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Wedding offer

Bench at The Goldsmiths' Centre

Event Space in a Conference Centre
·
Shared space
The Goldsmiths' Centre, 42 Britton Street, London, EC1M 5AD –
Farringdon Station (0.1 mi)
Up to 30
seats
Up to 60
standing
Venue offers catering
External catering not allowed

About this space

Bench is a communal Event Space in The Goldsmiths' Centre defined by long shared wooden benches and an open, café-style layout.

Design: The space is bright and airy, with high ceilings and white walls punctuated by arched windows that admit abundant daylight. The interior uses pendant lighting and tiled floors with clean, practical finishes that reflect a workshop aesthetic.

Features: The space includes reliable Wi‑Fi and air conditioning. The area permits guests to play their own music and is wheelchair accessible. A staffed café counter is available on-site, providing hot drinks and light food during opening hours.

Ideal for: Small creative teams and informal working groups seeking a relaxed, seated, café-style setting for collaborative working or casual networking.

What sets it apart: An overhead installation of suspended copper panels provides a distinctive, craft-focused ceiling feature.

What guests say: The space provides a bright, accessible environment suited to laptop working and casual meetings.

Offers and packages

Menu

 Main menu

Event offers

Christmas Party Offers

Jingle bells are just around the corner at the Goldsmiths’ Centre.

Come and join us for a jolly, relaxed Christmas nestled in one of our intimate spaces. Be greeted by your favourite festive tunes, surrounded by jewels and joy, followed by a delicious bespoke meal to suit you.

Party games and dancing aren’t mandatory but very much encouraged!

Our secret hideaway – a 3-minute walk from Farringdon station – is the perfect spot this Christmas to dance the night away with your colleagues and friends. Top off the evening with some of Clerkenwell’s best catering; tuck into food stations, a sparkling range of drinks or a tailored three-course meal.

Christmas Party Canapés (From 50 up to 120 guest)
£90 per person

Package includes:
• Exclusive venue hire
• Fizz on arrival
• 6 canapés
• 2 hours unlimited wine, beer, and soft drinks.

Christmas Party Bites & Bowls (From 50 up to 120 guest)
£100 per person

Package includes:
• Exclusive venue hire
• Fizz on arrival
• 2 bites and 3 bowls/plates
• 2 hours unlimited wine, beer, and soft drinks.

Christmas Lunch & Dinner Menu (From 50 up to 120 guest)
£135 per person

Package includes:
• Exclusive venue hire
• Fizz on arrival
• 3-course sit down meal**
• 1 hour unlimited wine, beer and soft drinks.

** all guests to have the same menu (excluding special dietary requirements)

Wedding Offers

We believe every wedding is truly individual, from our couples and their loved ones, to the backdrop and the special moments of the day.
Our aim is to take the pressure off and provide you with a perfect venue with unique indoor and outdoor spaces, all mixed with a touch of history and a splash of creativity for an unforgettable day with your family and friends.

Perfect Party Wedding
£180 per person

For couples looking for a memorable and relaxed day. Why not host your ceremony and reception with 3 courses with all the bells and whistles? Or choose menus to take you around the world in several bites? We can create bespoke menus to suit every couple’s needs.

To include:
Exclusive hire of our spaces from 11am – 11pm (ceremony, reception and party)
Complimentary live streaming of your day for those loved ones who can’t be with you
Drinks reception, drinks for toasting and ample grazing throughout the day
Starting from £180+VAT per guest

(minimum guest numbers 40)

Intimate Wedding Package
£2500 total

For couples wishing to safely celebrate their love, alongside their closest family and friends. The Goldsmiths’ Centre is the perfect London venue for an intimate wedding.

