Townsend Room at Bishopsgate Institute

Meeting Room in an Event Venue
·
Private space
230 Bishopsgate, London, EC2M 4QH –
Liverpool Street Station (0.2 mi)
Up to 10
seats
Venue offers catering
External catering not allowed

About this space

Part of the former clerk’s offices, the Townsend Room comes equipped with contemporary AV facilities and is ideal for small meetings, interviews, and training days. It also serves as a break-out space alongside the Boardroom.

Whether you’re coming to an event or visiting the venue, we aim to be as accessible and inclusive as possible within the restraints of our Grade II* listed status.

Seating is always available and we provide fully accessible gender-neutral toilets.

The Townsend Room is only accessible by stairs.

Prices

Monday
8:30 – 17:30
from £504 hire fee per day
Per day
8:30 – 17:30
from £504 hire fee per day
Note: Alcohol licence until 0:00. Extension available. All prices include VAT.
Half Day Hire (4-hours) - Available in the following booking slots:
08:30-12:30 - £260+VAT
13:30-17:30 - £260+VAT
18:00-22:00 - £260+VAT
Any bookings covering two booking slots will count as booking both slots, so both slots will be included in the rate.

Full Day Hire - 08:30-17:30
Additional Hours available at an added cost.
Tuesday
8:30 – 17:30
from £504 hire fee per day
Per day
8:30 – 17:30
from £504 hire fee per day
Note: Alcohol licence until 0:00. Extension available. All prices include VAT.
Half Day Hire (4-hours) - Available in the following booking slots:
08:30-12:30 - £260+VAT
13:30-17:30 - £260+VAT
18:00-22:00 - £260+VAT
Any bookings covering two booking slots will count as booking both slots, so both slots will be included in the rate.

Full Day Hire - 08:30-17:30
Additional Hours available at an added cost.
Wednesday
8:30 – 17:30
from £504 hire fee per day
Per day
8:30 – 17:30
from £504 hire fee per day
Note: Alcohol licence until 0:00. Extension available. All prices include VAT.
Half Day Hire (4-hours) - Available in the following booking slots:
08:30-12:30 - £260+VAT
13:30-17:30 - £260+VAT
18:00-22:00 - £260+VAT
Any bookings covering two booking slots will count as booking both slots, so both slots will be included in the rate.

Full Day Hire - 08:30-17:30
Additional Hours available at an added cost.
Thursday
8:30 – 17:30
from £504 hire fee per day
Per day
8:30 – 17:30
from £504 hire fee per day
Note: Alcohol licence until 0:00. Extension available. All prices include VAT.
Half Day Hire (4-hours) - Available in the following booking slots:
08:30-12:30 - £260+VAT
13:30-17:30 - £260+VAT
18:00-22:00 - £260+VAT
Any bookings covering two booking slots will count as booking both slots, so both slots will be included in the rate.

Full Day Hire - 08:30-17:30
Additional Hours available at an added cost.
Friday
8:30 – 17:30
from £504 hire fee per day
Per day
8:30 – 17:30
from £504 hire fee per day
Note: Alcohol licence until 0:00. Extension available. All prices include VAT.
Half Day Hire (4-hours) - Available in the following booking slots:
08:30-12:30 - £260+VAT
13:30-17:30 - £260+VAT
18:00-22:00 - £260+VAT
Any bookings covering two booking slots will count as booking both slots, so both slots will be included in the rate.

Full Day Hire - 08:30-17:30
Additional Hours available at an added cost.
Saturday
8:30 – 17:30
from £504 hire fee per day
Per day
8:30 – 17:30
from £504 hire fee per day
Note: Alcohol licence until 0:00. Extension available. All prices include VAT.
Half Day Hire (4-hours) - Available in the following booking slots:
08:30-12:30 - £260+VAT
13:30-17:30 - £260+VAT
18:00-22:00 - £260+VAT
Any bookings covering two booking slots will count as booking both slots, so both slots will be included in the rate.

Full Day Hire - 08:30-17:30
Additional Hours available at an added cost.
Sunday
8:30 – 17:30
from £504 hire fee per day
Per day
8:30 – 17:30
from £504 hire fee per day
Note: Alcohol licence until 0:00. Extension available. All prices include VAT.
Half Day Hire (4-hours) - Available in the following booking slots:
08:30-12:30 - £260+VAT
13:30-17:30 - £260+VAT
18:00-22:00 - £260+VAT
Any bookings covering two booking slots will count as booking both slots, so both slots will be included in the rate.

Full Day Hire - 08:30-17:30
Additional Hours available at an added cost.
Pricing updated by venue 11 months ago
Minimum booking duration: 4 hours

Capacity

Boardroom
up to 10

Catering and drinks

No in-house catering available
Complimentary water
No external catering allowed
Approved caterers only
Venue provides alcohol
Alcohol licence until 0:00 (extension available)
No BYO alcohol allowed

Facilities

Wi-Fi available
Projector
Flipchart
PA system / speakers
Conference call facilities
Air conditioner
Natural light
Storage space
Quiet space
360 Degree Camera
Laptop
Flatscreen TV
Whiteboard
Alcohol licence
Parking available

Music & sound equipment

Play your own music
Bring your own DJ not allowed
No noise restrictions

Accessibility

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

Rules of the space

Allowed events

Promoted and ticketed events
Temporary event notices available
No wedding licence

Cancellation policy: Custom

Show cancellation details

About Bishopsgate Institute

Bishopsgate Institute is a historic and atmospheric location for unique private and corporate events.

Located just two minutes’ walk from Liverpool Street Station, our flexible spaces could be the perfect venue for your London wedding, conference, meeting, rehearsal or film shoot.

Our Grade II* listed building features the wood-panelled Victorian Library, the grand Great Hall, fully equipped meeting and rehearsal rooms, and unique period details throughout.

With capacities ranging from 5 to 400 guests, we provide amenities such as high-speed Wi-Fi, AV support, and the expertise of experienced event managers. Additionally, our offerings include remarkable extras like workshops that delve into our remarkable archives.

Bishopsgate Institute is a charity. By hiring one of our spaces, you are helping us take care of our beautiful building and historic archives.

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