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Battersea Arts Centre

Historic Building

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Lavender Hill, Lavender Hill, London, SW11 5TN –
Clapham Junction Station (0.4 mi)
From £378
hire fee
Up to 450
seats
Up to 800
standing
Venue offers catering
Parking available
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Spaces for hire at Battersea Arts Centre

The Grand Hall Suite at Battersea Arts Centre

The Grand Hall Suite
Hall
·
Private space
450 seats
800 standing
Corporate event venue in London with scale, character and serious impact Best for: awards ceremonies, gala dinners, product launches, conferences, brand activations, drinks receptions and company celebrations Set inside a Grade II listed building in Battersea, the Grand Hall Suite blends historic architecture with flexible event production to off...
Wedding licence available
Wi-Fi available
Natural light
Projector
Flatscreen TV
Flipchart
PA system / music speakers
Play your own music
from £11400 hire fee
Pricing updated by venue 2 months ago
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Council Chamber at Battersea Arts Centre

Council Chamber
Hall
·
Private space
146 seats
200 standing
Book 4 hr. minimum
Council Chamber is a Hall in Battersea Arts Centre and is a high‑volume, performance‑ready space with a wide timber floor and installed production lighting. Design: The space pairs broad, clear floorplates and high vertical proportions with a theatrical, slightly patinated finish; warm uplighting and festoon strings emphasise the building's histor...
Wedding licence available
Wi-Fi available
Natural light
Projector
Flatscreen TV
Flipchart
PA system / music speakers
Play your own music
from £2400 hire fee
Pricing updated by venue 2 months ago
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Members' Bar at Battersea Arts Centre

Members' Bar
Meeting Room
·
Private space
80 seats
100 standing
Book 4 hr. minimum
The Members’ Bar is a bright and flexible space, ideal for meetings, training days, workshops, networking events and breakout sessions. Offering a relaxed atmosphere and adaptable layout options, it works equally well for collaborative working, presentations and informal gatherings. For larger events, the Members’ Bar can be hired alongside the ad...
Wedding licence available
Wi-Fi available
Natural light
Projector
Flatscreen TV
Flipchart
PA system / music speakers
Play your own music
from £1140 hire fee
Pricing updated by venue 2 months ago
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New Committee Room at Battersea Arts Centre

New Committee Room
Meeting Room
·
Private space
25 seats
30 standing
Book 4 hr. minimum
A long, rectangular room with high ceilings, pale painted walls and a timber floor that receives strong daylight through tall arched windows. The space is uncluttered and practical for focused work. Room features: The room supports presentations and workshops with a projector, a flatscreen TV, a whiteboard and a flipchart. A PA system and speakers...
Wedding licence available
Wi-Fi available
Natural light
Projector
Flatscreen TV
Flipchart
PA system / music speakers
Play your own music
from £378 hire fee
Pricing updated by venue 2 months ago
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Lower Hall Suite at Battersea Arts Centre

Lower Hall Suite
Hall
·
Private space
60 seats
80 standing
Book 4 hr. minimum
Lower Hall Suite is a hall-style private space in Battersea Arts Centre characterised by abundant natural light. Design: The interior pairs high ceilings and exposed historic finishes with a large illustrated feature wall and planted shelving. The proportions are tall and rectangular, finished in muted tones that foreground architectural detail. ...
Wedding licence available
Wi-Fi available
Natural light
Projector
Flatscreen TV
Flipchart
PA system / music speakers
Storage space
Play your own music
from £1800 hire fee
Pricing updated by venue 2 months ago
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Studio 1 at Battersea Arts Centre

Studio 1
Art Studio
·
Private space
30 standing
Book 4 hr. minimum
Studio One is a space for workshops, rehearsals, movement sessions, creative development, meetings, and training days. It features a sprung floor and large windows bringing in natural light. With its open layout and flexible setup options, Studio One works for activities requiring space to move, collaborate, and create. The room provides a setting...
Wedding licence available
Wi-Fi available
Natural light
Projector
Flatscreen TV
Flipchart
PA system / music speakers
Play your own music
from £630 hire fee
Pricing updated by venue 2 months ago
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Elm House at Battersea Arts Centre

Elm House
Meeting Room
·
Private space
12 seats
Book 4 hr. minimum
A rectangular room with high ceilings, exposed service pipes and original timber floor. Plastered walls are painted in pale tones and one wall features a printed decorative panel; two tall arched windows bring ample daylight. Room features: A wall-mounted flatscreen, ceiling projector and PA speakers support AV playback. A freestanding whiteboard ...
Wedding licence available
Wi-Fi available
Natural light
Projector
Flatscreen TV
Flipchart
PA system / music speakers
Play your own music
from £450 hire fee
Pricing updated by venue 2 months ago
Enquire now

