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The Albany

Community Centre

  11 reviews  – 
Douglas Way, Deptford, London, SE8 4AG –
New Cross Station (0.2 mi)
From £160
hire fee
Up to 250
seats
Up to 20
standing
Venue offers catering
Parking not available
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Venue overview

Arts-focused community centre in the heart of Deptford, with a performing arts theatre, cafe-bar, and a community garden. Ideal for casual parties, music-based events, or creative gatherings.

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Spaces for hire at The Albany

Albany Theatre (Daytime) at The Albany
Albany Theatre (Daytime)
Auditorium / Conference Room
·
Private space
250 seats
Whether you're hosting an event for 20 or 200, we've got you covered. Our venue provides a unique and versatile space for conferences, presentations, product launches, team meetings, away days, training, and more. With natural daylight, dramatic architecture, and access to a thriving garden oasis, our unique theatre space is ideal for meetings and...
Wi-Fi available
Natural light
Projector
Flipchart
PA system / music speakers
Play your own music
from £1395 hire fee
Enquire now
Blue Room at The Albany
Blue Room
Meeting Room
·
Private space
28 seats
The space occupies the upper level under a pitched roof with exposed beams and a long central table arranged along its rectangular footprint. The room has plain white walls, neutral vinyl flooring and pendant lights that create a simple, work-focused setting. Room features: The room provides a projector and a wall-mounted flatscreen TV for AV play...
Wi-Fi available
Natural light
Projector
Flatscreen TV
Flipchart
from £200 hire fee
Enquire now
Yellow Room at The Albany
Yellow Room
Meeting Room
·
Private space
16 seats
The Yellow Room is a large, bright meeting room on the 1st floor of the Albany building. This room has an abundance of natural light making it perfect for workshops, meetings and team away days. Should it be required, we can offer a flipchart and mobile TV screen for an additional cost. Dimensions: 5.5m x 5.5 m As a community arts centre, we pri...
Wi-Fi available
Natural light
Projector
Flatscreen TV
Flipchart
PA system / music speakers
from £160 hire fee
Enquire now
Red Room at The Albany
Red Room
Meeting Room
·
Private space
50 seats
The space is an open rectangular hall with a high sloped ceiling, exposed steel beams and painted brick walls that create a practical, uncluttered working interior. A row of glazed doors provides natural daylight along one side. Room features: The room supports AV-driven sessions using a ceiling projector and a flatscreen TV for visuals plus a PA ...
Wi-Fi available
Natural light
Projector
Flatscreen TV
Flipchart
PA system / music speakers
from £348 hire fee
Enquire now
Rehearsal Room at The Albany
Rehearsal Room
Rehearsal Studio
·
Private space
20 standing
A long, clear-span rehearsal room with a high pitched ceiling and exposed rafters. The space has a light-coloured timber floor, white walls and abundant daylight from high-level windows and rooflights that produce even natural illumination. Room features: The room supports amplified playback and live runs using a built-in PA and speakers and provi...
Wi-Fi available
Natural light
Air conditioner
Flatscreen TV
Flipchart
PA system / music speakers
from £295 hire fee
Enquire now

Reviews and ratings

4.8
Amenities
4.7
Location
4.7
Service quality
4.7
Value for money
4.7
Catering
5.0
Communication
4.8
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Ekaterina P.
Verified review
Meeting · 20 guests · February 2020 · Orange Room
- really nice room - very helpful personnel - good value for money
- there is a small market near the venue
4.8
EP
Ekaterina P.
Verified review
Meeting · 22 guests · February 2020 · Orange Room
- great and helpful staff - nice room - good value for money
4.8
RL
Rogier L.
Verified review
Meeting · 2 guests · January 2020 · Yellow Room
Flexibility and service to hire so quickly Very comfortable room with excellent price quality
The noise in the corridor of hard laughing and speaking people.
5.0
PS
Paulette S.
Verified review
Auditorium / Conference Room · 200 guests · October 2019 · Albany Theatre (Daytime)
Absolute professional service in every aspect
Everything was excellent
5.0

