Marble Floor at V&A Museum of Childhood

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Cambridge Heath Road, Bethnal Green, London, E29PA
Bethnal Green Station (250 yd)

About this space

***Please note we are pausing the acceptance of new bookings for private events, except children’s parties, until 2022, due to a major ongoing transformation of the museum. Further details on when bookings will reopen will be announced in due course.***

This is the main space in the building and houses the famous fish scale pattern marble floor laid in 1872. This space is well suited to both seated dinners and standing receptions. The Marble Floor accommodates up to 300 for a dinner and 900 for a standing reception.


Prices

Monday
18:00 – 23:00
from £5400 hire fee
Per session
18:00 – 23:00
from £5400 hire fee
Note: Alcohol licence until 23:00. Extension available. All prices include VAT.
January – October from £4500 + VAT
November – December from 4700 + VAT
Hire includes:

• Use of Marble Floor from 1800

• Use of Front Room Gallery from 1800

• Use of Summerly Room for catering 1600 - 2300 (this room includes running water and access to power)

• Standard in-house coloured wash lighting

• Standard event security for the duration of the event 1800 – 2300

• Standard cleaning staff for the duration of the event 1800 – 2300

• Venue Coordinator
Small red tables + chairs 38 + 150 £450
Small red tables 120 cm (length) x 70 cm (width) x 74 cm (height) 38 £10
Large red tables
140 cm (length) x 80 cm (width) x 74 cm (height) 6 £15 each
Rectangle café tables 140 cm (length) x 80 cm (width) x 75 cm (height) 12 £15 each
Square café tables 80 cm (length) x 80 cm (width) x 75 cm (height) 17 £10 each
Chairs 270 £75 pack of 50
Stage (1m x 1m) and Lectern 10 £150 package

All prices are ex VAT
The above prices include set up and tear down of items
Tables and chairs are provided undressed
Maximum 150 guests for table/chair package
Tuesday
18:00 – 23:00
from £5400 hire fee
Per session
18:00 – 23:00
from £5400 hire fee
Note: Alcohol licence until 23:00. Extension available. All prices include VAT.
January – October from £4500 + VAT
November – December from 4700 + VAT
Hire includes:

• Use of Marble Floor from 1800

• Use of Front Room Gallery from 1800

• Use of Summerly Room for catering 1600 - 2300 (this room includes running water and access to power)

• Standard in-house coloured wash lighting

• Standard event security for the duration of the event 1800 – 2300

• Standard cleaning staff for the duration of the event 1800 – 2300

• Venue Coordinator
Small red tables + chairs 38 + 150 £450
Small red tables 120 cm (length) x 70 cm (width) x 74 cm (height) 38 £10
Large red tables
140 cm (length) x 80 cm (width) x 74 cm (height) 6 £15 each
Rectangle café tables 140 cm (length) x 80 cm (width) x 75 cm (height) 12 £15 each
Square café tables 80 cm (length) x 80 cm (width) x 75 cm (height) 17 £10 each
Chairs 270 £75 pack of 50
Stage (1m x 1m) and Lectern 10 £150 package

All prices are ex VAT
The above prices include set up and tear down of items
Tables and chairs are provided undressed
Maximum 150 guests for table/chair package
Wednesday
18:00 – 23:00
from £5400 hire fee
Per session
18:00 – 23:00
from £5400 hire fee
Note: Alcohol licence until 23:00. Extension available. All prices include VAT.
January – October from £4500 + VAT
November – December from 4700 + VAT
Hire includes:

• Use of Marble Floor from 1800

• Use of Front Room Gallery from 1800

• Use of Summerly Room for catering 1600 - 2300 (this room includes running water and access to power)

• Standard in-house coloured wash lighting

• Standard event security for the duration of the event 1800 – 2300

• Standard cleaning staff for the duration of the event 1800 – 2300

• Venue Coordinator
Small red tables + chairs 38 + 150 £450
Small red tables 120 cm (length) x 70 cm (width) x 74 cm (height) 38 £10
Large red tables
140 cm (length) x 80 cm (width) x 74 cm (height) 6 £15 each
Rectangle café tables 140 cm (length) x 80 cm (width) x 75 cm (height) 12 £15 each
Square café tables 80 cm (length) x 80 cm (width) x 75 cm (height) 17 £10 each
Chairs 270 £75 pack of 50
Stage (1m x 1m) and Lectern 10 £150 package

All prices are ex VAT
The above prices include set up and tear down of items
Tables and chairs are provided undressed
Maximum 150 guests for table/chair package
Thursday
18:00 – 23:00
from £5400 hire fee
Per session
18:00 – 23:00
from £5400 hire fee
Note: Alcohol licence until 23:00. Extension available. All prices include VAT.
January – October from £4500 + VAT
November – December from 4700 + VAT
Hire includes:

• Use of Marble Floor from 1800

• Use of Front Room Gallery from 1800

• Use of Summerly Room for catering 1600 - 2300 (this room includes running water and access to power)

• Standard in-house coloured wash lighting

• Standard event security for the duration of the event 1800 – 2300

• Standard cleaning staff for the duration of the event 1800 – 2300

• Venue Coordinator
Small red tables + chairs 38 + 150 £450
Small red tables 120 cm (length) x 70 cm (width) x 74 cm (height) 38 £10
Large red tables
140 cm (length) x 80 cm (width) x 74 cm (height) 6 £15 each
Rectangle café tables 140 cm (length) x 80 cm (width) x 75 cm (height) 12 £15 each
Square café tables 80 cm (length) x 80 cm (width) x 75 cm (height) 17 £10 each
Chairs 270 £75 pack of 50
Stage (1m x 1m) and Lectern 10 £150 package

