Bow Street Police Museum at Bow Street Police Museum

28 Bow Street, Martlett Court Entrance, London, WC2E 7AW
Covent Garden Station (200 yd)

About this space

Discover tales from those who once worked inside the station walls and learn about the cases which bought international attention to Bow Street including Oscar Wilde, the Suffragettes, and the Kray Twins.

This main space is popularly used for talks and meetings, with up to 30 seated theatre-style, or 35 standing. There is a bathroom onsite, and catering can be organised through the museum. The food and beverage license is held by the NoMad Hotel, who can cater your event for you.


Prices

Monday
9:00 – 23:00
from £240 hire fee
Per session
9:00 – 23:00
from £240 hire fee
Per session
9:00 – 23:00
from £240 min. spend
Note: Alcohol licence until 23:00. All prices include VAT.
One Session = 2 hours (minimum hours per hire)

Our prices vary depending on activity. A straightforward hire for a meeting, talk or book launch, for example, is charged at the following rates:
Short stay (up to 2 hours) £240
Half Day (up to 4 hours) £480
Whole Day (over 4 hours) £960
Prices above include furniture and projection equipment if required.

Commercial filming is charged at the following rates:
Crew Size Fees (09.00 – 17.00) Out of hours (17.00 – 09.00)
1-10 £ 250 p/h £ 375p/h
11-20 £ 400p/h £ 600p/h
21-30 £ 550p/h £ 825p/h

Other fees:
Item Fees
Load in/Set up time (Crews of 11+) £ 125p/h
Load out time (Crews of 11+) £ 125p/h
Contributor/Expert Interview £ 200p/h
Site Visits £ 200p/h
Technical Recces £ 200p/h
Overrun Fee Set at 50% of the agreed hourly rate for every additional hour.
Food and beverage licenses are held by the adjoining NoMad Hotel, who offer the following packages:
Bar

Package A (self-service) – wine and beer
House white and red wine
Sparkling wine
Budvar and Nealko Budvar (0.05%) beer
£15 per person first hour
£10 every other hour

Package B (self-service) - Wine, beer & spirits
House white and red wine
Sparkling wine
Budvar and Nealko Budvar (0.05%) beer
House spirits and mixers
£20 per person first hour
£10 every other hour

Package C (bar staff provided) - Wine, beer, spirits & 1 x cocktail
House white and red wine
Sparkling wine
Budvar and Nealko Budvar (0.05%) beer
House spirits and mixers
1 x seasonal cocktail
£30 per person first hour
£15 every other hour

Meeting Menu:
Breakfast Option - £10 per person
Seasonal sliced fruit
Traditional croissants
Filter tea/coffee
Orange juice
Water

Mid-Morning / Mid-Afternoon Break Option - £10 per person
Dark chocolate chip cookies
Lemon drizzle cake
Filter tea/coffee
Orange juice
Water

Lunch Option - £10 per person
One salad – e.g., red leaf salad with cucumber, radish & lemon vinaigrette
Mixed platter of the following sandwiches:
Grilled Mediterranean Vegetables with olive on focaccia
Grilled chicken BLT wrap with avocado
Olive oil-poached tuna with pickled celery and red onion on grilled sourdough
Filter tea/coffee
Orange juice
Water

A greater choice or sit-down meals can be arranged with the hotel F&B department via the museum.
Tuesday
9:00 – 23:00
from £240 hire fee
Per session
9:00 – 23:00
from £240 hire fee
Per session
9:00 – 23:00
from £240 min. spend
Note: Alcohol licence until 23:00. All prices include VAT.
One Session = 2 hours (minimum hours per hire)

Our prices vary depending on activity. A straightforward hire for a meeting, talk or book launch, for example, is charged at the following rates:
Short stay (up to 2 hours) £240
Half Day (up to 4 hours) £480
Whole Day (over 4 hours) £960
Prices above include furniture and projection equipment if required.