Prices and opening hours

Monday
9:30 – 17:30
from £160–£1395 hire fee per day
Blue Room
9:30 – 17:30
from £200 hire fee per day
Yellow Room
9:30 – 17:30
from £160 hire fee per day
Albany Theatre (Daytime)
9:30 – 17:30
from £1395 hire fee per day
Rehearsal Room
9:30 – 17:30
from £350 hire fee per day
Tuesday
9:30 – 17:30
from £160–£1395 hire fee per day
Blue Room
9:30 – 17:30
from £200 hire fee per day
Yellow Room
9:30 – 17:30
from £160 hire fee per day
Albany Theatre (Daytime)
9:30 – 17:30
from £1395 hire fee per day
Rehearsal Room
9:30 – 17:30
from £350 hire fee per day
Wednesday
9:30 – 17:30
from £160–£1395 hire fee per day
Red Room
9:30 – 17:30
from £348 hire fee per day
Blue Room
9:30 – 17:30
from £200 hire fee per day
Yellow Room
9:30 – 17:30
from £160 hire fee per day
Albany Theatre (Daytime)
9:30 – 17:30
from £1395 hire fee per day
Rehearsal Room
9:30 – 17:30
from £350 hire fee per day
Thursday
9:30 – 17:30
from £160–£1395 hire fee per day
Blue Room
9:30 – 17:30
from £200 hire fee per day
Yellow Room
9:30 – 17:30
from £160 hire fee per day
Albany Theatre (Daytime)
9:30 – 17:30
from £1395 hire fee per day
Rehearsal Room
9:30 – 17:30
from £350 hire fee per day
Friday
9:30 – 17:30
from £160–£1395 hire fee per day
Red Room
9:30 – 17:30
from £348 hire fee per day
Blue Room
9:30 – 17:30
from £200 hire fee per day
Yellow Room
9:30 – 17:30
from £160 hire fee per day
Albany Theatre (Daytime)
9:30 – 17:30
from £1395 hire fee per day
Rehearsal Room
9:30 – 17:30
from £350 hire fee per day
Saturday
10:00 – 15:00
from £295 hire fee per day
Rehearsal Room
10:00 – 15:00
from £295 hire fee per day
Sunday
Closed

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 20
standing
Up to 250
seats
In-house catering
Alcohol provided
Unavailable: External catering allowed
Unavailable: Parking available
Unavailable: Accommodation available
Unavailable: Promoted / ticketed events
Unavailable: BYO alcohol

About The Albany

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

The Albany is an arts centre in the heart of Deptford that exists to inspire, develop and support creativity for the benefit of our community.
We aim to provide and support:
• An artistic and community resource where diversity and creativity flourish.
• A space where new talent is nurtured and exposed to ideas from across the world.
• High quality creative experiences relating to the communities we serve.
• A creative centre for learning within the community, contributing to the cultural, social and economic benefit of South East London.

Whether you choose to host a rehearsal, training session or meeting, you’ll be in the heart of bustling Deptford with excellent transportation links to the city and beyond. With a café on site, community garden, and exhibition spaces there is plenty to see and do while you visit. Here at the Albany, we can offer superb facilities, great catering and tailored support for your rehearsal, workshop, training session or meeting space.

As a registered charity and an award-winning social enterprise, any income we generate is reinvested into our work. When you choose us and our spaces you’re investing in your local community.

Cafe & Garden:
The Albany Café is a light and airy space and is the perfect a breakout or lunch space for hires using the meeting rooms. We stock local suppliers and even use ingredients from our own garden into what we cook here.

Getting Here:
If coming by public transport, the nearest stations are Deptford for National Rail, Deptford Bridge Station for DLR and New Cross Station for Overground and National Rail. Buses 53, 453, 177 and 47 all stop near Deptford High Street from where it’s only a few minutes’ walk to the Albany.

The Albany does not have dedicated parking for our audience but there is a public carpark just a few minutes away on Frankham Street.

FAQ

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.

Event date of a confirmed booking can be changed to another date within 3 months from the original date, at no cost.

At The Albany, the following catering options are available:

  • In-house catering service is available

The Albany does not offer parking facilities.

Here are some event spends from guests who recently held events at The Albany:

  • Albany Theatre (Daytime) hosting 200 guests: £1586.67
  • Yellow Room hosting 2 guests: £23.20
  • Blue Room hosting 10 guests: £200

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

The Albany is located at Douglas Way, in New Cross, London. The nearest metro station is New Cross Station.

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