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Prices and opening hours

Monday
9:00 – 23:00
from £378–£11400 hire fee per day
The Grand Hall Suite
10:00 – 23:00
from £11400 hire fee
Lower Hall Suite
10:00 – 18:00
from £1800 hire fee per day
Council Chamber
10:00 – 18:00
from £2400 hire fee per day
Members' Bar
9:00 – 19:00
from £1140 hire fee per day
New Committee Room
10:00 – 18:00
from £378 hire fee per day
Studio 1
10:00 – 18:00
from £630 hire fee per day
Elm House
9:00 – 20:00
from £450 hire fee per day
Tuesday
9:00 – 23:00
from £378–£11400 hire fee per day
The Grand Hall Suite
10:00 – 23:00
from £11400 hire fee
Lower Hall Suite
10:00 – 18:00
from £1800 hire fee per day
Council Chamber
10:00 – 18:00
from £2400 hire fee per day
Members' Bar
9:00 – 19:00
from £1140 hire fee per day
New Committee Room
10:00 – 18:00
from £378 hire fee per day
Studio 1
10:00 – 18:00
from £630 hire fee per day
Elm House
9:00 – 20:00
from £450 hire fee per day
Wednesday
9:00 – 23:00
from £378–£11400 hire fee per day
The Grand Hall Suite
10:00 – 23:00
from £11400 hire fee
Lower Hall Suite
10:00 – 18:00
from £1800 hire fee per day
Council Chamber
10:00 – 18:00
from £2400 hire fee per day
Members' Bar
9:00 – 19:00
from £1140 hire fee per day
New Committee Room
10:00 – 18:00
from £378 hire fee per day
Studio 1
10:00 – 18:00
from £630 hire fee per day
Elm House
9:00 – 20:00
from £450 hire fee per day
Thursday
9:00 – 0:00
from £378–£12000 hire fee per day
The Grand Hall Suite
10:00 – 0:00
from £12000 hire fee
Lower Hall Suite
10:00 – 18:00
from £1800 hire fee per day
Council Chamber
10:00 – 18:00
from £2400 hire fee per day
Members' Bar
9:00 – 19:00
from £1140 hire fee per day
New Committee Room
10:00 – 18:00
from £378 hire fee per day
Studio 1
10:00 – 18:00
from £630 hire fee per day
Elm House
9:00 – 20:00
from £450 hire fee per day
Friday
9:00 – 0:00
from £378–£12000 hire fee per day
The Grand Hall Suite
10:00 – 0:00
from £12000 hire fee
Lower Hall Suite
10:00 – 18:00
from £1800 hire fee per day
Council Chamber
10:00 – 18:00
from £2400 hire fee per day
Members' Bar
9:00 – 19:00
from £1140 hire fee per day
New Committee Room
10:00 – 18:00
from £378 hire fee per day
Studio 1
10:00 – 18:00
from £630 hire fee per day
Elm House
9:00 – 20:00
from £450 hire fee per day
Saturday
9:00 – 0:00
from £378–£13800 hire fee per day
The Grand Hall Suite
10:00 – 0:00
from £13800 hire fee
Lower Hall Suite
10:00 – 18:00
from £1800 hire fee per day
Council Chamber
10:00 – 18:00
from £2400 hire fee per day
Members' Bar
9:00 – 19:00
from £1140 hire fee per day
New Committee Room
10:00 – 18:00
from £378 hire fee per day
Studio 1
10:00 – 18:00
from £630 hire fee per day
Elm House
9:00 – 20:00
from £450 hire fee per day
Sunday
9:00 – 0:00
from £378–£13800 hire fee per day
The Grand Hall Suite
10:00 – 0:00
from £13800 hire fee
New Committee Room
10:00 – 18:00
from £378 hire fee per day
Studio 1
10:00 – 18:00
from £630 hire fee per day
Elm House
9:00 – 20:00
from £450 hire fee per day
Pricing updated by venue 2 months ago
Pricing rated as accurate by 1 verified user

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 800
standing
Up to 450
seats
External catering allowed
Parking available
Promoted / ticketed events
Alcohol provided
Unavailable: In-house catering
Unavailable: Accommodation available
Unavailable: BYO alcohol

About Battersea Arts Centre

Battersea Arts Centre is a Tagvenue Partner. This business has registered with Tagvenue and agreed to our venue partner standards.

Battersea Arts Centre is a Victorian-era arts centre housed in an ornate red-brick former town hall.

Venue highlights: The venue offers a mix of performance spaces and large adaptable halls under high, light-filled ceilings suitable for presentations, ceremonies or receptions. An onsite bar and event services are available for private hires, and the restored interiors provide architectural interest for staged events.

Best for: Weddings, staged performances and presentations, and large private receptions or community gatherings.

Location: Lavender Hill. The building fronts a busy high street and sits among cafés and pubs that provide options for guests before or after an event.

What guests say: The Great Hall is praised for its scale and abundant natural light, which makes it photogenic for ceremonies and receptions. The venue's event staff are friendly and responsive for private hires, and the building provides accessible toilets and lift access.

FAQ

Available amenities include exclusive use of the Grand Hall Suite (Octagonal Hall, Grand Hall Bar, East corridor, two dressing rooms), a 14-hour room hire period, house lights, PA system and microphones, furniture hire (subject to availability), security, cleaning and duty management, and introductions to curated caterers and suppliers.

The Grand Hall would be the only available space for larger-capacity events.

Yes, external caterers are allowed; additional charges will apply to bring in an external caterer.

Yes, the Grand Hall Suite includes an accessible toilet.

Cancellations 60 days in advance will receive a full refund.

Cancellations 60 days to 30 days in advance will receive a 50% refund.

Cancellations for events starting within 30 days are non-refundable.

At Battersea Arts Centre, the following catering options are available:

  • The venue works with an approved list of external caterers

  • Paid parking facilities are available nearby

Battersea Arts Centre is located at Lavender Hill, in Battersea, London. The nearest metro station is Clapham Junction Station.

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