All prices are ex VAT
The above prices include set up and tear down of items
Tables and chairs are provided undressed
Maximum 150 guests for table/chair package
Friday
18:00 – 23:00
from £5400 hire fee
Per session
18:00 – 23:00
from £5400 hire fee
Note: Alcohol licence until 23:00. Extension available. All prices include VAT.
January – October from £4500 + VAT
November – December from 4700 + VAT
Hire includes:

• Use of Marble Floor from 1800

• Use of Front Room Gallery from 1800

• Use of Summerly Room for catering 1600 - 2300 (this room includes running water and access to power)

• Standard in-house coloured wash lighting

• Standard event security for the duration of the event 1800 – 2300

• Standard cleaning staff for the duration of the event 1800 – 2300

• Venue Coordinator
Small red tables + chairs 38 + 150 £450
Small red tables 120 cm (length) x 70 cm (width) x 74 cm (height) 38 £10
Large red tables
140 cm (length) x 80 cm (width) x 74 cm (height) 6 £15 each
Rectangle café tables 140 cm (length) x 80 cm (width) x 75 cm (height) 12 £15 each
Square café tables 80 cm (length) x 80 cm (width) x 75 cm (height) 17 £10 each
Chairs 270 £75 pack of 50
Stage (1m x 1m) and Lectern 10 £150 package

All prices are ex VAT
The above prices include set up and tear down of items
Tables and chairs are provided undressed
Maximum 150 guests for table/chair package
Saturday
18:00 – 23:00
from £5400 hire fee
Per session
18:00 – 23:00
from £5400 hire fee
Note: Alcohol licence until 23:00. Extension available. All prices include VAT.
January – October from £4500 + VAT
November – December from 4700 + VAT
Hire includes:

• Use of Marble Floor from 1800

• Use of Front Room Gallery from 1800

• Use of Summerly Room for catering 1600 - 2300 (this room includes running water and access to power)

• Standard in-house coloured wash lighting

• Standard event security for the duration of the event 1800 – 2300

• Standard cleaning staff for the duration of the event 1800 – 2300

• Venue Coordinator
Small red tables + chairs 38 + 150 £450
Small red tables 120 cm (length) x 70 cm (width) x 74 cm (height) 38 £10
Large red tables
140 cm (length) x 80 cm (width) x 74 cm (height) 6 £15 each
Rectangle café tables 140 cm (length) x 80 cm (width) x 75 cm (height) 12 £15 each
Square café tables 80 cm (length) x 80 cm (width) x 75 cm (height) 17 £10 each
Chairs 270 £75 pack of 50
Stage (1m x 1m) and Lectern 10 £150 package

All prices are ex VAT
The above prices include set up and tear down of items
Tables and chairs are provided undressed
Maximum 150 guests for table/chair package
Sunday
18:00 – 23:00
from £5400 hire fee
Per session
18:00 – 23:00
from £5400 hire fee
Note: Alcohol licence until 23:00. Extension available. All prices include VAT.
January – October from £4500 + VAT
November – December from 4700 + VAT
Hire includes:

• Use of Marble Floor from 1800

• Use of Front Room Gallery from 1800

• Use of Summerly Room for catering 1600 - 2300 (this room includes running water and access to power)

• Standard in-house coloured wash lighting

• Standard event security for the duration of the event 1800 – 2300

• Standard cleaning staff for the duration of the event 1800 – 2300

• Venue Coordinator
Small red tables + chairs 38 + 150 £450
Small red tables 120 cm (length) x 70 cm (width) x 74 cm (height) 38 £10
Large red tables
140 cm (length) x 80 cm (width) x 74 cm (height) 6 £15 each
Rectangle café tables 140 cm (length) x 80 cm (width) x 75 cm (height) 12 £15 each
Square café tables 80 cm (length) x 80 cm (width) x 75 cm (height) 17 £10 each
Chairs 270 £75 pack of 50
Stage (1m x 1m) and Lectern 10 £150 package

All prices are ex VAT
The above prices include set up and tear down of items
Tables and chairs are provided undressed
Maximum 150 guests for table/chair package

Capacity

Standing
up to 900
Dining
up to 300

Catering and drinks

No in-house catering
External catering allowed
Venue provides alcohol
BYO alcohol allowed

Facilities

Wi-Fi
Natural light
Wrought iron frame work
Soaring high ceiling
Projector
Flatscreen TV
Whiteboard
Flipchart
PA system / speakers
Conference call facilities
Air conditioning
Storage space
Quiet space
Accommodation available
Parking available

Music & sound equipment

Own music allowed
Bring your own DJ
Noise restrictions

Accessibility

Wheelchair accessible

Rules of the space

Allowed events

Promoted and ticketed events
Temporary event notices (TENs) available
Wedding licence

Host rules

The venue is offered on a ‘dry hire’ basis allowing you to source and appoint your choice of suppliers including caterers, decorators, production to name a few. The Museum also has a select list of suppliers you are welcome to use.

We also have the ability to extend our licence for late night events.

Cancellation policy: Standard 60 day with Grace Period

Show cancellation details

***Please note we are pausing the acceptance of new bookings for private events, except children’s parties, until 2022, due to a major ongoing transformation of the museum. Further details on when bookings will reopen will be announced in due course.***

The V&A Museum of Childhood is one of London’s best-loved museums and offers a unique and historical venue on the edge of the City.

The Museum, which was opened in 1872 by the Prince of Wales, is a magnificent, grade II listed Victorian building, boasting remarkable spaces and many original 19th century features, including the elegant and historic Marble Floor laid by female prisoners in Woking jail. The Marble Floor is surrounded by the collections creating a memorable backdrop for any event.


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