A spacious photo studio featuring wooden floors, exposed beams, large windows, studio lights, and backdrops at WC1 STUDIO.
A photo studio with wooden floors, high exposed ceilings, large photography umbrellas, light stands, and a white backdrop at WC1 Studio.
A photo studio with white walls, lighted makeup mirrors, a black tufted sofa, lounge chairs, and exposed beams on a wooden floor at WC1 Studio.
A photo studio with tall white ceilings, exposed beams, wooden floors, professional lighting equipment, and a backdrop stand at WC1 Studio.

Entire Space at WC1 Studio

Photo Studio in a Historic Building
·
Whole venue
9 Tilia Road, London, E5 8JB –
Hackney Downs Station (0.3 mi)
Up to 40
seats
Up to 80
standing
Venue doesn’t offer catering
External catering allowed

About this space

Rates shown include 20% VAT. VAT receipts are available on request.

Located in Bloomsbury, London WC1, just off the characterful Lamb’s Conduit Street, WC1 Studio offers a 1,300 sq ft open-plan space designed for both production and presentation – from model shoots, campaign castings and wardrobe fittings to Fashion Week showrooms, press previews and brand events.

Set within a distinctive early-20th-century former warehouse, WC1 Studio benefits from natural light and retains its restored original flooring. Facilities include a dedicated hair and makeup area with a Hollywood mirror, a private changing area, kitchenette and bathroom.

Within easy reach of Holborn, Russell Square, King’s Cross, Fitzrovia, Soho and Covent Garden, WC1 Studio offers a convenient central London base for clients, production teams, cast and crew.

Prices

Monday
7:00 – 23:30
from £96 hire fee per hour
Per hour
7:00 – 23:30
from £96 hire fee per hour
Per day
7:00 – 23:30
from £650 hire fee per day
Note: All prices include VAT.
Tuesday
7:00 – 23:30
from £96 hire fee per hour
Per hour
7:00 – 23:30
from £96 hire fee per hour
Per day
7:00 – 23:30
from £650 hire fee per day
Note: All prices include VAT.
Wednesday
7:00 – 23:30
from £96 hire fee per hour
Per hour
7:00 – 23:30
from £96 hire fee per hour
Per day
7:00 – 23:30
from £650 hire fee per day
Note: All prices include VAT.
Thursday
7:00 – 23:30
from £96 hire fee per hour
Per hour
7:00 – 23:30
from £96 hire fee per hour
Per day
7:00 – 23:30
from £650 hire fee per day
Note: All prices include VAT.
Friday
7:00 – 23:30
from £96 hire fee per hour
Per hour
7:00 – 23:30
from £96 hire fee per hour
Per day
7:00 – 23:30
from £650 hire fee per day
Note: All prices include VAT.
Saturday
7:00 – 23:30
from £120 hire fee per hour
Per hour
7:00 – 23:30
from £120 hire fee per hour
Note: All prices include VAT.
Sunday
7:00 – 23:30
from £120 hire fee per hour
Per hour
7:00 – 23:30
from £120 hire fee per hour
Note: All prices include VAT.
Best price guarantee
Minimum booking duration: 4 hours

Add-ons

Capacity

Standing
up to 80
Theatre
up to 40
Boardroom
up to 40
U-Shaped
up to 40
Classroom
up to 40

Catering and drinks

No in-house catering available
Complimentary water Complimentary refreshments (such as water, tea, or coffee) for guests at no extra cost
Complimentary tea and coffee
External catering allowed Bring your own food or hire a caterer of your choice
Unavailable: Buyout fee for external catering
Unavailable: Kitchen facilities available for guests No kitchen facilities for guests
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
Flatscreen TV
Air conditioner
Photo equipment Camera and photography equipment available on site
Natural light Room has windows or a skylight, so daylight comes in
Video equipment
Lighting equipment Professional lighting equipment for photography and filming
Greenscreen Green screen for filming and photography
Backdrops Photography backdrops available
Mirrors Full-length mirrors available
Free parking is available on-site (1 space)
Paid parking facilities available nearby
Skylight
Unavailable: Whiteboard
Unavailable: Flipchart
Unavailable: PA system / speakers Venue doesn’t provide a sound system – guests will need to bring their own
Unavailable: Conference call facilities
Unavailable: Storage space
Unavailable: Quiet space
Unavailable: Dance floor
Unavailable: Soundproof
Unavailable: Accommodation is available on-site

Music & sound equipment

Play your own music Venue allows playing your own music
Space has noise restriction after 20:00
Bring your own DJ not allowed Venue doesn’t allow outside DJs

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
No wedding licence Venue is not licensed to host wedding ceremonies
No Temporary Event Notice (TENs) available

Host rules

- No smoking.
- No excessively loud noise.
- No excessive mess.

Cancellation policy: Flexible with Grace Period

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Reviews and ratings

(33 reviews and ratings - )

Verified reviews come from Tagvenue users. All reviews are checked by our team to uphold our trust and safety standards.
R
Rebecca
Verified review
Bridal Shower · 15 guests · May 2026
Cute space, host was very helpful. Very spacious.
Full bins left and dishwasher unclean.
4.3
S
Swabra
Verified review
Baby Shower · 30 guests · September 2025
The location, privacy, easy access and very helpful hosts. It literally has everything, kitchen, toilets and the place is spacious will definitely book and recommend it again
Nothing
4.5
SO
Standardtypes O.
Verified review
Photo Shoot · 4 guests · June 2026
convenience, good parking space, good communication
nothing
4.8
A
Amber
Verified review
Event Space · 25 guests · February 2026
Henry was so helpful and easy to work with. The space was so clean and had everything I needed
I used 1a tilia road as the location for Theravada it’s difficult to find if you say its number 9
4.8

FAQ

Yes, there is a mini HomePod speaker.

Yes. Most of the studio rates shown on the platform are dry studio rates.

Yes, the venue has powerful air conditioning.

Yes, the Wi-Fi password is on the metal board above the sink.

WC1 Studio is a #Supervenue

#Supervenue program is based on our customers' feedback and highlights venues that are most dedicated to providing outstanding hospitality, customer service and event experience. Read more
Customers rated communication with this venue and their event experience as Superb
Response time: within couple of hours
Response rate: 96%

About WC1 Studio

WC1 Studio is a Trusted Tagvenue Partner, validated by the Tagvenue team with a record of successful bookings on the platform.

Location

Location map

Meet your host

Henry Xiao
Member of Tagvenue since August 2023
33 Reviews
4.8 Rating
1h Response time
99% Response rate

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