An event space in a museum with exposed brick walls, rows of chairs, and a projection screen at The Brunel Museum.
An underground event space with exposed stone walls, rows of chairs, stage lighting, and a grand piano at The Brunel Museum.
An event space in a museum with an arched brick entrance and illuminated tunnel at The Brunel Museum
An event space with exposed concrete walls and stage lighting at The Brunel Museum Tunnel Shaft

Tunnel Shaft at The Brunel Museum

Event Space in a Museum
·
Semi-private area
Railway Avenue, London, SE16 4LF –
Rotherhithe Station (0.1 mi)
Up to 120
seats
Up to 125
standing
Venue offers catering
External catering not allowed

About this space

Tunnel Shaft, Event Space in The Brunel Museum. An 1843 Grade II* listed Victorian tunnel shaft that retains its raw, vertical stone chamber.

Design: The Tunnel Shaft has tall, curved stone walls and a cylindrical volume that creates close sightlines and natural acoustic warmth. The space is lit by focused, theatrical-style lighting that accentuates the textured masonry.

Features: The Tunnel Shaft has a built-in PA system and speakers and venue Wi‑Fi.

Ideal for: Creative and community groups wanting an intimate, performance-focused setting for relaxed standing receptions or seated talks.

What guests say: The Tunnel Shaft is atmospheric and informative, conveying a strong sense of Victorian engineering. The Tunnel Shaft is supported by helpful, informative museum staff during visits.

Prices

Monday
10:00 – 0:00
from £230–£440 hire fee per hour
Per hour
10:00 – 17:00
from £230 hire fee per hour
Per hour
17:00 – 23:00
from £330 hire fee per hour
Per hour
23:00 – 0:00
from £440 hire fee per hour
Note: All prices include VAT.
Tuesday
10:00 – 0:00
from £230–£440 hire fee per hour
Per hour
10:00 – 17:00
from £230 hire fee per hour
Per hour
17:00 – 23:00
from £330 hire fee per hour
Per hour
23:00 – 0:00
from £440 hire fee per hour
Note: All prices include VAT.
Wednesday
10:00 – 0:00
from £230–£440 hire fee per hour
Per hour
10:00 – 17:00
from £230 hire fee per hour
Per hour
17:00 – 23:00
from £330 hire fee per hour
Per hour
23:00 – 0:00
from £440 hire fee per hour
Note: All prices include VAT.
Thursday
10:00 – 0:00
from £230–£440 hire fee per hour
Per hour
10:00 – 17:00
from £230 hire fee per hour
Per hour
17:00 – 23:00
from £330 hire fee per hour
Per hour
23:00 – 0:00
from £440 hire fee per hour
Note: All prices include VAT.
Friday
10:00 – 0:00
from £230–£440 hire fee per hour
Per hour
10:00 – 17:00
from £230 hire fee per hour
Per hour
17:00 – 23:00
from £330 hire fee per hour
Per hour
23:00 – 0:00
from £440 hire fee per hour
Note: All prices include VAT.
Saturday
10:00 – 0:00
from £230–£440 hire fee per hour
Per hour
10:00 – 17:00
from £230 hire fee per hour
Per hour
17:00 – 23:00
from £330 hire fee per hour
Per hour
23:00 – 0:00
from £440 hire fee per hour
Note: All prices include VAT.
Sunday
10:00 – 0:00
from £230–£440 hire fee per hour
Per hour
10:00 – 17:00
from £230 hire fee per hour
Per hour
17:00 – 23:00
from £330 hire fee per hour
Per hour
23:00 – 0:00
from £440 hire fee per hour
Note: All prices include VAT.
Best price guarantee
Minimum booking duration: 2 hours

Capacity

Standing
up to 125
Dining
up to 80
Theatre
up to 120

Catering and drinks

No in-house catering available
No external catering allowed Catering must be booked through the venue
Approved caterers only
No alcohol provided by the venue Venue doesn’t supply alcoholic beverages
No BYO alcohol allowed You can’t bring your own alcohol, drinks must be bought through the venue

Facilities

Wi-Fi available
Projector
PA system / speakers Venue provides a sound system for music and announcements
Free parking is available on-site (2 spaces)
Paid parking facilities available nearby
Unavailable: Flatscreen TV
Unavailable: Whiteboard
Unavailable: Flipchart
Unavailable: Conference call facilities
Unavailable: Air conditioner
Unavailable: Natural light
Unavailable: Storage space
Unavailable: Quiet space
Unavailable: Accommodation is available on-site

Music & sound equipment

Own music not allowed Venue doesn’t allow playing your own music
Bring your own DJ not allowed Venue doesn’t allow outside DJs
No noise restrictions

Accessibility

Unavailable: Accessible toilets No accessible toilets on site
Unavailable: Ground level Entrance has steps – no ramp available
Unavailable: Accessible parking spot available
Unavailable: Lift to all floors
Unavailable: Cargo lift
Unavailable: Wheelchair accessible

Rules of the space

Allowed events

No promoted and ticketed events allowed Events that you’re promoting or selling tickets for are not allowed
Wedding licence available Venue is licensed to host wedding ceremonies and receptions
No Temporary Event Notice (TENs) available

Host rules

No smoking in the building.

Cancellation policy: Standard 30 day with Grace Period

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Reviews and ratings

(4 reviews and ratings - )

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KF
Kay F.
Verified review
Pleasant communication
4.0
MA
Mark A.
Verified review
Excellent communication
5.0

About The Brunel Museum

The Brunel Museum is a Trusted Tagvenue Partner, validated by the Tagvenue team with a record of successful bookings on the platform.

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