Commercial filming is charged at the following rates:
Crew Size Fees (09.00 – 17.00) Out of hours (17.00 – 09.00)
1-10 £ 250 p/h £ 375p/h
11-20 £ 400p/h £ 600p/h
21-30 £ 550p/h £ 825p/h

Other fees:
Item Fees
Load in/Set up time (Crews of 11+) £ 125p/h
Load out time (Crews of 11+) £ 125p/h
Contributor/Expert Interview £ 200p/h
Site Visits £ 200p/h
Technical Recces £ 200p/h
Overrun Fee Set at 50% of the agreed hourly rate for every additional hour.
Food and beverage licenses are held by the adjoining NoMad Hotel, who offer the following packages:
Bar

Package A (self-service) – wine and beer
House white and red wine
Sparkling wine
Budvar and Nealko Budvar (0.05%) beer
£15 per person first hour
£10 every other hour

Package B (self-service) - Wine, beer & spirits
House white and red wine
Sparkling wine
Budvar and Nealko Budvar (0.05%) beer
House spirits and mixers
£20 per person first hour
£10 every other hour

Package C (bar staff provided) - Wine, beer, spirits & 1 x cocktail
House white and red wine
Sparkling wine
Budvar and Nealko Budvar (0.05%) beer
House spirits and mixers
1 x seasonal cocktail
£30 per person first hour
£15 every other hour

Meeting Menu:
Breakfast Option - £10 per person
Seasonal sliced fruit
Traditional croissants
Filter tea/coffee
Orange juice
Water

Mid-Morning / Mid-Afternoon Break Option - £10 per person
Dark chocolate chip cookies
Lemon drizzle cake
Filter tea/coffee
Orange juice
Water

Lunch Option - £10 per person
One salad – e.g., red leaf salad with cucumber, radish & lemon vinaigrette
Mixed platter of the following sandwiches:
Grilled Mediterranean Vegetables with olive on focaccia
Grilled chicken BLT wrap with avocado
Olive oil-poached tuna with pickled celery and red onion on grilled sourdough
Filter tea/coffee
Orange juice
Water

A greater choice or sit-down meals can be arranged with the hotel F&B department via the museum.
Wednesday
9:00 – 23:00
from £240 hire fee
Per session
9:00 – 23:00
from £240 hire fee
Per session
9:00 – 23:00
from £240 min. spend
Note: Alcohol licence until 23:00. All prices include VAT.
One Session = 2 hours (minimum hours per hire)

Our prices vary depending on activity. A straightforward hire for a meeting, talk or book launch, for example, is charged at the following rates:
Short stay (up to 2 hours) £240
Half Day (up to 4 hours) £480
Whole Day (over 4 hours) £960
Prices above include furniture and projection equipment if required.

Commercial filming is charged at the following rates:
Crew Size Fees (09.00 – 17.00) Out of hours (17.00 – 09.00)
1-10 £ 250 p/h £ 375p/h
11-20 £ 400p/h £ 600p/h
21-30 £ 550p/h £ 825p/h

Other fees:
Item Fees
Load in/Set up time (Crews of 11+) £ 125p/h
Load out time (Crews of 11+) £ 125p/h
Contributor/Expert Interview £ 200p/h
Site Visits £ 200p/h
Technical Recces £ 200p/h
Overrun Fee Set at 50% of the agreed hourly rate for every additional hour.
Food and beverage licenses are held by the adjoining NoMad Hotel, who offer the following packages:
Bar

Package A (self-service) – wine and beer
House white and red wine
Sparkling wine
Budvar and Nealko Budvar (0.05%) beer
£15 per person first hour
£10 every other hour

Package B (self-service) - Wine, beer & spirits
House white and red wine
Sparkling wine
Budvar and Nealko Budvar (0.05%) beer
House spirits and mixers
£20 per person first hour
£10 every other hour

Package C (bar staff provided) - Wine, beer, spirits & 1 x cocktail
House white and red wine
Sparkling wine
Budvar and Nealko Budvar (0.05%) beer
House spirits and mixers
1 x seasonal cocktail
£30 per person first hour
£15 every other hour

Meeting Menu:
Breakfast Option - £10 per person
Seasonal sliced fruit
Traditional croissants
Filter tea/coffee
Orange juice
Water

Mid-Morning / Mid-Afternoon Break Option - £10 per person
Dark chocolate chip cookies
Lemon drizzle cake
Filter tea/coffee
Orange juice
Water

