Whole Venue at London Canal Museum

Museum
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Whole venue
12-13 New Wharf Road, King's Cross, London, N1 9RT –
King's Cross St. Pancras Station (0.3 mi)

About this space

London Canal Museum is a small museum presenting the history of London's inland waterways, housed in an industrial-era warehouse whose working, museum-style spaces shape private events.

Design: The venue's interior shows industrial character: exposed brick walls, low timber beams and concrete floors punctuated by display panels and narrowboat artefacts. Lighting is provided mainly by track fittings and spotlights that create focused pools of light.

Features: The museum contains two floors of exhibition space and an adjacent waterside area that can be used during hires. The venue provides Wi‑Fi, a PA system and a projector screen; hosts may play their own music or bring a DJ subject to noise restrictions. The building offers step-free guest access, a lift and accessible toilets.

Ideal for: Groups seeking a compact, informal setting for presentations and social mingling, combining seated talks or meetings with standing receptions.

What sets it apart: An intact Victorian underground ice well is preserved on-site and viewable, providing a rare historic feature that guests can see during events.

What guests say: The museum is packed with informative, hands-on exhibits that engage both children and adults. The staff are friendly and professional.


Prices

Monday
16:30 – 23:00
from £870 hire fee
Per session
16:30 – 23:00
from £870 hire fee
All prices include VAT.
Tuesday
16:30 – 23:00
from £870 hire fee
Per session
16:30 – 23:00
from £870 hire fee
All prices include VAT.
Wednesday
16:30 – 23:00
from £870 hire fee
Per session
16:30 – 23:00
from £870 hire fee
All prices include VAT.
Thursday
16:30 – 23:00
from £870 hire fee
Per session
16:30 – 23:00
from £870 hire fee
All prices include VAT.
Friday
16:30 – 23:00
from £990 hire fee
Per session
16:30 – 23:00
from £990 hire fee
All prices include VAT.
Saturday
16:30 – 23:00
from £990 hire fee
Per session
16:30 – 23:00
from £990 hire fee
All prices include VAT.
Sunday
Closed
All prices include VAT.
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Add-ons


Capacity

Standing
up to 200
Dining
up to 120
Theatre
up to 160
Boardroom
up to 30
Cabaret
up to 80
U-Shaped
up to 30
Classroom
up to 25

Catering and drinks

No in-house catering available
External catering allowed
Bring your own food or hire a caterer of your choice
Unavailable: Buyout fee for external catering
Kitchen facilities available for guests
Space where you can prepare food
No alcohol provided by the venue
BYO alcohol allowed
You can bring your own alcohol free of charge
Unavailable: 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
Video equipment
Storage space Place where clients can store items during their event
Free on-street parking
Mooring
Unavailable: Quiet space
Unavailable: Accommodation is available on-site

Music & sound equipment

Play your own music Venue allows playing your own music
Bring your own DJ Venue allows bringing your own DJ instead
Space has noise restriction after 23:00

Accessibility

Wheelchair accessible Step-free access throughout the venue for wheelchair users
Accessible toilets Toilet(s) adapted for guests with disabilities
Ground level Guests can enter without using stairs
Unavailable: Accessible parking spot available
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

Latest finishing time 2300
Use of outdoor wharf until 2200 only
Background music permissible, loud music is restricted.
Live music permissible at low volume with our approval

Cancellation policy: Standard 60 day with Grace Period

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Reviews and ratings

(10 reviews and ratings - )

Verified reviews come from Tagvenue users. All reviews are checked by our team to uphold our trust and safety standards.
CH
Chloe H.
Verified review
Hotel · 150 guests · December 2022
Martin was really helpful and informative and made sure the event ran as smoothly as possible.
5.0
AA
Ann A.
Verified review
Excellent communication
Martin responded quickly.
5.0
WW
Wahyu W.
Verified review
Excellent communication
5.0
MR
Michal R.
Verified review
Pleasant communication
4.0

FAQ

Yes, the venue can provide everything else required.

Yes, the venue is fully accessible to people with mobility problems.

No. Only background music can be played on Mondays.


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Meet your host

Martin Sach
Member of Tagvenue since October 2015
10 Reviews
4.9 Rating
1h Response time
97% Response rate

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