be adapted for a multitude of events.

With 19 renovated rooms, this expansive area boasts light wooden flooring, beautiful fireplaces, high ceilings and ample natural light. The understated elegance of the West Wing has something to suit all tastes, with the blank canvas nature providing a fantastic backdrop for exhibitions, showcases, press days, product launches and experiential events.

Prices

Monday
7:30 – 23:00
from £9600 hire fee per day
Per day
7:30 – 23:00
from £9600 hire fee per day
Alcohol licence until 23:00. Extension available. All prices include VAT.
Tuesday
7:30 – 23:00
from £9600 hire fee per day
Per day
7:30 – 23:00
from £9600 hire fee per day
Alcohol licence until 23:00. Extension available. All prices include VAT.
Wednesday
7:30 – 23:00
from £9600 hire fee per day
Per day
7:30 – 23:00
from £9600 hire fee per day
Alcohol licence until 23:00. Extension available. All prices include VAT.
Thursday
7:30 – 23:00
from £9600 hire fee per day
Per day
7:30 – 23:00
from £9600 hire fee per day
Alcohol licence until 23:00. Extension available. All prices include VAT.
Friday
7:30 – 23:00
from £9600 hire fee per day
Per day
7:30 – 23:00
from £9600 hire fee per day
Alcohol licence until 23:00. Extension available. All prices include VAT.
Saturday
7:30 – 23:00
from £9600 hire fee per day
Per day
7:30 – 23:00
from £9600 hire fee per day
Alcohol licence until 23:00. Extension available. All prices include VAT.
Sunday
7:30 – 23:00
from £9600 hire fee per day
Per day
7:30 – 23:00
from £9600 hire fee per day
Alcohol licence until 23:00. Extension available. All prices include VAT.
Best price guarantee

Capacity

  • Standing
    up to 500

Catering and drinks

No in-house catering available
No external catering allowed
Approved caterers only
Venue provides alcohol Venue can supply alcoholic beverages
No BYO alcohol allowed

Facilities

  • Wi-Fi available
  • Natural light Room has windows or a skylight, so daylight comes in
  • Backdrops Photography backdrops available
  • Unavailable: Projector
  • Unavailable: Flatscreen TV
  • Unavailable: Whiteboard
  • Unavailable: Flipchart
  • Unavailable: PA system / speakers
  • Unavailable: Conference call facilities
  • Unavailable: Air conditioner
  • Unavailable: Storage space
  • Unavailable: Quiet space
  • Unavailable: Accommodation is available on-site
  • Unavailable: Parking available

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
  • Lift to all floors
  • Cargo lift

Rules of the space

Allowed events

  • Promoted and ticketed events Events that you’re promoting or selling tickets for
  • Temporary Event Notices (TENs) available
  • No wedding licence

Host rules

As Somerset House is a Grade 1 listed building there are a variety of rules, regulations and restrictions which we would be happy to discuss in more detail with you.

About Somerset House

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

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Location

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