Lunch Option - £10 per person
One salad – e.g., red leaf salad with cucumber, radish & lemon vinaigrette
Mixed platter of the following sandwiches:
Grilled Mediterranean Vegetables with olive on focaccia
Grilled chicken BLT wrap with avocado
Olive oil-poached tuna with pickled celery and red onion on grilled sourdough
Filter tea/coffee
Orange juice
Water

A greater choice or sit-down meals can be arranged with the hotel F&B department via the museum.
Thursday
9:00 – 23:00
from £240 hire fee
Per session
9:00 – 23:00
from £240 hire fee
Per session
9:00 – 23:00
from £240 min. spend
Note: Alcohol licence until 23:00. All prices include VAT.
One Session = 2 hours (minimum hours per hire)

Our prices vary depending on activity. A straightforward hire for a meeting, talk or book launch, for example, is charged at the following rates:
Short stay (up to 2 hours) £240
Half Day (up to 4 hours) £480
Whole Day (over 4 hours) £960
Prices above include furniture and projection equipment if required.

Commercial filming is charged at the following rates:
Crew Size Fees (09.00 – 17.00) Out of hours (17.00 – 09.00)
1-10 £ 250 p/h £ 375p/h
11-20 £ 400p/h £ 600p/h
21-30 £ 550p/h £ 825p/h

Other fees:
Item Fees
Load in/Set up time (Crews of 11+) £ 125p/h
Load out time (Crews of 11+) £ 125p/h
Contributor/Expert Interview £ 200p/h
Site Visits £ 200p/h
Technical Recces £ 200p/h
Overrun Fee Set at 50% of the agreed hourly rate for every additional hour.
Food and beverage licenses are held by the adjoining NoMad Hotel, who offer the following packages:
Bar

Package A (self-service) – wine and beer
House white and red wine
Sparkling wine
Budvar and Nealko Budvar (0.05%) beer
£15 per person first hour
£10 every other hour

Package B (self-service) - Wine, beer & spirits
House white and red wine
Sparkling wine
Budvar and Nealko Budvar (0.05%) beer
House spirits and mixers
£20 per person first hour
£10 every other hour

Package C (bar staff provided) - Wine, beer, spirits & 1 x cocktail
House white and red wine
Sparkling wine
Budvar and Nealko Budvar (0.05%) beer
House spirits and mixers
1 x seasonal cocktail
£30 per person first hour
£15 every other hour

Meeting Menu:
Breakfast Option - £10 per person
Seasonal sliced fruit
Traditional croissants
Filter tea/coffee
Orange juice
Water

Mid-Morning / Mid-Afternoon Break Option - £10 per person
Dark chocolate chip cookies
Lemon drizzle cake
Filter tea/coffee
Orange juice
Water

Lunch Option - £10 per person
One salad – e.g., red leaf salad with cucumber, radish & lemon vinaigrette
Mixed platter of the following sandwiches:
Grilled Mediterranean Vegetables with olive on focaccia
Grilled chicken BLT wrap with avocado
Olive oil-poached tuna with pickled celery and red onion on grilled sourdough
Filter tea/coffee
Orange juice
Water

A greater choice or sit-down meals can be arranged with the hotel F&B department via the museum.
Friday
Closed
Note: Alcohol licence until 23:00. All prices include VAT.
One Session = 2 hours (minimum hours per hire)

Our prices vary depending on activity. A straightforward hire for a meeting, talk or book launch, for example, is charged at the following rates:
Short stay (up to 2 hours) £240
Half Day (up to 4 hours) £480
Whole Day (over 4 hours) £960
Prices above include furniture and projection equipment if required.

