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The Lumley Library at The View

Event Venue
·
Private space
38-43 Lincoln's Inn Fields, London, WC2A 3PE –
Holborn Station (0.2 mi)
Up to 100
seats
Up to 150
standing
Venue offers catering
External catering not allowed

About this space

The Library is a graded listed part of the Royal College of Surgeons, dating back to the early 19th century. This historical space on the first floor features the Library and Erasmus Wilson Room. The Lumley Library, as well as an evening event space is also a fully functioning library. By the close of the 19th century, it was widely recognised that The Royal College of Surgeons possessed one of the finest medical science library collections in Europe. This enchanting space offers a beautiful backdrop for private dinners, evening receptions and weddings.

Event offers and packages

Package per person

The Library Day Delegate Rate – £89+VAT pp
Includes exclusive hire of The Library and Erasmus Wilson Rooms (09:00–17:00), tea, coffee & pastries on arrival, mid-morning refreshments with fruit, sandwich and finger food lunch, afternoon tea, coffee & biscuits, still or sparkling water, AV (2 plasma screens, PA with 4 mics), cloakroom & security.
Minimum numbers of X apply.

Private Lunch Package – £90+VAT pp
Exclusive hire (11:00–17:00), Champagne on arrival, three-course seasonal menu with coffee & petit fours, half bottle of house wine, still or sparkling water, cloakroom facilities.
Minimum numbers of X apply.

Private Dining Package – £107+VAT pp
Exclusive hire (18:00–22:00), Champagne on arrival, three-course seasonal menu with coffee & petit fours, half bottle of house wine, still or sparkling water, cloakroom facilities.
Minimum numbers of X apply.

Drinks Reception Package – £99+VAT pp
Hire (18:00–22:00), 8 canapés or 4 bowl food items per person, 3 hours unlimited beer, house wine & soft drinks, cloakroom & security.
Minimum numbers of X apply.

Christmas Dinner Party Package – £124+VAT pp
Exclusive hire (18:30–23:00), festive cocktail & nibbles, three-course seasonal meal, half bottle of house wine, festive theming, still or sparkling water, cloakroom & security.
Minimum numbers of X apply.

Christmas Reception Package – £115+VAT pp
Exclusive hire (18:30–23:00), festive cocktail & nibbles, six bowl foods per person, 3 hours unlimited house wine, beer & soft drinks, festive theming, cloakroom & security.
Minimum numbers of X apply.

Wedding Package – £145+VAT / £175 inc VAT pp
Exclusive hire (13:00–23:00), Champagne reception, three canapés per person, three-course seasonal menu with coffee & petit fours, half bottle of house wine, still or sparkling water, menu tasting for couple, cloakroom & security.

Christmas Party Offers

The Library is a listed part of the Royal College of Surgeons dating back to 1800. This stunning booklined space on our first floor features the Lumley Library and Erasmus Wilson Room, offering a separate space to enjoy arrival drinks. Once adorned with Christmas trees and festive décor, the space is the perfect cosy and intimate setup for a magical Christmas.
The Library Christmas Reception Package (Up to 90 guests)
£115 per person
Package includes:
• Exclusive hire of The Library from 18:30-23:00
• Festive cocktail and nibbles on arrival
• Six bowl foods per person
• Three hours of unlimited house wine, beer and soft drinks
• Festive theming
• Cloakroom and security
The Library Christmas Dinner Party Package (Up to 90 guests)
£125 per person
Package includes:
• Exclusive hire of The Library from 18:30-23:00
• Festive cocktail and nibbles on arrival
• Three-course seasonal meal
• Half a bottle of house wine per person
• Festive theming
• Still or sparkling water
• Cloakroom and security