To include:
Exclusive hire of spaces for 3 hours
Complimentary live streaming of your day for those loved ones who can’t be with you
1 hour ‘safe’ drinks reception
Starting from £2500+VAT for the day

(minimum guest numbers 15)

*Our intimate wedding package is in line with current government and Public Health England guidelines

Prices

Monday
18:00 – 23:00
from £1440 hire fee
Per evening
18:00 – 23:00
from £1440 hire fee
Per evening
18:00 – 23:00
from £2400 + £2400 hire fee + per person
Alcohol licence until 23:00. Extension available. All prices include VAT.
Tuesday
18:00 – 23:00
from £1440 hire fee
Per evening
18:00 – 23:00
from £1440 hire fee
Per evening
18:00 – 23:00
from £2400 + £2400 hire fee + per person
Alcohol licence until 23:00. Extension available. All prices include VAT.
Wednesday
18:00 – 23:00
from £1440 hire fee
Per evening
18:00 – 23:00
from £1440 hire fee
Per evening
18:00 – 23:00
from £2400 + £2400 hire fee + per person
Alcohol licence until 23:00. Extension available. All prices include VAT.
Thursday
18:00 – 23:00
from £1440 hire fee
Per evening
18:00 – 23:00
from £1440 hire fee
Per evening
18:00 – 23:00
from £2400 + £2400 hire fee + per person
Alcohol licence until 23:00. Extension available. All prices include VAT.
Friday
18:00 – 23:00
from £1440 hire fee
Per evening
18:00 – 23:00
from £1440 hire fee
Per evening
18:00 – 23:00
from £2400 + £2400 hire fee + per person
Alcohol licence until 23:00. Extension available. All prices include VAT.
Saturday
18:00 – 23:00
from £1440 hire fee
Per evening
18:00 – 23:00
from £1440 hire fee
Per evening
18:00 – 23:00
from £2400 + £2400 hire fee + per person
Alcohol licence until 23:00. Extension available. All prices include VAT.
Sunday
Closed
Alcohol licence until 23:00. Extension available. All prices include VAT.
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Pricing updated by venue 7 months ago

Capacity

  • Standing
    up to 60
  • Dining
    up to 30

Catering and drinks

In-house catering available Venue can organise food and drink
Halal menu
Kosher menu
Extensive vegan menu
Extensive gluten-free menu
No external catering allowed
Venue provides alcohol Venue can supply alcoholic beverages
No BYO alcohol allowed

Facilities

  • Wi-Fi available
  • Air conditioner
  • Natural light Room has windows or a skylight, so daylight comes in
  • Unavailable: Projector
  • Unavailable: Flatscreen TV
  • Unavailable: Whiteboard
  • Unavailable: Flipchart
  • Unavailable: PA system / speakers
  • Unavailable: Conference call facilities
  • Unavailable: Storage space
  • Unavailable: Quiet space
  • Unavailable: Accommodation is available on-site
  • Unavailable: Parking available

Music & sound equipment

  • Play your own music Venue allows playing your own music
  • Bring your own DJ not allowed
  • No noise restrictions

Accessibility

  • Wheelchair accessible Step-free access throughout the venue for wheelchair users
  • Unavailable: Accessible toilets
  • Unavailable: Ground level
  • Unavailable: Accessible parking spot available
  • Unavailable: 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

We’ve all had to adapt to this brave new world and become masters of virtual meetings. But what do we do when there’s a need to come together again in the same room? Here at the Goldsmiths’ Centre in Clerkenwell, we've developed a guide to take you through your journey, step by step, so that you can confidently use our spaces, whilst keeping safe.

Visit hwww.goldsmiths-centre.org/venue-hire/venue-our-venue to download our guide

Cancellation policy: Standard 60 day

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Reviews and ratings

(55 reviews and ratings - )

Verified reviews come from Tagvenue users. All reviews are checked by our team to uphold our trust and safety standards.

GO
Geraldine O.
Verified review
Summer Party · 60 guests · June 2022

Chatanni was fabulous to work with and the venue was perfect for us.

5.0
SS
Sabi S.
Verified review
Excellent communication
5.0

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