Commercial filming is charged at the following rates:
Crew Size Fees (09.00 – 17.00) Out of hours (17.00 – 09.00)
1-10 £ 250 p/h £ 375p/h
11-20 £ 400p/h £ 600p/h
21-30 £ 550p/h £ 825p/h

Other fees:
Item Fees
Load in/Set up time (Crews of 11+) £ 125p/h
Load out time (Crews of 11+) £ 125p/h
Contributor/Expert Interview £ 200p/h
Site Visits £ 200p/h
Technical Recces £ 200p/h
Overrun Fee Set at 50% of the agreed hourly rate for every additional hour.
Food and beverage licenses are held by the adjoining NoMad Hotel, who offer the following packages:
Bar

Package A (self-service) – wine and beer
House white and red wine
Sparkling wine
Budvar and Nealko Budvar (0.05%) beer
£15 per person first hour
£10 every other hour

Package B (self-service) - Wine, beer & spirits
House white and red wine
Sparkling wine
Budvar and Nealko Budvar (0.05%) beer
House spirits and mixers
£20 per person first hour
£10 every other hour

Package C (bar staff provided) - Wine, beer, spirits & 1 x cocktail
House white and red wine
Sparkling wine
Budvar and Nealko Budvar (0.05%) beer
House spirits and mixers
1 x seasonal cocktail
£30 per person first hour
£15 every other hour

Meeting Menu:
Breakfast Option - £10 per person
Seasonal sliced fruit
Traditional croissants
Filter tea/coffee
Orange juice
Water

Mid-Morning / Mid-Afternoon Break Option - £10 per person
Dark chocolate chip cookies
Lemon drizzle cake
Filter tea/coffee
Orange juice
Water

Lunch Option - £10 per person
One salad – e.g., red leaf salad with cucumber, radish & lemon vinaigrette
Mixed platter of the following sandwiches:
Grilled Mediterranean Vegetables with olive on focaccia
Grilled chicken BLT wrap with avocado
Olive oil-poached tuna with pickled celery and red onion on grilled sourdough
Filter tea/coffee
Orange juice
Water

A greater choice or sit-down meals can be arranged with the hotel F&B department via the museum.
Saturday
Closed
Note: Alcohol licence until 23:00. All prices include VAT.
One Session = 2 hours (minimum hours per hire)

Our prices vary depending on activity. A straightforward hire for a meeting, talk or book launch, for example, is charged at the following rates:
Short stay (up to 2 hours) £240
Half Day (up to 4 hours) £480
Whole Day (over 4 hours) £960
Prices above include furniture and projection equipment if required.

Commercial filming is charged at the following rates:
Crew Size Fees (09.00 – 17.00) Out of hours (17.00 – 09.00)
1-10 £ 250 p/h £ 375p/h
11-20 £ 400p/h £ 600p/h
21-30 £ 550p/h £ 825p/h

Other fees:
Item Fees
Load in/Set up time (Crews of 11+) £ 125p/h
Load out time (Crews of 11+) £ 125p/h
Contributor/Expert Interview £ 200p/h
Site Visits £ 200p/h
Technical Recces £ 200p/h
Overrun Fee Set at 50% of the agreed hourly rate for every additional hour.
Food and beverage licenses are held by the adjoining NoMad Hotel, who offer the following packages:
Bar

Package A (self-service) – wine and beer
House white and red wine
Sparkling wine
Budvar and Nealko Budvar (0.05%) beer
£15 per person first hour
£10 every other hour

Package B (self-service) - Wine, beer & spirits
House white and red wine
Sparkling wine
Budvar and Nealko Budvar (0.05%) beer
House spirits and mixers
£20 per person first hour
£10 every other hour

Package C (bar staff provided) - Wine, beer, spirits & 1 x cocktail
House white and red wine
Sparkling wine
Budvar and Nealko Budvar (0.05%) beer
House spirits and mixers
1 x seasonal cocktail
£30 per person first hour
£15 every other hour

Meeting Menu:
Breakfast Option - £10 per person
Seasonal sliced fruit
Traditional croissants
Filter tea/coffee
Orange juice
Water

Mid-Morning / Mid-Afternoon Break Option - £10 per person
Dark chocolate chip cookies
Lemon drizzle cake
Filter tea/coffee
Orange juice
Water

Lunch Option - £10 per person
One salad – e.g., red leaf salad with cucumber, radish & lemon vinaigrette
Mixed platter of the following sandwiches:
Grilled Mediterranean Vegetables with olive on focaccia
Grilled chicken BLT wrap with avocado
Olive oil-poached tuna with pickled celery and red onion on grilled sourdough
Filter tea/coffee
Orange juice
Water

A greater choice or sit-down meals can be arranged with the hotel F&B department via the museum.
Sunday
Closed
Note: Alcohol licence until 23:00. All prices include VAT.
One Session = 2 hours (minimum hours per hire)

Our prices vary depending on activity. A straightforward hire for a meeting, talk or book launch, for example, is charged at the following rates:
Short stay (up to 2 hours) £240
Half Day (up to 4 hours) £480
Whole Day (over 4 hours) £960
Prices above include furniture and projection equipment if required.