Prices

Monday
12:00 – 23:00
from £960 hire fee + min. spend
Per session
16:00 – 19:00
from £960 + £1800 hire fee + min. spend
Per evening
18:00 – 23:00
from £2400 + £4800 hire fee + min. spend
Per day
12:00 – 17:00
from £960 + £1200 hire fee + min. spend
Note: Alcohol licence until 0:00. Extension available. All prices include VAT.
Tuesday
12:00 – 23:00
from £960 hire fee + min. spend
Per session
16:00 – 19:00
from £960 + £1800 hire fee + min. spend
Per evening
18:00 – 23:00
from £2400 + £4800 hire fee + min. spend
Per day
12:00 – 17:00
from £960 + £1200 hire fee + min. spend
Note: Alcohol licence until 0:00. Extension available. All prices include VAT.
Wednesday
12:00 – 23:00
from £960 hire fee + min. spend
Per session
16:00 – 19:00
from £960 + £1800 hire fee + min. spend
Per evening
18:00 – 23:00
from £2400 + £4800 hire fee + min. spend
Per day
12:00 – 17:00
from £960 + £1200 hire fee + min. spend
Note: Alcohol licence until 0:00. Extension available. All prices include VAT.
Thursday
12:00 – 23:00
from £960 hire fee + min. spend
Per session
16:00 – 19:00
from £960 + £1800 hire fee + min. spend
Per evening
18:00 – 23:00
from £2400 + £4800 hire fee + min. spend
Per day
12:00 – 17:00
from £960 + £1200 hire fee + min. spend
Note: Alcohol licence until 0:00. Extension available. All prices include VAT.
Friday
12:00 – 23:00
from £960 hire fee + min. spend
Per session
16:00 – 19:00
from £960 + £1800 hire fee + min. spend
Per evening
18:00 – 23:00
from £2400 + £4800 hire fee + min. spend
Per day
12:00 – 17:00
from £960 + £1200 hire fee + min. spend
Note: Alcohol licence until 0:00. Extension available. All prices include VAT.
Saturday
12:00 – 23:00
from £960 hire fee + min. spend
Per session
16:00 – 19:00
from £960 + £1800 hire fee + min. spend
Per evening
18:00 – 23:00
from £2400 + £4800 hire fee + min. spend
Per day
12:00 – 17:00
from £960 + £1200 hire fee + min. spend
Note: Alcohol licence until 0:00. Extension available. All prices include VAT.
Sunday
12:00 – 23:00
from £960 hire fee + min. spend
Per session
16:00 – 19:00
from £960 + £1800 hire fee + min. spend
Per evening
18:00 – 23:00
from £2400 + £4800 hire fee + min. spend
Per day
12:00 – 17:00
from £960 + £1200 hire fee + min. spend
Note: Alcohol licence until 0:00. Extension available. All prices include VAT.
Pricing updated by venue 2 weeks ago

Capacity

Standing
up to 150
Dining
up to 90
Theatre
up to 100
Boardroom
up to 46
Cabaret
up to 48
U-Shaped
up to 40

Catering and drinks

In-house catering available
Halal menu
Kosher menu
Extensive vegan menu
Extensive gluten-free menu
No external catering allowed
Venue provides alcohol
Alcohol licence until 0:00 (extension available)
No BYO alcohol allowed

Facilities

Wi-Fi available
Flatscreen TV
PA system / speakers
Air conditioner
Natural light
Backdrops
Unavailable: Paid parking facilities available nearby
Unavailable: Projector
Unavailable: Whiteboard
Unavailable: Flipchart
Unavailable: Conference call facilities
Unavailable: Photo equipment
Unavailable: Video equipment
Unavailable: Lighting equipment
Unavailable: Greenscreen
Unavailable: Storage space
Unavailable: Quiet space
Unavailable: Dance floor
Unavailable: Soundproof
Unavailable: Mirrors
Unavailable: Accommodation is available on-site

Music & sound equipment

Play your own music
Bring your own DJ
No noise restrictions

Accessibility

Wheelchair accessible
Accessible toilets
Unavailable: Ground level
Unavailable: Accessible parking spot available
Lift to all floors
Unavailable: Cargo lift

Rules of the space

Allowed events

No promoted and ticketed events allowed
Wedding licence available
No temporary Event Notice (TENs) available

Host rules

No smoking in the building
No open flames within the building

Cancellation policy: Custom

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