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Living Womb

Blank Canvas

#33 of 237 Photo Shoot venues in Tower Hamlets
#38 of 1425 Live Music venues in London
  6 reviews  – 
Smeed Road, London, E3 2NR –
Hackney Wick Station (0.3 mi)
From £135
hire fee
Up to 100
seats
Up to 200
standing
Venue doesn’t offer catering
Parking available
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Excellent communication - 4.8/5
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Spaces for hire at Living Womb

Living Womb at Living Womb

Living Womb
Blank Canvas
·
Whole venue
100 seats
200 standing
Book 3 hr. minimum
This stunning cultural heritage site from 1908 has very recently been made available for hire. We provide a blank canvas of 2,500sqft ready to be purpose-built or decorated as you wish. The space includes the main hall, changing/make-up area, bespoke bar, high-grade kitchen prep area & bathrooms. Please get in touch if you'd like to find out mo...
Wi-Fi available
Natural light
PA system / music speakers
Storage space
Play your own music
from £135 hire fee
Enquire now

Reviews and ratings

4.8
1 new review from verified user within the last 6 months
2 recent guests highly rated amenities, cleanliness and service quality
Amenities
5.0
Cleanliness
5.0
Location
4.5
Service quality
5.0
Value for money
4.5
Communication
4.8

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

JC
Jacob C.
Verified review
Live Music · 400 guests · April 2026 · Living Womb

Beautiful venue with lovely and helpful staff. Excellent value for the size of it. Will be using the space again

5.0
MC
Marc C.
Verified review
Excellent communication

very fast , kind and efficient

5.0
LR
Leyla R.
Verified review
Excellent communication
5.0
SG
Sam G.
Verified review
Excellent communication
5.0

Prices and opening hours

Monday
7:00 – 23:00
from £135 hire fee per hour
Living Womb
7:00 – 23:00
from £135 hire fee per hour
Tuesday
7:00 – 23:00
from £135 hire fee per hour
Living Womb
7:00 – 23:00
from £135 hire fee per hour
Wednesday
7:00 – 23:00
from £135 hire fee per hour
Living Womb
7:00 – 23:00
from £135 hire fee per hour
Thursday
7:00 – 23:00
from £135 hire fee per hour
Living Womb
7:00 – 23:00
from £135 hire fee per hour
Friday
7:00 – 23:00
from £150 hire fee per hour
Living Womb
7:00 – 23:00
from £150 hire fee per hour
Saturday
7:00 – 23:00
from £150 hire fee per hour
Living Womb
7:00 – 23:00
from £150 hire fee per hour
Sunday
7:00 – 23:00
from £150 hire fee per hour
Living Womb
7:00 – 23:00
from £150 hire fee per hour
Pricing updated by venue 8 months ago

Best Price guarantee: you will always pay the same price as booking directly with the venue, and we never add hidden or processing fees.

Facilities and catering options

Up to 200
standing
Up to 100
seats
External catering allowed
Parking available
Promoted / ticketed events
Alcohol provided
BYO alcohol
Unavailable: In-house catering
Unavailable: Accommodation available

About Living Womb

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

In 1908, the majestic Algha Works sprang to life, a towering five-story industrial that exclaims its industrial prowess with a mesmerizing dance of vertical bays, adorned in resolute brickwork and graced by tall, stately windows that punctuate its primary façades.

But, the 1940s and 1950s marked an era of monumental significance as the factory's mighty machines hummed and clanked, forging the iconic gold-coated spectacles that became the NHS's standard bearer.

And, as the factory reached its zenith, it spun out not just eyewear, but a touch of royal elegance in the form of the Queen's spectacles and the timeless, iconic frames that graced John Lennon's legendary gaze.

The second floor of this heritage site building has only very recently been made available for private hire. The warehouse is available for corporate events, Christmas and birthday parties, pop-up events, and many others.

Capacity for events: 400

FAQ

Yes, the venue has Wi-Fi.

Yes, external catering can be brought into the venue.

There is a small room between the main room and toilets that can usually be used for changing.

Yes, pets are permitted provided everyone inside the venue is comfortable with them, they are kept on a lead and do not deface the building or belongings.

No, the venue is on the second floor of the building, up 1.5 sets of stairs comprising 32 steps.

Cancellations 30 days in advance will receive a full refund.

Cancellations 30 days to 7 days in advance will receive a 50% refund.

Cancellations for events starting within 7 days are non-refundable.

At Living Womb, the following catering options are available:

  • Bringing your own catering/food is allowed
  • Bringing your own alcohol is allowed

  • Paid parking facilities are available nearby

Here are some event spends from guests who recently held events at Living Womb:

  • Living Womb hosting 5 guests: £486

For detailed pricing tailored to your event, please contact the venue.

Living Womb is located at Smeed Road, in Bow, London. The nearest metro station is Hackney Wick Station.

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