Commercial filming is charged at the following rates:
Crew Size Fees (09.00 – 17.00) Out of hours (17.00 – 09.00)
1-10 £ 250 p/h £ 375p/h
11-20 £ 400p/h £ 600p/h
21-30 £ 550p/h £ 825p/h

Other fees:
Item Fees
Load in/Set up time (Crews of 11+) £ 125p/h
Load out time (Crews of 11+) £ 125p/h
Contributor/Expert Interview £ 200p/h
Site Visits £ 200p/h
Technical Recces £ 200p/h
Overrun Fee Set at 50% of the agreed hourly rate for every additional hour.
Food and beverage licenses are held by the adjoining NoMad Hotel, who offer the following packages:
Bar

Package A (self-service) – wine and beer
House white and red wine
Sparkling wine
Budvar and Nealko Budvar (0.05%) beer
£15 per person first hour
£10 every other hour

Package B (self-service) - Wine, beer & spirits
House white and red wine
Sparkling wine
Budvar and Nealko Budvar (0.05%) beer
House spirits and mixers
£20 per person first hour
£10 every other hour

Package C (bar staff provided) - Wine, beer, spirits & 1 x cocktail
House white and red wine
Sparkling wine
Budvar and Nealko Budvar (0.05%) beer
House spirits and mixers
1 x seasonal cocktail
£30 per person first hour
£15 every other hour

Meeting Menu:
Breakfast Option - £10 per person
Seasonal sliced fruit
Traditional croissants
Filter tea/coffee
Orange juice
Water

Mid-Morning / Mid-Afternoon Break Option - £10 per person
Dark chocolate chip cookies
Lemon drizzle cake
Filter tea/coffee
Orange juice
Water

Lunch Option - £10 per person
One salad – e.g., red leaf salad with cucumber, radish & lemon vinaigrette
Mixed platter of the following sandwiches:
Grilled Mediterranean Vegetables with olive on focaccia
Grilled chicken BLT wrap with avocado
Olive oil-poached tuna with pickled celery and red onion on grilled sourdough
Filter tea/coffee
Orange juice
Water

A greater choice or sit-down meals can be arranged with the hotel F&B department via the museum.

Capacity

Standing
up to 35
Dining
up to 20
Theatre
up to 30
Boardroom
up to 20
U-Shaped
up to 20
Classroom
up to 24

Catering and drinks

No in-house catering
Approved caterers only
External catering not allowed
Venue provides alcohol
BYO alcohol not allowed

Facilities

Wi-Fi
Projector
Flipchart
PA system / speakers
Air conditioning
Natural light
Paid parking facilities available nearby
Projector screen and online streaming facilities available.
Flatscreen TV
Whiteboard
Conference call facilities
Storage space
Quiet space
Accommodation available

Music & sound equipment

Own music allowed
Bring your own DJ
Noise restrictions

Accessibility

Wheelchair accessible
Disabled access toilets
Ground level

Rules of the space

Allowed events

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

Host rules

No smoking in the building.
No outside catering is permitted.

Cancellation policy: Standard 30 day

Show cancellation details

Located in the heart of Covent Garden, directly opposite the world-famous Royal Opera House, Bow Street Police Museum is one of London’s hidden gems. A small and unique venue for memorable talks, meetings, conferences, filming and receptions.

On the site of the former Bow Street Police Station, the Museum explores the story of criminal justice, law and (dis)order, and the evolution of policing
in London. Former police cells have become galleries, and our main exhibition space investigates the early history of Bow Street and the pioneering establishment of London’s first law enforcement service, the Bow Street Runners.

Discover tales from those who once worked inside the station walls and learn about the cases which bought international attention to Bow Street including Oscar Wilde, the Suffragettes, and the Kray Twins.


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